StayAreasJordaan or De Pijp: where should you stay in Amsterdam?
- De Pijp is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $235 a night, against $280 in Jordaan.
- Both are about as close to the big sights: each is quicker to 5 of the 12 we timed.
- From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, De Pijp is quicker: 427 min against 438 min.
JordaanQuiet canals, brown cafés & marketsPick Jordaan if
- Couples and return visitors
- Families who want calm streets
- Travellers who like local life
De PijpAlbert Cuyp Market, food & local lifePick De Pijp if
- Food lovers
- Return visitors
- Travellers who want a local neighbourhood
Jordaan vs De Pijp, side by side
The better one in each row is in green| What | Jordaan | De Pijp |
|---|---|---|
| What a night costs · typical double outside peak events, Oct 2026 | ||
| Budget double | $150 | $130 (better) |
| Mid-range double | $280 | $235 (better) |
| Luxury double | $525 | $445 (better) |
| Door to door · public transport or on foot, weekday morning | ||
| To Dam Square | 10 min (better) | 15 min |
| Anne Frank House | 7 min walk (better) | 27 min |
| Westerkerk | 8 min walk (better) | 27 min |
| Noordermarkt | 11 min walk (better) | 26 min |
| Begijnhof | 21 min walk | 13 min (better) |
| Leidseplein | 14 min | 16 min |
| Amsterdam Centraal | 26 min walk | 14 min (better) |
| Arriving · weekday afternoon | ||
| From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport | 438 min | 427 min (better) |
| What it's like · crime: Politie / CBS; ratings ours | ||
| Street crime | Around the city average | Around the city average |
| Sights on foot | Very good (better) | Limited |
| Nightlife | Good | Very good (better) |
| Quiet at night | Very good (better) | Good |
| Food | Very good | Excellent (better) |
| Families | Very good (better) | Good |
| Transport | Good | Very good (better) |
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Jordaan or De Pijp: questions
Is Jordaan or De Pijp better to stay in?
De Pijp is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $235 a night, against $280 in Jordaan. Both are about as close to the big sights: each is quicker to 5 of the 12 we timed. From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, De Pijp is quicker: 427 min against 438 min. Jordaan suits couples and return visitors and families who want calm streets; De Pijp suits food lovers and return visitors.
Which is cheaper, Jordaan or De Pijp?
Typical doubles in Jordaan: $150 budget, $280 mid-range, $525 luxury. In De Pijp: $130, $235 and $445. Rates outside peak events, updated Oct 2026.
Is Jordaan or De Pijp safer?
Street crime in Jordaan is around the city average; in De Pijp it is around the city average. Based on Politie / CBS.
Which is closer to the sights, Jordaan or De Pijp?
Door to door: Anne Frank House is 7 min walk from Jordaan and 27 min from De Pijp; Westerkerk is 8 min walk from Jordaan and 27 min from De Pijp; Noordermarkt is 11 min walk from Jordaan and 26 min from De Pijp; Begijnhof is 21 min walk from Jordaan and 13 min from De Pijp.
How far is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from Jordaan and De Pijp?
438 min to Jordaan and 427 min to De Pijp, door to door by public transport.