Amsterdam for less

In a fashion true to the spirit of Budget Travel Magazine and Frommer's editors - who pride themselves in offering trips for less than $100 per day, NY Times Travel writer Gisela Williams recommends some hotels in Amsterdam where one can stay for less than 100 euros a day. I find that rather steep for a budget suggestion. For example, a package for London - Paris - Amsterdam including 2 nights in each city and train connections goes for roughly $100 a day.
Of course, one might be tempted to book their flight separately, then book one of the two suggested hotels (none of which make my list of recommended budget hotels in Amsterdam). It makes me angry to know that some still believe they can get a better deal if they book each segment of their trip individually.

The article provides some good insights on what to do for free in a country where the US dollar might be struggling.

Read more on Amsterdam on a budget from the NY Times.