Guidebook for Amsterdam
Shopping
Great for niche and alternative stores. Nice and quiet compared to the Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijks.
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
Great for niche and alternative stores. Nice and quiet compared to the Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijks.
A flea market that runs every second week, located in the old shipbuilding yards. Enjoy the nice trip over on the ferry.
Entry cost is ~4.50€
143 locals recommend
Vlooienmarkt IJhallen
A flea market that runs every second week, located in the old shipbuilding yards. Enjoy the nice trip over on the ferry.
Entry cost is ~4.50€
Food Scene
I love the old charm and that it feels like it has been there for hundreds of years. Usually a long line up to eat there and no reservations taken.
Only go if you like to eat meat.
88 locals recommend
Cafe De Klos
41 KerkstraatI love the old charm and that it feels like it has been there for hundreds of years. Usually a long line up to eat there and no reservations taken.
Only go if you like to eat meat.
Salsa Shop
32 AmstelstraatQuick and easy meals, very close by my house.
The old tram workshop converted into an indoor restaurant market with bars, a cinema, and other random stuff. Definitely worth a visit!
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinThe old tram workshop converted into an indoor restaurant market with bars, a cinema, and other random stuff. Definitely worth a visit!
Sir Hummus
181 Van der HelstpleinAmazing hummus!
Great bakery. Definitely a favourite. Not far to walk to, but you can also catch the tram. They do take-out, but you can also enjoy a coffee and something to eat there.
63 locals recommend
Bakhuys Amsterdam
61 SarphatistraatGreat bakery. Definitely a favourite. Not far to walk to, but you can also catch the tram. They do take-out, but you can also enjoy a coffee and something to eat there.
Entertainment & Activities
You can order bottles of beer, play jenga and pinball with friends. Not your regular bar!
There is also another location in westerpark, which is bigger and has a larger variety of games available.
48 locals recommend
TonTon Club Centrum
6 Sint AnnendwarsstraatYou can order bottles of beer, play jenga and pinball with friends. Not your regular bar!
There is also another location in westerpark, which is bigger and has a larger variety of games available.
Amsterdam is beautiful from the water. You can get on one of the organized boat tours that leave from close to Central Station. Another option would be to rent your own boat. This is especially nice in summer. We have good experiences with this company. Another company we have used is mokumboat.
32 locals recommend
Sloepdelen Amsterdam
69 ElandsgrachtAmsterdam is beautiful from the water. You can get on one of the organized boat tours that leave from close to Central Station. Another option would be to rent your own boat. This is especially nice in summer. We have good experiences with this company. Another company we have used is mokumboat.
There are plenty of cinemas in amsterdam and close to my place. Tuschinki is the most famous one. You can check which movies are screening on pathe.nl
Other locations (Pathe city and Pathe de Munt) are also within walking distance. If you prefer art-house movies you can check the website of another company, Kriterion. www.kriterion.nl.
340 locals recommend
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatThere are plenty of cinemas in amsterdam and close to my place. Tuschinki is the most famous one. You can check which movies are screening on pathe.nl
Other locations (Pathe city and Pathe de Munt) are also within walking distance. If you prefer art-house movies you can check the website of another company, Kriterion. www.kriterion.nl.
Essentials
Lidl
25a HemonylaanCheaper than Albert Heijn, just lacks a broad selection.
AH Weteringschans
165 D WeteringschansClosest Albert Heijn to my place!
Another supermarket that's close by. This supermarket has a larger selection than albert heijn around the corner
514 locals recommend
Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn HuygensstraatAnother supermarket that's close by. This supermarket has a larger selection than albert heijn around the corner
Drinks & Nightlife
Sits in the middle of the red light district, but mostly locals will drink there. It's a great place!
75 locals recommend
Brouwerij de Prael
26 Oudezijds ArmsteegSits in the middle of the red light district, but mostly locals will drink there. It's a great place!
Wynand Fockink
31 PijlsteegI like the old charm, leaning shelfs and liquors!
Who wouldn't want to drink underneath a windmill?
Great beers, super interesting location.
Be aware, it closes at 20:00 SHARP! No exceptions.
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeWho wouldn't want to drink underneath a windmill?
Great beers, super interesting location.
Be aware, it closes at 20:00 SHARP! No exceptions.
Voted one of the best 5 whisky bars in the world!
I think they have over 500 varieties to try from. Definitely super gezellige atmosphere, with staff who can give you help with what to choose.
37 locals recommend
Whiskycafe L&B
82 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatVoted one of the best 5 whisky bars in the world!
I think they have over 500 varieties to try from. Definitely super gezellige atmosphere, with staff who can give you help with what to choose.
Tales & Spirits
5-7 LijnbaanssteegNice location, good drinks, expect it to be busy!
Parks & Nature
It's vondel park. Definitely worth a visit, especially in summer. Have a beer, bbq, or go for a run.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
It's vondel park. Definitely worth a visit, especially in summer. Have a beer, bbq, or go for a run.
You can feed the baby goats and chickens! I embrace my inner child! :) :)
62 locals recommend
Goatfarm Ridammerhoeve
4 Nieuwe MeerlaanYou can feed the baby goats and chickens! I embrace my inner child! :) :)
Sightseeing
Prostitutes in red windows. Look out for the blue ones, that means something else! ;)
636 locals recommend
De Wallen
Prostitutes in red windows. Look out for the blue ones, that means something else! ;)
The skinny bridge crossing the Amstel river. Definitely worth a visit to see the great view!
136 locals recommend
Magere Brug
Magere BrugThe skinny bridge crossing the Amstel river. Definitely worth a visit to see the great view!