Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese
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Both Amsterdam and Paris are incredible destinations. Amsterdam excels in canals and museums, while Paris stands out for art museums and haute cuisine.
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At a glance
| Amsterdam | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily budget (mid-range) | €238 | €227 |
| Hotel per night (mid-range) | €160 | €150 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug | Jun, Jul, Sep |
| Summer / winter | 22°C / 5°C | 25°C / 7°C |
| Language | Dutch | French |
| Currency | Euro (€) | Euro (€) |
How they compare
- Culture & HistoryAmsterdamParis
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- NightlifeAmsterdamParis
Top tours and experiences in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks and Bites Option
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Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch
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Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included
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Is Amsterdam or Paris cheaper?
For a mid-range traveller, Paris is about 5% cheaper per day than Amsterdam.
| Mid-range | Amsterdam | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (per night) | €160 | €150 |
| Food and drinks (per day) | €48 | €45 |
| Sightseeing and activities (per day) | €30 | €32 |
| Total per day | €238 | €227 |
Estimates exclude flights and long-distance transport.
Amsterdam or Paris: weather by month
Average daily highs and lows and monthly rainfall, from weather-station records.
| Month | Amsterdam | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 1°C71 mmColdCold | 8°C / 3°C46 mmColdCold |
| February | 8°C / 1°C55 mmColdCold | 10°C / 3°C45 mmColdCold |
| March | 11°C / 3°C48 mmColdCold | 13°C / 5°C49 mmFairFair |
| April | 15°C / 5°C37 mmFairFair | 18°C / 8°C34 mmGoodGood |
| May | 18°C / 9°C65 mmFairFair | 21°C / 11°C75 mmGreatGreat |
| June | 21°C / 12°C66 mmGreatGreat | 25°C / 15°C57 mmGreatGreat |
| July | 23°C / 14°C82 mmGreatGreat | 27°C / 16°C55 mmGreatGreat |
| August | 23°C / 14°C95 mmGreatGreat | 26°C / 16°C65 mmGreatGreat |
| September | 20°C / 11°C77 mmFairFair | 22°C / 13°C45 mmGreatGreat |
| October | 15°C / 8°C90 mmWetWet | 17°C / 10°C56 mmFairFair |
| November | 11°C / 5°C84 mmColdCold | 12°C / 6°C54 mmColdCold |
| December | 8°C / 3°C77 mmColdCold | 9°C / 4°C64 mmColdCold |
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Top Attractions in Amsterdam
- 1Anne Frank House
- 2Rijksmuseum
- 3Van Gogh Museum
- 4Canal Ring
- 5Vondelpark
- 6Jordaan District
Top Attractions in Paris
- 1Eiffel Tower
- 2Louvre Museum
- 3Notre-Dame Cathedral
- 4Champs-Élysées
- 5Montmartre
- 6Palace of Versailles
Amsterdam is Popular With
solo travelers
art lovers
couples
cyclists
Paris is Popular With
couples
art lovers
food enthusiasts
history buffs
Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems in Amsterdam
- 1
Begijnhof
A hidden medieval courtyard of 14th-century houses, once home to a lay Catholic sisterhood.
- 2
Hortus Botanicus
One of the world's oldest botanical gardens, founded in 1638 to grow medicinal herbs for the plague.
Hidden Gems in Paris
- 1
Covered Passages (Galerie Vivienne, Passage des Panoramas)
19th-century glass-roofed shopping arcades with mosaic floors, antique bookshops, and tea salons frozen in time.
- 2
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
A dramatic 19th-century park built on former quarries, with waterfalls, a clifftop temple, and suspension bridges.
Neighborhoods to Explore
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Top Areas in Amsterdam
Jordaan
Once a working-class neighborhood, the Jordaan is now Amsterdam's most charming quarter.
De Pijp
Amsterdam's multicultural heart, centered on the famous Albert Cuyp Market.
Top Areas in Paris
Le Marais (3rd & 4th arrondissements)
The Marais survived Haussmann's renovations, preserving its medieval street plan and aristocratic hôtels particuliers.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th arrondissement)
The intellectual heart of Paris where Sartre debated at Café de Flore and publishers still lunch at Brasserie Lipp.
Budget Comparison
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Budget in Amsterdam
Daily Budget€140-220
Cost Level
expensive
Budget in Paris
Daily Budget€150-250
Cost Level
moderate
Where to stay in Amsterdam
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