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Amsterdam is certainly a popular place among Brits looking for somewhere to head off to on holiday without spending lots of cash and having to endure hours on a plane or boat to get to their destination. With regular, quick - and cheap - flights from the UK, the city attracts thousands of Brits each year, tempted by the lure of the cafe culture, world-class museums and beautiful waterway system. To make a break even more value for money, staying in an Amsterdam hostel in the city centre is advisable - this enables visitors to be right in the middle of all the action without the cost of a normal hotel, and can also help cut back on the cost of getting around the city. Amsterdam's famous nightlife should certainly be sampled on a hostel break to the city, but those with a taste for culture will also not be disappointed. The city is home to the Van Gogh Museum, which houses more pieces by the famous painter than any other gallery in the world, as well as the interesting and sombre Anne Frank Museum, housed in the property the famous Jewish girl and her family hid in during the second world war. However, the month of August boasts the world-famous Grachtenfestival, which attracts visitors from all over Europe and the world and is a must-visit on the classical music calendar. The festival, which is set to run for nine days from August 14th, sees world-class musicians take to the stages of Amsterdam to perform and delight visitors, with the whole event ending with a spectacular show. On the final evening, performers play aboard a barge which travels all around the city via its famous canals. Music fans line the streets and sit, legs dangling, on the huge number of bridges in the city, all hoping to catch a glimpse of the boat-top show. The festival, which marks the opening of the city's music event season, is certainly a must-visit on a hostel break to Amsterdam and can give travellers the chance to experience some real Dutch culture on a holiday. HostelBookers.com is a leading UK-based budget accommodation website that provides hostels in Holland, so look no further when searching for an Amsterdam hostel.
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