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How would you recommend finding accommodation in Amsterdam? Also, any districts / neighborhoods one should stay away from?

I'm looking for a 2-3 bedroom apartment in a decent location (not necessarily the centrum, but the closer the better) but I'm having a hard time finding a place without signing up with any of the agencies (I cannot afford to pay the agency fee)

I tried using Kamernet but I have found that being a foreigner + not speaking dutch really makes it difficult to get any replies

[jacquesm]

Be careful you don't get screwed. The best way to find something is to get to know lots of people, check in to 'anti-kraak' housing and if you can stay away from agencies, they'll cost you more than they're worth.