Guidebook for Amsterdam

Jak And Babs!
Jak And Babs!
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

Interesting combination of exposition, lunch/brunch/coffee and nice trendy shop! See: www.droog.com
47 locals recommend
@droog amsterdam
7B Staalstraat
47 locals recommend
Interesting combination of exposition, lunch/brunch/coffee and nice trendy shop! See: www.droog.com
One of the best spots in the city to sit on a terrace and enjoy a good cup of coffee in the sun on the waterfront. See: www.cafedejaren.nl
119 locals recommend
Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe Doelenstraat
119 locals recommend
One of the best spots in the city to sit on a terrace and enjoy a good cup of coffee in the sun on the waterfront. See: www.cafedejaren.nl
Chill and relaxed hang out spot very close to central station. See:www.hannekesboom.nl
533 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 Dijksgracht
533 locals recommend
Chill and relaxed hang out spot very close to central station. See:www.hannekesboom.nl
Best breakfast spot in town! Go for the yoghurt or sandwich mayor and try a bonbon in the shop next to it! See: www.puccini.nl
65 locals recommend
Puccini Bomboni
17 Staalstraat
65 locals recommend
Best breakfast spot in town! Go for the yoghurt or sandwich mayor and try a bonbon in the shop next to it! See: www.puccini.nl
Gelateria!!! The best ice in town! Try the natural yoghurt, our favorite! There are some other brach @ the Heiligenweg and @ the Prinsengracht/Elandsgracht. www.ijscupje.nl
97 locals recommend
IJscuypje
27 Eerste van der Helststraat
97 locals recommend
Gelateria!!! The best ice in town! Try the natural yoghurt, our favorite! There are some other brach @ the Heiligenweg and @ the Prinsengracht/Elandsgracht. www.ijscupje.nl
Sushi all you can eat! 22.50 euro's voor 2.5 hour! Love it! see: www.tokyocafe.nl
6 locals recommend
Tokyo Cafe
15 Spui
6 locals recommend
Sushi all you can eat! 22.50 euro's voor 2.5 hour! Love it! see: www.tokyocafe.nl
Classic Amsterdam cafe in a very cultural street. Combine it with a visit at one of the cultural centers nearby. See: www.caferestaurantvankerkwijk.nl
18 locals recommend
Café restaurant van Kerkwijk
41 Nes
18 locals recommend
Classic Amsterdam cafe in a very cultural street. Combine it with a visit at one of the cultural centers nearby. See: www.caferestaurantvankerkwijk.nl
In this very small ally you find this very outspoken arty Belgian spot for dinners and drinks.
33 locals recommend
Kapitein Zeppos
5 Gebed Zonder End
33 locals recommend
In this very small ally you find this very outspoken arty Belgian spot for dinners and drinks.
In the Asian district you will find this Thai take away restaurant. Thai Bird's Snack Bar at no.72 serves quick but charming meals to diners on the move. See: www.thai-bird.nl
167 locals recommend
Bird Thais Restaurant
72-74 Zeedijk
167 locals recommend
In the Asian district you will find this Thai take away restaurant. Thai Bird's Snack Bar at no.72 serves quick but charming meals to diners on the move. See: www.thai-bird.nl
Popular lunch spot for students and local entrepreneus alike. Delightful homemade soups and a large variety of juices.
34 locals recommend
Eetcafe Singel 404
404 Singel
34 locals recommend
Popular lunch spot for students and local entrepreneus alike. Delightful homemade soups and a large variety of juices.
Large terrace with beautiful view on the Amstel. See: www.cafehesp.nl
218 locals recommend
Café Hesp
130-131 Weesperzijde
218 locals recommend
Large terrace with beautiful view on the Amstel. See: www.cafehesp.nl
A peaceful walk down the Entrepotdok may bring you back to present the day. There is some great art and great coffeebars in old warehouses. Go and have lunch/coffee at Cafe Bloem at no 36.
16 locals recommend
Entrepotdok
Entrepotdok
16 locals recommend
A peaceful walk down the Entrepotdok may bring you back to present the day. There is some great art and great coffeebars in old warehouses. Go and have lunch/coffee at Cafe Bloem at no 36.
Delightful charming Spanish tapas restaurant. Book a table ahead, cause it is very crowded. See: www.pata-negra.nl
200 locals recommend
Pata Negra
124 Utrechtsestraat
200 locals recommend
Delightful charming Spanish tapas restaurant. Book a table ahead, cause it is very crowded. See: www.pata-negra.nl
Famed known throughout Amsterdam for it's appel-pie. See: www.winkel43.nl
506 locals recommend
Winkel 43
43 Noordermarkt
506 locals recommend
Famed known throughout Amsterdam for it's appel-pie. See: www.winkel43.nl
De Balie houses a Grand Café with nice food, it’s relaxed as well as energetic, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, when there’s a DJ playing tunes. See:www.debalie.nl
41 locals recommend
De Balie
10 Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen
41 locals recommend
De Balie houses a Grand Café with nice food, it’s relaxed as well as energetic, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, when there’s a DJ playing tunes. See:www.debalie.nl
Wonderful restaurant with French kitchen. They have delighted food and a very big collection of wines, which you can also taste by glass.
Haarlemmerstraat 9
Wonderful restaurant with French kitchen. They have delighted food and a very big collection of wines, which you can also taste by glass.
Italian restaurant, one of the best of Amsterdam. Book ahead: www.toscanini.nl
313 locals recommend
Toscanini
75 Lindengracht
313 locals recommend
Italian restaurant, one of the best of Amsterdam. Book ahead: www.toscanini.nl

