Good idea Dan on the bottle front but yeah was a stupid. Was so well organised though, its the only thing I can find fault with really (and single file access to all the bloody toilets..what was that about, like a rabbit warren!). They have different legal requirements there in terms of Health and Safety but may not be a bad idea taking a water bottle top or even a flask ! ha ha

 

Ref B+Bs, Mark looked at this and the cost different was negligble (cant spell oops) as everything fairly expensive there.

 

As soon as dates are confirmed, I vote we try and get some sort of group booking cos we may be able to negotiate on rates.

 

We stayed in an ok hotel right near the station last time which was brilliant in terms of access to everything and right where we needed to be.

 

Depending on finalising the dates and getting the time off work I am cool for staying on. Would definitely be staying till the Sunday anyway.

I would deffo like to make a long weekend of it.

 

I love the dam

Just for those that havent been to the Dam, their are very very few B&Bs there.. and if you find one, dont bother! The hotel equivalents are generally of 2star quality but the cost is obviously higher.. Im checking online now for the same place helen and i stayed last year and will post some ideas of cost..

expensive ooer

i was on the note that u all thought quite cheap there

can u take flasks in or sports bottles cos if so i will do that haha

 

 

I doubt u will be able to take any bottles or flasks into the event. U cud have alcohol in it (stopping u from buying as much drink from the actual bars) or worse still geebee or something.

Dani, dont worry you will have plenty of time to save the cash and we ended up spending less than I though it would be if memory serves me correctly.

 

mark digging about on prices - got us a good deal on flights last year and Im sure he will post info... he likes a project

good good lol

 

like i said il give up clubbing after tidy weekend jus to save up for this

 

i need a passport too

me too dani.

 

Right being lazy hahah how much roughly for a ticket, flight etc you reckon??

well tidy over first il get a passport and then whatever else needs sorting

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ive done a quick check with hotels.com..

 

bear in mind that amsterdam is the capital and we are going in high season. We also need to be in the central tourist area by the main Central Station and Dam square. It can be some walk to the cheaper hotels on the outskirts of the city!

 

1 star hotel = back packers/low budget (avoid this unless you dont mind dingy!) but still expect to pay around £35 pppn

 

2 star hotel based on 2 sharing for 3 nights (ive used 5th-8th Aug) is going to cost between £40-£50 per night to ensure you have your own bathroom

 

3 star hotel based on 2 sharing - ive just found one right on Dam square for 3 nights with own bathroom and air con for £50 pppn.

 

Flights from Luton to Amsterdam - going out on Fri 5 Aug and returning monday work out at £40 pp..

 

This is obviously without any group booking..

can I not pitch a tent hahaha fook im prob in the back pack dindgy then if I do go

What about The Grasshopper ? Most people I have asked who have been to the Dam reccommend this or the Bulldog.

3 sharing in a 2 star hotel, expect to pay £35 pppn

What about The Grasshopper ?  Most people I have asked who have been to the Dam reccommend this or the Bulldog.

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what are these pubs??