Amsterdam has plenty to offer the single traveler. The Dutch are known as friendly and welcoming, which makes it easy to meet people and make new friends. Because Amsterdam is a major tourist city you can also find many other travelers to join up with. Along with interesting people, Amsterdam also has a very active nightlife, making it an excellent spot for singles to spend their evenings.
Hotels are great for people who want to keep to themselves and have privacy. Hostels, on the other hand, offer travelers the ability to meet up with other travelers. The best known Hostel in Amsterdam is The Flying Pig in the heart of the old city center. This hostel, known for its laid back attitude, is a great place to meet people, with common rooms where people can chat, play pool or watch a movie together. The hostel's website features an online forum where you can make contacts with other travelers ahead of your visit.
The Flying Pig Downtown Hostel
Nieuwendijk 100
1012 MR
Amsterdam, Netherlands
011-31-020-420-68-22
flyingpig.nl
Amsterdam's Red Light District is a good place for single travelers to visit even if it's just to window shop or to take a tour of the area. In addition to the ladies of the night, who legally offer erotic services from their red-lit windows, the Red Light District features sex shops, a sex museum, brothels and peep shows. Despite what goes on in this area it is actually quite safe and clean, though pickpockets can be a concern at times. This is a unique place that attracts many visitors from all over the world.
A great way for a single traveler to get out and have a great time with other people is to participate in one of the Ultimate Party Pubcrawls. These pub crawls bring groups of participants to various bars in specific areas such as the Red Light District, the Leidsplein bar district or even a "booze cruise" along the canals. These tours are specifically designed for people who are looking to meet other people, so you are likely to find other singles participating in the tour. Booking information is available at the Ultimate Party Pubcrawl website.
