Held every year on 27 April, King’s Day (previously known as Queen’s Day) is renowned for being one of the biggest and most colourful festivities in the Netherlands, and especially so in Amsterdam. On King’s Day there are celebrations throughout the Netherlands. However, the most popular destination is Amsterdam where an average of 700.000 visitors join the 822.000+ locals in the world’s largest street party. Join the crowd!
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Yes. You are invited to King’s birthday!
King’s Day (Koningsdag) is an orange-filled celebration for the king’s birthday (27 April) every year. Join the best events in Amsterdam and the surrounding region, learn about the history of the Dutch monarchy and check the travel information to save you time on the day:
There are other flights to Amsterdam from Dublin and you can choose according time, price and other preferences on Scyscanner website >
It is busy that days in Amsterdam. A lot of guests coming to The King’s birthday :). All hotels in city center already taken. But we have a solution – hotel located further from center but near Metro station.
We recommend Amsterdam travel ticket for 2 days/22,50 EUR per person. You no longer have to worry about transport to and across Amsterdam. The ticket gives you unlimited travel throughout Amsterdam on all 2nd class rail, GVB trams, (night) buses, metros and ferries.
Other transport options from Airport: Taxi or Uber. Prices starts from 19 eur/trip.
| Transportation | Uber X | Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Price, EUR | 19 – 26 | 32 |
| Journey time, h:m | ~00:15 | ~00:15 |
More information about travel options from Shiphol airport could be found here>.
4 sars hotel Cityden The Garden Amsterdam South set in Amstelveen, less than 1 km from Schouwburg Amstelveen and 1.8 km from Cobra Museum, Cityden The Garden Amsterdam South features accommodation with city views, free WiFi, and access to a sauna and a fitness room. Great access with Amsterdam center – Amstelveen Metro station is located 0.2 km from hotel.
More hotels at the same location could be found here >
Want to know some additional information about Amsterdam? You can book private guided tour by locals.
Other ideas for your Saturday-Sunday activities might be found here>>>
You can find plenty of restaurants, bars, fast food places around hotel, just take some walk. But as well you can book table in advance in selected restaurant by using “Thefork” service. Where you can find a lot of restaurants near your desired location, be guaranteed that table will be prepared for you at desired time and even get great discounts (up to 50%)!
You can check service here>>>
Best restourants in Amsterdam with great deals:
Mind you, April weather in Holland is notoriously erratic. Of course at this time nobody knows what the weather forecast for King’s Day 2019 will be. Bet there are weather averages:
More weather information from WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION.
| Restaurants | Dublin | Brussels | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 65.00 € | +8.33 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 5.50 € | 4.00 € | -27.27 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.99 € | 2.87 € | -4.07 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.67 € | 2.45 € | +46.66 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.35 € | 2.11 € | +55.94 % |
You can expect more less the same price level in Amsterdam like in Dublin. But much more fun for weekend.
Prices estimated based on www.numbeo.com data.
