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There’s a booming accommodation industry in Amsterdam growing around the concept of short stay apartments. A short stay apartment is essentially a low cost, but high value, living situation available to travelers seeking an alternative to a hotel. While the costs of a short stay apartment are lower than those of a hotel, the spaces are usually larger and more comfortable by comparison.

Short Stay Amsterdam is one of the better online resources for short stay apartments. The site lists a large collection of rental apartments in Amsterdam for expected visitors to check out and reserve. Most of the short stay apartments listed on the site are located in the heart of Amsterdam and will put you very close to wonderful views of the city and give you almost direct access to local attractions and restaurants. The close proximity to tourist activities and the home-like atmosphere are the biggest draws to renting a short stay apartment.

Anyone seeking an alternative experience to the standard hotel accommodations while visiting or traveling through Amsterdam should strongly consider renting a short stay apartment. The number of benefits far outweigh what you typically receive at a traditional hotel and thanks to sites like Short Stay Amsterdam, finding a rental is easier than ever before.

A lot of people have a hard time, when it comes right down to it, making decisions about itinerary and plans for their next vacation. It’s a common occurrence for people to want to take a vacation but be totally unsure of the places they want to visit. Or, as is sometimes the case, potential travelers have a destination in mind but aren’t sure what they can see and do once they arrive. For both types of confused vacationers, a travel plans blog is the perfect research tool.

Travel-Plan-Idea.com is one of the best travel plans blogs around these days. I wanted to take a second today and write a post highlighting two of their better posts. My favorite post is their London to Amsterdam travel plan that goes into great detail about what you can see and do during a 6-day vacation. You’d be surprised to find out just how easy it is to see both London and Amsterdam in such a short period of time.

If you’re interested in the United Kingdom, be sure to check out their recently posted Ireland travel plan as well. This is also a 6-day plan but since it’s entirely devoted to only one location you’re going to get a much better opportunity to thoroughly experience the region.

Hostels in Amsterdam offer one of the most unique and exciting travel experiences in the Netherlands. A hostel is essentially a cheap, or discount, hotel with a dorm-like atmosphere. It’s the perfect solution for travelers looking to keep on a budget but still enjoy their vacation. The hostels in Amsterdam are well situated throughout the city so that they are close to popular tourist attractions.

Amsterdam is well-known for its cultural attractions that are favorites for vacationers and locals alike. There are scores of museums and performing arts centers. In addition to the fine arts, Amsterdam has a wide variety of sports teams; especially for hockey and baseball. The most famous tourist attractions are, without a doubt, the city’s red-light districts. These districts are quite popular even though city officials are actively trying to cut down their numbers.

There are, of course, some downsides to staying in a hostel. What you gain in savings you essentially lose in accommodations and privacy. You’ll just have to decide if that trade-off is worth it to you. The experience of staying in a hostel, especially in a city as wonderful as Amsterdam, might be all the motivation some travelers would need. It makes for quite a travel story when you arrive home.