Affordable One-Week Relaxed the Netherlands Road Trip Vacation from Amsterdam to The Hague

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through the Netherlands begins when you reach Amsterdam, where you’ll stay for a total of 6 nights.

Amsterdam is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The city offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent Dam Square. Around 42,081 visitors have rated this fascinating square and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Take your pick and make it your home during your leisurely tour of the city.

Exploring the food culture in Amsterdam offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

An excellent example is Box Sociaal. This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,162 customers.

Gartine serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Amsterdam has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 678 reviews.

Winkel 43 is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10,504 customers, Winkel 43 is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Amsterdam looks like at night, a trip to some of the best bars near your accommodation is what you need next. Experience the local nightlife at Proeflokaal Arendsnest, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,048 reviews.

The Cottage offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Amsterdam. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,252 customers.

Locals like unwinding at Restaurant Ambassade. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 769 customers and is a perfect place for socializing.

Free your mind of worries and enjoy your first taste of relaxation in the Netherlands! Expect more to come as you continue this laid-back and relaxed road trip in the Netherlands!

On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across the Netherlands, you’ll explore the area around Amsterdam, where you’ll be staying for another 5 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Amsterdam will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of the Netherlands.

One of the city’s best travel destinations is a fascinating national museum, the stunning Rijksmuseum. This top sight attracts more than 2,700,000 people each year. Around 91,223 visitors rated their experience at this well-known attraction an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Travelers also come to the city to visit the spectacular Van Gogh Museum, a popular art museum and another top-rated attraction in Amsterdam. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 84,751 visitors, this amazing sightseeing spot attracts approximately 2,161,160 travelers every year.

You might discover a new thing or two about the city at the incredible Vondelpark. This local attraction is an amazing park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,897 visitors.

A stop at the outstanding Anne Frank House will make your slow-paced and relaxed road trip in the Netherlands more memorable. This remarkable museum and travel destination inspires over 1,195,456 curious travelers each year. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,974 visitors, a stop at this local attraction during your leisurely self-drive through the Netherlands is a chance to gain another experience worth sharing.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across the Netherlands by joining a traveler-approved tour in Amsterdam. Tours offer an opportunity to get to know more about Amsterdam and the unique culture of the country.

There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Amsterdam that will make your self-drive tour in the Netherlands more memorable. Check out all the most recommended and top-rated tour options in the city of Amsterdam to find the best options for you!

After satisfying your wanderlust, you’ll head to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam for some rest and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the local food culture of the Netherlands by eating at one of the best restaurants in Amsterdam.

With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,092 customers, the dining experience Brouwerij 't IJ offers is the perfect complement to your relaxed road trip in the Netherlands.

The Pantry is another pleasant place to eat in Amsterdam. This restaurant offers a menu of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,646 customers.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that locals enjoy, check out Restaurant Moeders and try their flavorful menu. This local favorite has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,647 customers.

When you’re in the mood for an after-dinner drink, visit one of the best bars in the city. At SkyLounge Amsterdam, you can relax or make friends with locals and fellow travelers. This bar in Amsterdam is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,266 customers.

You can also unwind and enjoy a few drinks at Excalibur Café, another well-known bar in Amsterdam. Customers have rated this city bar an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,047 reviews.

Another top-rated bar with a unique vibe is Lost in Amsterdam Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,918 customers, Lost in Amsterdam Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar is one of the best places to end a laid-back tour of Amsterdam.

Get cozy and have fun because this is what your relaxed road trip in the Netherlands is all about!

On day 3 of your relaxed road trip across the Netherlands, you’ll explore the area around Amsterdam, where you’ll be staying for another 4 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Amsterdam will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of the Netherlands.

One of the city’s best travel destinations is a fascinating history museum, the stunning Rembrandt House Museum. This top sight attracts more than 193,250 people each year. Around 11,896 visitors rated their experience at this well-known attraction an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Travelers also come to the city to visit the spectacular NEMO Science Center, a popular science museum and another top-rated attraction in Amsterdam. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 30,657 visitors, this amazing sightseeing spot attracts approximately 502,990 travelers every year.

You might discover a new thing or two about the city at the incredible Artis. This local attraction is an amazing zoo that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 31,240 visitors. In a single year, the wonderful Artis welcomes more than 1,400,000 travelers, indicating that this attraction is one of the most popular places of interest in Amsterdam.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across the Netherlands by joining a traveler-approved tour in Amsterdam. Tours offer an opportunity to get to know more about Amsterdam and the unique culture of the country.

There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Amsterdam that will make your self-drive tour in the Netherlands more memorable. Check out all the most recommended and top-rated tour options in the city of Amsterdam to find the best options for you!

After satisfying your wanderlust, you’ll head to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam for some rest and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the local food culture of the Netherlands by eating at one of the best restaurants in Amsterdam.

With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,965 customers, the dining experience Blue Amsterdam offers is the perfect complement to your relaxed road trip in the Netherlands.

Restaurant Olijfje is another pleasant place to eat in Amsterdam. This restaurant offers a menu of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,640 customers.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that locals enjoy, check out Dabka and try their flavorful menu. This local favorite has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,591 customers.

When you’re in the mood for an after-dinner drink, visit one of the best bars in the city. At Red Light Bar, you can relax or make friends with locals and fellow travelers. This bar in Amsterdam is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,612 customers.

You can also unwind and enjoy a few drinks at Bar Botanique, another well-known bar in Amsterdam. Customers have rated this city bar an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,330 reviews.

Another top-rated bar with a unique vibe is Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,912 customers, Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers is one of the best places to end a laid-back tour of Amsterdam.

Get cozy and have fun because this is what your relaxed road trip in the Netherlands is all about!

