Key Amsterdam tourism statistics (2025)
- Amsterdam hotels (municipality GM0363) welcomed 9,546,000 guests in 2025, a 2.6% increase compared to 2024 (9,305,000) and 3.7% above the 2019 baseline (9,209,000).
- Guests spent 22,200,000 nights in Amsterdam hotels during 2025, a 4.4% increase over 2024 and 20.8% higher than the 18,375,000 nights registered in 2019.
- Foreign visitors accounted for 80.7% of guests (7,701,000) and 84.7% of hotel nights (18,811,000).
- The United States was the leading international source market in 2025 with 2.82 million nights (+14.0% vs 2024), closely followed by the United Kingdom with 2.77 million nights (+7.9%).
- The single busiest month for hotel stays in 2025 was August with 2.22 million nights, while February was the quietest with 1.48 million nights.
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled 66.8 million passengers in 2024, an 8.0% expansion over 2023.
- The municipality of Amsterdam collected approximately 242.5 million euros in tourist tax revenues in 2024 following an increase in the tax rate to 12.5%.
How many tourists visit Amsterdam each year?
Amsterdam hotels welcomed 9.55 million guests in 2025, an increase of 2.6% from 9.31 million in 2024. Total hotel guest numbers have exceeded their 2019 pre-pandemic volume (9.21 million) for two consecutive years.
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| Year | Total Guests | International | Domestic | Change vs Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,209,000 | 7,572,000 | 1,637,000 | Baseline |
| 2020 | 2,959,000 | 2,088,000 | 871,000 | -67.9% |
| 2021 | 2,887,000 | 1,744,000 | 1,143,000 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 7,413,000 | 5,639,000 | 1,774,000 | +156.8% |
| 2023 | 8,868,000 | 6,965,000 | 1,903,000 | +19.6% |
| 2024 | 9,305,000 | 7,367,000 | 1,938,000 | +4.9% |
| 2025 | 9,546,000 | 7,701,000 | 1,845,000 | +2.6% |
CBS tracks hotel guests across hotels, motels, boarding houses, and youth accommodation facilities with at least 5 bed spaces within the municipality of Amsterdam (GM0363). A traveler checking into multiple hotels during their stay is registered at each establishment.
During the pandemic low of 2021, total guest numbers dropped to 2.89 million. By 2025, international guest volume reached 7.70 million, fully recovering from border restrictions and setting an all-time record for foreign visitation to Amsterdam.
How many nights do tourists spend in Amsterdam?
Guests spent 22.20 million nights in Amsterdam hotels in 2025, an increase of 4.4% from 21.26 million in 2024 and 20.8% above the 2019 baseline (18.38 million). International guests accounted for 18.81 million nights (84.7%).
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| Year | Total Nights | International | Domestic | International Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18,375,000 | 15,489,000 | 2,886,000 | 84.3% |
| 2020 | 5,802,000 | 4,288,000 | 1,513,000 | 73.9% |
| 2021 | 5,775,000 | 3,848,000 | 1,926,000 | 66.6% |
| 2022 | 16,775,000 | 13,406,000 | 3,369,000 | 79.9% |
| 2023 | 20,385,000 | 16,739,000 | 3,646,000 | 82.1% |
| 2024 | 21,258,000 | 17,683,000 | 3,574,000 | 83.2% |
| 2025 | 22,200,000 | 18,811,000 | 3,389,000 | 84.7% |
Total overnight stays have grown substantially faster than arrivals, reflecting a lengthening duration of stay among international visitors. International guests generated 84.7% of all hotel room nights in 2025 (18.81 million nights), cementing Amsterdam as one of the most internationally dominated city destinations in Europe.
Dutch domestic travelers contributed 3.39 million nights in 2025 (15.3% of the municipal total), down slightly from 3.57 million nights in 2024 as higher room rates and hotel taxes led some regional domestic travelers to choose short-stay alternatives outside the A10 ring road.
How long do visitors stay in Amsterdam?
The average hotel guest stayed 2.33 nights in Amsterdam in 2025, up from 2.00 nights in 2019. International guests averaged 2.44 nights, while domestic guests stayed 1.84 nights.
