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Amsterdam's liberal vibe makes it great for a wild weekend away. The city's many vices give you ample opportunity to let loose, whether on a night out, at one of its famed coffee shops (you can't go wrong with Paradox or Tertulia, (actually you can easily)) or at a provocative peep show.
If anyone's keen to soak up some of Amsterdam's culture during the day time, the city is packed with museums featuring exhibits on everything from local history to raunchy erotica. There's also plenty of outdoor spaces to lounge around in, including the vast Vondelpark which is an ideal spot to nurse a hangover.
Embrace Amsterdam's bike culture by renting some wheels and weaving your way along the city's spectacular canals. The waterways bustling with cool coffee shops and traversed by canal boats, which you can even hire out for brilliant boat parties complete with BBQ and booze.
Whatever the lads are craving, you're bound to find it in Amsterdam. The city has a vibrant foodie scene where you can feast on fried local snacks like cheese croquettes or step it up a notch in one of 16 Michelin-starred restaurants.
Great places for lunch include canal-side Café 't Smalle in Jordaan and trendy Café de Jaren in a former bank building in De Wallen. If brunch on the agenda, enjoy a tasty fry up with all the trimmings at Kiwi-owned Bakers & Roasters in De Pijp. If you're keen to try some traditional Dutch grub, dig into a plate of steak and chips at Café Loetje, a few streets away from Vondelpark, or chow down on hearty stuff like meatballs or beer-infused chicken at locally-loved Hap-Hmm.
For those of you with a sweet tooth, don't miss wandering around the stalls at Albert Cuyp Market where you'll be drooling at the scent of freshly made caramel stroopwafels. Great after a few hours in a coffeeshop...
Amsterdam's party scene can be as loud or as laidback as you want it to be. Expect a huge selection of venues, from slick bars where you can enjoy a few cocktails or craft beers to X-rated nightclubs where the entertainment goes beyond just a buzzing DJ set...
You can't go on a booze up in Amsterdam without enjoying a few pints of Heineken. As well as necking a few on a guided tour of the brewery, you'll also find it on tap at almost every drinking hole across the city. Another local tipple to try is jenever, a botanical-infused spirit closely related to gin that's been loved by the city's residents since the 17th century. There's various versions of it which are easier to find in old-school bars like De Engelbewaarder on the edge of De Waallen or at an actual tasting house like De Admiraal.
For something a little less PG, make your way to stag hotspot Banana Bar in the Red Light District for lap dances and amazing all-you-can-drink offers. If you're keen to hop between clubs, you'll find plenty of options across Amsterdam. Head to busy Rembrandtplein where you'll discover rowdy sports bars, cosy brown bars and packed clubs like Escape. Alternatively, make your way to the other side of the IJ to hang with the real party animals at Shelter - a nightclub housed inside an industrial-style bunker which blasts out tunes almost 24/7.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll probably know that Amsterdam is big on bikes. Cycling is - unsurprisingly - one of the best ways to get around the city as you'll spot bike rental shops everywhere. There are dedicated bike lanes everywhere but they're busy and it pays to be careful.
If you're travelling further afield (or you're too hungover to hold the handlebars), Amsterdam has a pretty well-connected metro and tram system. Everything within the canal belt is easy enough to reach on foot (although prepare to be disoriented if you struggle with directions) and there's always the option of hopping on a canal boat.
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Stag activities in Amsterdam
Go karting
Enjoy some not-so-friendly competition with this solid stag do activity that'll see you racing each other around an indoor go kart track.
Bar crawl
Get to grips with Amsterdam's best drinking holes on a guided bar crawl that'll take you from De Pijp to Jordaan.
Bubble football
Play a game of footie with a difference by splitting yourselves into two teams, pulling on giant inflatable bubble suits and having an hilarious kick around.