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice place to have a beer with mixed audience. They also have a terrace outside! It's the place where we met eachother :) See: www.cafevanleeuwen.nl/
45 locals recommend
Café Van Leeuwen
711HS Keizersgracht
45 locals recommend
Nice place to have a beer with mixed audience. They also have a terrace outside! It's the place where we met eachother :) See: www.cafevanleeuwen.nl/
Enjoy a beer and the daymenu along the waterside see: www.cafe-de-engelbewaarder.nl
46 locals recommend
The Garden
59HS Kloveniersburgwal
46 locals recommend
Enjoy a beer and the daymenu along the waterside see: www.cafe-de-engelbewaarder.nl
Famous for it is student nightlife, clubs and cafes one of our favorites: de bloemenbar The best home made french fries at VeleminckX
6 locals recommend
Voetboogstraat
Voetboogstraat
6 locals recommend
Famous for it is student nightlife, clubs and cafes one of our favorites: de bloemenbar The best home made french fries at VeleminckX
This hidden bar has a cozy tavern vibe where legendary jazz musicians perform their magic on the tiny stage. See: www.jazz-cafe-alto.nl
67 locals recommend
Jazz Cafe Alto
115 Korte Leidsedwarsstraat
67 locals recommend
This hidden bar has a cozy tavern vibe where legendary jazz musicians perform their magic on the tiny stage. See: www.jazz-cafe-alto.nl
Trendy bar under 30'ers, especially nice for a friday after work drink! See:www.cafedehuyschkaemer.nl
43 locals recommend
Café de Huyschkaemer
137 Utrechtsestraat
43 locals recommend
Trendy bar under 30'ers, especially nice for a friday after work drink! See:www.cafedehuyschkaemer.nl
Decked out with crystal chandeliers mirros and hanging potted plants is the place where you hear sentimental ballads in drunken voices. Lot of draq queens joins in. See:www.cafenol-amsterdam.nl
111 locals recommend
Cafe Nol
109 Westerstraat
111 locals recommend
Decked out with crystal chandeliers mirros and hanging potted plants is the place where you hear sentimental ballads in drunken voices. Lot of draq queens joins in. See:www.cafenol-amsterdam.nl

