Amsterdam

bulldog cafe is supposed to be the best shop and second id say greenhouse seed co has bomb ..
as far as places to stay idk

 

nice. I'm going to be in Europe this fall and I want to hit up amsterdam, of course

never been before though, so I cant be much help

 

Im going amsterdam in july. Its quite expensive there so it was hard to find cheap accomodation. My friends and I are students so dont have alot of money. The cheapest hostel we found was Has Brinker Budget Hotel, is it very budget and the reviews seem bad but were not really that bothered. It costs us £450 for 6 nights in a 3 bed room. They have large dorms of up to 8 people which is slightly cheaper but we wanted our own room so we can blaze in there

Its right in the centre of amsterdam aswell which is a good factor.

 

Only been once although going back next month, stayed in the International Budget Hostel.
Great location, a minute from Leidseplein, about 10 from Vondelpark and if you're going in the summer, thats an amazing place to toke and chill and consume some magic unmentionables. Price was good value too 20euros a night which is competitive for Amsterdam.

It was basic accommodation, but who stays in their accommodation in amsterdam other than to pass out?

This year im nearer the museum district, closer to vondelpark, but further from Leidseplein and the city centre which will be a shame With the tourist ban coming in i felt prices rose this year and places filled up quickly, so im not sure how youre going to fare.

We only had 1 other person in our room who moved on the day we arrived and then we had to room to ourselves.

Hostelworld and hostelbookers and both great comparison sites

Other than that, have (and you will) a great time if you do go, and if you don't, you'll regret it forever if this ban stays.

 

About the bulldog and the greenhouse, its very hit and miss, i think it caters for a certain person.

These are the two very commercialised coffeeshop chains, and their product and vibe represents this. The product can be hit and miss, ive heard about underweighting/poor quality compared to other places. The vibe is meant to be great for meeting other tourists, but if locality is what you want check out some other places.

Saying this though, this is pretty much what ive heard from stories rather than personal experience. I only went once into the Bulldog in Leidseplein, i'd call it a neutral greeting at best but it definitely wasn't welcoming (heard this before many times) bought some weed cant remember what and a small orange juice (which cost about 5euros alone...), though it was damn good juice.

Online Amsterdam Coffeeshop Menus - www.CoffeeshopMenus.org This is a good website for researching beforehand what places have.
Amsterdam Coffeeshop Directory - Cannabis Coffee Shop Guide This is a good website for location of places, ratings and the forum there is a great source of coffeeshop reviews.

 

//http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/want-to-visit-a-dutch-coffee-shop-well-youll-only-get-coffee-from-now-on-7685311.html

Guess you should hurry up guys.

Americans really should know about what happens east of new york...

 

A little more than a month and it's hello Amsterdam and cannabis Liberation festival <3

Oh and mcherbie. That doesn't count for amsterdam

 

Unless you have a secret source, it comes into effect in A-dam from 1st Jan 2013

 

Before he posted it was already banned everywhere. I didn't smoke for a couple of days, so I'm pretty certain I didn't imagine that. It's all good tho.

I will believe it when it has happened until then I trust the Dutch to handle this shit and not let their industry go to the shitter. Because lets be honest, they will get way less money and many businesses will go Ito the shitter.

 

Bulldog is pretty mainstream for smoking I'd source smaller coffee shops. But in terms of accommodation, there or the flying pig are right in central dam, so close to everything.

 

True, the Dutch are pretty smart when they're not stoned off their asses. Clearly when they passed this law they had had a few too many hits.


Out of interest, does anyone know if the law includes smoking outside of coffeeshops. ie, buying from a local (as said at an extortionate price), and then heading the the beautiful Vondelpark to smoke (almost) legally?

 

It DEFINITELY is not in effect in Amsterdam.
1st January 2013 is the date for there.

And yes it has never been legal. Its a grey sort of area - basically its tolerated, and you won't have a single problem unless you do something stupid. Its even illegal for coffeeshops to have it I believe, but its tolerated, although each coffeeshop can't sell you more than 5g per day.
Its less accepted in the street, but you'll find many people walking around doing so. I personally always went to Vondelpark, found a nice area and lit up, no problems involved.

 

Actually it was like that, they could hold a certain amount of weed. But they weren't allowed to buy it, they had to find it officially. Atleast that's what I remember from my stays there and the documentaries by greenhouse seeds/Arjan. Check out strain hunters... Awesome trips they make!