Overnight layover in Amsterdam

>>1287873
I've always wondered in scenarios like this: what do you do with your bags?

>>1288236

Your suitcase gets transferred for the next flight so the only issue is your hand luggage; you can store it in a locker at the airport for 5 euros or something or you can just take it with you if it's not too heavy

>>1287873

Hey OP I did something similar in a layover last year

>>is Amsterdam safe at night?

The tourist parts are safe there will be tons of scammers and transients though and some of them will try to bully you into shit just stand your ground they will mostly try to go after drunk people anyways

Also pickpockets like any major city downtown at night is a problem

Cops are pretty close by and the main streets are fine

>>which places should I see/avoid if I will arrive in the center at about midnight and get back to the airport at 6am?

See the Red Light District and the Grand Stations around the downtown the night doesn't do them justice some are incredible

>>any tips for having energy throughout the night? I'm planning on taking a strong caffeine pill. No drugs.

Red Bull and water helps.. sleep on the plane over and chewing gum will wake you up

if you get tired there are tons of cafes that are open that just sell coffee sit down and watch people out the window


>>anything else I should know about?

Amsterdam like Vegas has a huge transient addicted population that makes money scamming

there are tons of "Sryian Refugees" ignore them real refugees won't charity mug you

Don't take any pictures of the girls in windows its a good way to get decked and lose your camera

for the love of God don't take your bag with you, check it at an airport locker and lock your passport as well... keep extra cash in your shoe or in an inner pocket

Have fun OP its a shitshow

>>1288285

Thanks for the thorough reply anon.

I shouldn't have any valuables in my hand luggage though I'll be cautious with any extra cash