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| Year | All Guests | International | Domestic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.00 | 2.05 | 1.76 |
| 2020 | 1.96 | 2.05 | 1.74 |
| 2021 | 2.00 | 2.21 | 1.69 |
| 2022 | 2.26 | 2.38 | 1.90 |
| 2023 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 1.92 |
| 2024 | 2.28 | 2.40 | 1.84 |
| 2025 | 2.33 | 2.44 | 1.84 |
The average duration of stay in Amsterdam hotels has steadily increased by 16.5% compared to 2019 (from 2.00 nights to 2.33 nights). Foreign visitors stay roughly one-third longer on average (2.44 nights) than Dutch domestic travelers (1.84 nights).
Intercontinental travelers from long-haul markets record the longest hotel durations in Amsterdam: American guests averaged 2.48 nights in 2025, Canadian guests averaged 2.61 nights, and Australian guests averaged 2.68 nights.
When do most tourists visit Amsterdam?
The peak month for hotel stays in Amsterdam in 2025 was August with 2.22 million nights, closely followed by April with 2.11 million nights. February was the quietest month with 1.48 million nights.
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| Month | 2025 Nights | 2024 Nights | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1,535,000 | 1,416,000 | +8.4% |
| February | 1,483,000 | 1,431,000 | +3.6% |
| March | 1,754,000 | 1,755,000 | -0.1% |
| April | 2,112,000 | 1,920,000 | +10.0% |
| May | 1,953,000 | 1,906,000 | +2.5% |
| June | 1,932,000 | 1,799,000 | +7.4% |
| July | 2,070,000 | 2,062,000 | +0.4% |
| August | 2,220,000 | 2,053,000 | +8.1% |
| September | 1,806,000 | 1,793,000 | +0.7% |
| October | 1,968,000 | 1,849,000 | +6.4% |
| November | 1,719,000 | 1,653,000 | +4.0% |
| December | 1,648,000 | 1,598,000 | +3.1% |
Amsterdam exhibits a major spring peak in April and May, coinciding with the world-famous Dutch tulip bloom season, Keukenhof gardens opening, and King's Day (Koningsdag) celebrations on April 27. In 2025, April hotel nights reached 2.11 million, expanding 10.0% over April 2024.
Summer visitation peaks in July and August (2.22 million nights in August 2025), before autumn cultural events, the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) in October (1.97 million nights), and Amsterdam Light Festival in December provide sustained volume through year-end.
Where do visitors to Amsterdam come from?
The United States is the largest foreign source market for Amsterdam hotels with 2.82 million nights in 2025 (+14.0% vs 2024), narrowly overtaking the United Kingdom (2.77 million nights). Germany ranks third with 2.01 million nights.
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| Country | 2025 Nights | 2024 Nights | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands (Domestic) | 3,389,000 | 3,574,000 | -5.2% |
| United States | 2,818,000 | 2,471,000 | +14.0% |
| United Kingdom | 2,768,000 | 2,566,000 | +7.9% |
| Germany | 2,010,000 | 2,066,000 | -2.7% |
| France | 1,179,000 | 1,181,000 | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1,067,000 | 1,003,000 | +6.4% |
| Spain | 1,038,000 | 955,000 | +8.7% |
| Belgium | 598,000 | 574,000 | +4.2% |
| Australia | 442,000 | 404,000 | +9.4% |
| Canada | 418,000 | 346,000 | +20.8% |
Unlike many national statistics offices that only publish country data for the country as a whole, Statistics Netherlands publishes origin country data directly for the Amsterdam municipality (GM0363). The United States and the United Kingdom are the dominant foreign markets, together accounting for 5.59 million hotel nights (29.7% of all foreign nights in Amsterdam).
Long-haul travel demonstrated rapid growth in 2025: Canadian visitor nights surged 20.8% (to 418,000), American nights expanded 14.0% (to 2.82 million), and Australian nights grew 9.4% (to 442,000).
How much do tourists spend in Amsterdam?
The City of Amsterdam budgeted approximately 242.5 million euros in tourist tax revenues in 2024, after raising its tourist tax rate to 12.5%. Across the Netherlands as a whole, total tourism expenditure reached 111.2 billion euros in 2024 according to CBS.
