8-Day the Netherlands Road Trip from Amsterdam to The Hague and Arnhem

Amsterdam has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Dam Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 41,448 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, Gartine. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is The Pantry. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,646 customers.

Amsterdam also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam is Proeflokaal Arendsnest. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,048 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam is Café ZILT. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 705 customers.

Locals also enjoy Bar Oldenhof. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in the Netherlands!

You still have 3 nights left in Amsterdam.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Anne Frank House. As one of the top sights in the area, around 1,195,456 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 61,973 visitors.

Negen Straatjes is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,022 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Van Gogh Museum. Attracting 2,161,160 annual visitors, it's clear that Van Gogh Museum is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 80,478 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Vondelpark. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,731 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Het Amsterdamse Bos. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,352 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in the Netherlands to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, like Restaurant Moeders. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,647 customers.

Café restaurant van Kerkwijk is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,859 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, SkyLounge Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,266 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Excalibur Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,047 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

You still have 2 nights left in Amsterdam.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Rijksmuseum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,700,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 85,768 visitors.

Dungeon Amsterdam is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,500 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is NEMO Science Center. Attracting 502,990 annual visitors, it's clear that NEMO Science Center is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a science museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,256 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in the Netherlands to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, like FuLu Mandarijn. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,203 customers.

Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,912 customers.

Locals enjoy CAU Steak Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,292 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, Lost in Amsterdam Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,918 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Red Light Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,612 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

You’ll stay in The Hague for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Castle de Haar. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,981 visitors.

Around 12,684 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars. Given the incredible Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum's popularity, more than 355,000 people stop by Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum to explore it.

To experience the local culture, see more of the Netherlands, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in the Netherlands. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Cube House for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a house and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 16,546 visitors.

This outstanding bascule bridge has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,048 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of The Hague.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of The Hague, Dekxels. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 581 customers.

Locals recommend Mauritshuis as one of the best restaurants in the city of The Hague. Mauritshuis is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,473 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of The Hague is The Fiddler. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,421 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of The Hague, Huppel The Pub. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 979 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like O'Casey's Irish Pub & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands with a toast!

You still have 1 night left in The Hague.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Mauritshuis. As one of the top sights in the area, around 500,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,473 visitors.

Louwman Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,128 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Keukenhof. This amazing attraction is a garden and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 52,692 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in the Netherlands to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of The Hague.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of The Hague, like O'Casey's Irish Pub & Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.

Amier Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of The Hague. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,471 customers.

Locals enjoy Fratelli Den Haag, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of The Hague. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,101 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of The Hague, Vavoom! Tiki Room. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 946 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bierspeciaal Café De Paas. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 781 customers.

Hoppzak is another of the best bars in the city of The Hague. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 434 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

Day 6 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Arnhem for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Amsterdam is the amazing Baron 1898. This attraction is a dive coaster that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,294 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, The Loonse and Drunense Duinen National Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,466 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in the Netherlands. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Arnhem, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try 't Taphuys Arnhem, one of the best restaurants in the city of Arnhem. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,793 customers.

After dinner, visit Irish Pub Mick O'Connells, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Arnhem. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 888 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Grand Café Arnhems Meisje. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,075 customers.

Alternatively, Brasserie Falstaff is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Arnhem. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 373 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Amsterdam. You’ll stay in Amsterdam for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Amsterdam’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Amsterdam, start your day with a visit to the amazing Netherlands Open Air Museum. This much-appreciated national museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,682 visitors. Each year, around 524,188 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,483 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Amsterdam has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Amsterdam. Amsterdam offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Palmyra Syrian Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,561 reviews.

The remarkable De Blauwe Hollander is another top restaurant in Amsterdam we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,807 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Amsterdam, the fantastic De Brabantse Aap. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,736 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Stone's Café Bar & Nightclub. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,501 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Mulligans Irish Music Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,175 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in the Netherlands!

Day 8 of your road trip in the Netherlands is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Amsterdam before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Magere Brug is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Amsterdam. This bascule bridge and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,035 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Amsterdam and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in the Netherlands.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Amsterdam at De Brabantse Aap before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,736 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Mulligans Irish Music Bar for your last chance at a meal in the city of Amsterdam. The Mulligans Irish Music Bar restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,175 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurant 't Zwaantje. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,157 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Amsterdam. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in the Netherlands!