Arts & Culture

Beautiful expositions in monumental building, changes 2 times in a year. See: www.hermitage.nl
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 Amstel
604 locals recommend
Beautiful expositions in monumental building, changes 2 times in a year. See: www.hermitage.nl
Photografie museum, known and unknown artist show their work. See: www.foam.org
792 locals recommend
Foam
609 Keizersgracht
792 locals recommend
Photografie museum, known and unknown artist show their work. See: www.foam.org
Most famous cinema of Amsterdam. Beautiful art-deco style. Go and see a movie in room 1!! See: www.pathe.nl/bioscoop/tuschinski
340 locals recommend
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 Reguliersbreestraat
340 locals recommend
Most famous cinema of Amsterdam. Beautiful art-deco style. Go and see a movie in room 1!! See: www.pathe.nl/bioscoop/tuschinski
One of the smallest theaters in Amsterdam. It's a very popular place, so book ahead to be sure. See http://www.dekleinekomedie.nl/
18 locals recommend
De Kleine Komedie
56 -58 Amstel
18 locals recommend
One of the smallest theaters in Amsterdam. It's a very popular place, so book ahead to be sure. See http://www.dekleinekomedie.nl/
We're very proud of EYE!! It's just new and has a cinema, expositionhall and restaurant with a terrace with a beautifull view! See: www.eyefilm.nl www.eyebarrestaurant.nl
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenade
1109 locals recommend
We're very proud of EYE!! It's just new and has a cinema, expositionhall and restaurant with a terrace with a beautifull view! See: www.eyefilm.nl www.eyebarrestaurant.nl
The street is full of antique, art expositions, and galleries
28 locals recommend
Nieuwe Spiegelstraat
Nieuwe Spiegelstraat
28 locals recommend
The street is full of antique, art expositions, and galleries
This beautiful baroque style building is a sightseeing itself. For last minute tickets for perfomaces see the last minute ticket shop in the building. See: www.ssba.nl
136 locals recommend
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
26 Leidseplein
136 locals recommend
This beautiful baroque style building is a sightseeing itself. For last minute tickets for perfomaces see the last minute ticket shop in the building. See: www.ssba.nl
This nightlife club is located in an old church and attract audiences and artist from the whole world. See: www.paradiso.nl
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 Weteringschans
937 locals recommend
This nightlife club is located in an old church and attract audiences and artist from the whole world. See: www.paradiso.nl
This theater built by Oscar Carre was initially used to house his family circus. The theater existed for more then one hundred years. See: www.theatercarre.nl
250 locals recommend
Koninklijk Theater Carre
115 /125 Amstel
250 locals recommend
This theater built by Oscar Carre was initially used to house his family circus. The theater existed for more then one hundred years. See: www.theatercarre.nl
A new creative city oasis, cafe and bar, city beach and cultural place. Check their program for the activities. See: www.amsterdamroest.nl
6 locals recommend
Jacob Bontiusplaats
Jacob Bontiusplaats
6 locals recommend
A new creative city oasis, cafe and bar, city beach and cultural place. Check their program for the activities. See: www.amsterdamroest.nl
Noorderlicht Cafe is situated at the industrial NDSM wharf. Now it’s becoming more and more of a trendy place to be for festivals and other events. Check the program! See: www. noorderlichtcafe.nl
489 locals recommend
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-Plein
489 locals recommend
Noorderlicht Cafe is situated at the industrial NDSM wharf. Now it’s becoming more and more of a trendy place to be for festivals and other events. Check the program! See: www. noorderlichtcafe.nl
One of the city’s best arthouse cinemas opened its doors in 1945. The theatre has one of the nicest bars and the best independent releases, specials and festivals in town. See: www.kriterion.nl
176 locals recommend
Filmtheater Kriterion
170 Roetersstraat
176 locals recommend
One of the city’s best arthouse cinemas opened its doors in 1945. The theatre has one of the nicest bars and the best independent releases, specials and festivals in town. See: www.kriterion.nl
Pllek is a great cultural hangout in the North, close to Noorderlicht. It’s like a beach joint minus the beach crowd, just between the industrial constructions at the NDSM wharf. See:www.pllek.nl
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
1052 locals recommend
Pllek is a great cultural hangout in the North, close to Noorderlicht. It’s like a beach joint minus the beach crowd, just between the industrial constructions at the NDSM wharf. See:www.pllek.nl

Essentials

Pure and biological supermarket across the square. The interior features industrial design worth looking and maybe also the place to end the day in a healthy way. See: www.marqt.nl
857 locals recommend
Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
857 locals recommend
Pure and biological supermarket across the square. The interior features industrial design worth looking and maybe also the place to end the day in a healthy way. See: www.marqt.nl

Shopping

One of the famous pitoresque "nine streets" in the heart of Amsterdam's canal district. A lot of independent designer boutiques, vintage shops and original wares. see: www.theninestreets.com
27 locals recommend
Berenstraat
Berenstraat
27 locals recommend
One of the famous pitoresque "nine streets" in the heart of Amsterdam's canal district. A lot of independent designer boutiques, vintage shops and original wares. see: www.theninestreets.com
Famous marketstreet in the Pijp, with 300 stalls selling everything you are looking for.Open monday-saturday See: www.albertcuypmarkt.nl
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert Cuypstraat
1832 locals recommend
Famous marketstreet in the Pijp, with 300 stalls selling everything you are looking for.Open monday-saturday See: www.albertcuypmarkt.nl
Flea market with 2nd hand clothes, african drums, furniture, antique etc see: www.waterloopleinmarkt.nl
182 locals recommend
Waterlooplein Market
2 Waterlooplein
182 locals recommend
Flea market with 2nd hand clothes, african drums, furniture, antique etc see: www.waterloopleinmarkt.nl
Just around the corner you will find a street with many characteristic, eye-catching stores; lifestyle, interior design, fashion, gifts, food, music and literature.
421 locals recommend
Utrechtsestraat
Utrechtsestraat
421 locals recommend
Just around the corner you will find a street with many characteristic, eye-catching stores; lifestyle, interior design, fashion, gifts, food, music and literature.
Beautiful street with pop up stores, antiques, designer items.
27 locals recommend
Rozengracht
Rozengracht
27 locals recommend
Beautiful street with pop up stores, antiques, designer items.
Lovely place to wander around. Full of beautiful shops, coffee houses, bars, restaurants.
411 locals recommend
Haarlemmerstraat
Haarlemmerstraat
411 locals recommend
Lovely place to wander around. Full of beautiful shops, coffee houses, bars, restaurants.
This is a beautiful street with hip new shops; from clothes to shoes to articles for the house. There are also a lot of galleries and jewelers. One of my favorite places to wander :)
13 locals recommend
Herenstraat
Herenstraat
13 locals recommend
This is a beautiful street with hip new shops; from clothes to shoes to articles for the house. There are also a lot of galleries and jewelers. One of my favorite places to wander :)
Clothing items are scattered around the store in a fashionable display. There are also accessories, such as scarves, belts, and bags for sale. You can even go there for a cup of coffee.
48 locals recommend
COTTONCAKE
76HS Eerste van der Helststraat
48 locals recommend
Clothing items are scattered around the store in a fashionable display. There are also accessories, such as scarves, belts, and bags for sale. You can even go there for a cup of coffee.