Segway tour
Zoom your way down Amsterdam's streets on a Segway tour (just make sure you don't fall in a canal…)
Quad biking
Get outdoors and test your driving skills with a quad biking experience that's 100% guaranteed to give you an awesome adrenaline rush!
Anne Frank House
History buffs will want to check out this major Amsterdam landmark. Once the house where Anne Frank and her family hid from Nazis during WWII, it's now a moving memorial and museum.
Heineken brewery tour
Get to grips with the Netherlands' greatest export on an amazing interactive tour of the flagship Heineken brewery in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighbourhood.
Ajax stadium tour
Visit the home of Amsterdam's Ajax football team on a guided tour of the Johan Cruijff Arena just south of the city centre.
Canal booze cruise
Combine a major cultural activity with an excuse to party by booking the group on a booze cruise along Amsterdam's canals.
Dutch beer tasting
Get a few pints of Dutch pilsener in during a tasting tour at one of the city's top bars.
Ajax home game
If touring the legendary footy ground isn't enough, why not book tickets to watch an Ajax home game instead?
Blo karting
A cross between go karting and windsurfing, this ace activity will see you race each other across the sand at one of the wide beaches just outside the city.
Laze around in Vondelpark
If you need some fresh air and an excuse to have a kip in between drinking sessions, make your way to leafy Vondelpark in Amsterdam-Zuid.
Cycle along the canals
You can't visit Amsterdam and not cruise the iconic canals.
Visit Foodhallen
Stuff your face with delicious grub at Foodhallen that's jam-packed with stalls selling up everything from fried chicken to delicious dim sum.
Must-see neighbourhoods in Amsterdam
Jordaan
Smack-bang in Amsterdam's city centre, this historic district is where you'll find some of its most attractive canals and some really top-notch restaurants. Formerly working class, Jordaan has risen from the ashes and is now one of the most photographed areas of Amsterdam thanks in part to top cultural attractions like Anne Frank's House.
Jordaan is also the home of the Nine Little Streets (9 straatjes in the local lingo) which is one of the best shopping spots in the city, plus there's some great food markets if you fancy trying out the local grub.
De Wallen
Best known as the home of Amsterdam's Red Light District, De Wallen is where to head for the rowdier part of the weekend. It's one of the oldest sections of the city and has plenty of historic monuments to visit when you're not staring at half-naked women or browsing the risque displays at the Erotic Museum.
If you'd rather steer clear of the district's racier attractions, there's a handful of great markets to explore as well as a decent selection of Amsterdam's coffee shops that you'll leave with more than just a caffeine hit.
De Pijp
This hip area is located just south of the city centre and its warren of tiny streets are littered with cool brunch spots and loads of laid back bars. It's also known as Amsterdam's Latin Quarter thanks to its bohemian residents and mish-mash of vibrant eateries where you can tuck into everything from Spanish tapas to Moroccan mezze.
One of the biggest attractions in De Pijp is the huge Albert Cuyp Market which boasts over 300 stalls selling clothing, souvenirs and dozens of local delicacies. Beer drinkers will be happy to know that there are also two major breweries in the district - the popular Heineken Experience and the smaller Brouwerij Troost which makes some awesome IPAs.
Stag accommodation in Amsterdam
Whatever your group size, there are loads of great accommodation options for an Amsterdam stag weekend - from contemporary hostels with all the basics to super luxurious, five star hotels perfect for chilled out mornings when you're all suffering. If you'd prefer to self-cater, apartment rentals can be found although it can be tricky for larger groups.
Stay close to the action or find a bolthole on the edge of one of the major neighbourhoods that'll guarantee uninterrupted sleep every night of your stay. We've handpicked a handful of awesome Amsterdam accommodation options below:
Here's a slice of what's on offer to give you an idea:
Meininger Amsterdam Amstel
Generator Amsterdam
Apollo Hotel Amsterdam
NH Amsterdam Centre
Hotel V Fizeaustraat
W Amsterdam
Hotel Boat & Co
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