StayAreasMuseum Quarter or De Pijp: where should you stay in Amsterdam?
- De Pijp is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $235 a night, against $295 in Museum Quarter.
- Both are about as close to the big sights: each is quicker to 4 of the 12 we timed.
- De Pijp has more nightlife.
- De Pijp has more places to eat.
- Museum Quarter has an easier time with kids.
Museum QuarterRijksmuseum, Van Gogh & VondelparkPick Museum Quarter if
- Art and museum lovers
- Families
- Travellers who want calm and space
De PijpAlbert Cuyp Market, food & local lifePick De Pijp if
- Food lovers
- Return visitors
- Travellers who want a local neighbourhood
Museum Quarter vs De Pijp, side by side
The better one in each row is in green| What | Museum Quarter | De Pijp |
|---|---|---|
| What a night costs · typical double outside peak events, Oct 2026 | ||
| Budget double | $165 | $130 (better) |
| Mid-range double | $295 | $235 (better) |
| Luxury double | $645 | $445 (better) |
| Door to door · public transport or on foot, weekday morning | ||
| To Dam Square | 15 min | 15 min |
| Van Gogh Museum | 3 min walk (better) | 23 min walk |
| Rijksmuseum | 10 min walk (better) | 23 min walk |
| Begijnhof | 15 min | 13 min |
| Bloemenmarkt | 14 min (better) | 17 min |
| Leidseplein | 14 min walk | 16 min |
| Amsterdam Centraal | 17 min | 14 min (better) |
| Arriving · weekday afternoon | ||
| From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport | 428 min | 427 min |
| 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 | Limited | Very good (better) |
| Quiet at night | Very good (better) | Good |
| Food | Good | Excellent (better) |
| Families | Excellent (better) | Good |
| Transport | Very good | Very good |
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Museum Quarter or De Pijp: questions
Is Museum Quarter or De Pijp better to stay in?
De Pijp is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $235 a night, against $295 in Museum Quarter. Both are about as close to the big sights: each is quicker to 4 of the 12 we timed. De Pijp has more nightlife. De Pijp has more places to eat. Museum Quarter has an easier time with kids. Museum Quarter suits art and museum lovers and families; De Pijp suits food lovers and return visitors.
Which is cheaper, Museum Quarter or De Pijp?
Typical doubles in Museum Quarter: $165 budget, $295 mid-range, $645 luxury. In De Pijp: $130, $235 and $445. Rates outside peak events, updated Oct 2026.
Is Museum Quarter or De Pijp safer?
Street crime in Museum Quarter is around the city average; in De Pijp it is around the city average. Based on Politie / CBS.
Which is closer to the sights, Museum Quarter or De Pijp?
Door to door: Van Gogh Museum is 3 min walk from Museum Quarter and 23 min walk from De Pijp; Rijksmuseum is 10 min walk from Museum Quarter and 23 min walk from De Pijp; Begijnhof is 15 min from Museum Quarter and 13 min from De Pijp; Bloemenmarkt is 14 min from Museum Quarter and 17 min from De Pijp.
How far is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from Museum Quarter and De Pijp?
428 min to Museum Quarter and 427 min to De Pijp, door to door by public transport.