We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 459 Amsterdam Attractions »

Centraal Station

Stationsplein, Amsterdam 1012 AB, The Netherlands
Ranked #57 of 237 attractions in Amsterdam
3.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Tourist/ Visitor Centres, Architectural Buildings, Transportation
Activities: People-watching
Traveller Description: If you are arriving in Amsterdam by train or plane you will enter through magnificent Centraal Station.  As you leave the station you will be heading... more »
Write a Review

51 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    8
    21
    12
    9
    1
Date Rating
ChristofvdH
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Top Contributor
87 reviews
30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

Nothing much to say about this except perhaps if you are into architecture. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
DiederickPhoto
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Top Contributor
61 reviews
10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Great architecture. Inside it is a mass. Construction site to resort and connect it to the new metro line More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Bubviv
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Heading into Amsterdam you willfind this building very hard to miss. I looks so wonderfully old and from a different era ....and I am a sucker for train stations like these. Lots of work going on at the station of late .... they made the new front entrance ....which I think is SUPER UGLY coz it does not fit in... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
simontod2000
simontod2000
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Beautiful building! Bustling like most European train stations. Has all the services you would expect in a train station. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Collin578
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Top Contributor
52 reviews
10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

It's the central trainstation, so inside not very interesting. It's been under renovation for as long as I can remember, but now that parts are slowly being unveiled, it is a beautiful building from the outside. But that's it. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
ATable4U
Wassenaar/Marbella
Contributor
15 reviews
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

to go somewhere and not have a car. unorganised, difficult, big, and to many people living in the spaces not used by trains(all of them). architecture to admire but that is all. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
JAHNYC
New York City, New York
Top Contributor
54 reviews
10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

functional and cleaner than most european primary train stations; very busy so it is diffciult to pause and admire the architecture. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
dion_b
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It's a station, the central station for a small country with one of the world's busiest train networks. So even though Amsterdam is a small capital city with less than a million inhabitants, this station is up there with the big boys in terms of passengers, 300000 per day according to recent estimates. That makes it busy around the clock,... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
ScottR-JenH
The Hague, The Netherlands
Top Contributor
58 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

easy to navigate, open late, lots of trains to other parts of the netherlands and europe. Easy to use ticket machine although for some you need a dutch bank card. Lots of places to buy gifts, snacks etc. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
ChrisJane25
Walsall
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

The central station was easy to use to and from Schipol airport. Easy to obtain tickets except the ticket machines dont accept cash! The double decker trains were great and always on time. More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers who viewed Centraal Station also viewed

Anne Frank House (Anne Frankhuis)
4.5 of 5 stars 1,353 Reviews
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience
4.5 of 5 stars 143 Reviews
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
 
Omy Amsterdam Tours
5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Tropenmuseum
4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
 

Been to Centraal Station? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Do You Own Centraal Station?

TripAdvisor has free and easy resources to help you enhance your listing and promote your property.

Start here - visit your Management Centre | Add photos | Add videos
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family holidays start here.

Best beach houses of 2012 »