Tram office (far left) & VVV outside Central Station

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Accommodation General.

The "VVV", (pronounced "Fay Fay, Fay) is the only official tourist office and they will find you a place to stay for a small fee.

They deal with Budget/Student accom as well as all the Hotels and also with most tourist info, tickets, (not tram - see"Amsterdam Transport"section) and queries.

One is located at Spui (Platform) 2 of Central station and opens 0800 - 20.00hrs (Sunday 0900 - 17.00hrs ), 52 weeks of the year.

Central Station is a crime "hotspot" : Remain alert and take good care of your luggage here.

The other is located across the tramtracks and to the left from the station main entrance, by some trees, and opens 0900 - 17.00 hrs April to December only. (This one tends to be less busy than the one in the station I am told.)

Get to the VVV as soon as possible upon arrival, all the good,less expensive and convenient accom goes very quickly.

You MUST confirm the room within the time specified by the VVV by checking into the hotel or lose the room and the fee you paid the "VVV".

The VVV`s are usually very busy all day, often with long queues, but it is much quicker than finding something yourself.

Ignore any accommodation touts on station forecourt, or pay dearly in cost, quality and location.

 N.B: Reminder to UK travellers: If you travel from London between March - September and take the 0900 hrs Eurolines coach, ( arrive Amsterdam at 20.45 hrs ), you MUST book accommodation in advance or have great difficulty finding any Budget or Mid-price places for the night - VVV`s will be closed.