Are there suburbs in Amsterdam?

Amstelveen is actually a suburb of Amsterdam but public transport into the city is excellent and there are lots of restaurants and cafés. It’s also right next to the green lung of the city, the Amsterdam forest.

Where is better to live Amsterdam or London?

Amsterdam is certainly more relaxed and laid-back than London; the pace of life is slower, and people are less rushed and busy, and take more time to enjoy the little pleasures of life.

Is Amsterdam similar to London?

Amsterdam is about the same distance from Paris as London, but it is on the European continent so there is the possibility to drive to other destinations such as Belgium, Germany, and Denmark as opposed to flying or driving much longer distances like you’d need to do from London.

What is the poshest part of Amsterdam?

Museumkwartier. One of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods is Museumkwartier, located near the center in the Amsterdam Zuid district. The area centers on Museumplein, a large public space surrounded by some of the world’s best museums. This includes the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum.

Is Amsterdam further north than London?

London (51°30′N) is farther north than Calgary (51°03′N) with Amsterdam, Berlin and Dublin being located even further north.

Is Amsterdam rough?

Yes, Amsterdam is a safe city to visit. The risk of violent assault in Amsterdam is pretty much absent, in all parts of the city. Also, crime rates in general in Amsterdam are going down every year. Still, most of the crimes such as robbing and pickpocketing in Amsterdam happen to tourists.

Is London north of Amsterdam?

On the map, Amsterdam is located at 52°22′ north latitude and 4°53′ east longitude (meaning over 52 degrees north of the Equator, which is 0 degrees, and 4 degrees east of London, which was once defined as 0 degrees).