AMSTERDAM: Fast Facts
Emergency
- Country code: 31
- Emergency: 112
- Pharmacy = Apotheeks
- Currency: euro
- Cash: Most vendors only take cash and ATM's can be difficult to find
- Credit Cards: accepted at hotels, but only some other establishments
- Most vendors prefer debit cards or cash
- Cards must have the chip and PIN system, since the old swipe system is very rare
- 220 volts
- Two round pins
- Dutch
- Most locals speak English as a second language
- It is rare to find a public toilet
- Some pubs/cafes will allow you to use the restroom for 0,50 euro or it is customary to make a small purchase
- Public urinals are available for men in the nightlife area
- Restaurants
- All prices include taxes and tips as required by law
- It is customary to round up the bill a euro or two or leave small change amounting to about 5% of the bill.
- Leave the tip in cash, don't add it to the credit card bill
- Taxis
- Service charge is included
- Give a small tip 1-2 euro
- Make restaurant reservations in advance
- You may need to call the waiter when you need something (the menu, more water, the bill)
- Bufet van Odettchotel or dagmenu = menu of the day (saves money)
- Restaurants are usually open for dinner from 6pm-11pm, most close at 10pm
- Restaurants may be closed Monday and Sunday
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