Amsterdam Stag Do Guide
Canals, coffeeshops and chaos. Short flight, big nights — but your wallet will feel it.
Expect a typical 2-night weekend to cost around £460–£640 per person including flights, accommodation, one big activity and nights out — more in peak months.
Nightlife 9/10 Chaos 9/10 Classy 6/10Premium
Quick facts
| Country | Netherlands (EUR) |
| Flight | 1h 20m from London |
| Typical weekend cost | £460–£640pp (2 nights) |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Ideal group size | 4–16 |
| Direct flights from | London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin |
Why it works
- Very short flight
- Iconic nightlife
- Walkable and compact
Watch out for
- Expensive accommodation
- City actively discourages rowdy stag groups — behave
Top stag activities in Amsterdam
Shooting range
~£45ppPistols, rifles and bragging rights.
Go-karting grand prix
~£40ppWinner buys the first round.
Beer bike tour
~£35ppPedal-powered pub crawl on wheels.
Paintball battle
~£35ppSettle old scores. Aim for the groom.
Brewery tour & tasting
~£30ppDrink responsibly... ish.
Escape room
~£25ppFind out who panics first.
Amsterdam nightlife plans
Old Town bar crawl
Guided crawl with free shots and skip-the-queue entry.
Rooftop cocktail evening
Skyline drinks, then a late dinner. Civilised, mostly.
Classic pub crawl
Self-guided, one rule: nobody left behind.
Craft beer route
Taprooms and tasting flights — quality over quantity. Allegedly.