Is Anne Frank House worth it?
Worth itLives up to the hype · −1The canal house and Secret Annex where Anne Frank hid and wrote her diary during WWII
Worth it. 4.5 from 76k+ reviews; visitors find it moving even though the rooms are deliberately empty and small.
Hype71How famous and hyped it is
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One of the most meaningful hours you can spend in Amsterdam — if you secure a ticket six weeks out.
Why Reality is 70
Lives up to its fame4/54.5 from 76k+ reviews; visitors find it moving even though the rooms are deliberately empty and small.
Value for money4/5€16.50 for a powerful hour including an audio guide; kids' tickets are almost free.
Can’t get it elsewhere5/5The actual hiding place of the world's most-read WWII diary; nothing compares.
Easy to do2/5Six-week release that sells out fast, payment hiccups reported, scam sellers, steep stairs, and no tram stop nearby until 2028.
What people loved
Deeply moving: walking through the bookcase into the Secret Annex and seeing the original diaryTimed entry keeps the small rooms from being crammed; free audio guide includedInexpensive for its significance (€16.50 adult, €1 for under-10s)Open until 22:00 every day, so evening slots are an optionWhat wore them down
Tickets sell out almost immediately after the six-week release; nearly impossible without planningVery steep, narrow stairs; the Annex is not accessible for wheelchairsRooms are empty of furniture (Otto Frank's wish) and no photos are allowed, which disappoints someFake ticket sellers and lookalike websites target desperate visitorsKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Reservation required. Book on annefrank.org only; slots for a given week open six weeks ahead on Tuesday at 10:00 Amsterdam time and go fast.
Entry€16.50 adults; €7 ages 10–17; €1 under 10 (audio guide included)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ReservationOnline only at annefrank.org with a timed slot; tickets released Tuesdays 10:00 (Amsterdam time) for the week six weeks later. No door salesSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursDaily 9:00–22:00; shorter hours on some holidays; closed on Yom KippurSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ScamsNo authorised resellers; anyone selling tickets in person or via lookalike sites is selling fakesSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
AccessibilitySecret Annex not wheelchair-accessible (steep stairs, high step); lower exhibition is accessibleSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time neededAbout 1 hourSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereNo tram stop at Westermarkt until Feb 2028 (works); tram to Dam Square then ~10 min walkSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
In their words
“You must buy tickets 6 weeks in advance at 10 am Amsterdam time, visa or Mastercard.”
“Small house but entrance is timed so the inside rooms are not crammed.”
“it's very popular and always fully booked hard to get in without advanced bookings.”
“You do go into her attic and there are some very steep narrow stairs so be aware of that”
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Questions people ask
When do Anne Frank House tickets go on sale?
Every Tuesday at 10:00 Amsterdam time, for the week six weeks later, only on annefrank.org.
Can you buy Anne Frank House tickets at the door?
No. All tickets are sold online with a time slot; in-person sellers are scams.
How much are Anne Frank House tickets?
€16.50 for adults, €7 for ages 10–17 and €1 for under-10s.
Is the Anne Frank House wheelchair accessible?
The Secret Annex is not (steep stairs and a high step); the lower exhibition is accessible.
How long does a visit take?
About one hour.
Better fits, according to people who went
Sources
- Anne Frank House — official site
- AmsterdamTourism.org — Anne Frank House visitor guide (2026)
- Google Maps — Anne Frank House