72 hours in Amsterdam: how to get the most out of three days in the city

With its meandering waterways, doll’s house-like canal houses and grand museums, Amsterdam blends history with easy, unpretentious creativity. From flower-strewn markets and centuries-old brown cafés to its design-forward hotels and warehouse raves, the Dutch capital rewards the wanderer. It’s as much about candid charm as it is about spontaneous discovery.

Beyond the postcard views, the city thrives on gezellig, that warm, untranslatable Dutch sense of conviviality. It’s in the candlelit…