Overnight stays in Amsterdam rose 4% in 2025 to 24 million, according to the city’s Research and Statistics department.
The growth is continuing in 2026, with 24.4 million stays expected.
Tourist accommodation in the other municipalities of the Amsterdam region has grown 24% since 2019, against 21% in Amsterdam, especially in Almere, Amstelveen and Haarlemmermeer.
Fewer visitors from outside Europe
The number of tourists from outside Europe fell in 2025, as geopolitical unrest and rising travel costs led people to holiday closer to home.
Day visits rose slightly to 21.9 million in 2025, from 21.6 million in 2024, but fewer Dutch day-trippers are coming.
Many Dutch people find the city too busy and too expensive.
Tourist tax to rise
The new coalition of Pro and D66 wants to curb growth by raising the tourist tax from 12.5% to 16% in 2027 and to 20% in 2031.
Some 82% of Amsterdammers say tourism is a problem.
In 2021 the city council said it wanted to keep tourist numbers below 20 million, but earlier in 2026 the city called that an aspiration at most.
If the crowds get too much, check out our guide to quiet places in Amsterdam away from the tourists.