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| Metric | 2024 Value | 2023 Value | Source & Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Tourist Tax Revenue | €242.5M | €165.0M | Gemeente Amsterdam (Municipality GM0363) |
| Amsterdam Tourist Tax Rate | 12.5% | 7% + €3/night | City of Amsterdam tax ordinance |
| Netherlands Total Tourism Spend | €111.2B | €105.3B | CBS Tourism Satellite Accounts (National) |
| Inbound Foreign Visitor Spend | €38.2B | €34.5B | CBS (National total for all international visitors) |
In 2024, the City Council of Amsterdam enacted an increase in the municipal tourist tax (toeristenbelasting) to 12.5% of the net accommodation price, creating the highest tourist tax rate in the European Union. This policy was designed to generate municipal revenue to fund public services and manage visitor pressure in historic central neighbourhoods.
At the national level, CBS Tourism Satellite Accounts report that total tourism spending in the Netherlands reached 111.2 billion euros in 2024, with foreign travelers contributing 38.2 billion euros. Amsterdam accounts for the largest municipal share of inbound visitor expenditure in the country.
How busy is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled 66.8 million passengers in 2024, an increase of 8.0% compared to 61.9 million in 2023, while recording 473,815 aircraft movements.
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| Year | Total Passengers | Commercial Flights | Change vs Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 71,700,000 | 496,826 | Baseline |
| 2020 | 20,900,000 | 227,304 | -70.9% |
| 2021 | 25,500,000 | 266,967 | +22.0% |
| 2022 | 52,500,000 | 397,646 | +105.9% |
| 2023 | 61,900,000 | 441,963 | +17.9% |
| 2024 | 66,800,000 | 473,815 | +7.9% |
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol operates as one of Europe's top four international hub airports and the global headquarters of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. In 2024, 45.3 million passengers travelled to or from European destinations, while 21.5 million were intercontinental travelers.
Across the wider Royal Schiphol Group (which includes regional hubs Eindhoven Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport), total passenger volume reached 75.9 million travelers in 2024 on 529,248 flight movements.
What are the top destinations to visit in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam offers an exceptional concentration of 17th-century cultural heritage and art museums. Five of the most visited sights include:
- Rijksmuseum: The national museum of the Netherlands welcoming over 2.7 million visitors annually, showcasing Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including Rembrandt's The Night Watch and Vermeer's The Milkmaid.
- Van Gogh Museum: Housing the largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's artwork in the world, including 200 paintings and 500 drawings, welcoming over 2.2 million visitors each year.
- The 17th-Century Canal Ring (Grachtengordel): Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010, the historic network of concentric waterways (Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht) is the city's defining feature. Exploring by an undercover-reviewed Amsterdam canal cruise on an open electric sloop or classic salon boat is the quintessential visitor experience.
- Anne Frank House: Located on the Prinsengracht canal, the historic biographical museum preserving the secret annex where Anne Frank hid during World War II receives roughly 1.2 million visitors annually.
- Vondelpark: The city's most celebrated 47-hectare public park, welcoming over 10 million visits annually from residents and travelers for walking, cycling, and open-air concerts.
Sources and methodology
- Hotel Guests, Nights and Country of Residence: Sourced directly from Statistics Netherlands (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek – CBS), StatLine Table 82061NED: Hotels; gasten, overnachtingen, woonland, regio. Geographic scope: Municipality of Amsterdam (Gemeentecode GM0363). Data accessed November 2026.
- Tourist Tax and Local Municipal Finance: Sourced from Gemeente Amsterdam, Directie Financiën and Onderzoek en Statistiek (OIS), municipal budget and actual tax revenue reports (2023, 2024).
- National Tourism Expenditure: Sourced from CBS Tourism Satellite Accounts (Toeristische bestedingen in Nederland, 2023 and 2024).
- Airport Traffic Statistics: Sourced from Royal Schiphol Group annual traffic reviews and operational statistics for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (2019 to 2024).
- Definitions: CBS figures cover hotels, motels, boarding houses, hotel-apartments, youth accommodation, and bed & breakfasts with a capacity of at least 5 beds. Private short-term holiday rentals (e.g. Airbnb) and day visits are excluded from the hotel series. Duration of stay is computed as total overnight stays divided by registered hotel guests.