On day 4 of your relaxed road trip across the Netherlands, you’ll explore the area around Kaatsheuvel, where you’ll be staying for another 3 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Kaatsheuvel will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of the Netherlands.

One of the city’s best travel destinations is a fascinating dive coaster, the stunning Baron 1898. Around 8,459 visitors rated their experience at this well-known attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across the Netherlands by joining a traveler-approved tour in Kaatsheuvel. Tours offer an opportunity to get to know more about Kaatsheuvel and the unique culture of the country.

There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Kaatsheuvel that will make your self-drive tour in the Netherlands more memorable. Check out all the most recommended and top-rated tour options in the city of Kaatsheuvel to find the best options for you!

After satisfying your wanderlust, you’ll head to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam for some rest and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the local food culture of the Netherlands by eating at one of the best restaurants in Amsterdam.

With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,970 customers, the dining experience Café Loetje offers is the perfect complement to your relaxed road trip in the Netherlands.

Café restaurant van Kerkwijk is another pleasant place to eat in Amsterdam. This restaurant offers a menu of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,859 customers.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that locals enjoy, check out FuLu Mandarijn and try their flavorful menu. This local favorite has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,203 customers.

When you’re in the mood for an after-dinner drink, visit one of the best bars in the city. At De Brabantse Aap, you can relax or make friends with locals and fellow travelers. This bar in Amsterdam is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,736 customers.

You can also unwind and enjoy a few drinks at Stone's Café Bar & Nightclub, another well-known bar in Amsterdam. Customers have rated this city bar an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,501 reviews.

Another top-rated bar with a unique vibe is Lokaal van de Stad. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers, Lokaal van de Stad is one of the best places to end a laid-back tour of Amsterdam.

Get cozy and have fun because this is what your relaxed road trip in the Netherlands is all about!

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across the Netherlands, you’ll explore the area around North Brabant, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of North Brabant will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of the Netherlands.

One of the city’s best travel destinations is a fascinating museum, the stunning Noordbrabants Museum. Around 4,537 visitors rated their experience at this well-known attraction an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Travelers also come to the city to visit the spectacular St John's Cathedral, a popular church and another top-rated attraction in North Brabant.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across the Netherlands by joining a traveler-approved tour in North Brabant. Tours offer an opportunity to get to know more about North Brabant and the unique culture of the country.

There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in North Brabant that will make your self-drive tour in the Netherlands more memorable. Check out all the most recommended and top-rated tour options in the city of North Brabant to find the best options for you!

After satisfying your wanderlust, you’ll head to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam for some rest and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the local food culture of the Netherlands by eating at one of the best restaurants in Amsterdam.

When you’re in the mood for an after-dinner drink, visit one of the best bars in the city. At Cafe Belgique, you can relax or make friends with locals and fellow travelers. This bar in Amsterdam is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 832 customers.

You can also unwind and enjoy a few drinks at Cafe Stevens, another well-known bar in Amsterdam. Customers have rated this city bar an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 955 reviews.

Another top-rated bar with a unique vibe is Rosalia's Menagerie. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 603 customers, Rosalia's Menagerie is one of the best places to end a laid-back tour of Amsterdam.

Get cozy and have fun because this is what your relaxed road trip in the Netherlands is all about!

Day 6 of your easy and relaxed road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of The Hague. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of The Hague, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Louwman Museum is waiting for you. This automobile museum has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,789 visitors.

The next stop on your road trip vacation is Escher Museum. This unique art museum is a highly recommended place to visit, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,016 visitors. Approximately 100,000 travelers come to experience this attraction each year.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else The Hague has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in the Netherlands. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of The Hague. In The Hague, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in the Netherlands.

After a long day of driving and exploring along your relaxed road trip route, sitting down for a well-cooked restaurant meal in Lisse is an excellent idea.

A popular restaurant we recommend you try is Dekxels, one of the best restaurants in Lisse. With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 581 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing Dekxels.

Locals also recommend Mauritshuis as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at Mauritshuis as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,534 customers.

If you feel like having something else, you could also book a table at Little V Den Haag. Little V Den Haag is another of the most popular places to eat in Lisse. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,116 customers.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

If you would like to celebrate your vacation with a drink, we recommend going to a place like Huppel The Pub. Huppel The Pub is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 979 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

Another lively bar worth checking out tonight is The Fiddler. This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations. The average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,421 customers gives you an idea of what to expect from this bar.

Alternatively, head to Coffeeshop Dizzy Duck. This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night. Coffeeshop Dizzy Duck is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,312 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

Day 7 of your easy and relaxed road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of The Hague. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Amsterdam, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Mauritshuis is waiting for you. This art museum has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,534 visitors. It’s estimated that around 500,000 people visit this attraction every year.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else The Hague has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in the Netherlands. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in the Netherlands.

After a long day of driving and exploring along your relaxed road trip route, sitting down for a well-cooked restaurant meal in Rotterdam is an excellent idea.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations.

This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

Day 8 of your relaxed road trip in the Netherlands is your departure day. If you have a flight to catch, you’ll drop off your rental car well in advance before your departure. Choose a late flight to enjoy a stress-free last day in Amsterdam.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Amsterdam once more and find some souvenirs to help you remember your time in the city. To end your relaxing road trip in the Netherlands on top, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Negen Straatjes is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Amsterdam. This top sight is a popular group of geographic locations, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,821 visitors.

Unwind and look back at the past 8 days of your relaxed road trip over a bite to eat. This is your chance to enjoy one last traditional meal in Amsterdam or just grab something light to keep you going.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Amsterdam and begin your journey home. The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 8-day relaxed road trip in the Netherlands is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.