Amsterdam is one of the coolest cities in Europe. Beautiful, hip, and laid back, with lots to do, lots to see, many pubs, food from all over the world and friendly people. Vacations in Amsterdam are sometimes like taking a walk in the 17th century, as the center of Amsterdam has a lot of charming architecture dating from this period. This is an excellent city to tour on foot or bicycle. However, Amsterdam's 17th century architecture is about all that is old fashioned about the place. The region receives thousands of tourists every year and has developed a huge lodging infrastructure with several accommodation options such as Amsterdam vacation rentals, hotels and vacation homes.