Sightseeing

a peaceful court with picturesque houses around a charming church just in the city center see: www.begeijnhofamsterdam.nl
277 locals recommend
Begijnhof
1 Begijnhof
277 locals recommend
a peaceful court with picturesque houses around a charming church just in the city center see: www.begeijnhofamsterdam.nl
The city zoo Artis! See: www.artis.nl/en/
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
1622 locals recommend
The city zoo Artis! See: www.artis.nl/en/
You just have to go there once
636 locals recommend
De Wallen
636 locals recommend
You just have to go there once
Beautiful and worldfamous hall. Go there on Wednesyday 12.30 am for the free concert! See: www.concertgebouw.nl
476 locals recommend
The Concertgebouw
10 Concertgebouwplein
476 locals recommend
Beautiful and worldfamous hall. Go there on Wednesyday 12.30 am for the free concert! See: www.concertgebouw.nl
Check out our newly renovated museum with modern art with one of the world's richest collections of temporary art. See: www.stedelijk.nl/en/
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 Museumplein
1544 locals recommend
Check out our newly renovated museum with modern art with one of the world's richest collections of temporary art. See: www.stedelijk.nl/en/
Go and see Rembrand and get a taste of history. The doll's houses and silverware are cherries on top. See: www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 locals recommend
Go and see Rembrand and get a taste of history. The doll's houses and silverware are cherries on top. See: www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/

Everything Else

Park with a peacefull atmospheren. A lot of young folk chilling, running, making music, and doing " whatever".
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
4196 locals recommend
Park with a peacefull atmospheren. A lot of young folk chilling, running, making music, and doing " whatever".
Litte square which transforms on monday to a oasis fo foliage and flowers. It's a nice place to have a cup of coffee while shopping.
28 locals recommend
Amstelveld
Amstelveld
28 locals recommend
Litte square which transforms on monday to a oasis fo foliage and flowers. It's a nice place to have a cup of coffee while shopping.
Club Air is a new mega club, it is completely rebuilt with the latest sound and light technology. Acts ranging from Brit pop stars to indie rock groups. See: www.air.nl
109 locals recommend
AIR Amsterdam
24 Amstelstraat
109 locals recommend
Club Air is a new mega club, it is completely rebuilt with the latest sound and light technology. Acts ranging from Brit pop stars to indie rock groups. See: www.air.nl
Most vibrand club for those willing and eager to let the music rule them. Rap and hip-hop beats and a predominately young crowd to match. See:www.escape.nl
51 locals recommend
Escape Caffé
15 Rembrandtplein
51 locals recommend
Most vibrand club for those willing and eager to let the music rule them. Rap and hip-hop beats and a predominately young crowd to match. See:www.escape.nl
One of the two nice parks in Amsterdam, chill, relax, and have a drink!
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 Haarlemmerweg
1599 locals recommend
One of the two nice parks in Amsterdam, chill, relax, and have a drink!
Small and intimate club with mixed crowd. Friday and Saturday are party nights, most other evenings are based on concerts or other kinds of performances. See:www.bitterzoet.com
89 locals recommend
Bitterzoet
2 HS Spuistraat
89 locals recommend
Small and intimate club with mixed crowd. Friday and Saturday are party nights, most other evenings are based on concerts or other kinds of performances. See:www.bitterzoet.com