Tulip Time in Amsterdam
by Dan Cohen Β· Updated Sep 17, 2026
A four-day spring getaway in Amsterdam for a couple, timed for tulip season, staying at the canal-side Pulitzer Amsterdam. Highlights included Keukenhof's tulip fields, world-class museums, a canal cruise, biking through the Jordaan, and Indonesian rijsttafel.
π¬ How this trip was created (the chat)
- π§ Four days in Amsterdam in April, a couple, tulip season.
- π€ Sounds lovely, tulips and canals! Where did you two stay in Amsterdam?
- π§ Hotel: Pulitzer Amsterdam on the canals, 10, expensive but unforgettable.
- π€ Did you mean the Pulitzer Amsterdam on Prinsengracht/Keizersgracht? Sounds gorgeous! What sights did you love exploring in the city? π Found: Pulitzer Amsterdam, Prinsengracht 323, 1016 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands β 4.6. Is this the one?
- π§ Rijksmuseum 9, Van Gogh Museum 10, Anne Frank House 9 (book weeks ahead), Keukenhof gardens 10, a canal cruise 8, Jordaan walk 8.
- π€ What an incredible lineup, Keukenhof at 10 must have been stunning in tulip season! Where did you eat that you'd recommend in Amsterdam?
- π§ Food: apple pie at Winkel 43 9, Foodhallen 8, Indonesian rijsttafel at Kantjil & de Tijger 8.
- π€ Yum, rijsttafel and apple pie sound like the perfect Amsterdam combo! Last thingβhow did you get around, did you rent a car or use trams/bikes?
- π§ No car. We rented bikes for two days and took the bus to Keukenhof. Tip: Anne Frank tickets are released on Tuesdays six weeks ahead.
- π€ Biking through Amsterdam and busing to Keukenhof sounds perfect for tulip season! Great tip on the Anne Frank tickets too. Feel free to add photos with the button below!
- π§ Done
- π€ What a beautiful tulip-season trip! Thanks for sharing all the details β don't forget you can add photos with the 'Share photos' button below the chat.
Day 1 Β· Recommended places
Prinsengracht 323, 1016 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam
A luxury hotel built from a row of 25 historic canal houses in the heart of Amsterdam.
π¬ Expensive but unforgettable, right on the canals.
Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam
The Netherlands' national museum, home to Dutch masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam
Museum housing the world's largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and letters.
Westermarkt 20, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam
Museum in the house where Anne Frank hid during WWII, based on her diary.
π¬ Book weeks ahead; tickets are released on Tuesdays six weeks in advance.
Keukenhof 1, 2161 AN Lisse, Netherlands, Lisse
One of the world's largest flower gardens, famous for its spring tulip displays.
Prinsengracht 267, 1016 GW Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam
A boat tour along Amsterdam's historic canal ring, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Prinseneiland 4, 1013 LR Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam
A charming historic neighborhood known for narrow streets, canals, and boutique shops.
Noordermarkt 43, 1015 NA Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam
π¬ Famous for their apple pie.
Hannie Dankbaarpassage 16, 1053 RT Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam
Indoor food market with diverse stalls in a former tram depot.
Spuistraat 291 A, 1012 VS Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam
Popular restaurant known for traditional Indonesian rijsttafel.
π¬ Great Indonesian rijsttafel.
Amsterdam
π¬ Rented bikes for two days to get around the city.
Amsterdam
π¬ Took the bus to reach Keukenhof gardens.
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