Guidebook for Amsterdam
Sightseeing
The internationally famous house of Anne Frank. Get there early to avoid the queues!
You can also catch a canal cruise from just outside the house.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktThe internationally famous house of Anne Frank. Get there early to avoid the queues!
You can also catch a canal cruise from just outside the house.
Westerkerk
279 PrinsengrachtBeautiful church with iconic Westertoren and clock
It's one of the key tourist attractions in the world so I should probably tell you where it is!
636 locals recommend
De Wallen
It's one of the key tourist attractions in the world so I should probably tell you where it is!
Royal Palace Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalStop by and see the Queen!
Go learn how one of the most famous brewers in the world does what it does so well!
1283 locals recommend
Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeGo learn how one of the most famous brewers in the world does what it does so well!
Everything Else
Central Station only 10mins walk from the apartment offers multiple ways to get around the country/city including Train, Bus, Tram, Boat and Bike!
154 locals recommend
Centraal Station
Central Station only 10mins walk from the apartment offers multiple ways to get around the country/city including Train, Bus, Tram, Boat and Bike!
Go rent a bicycle and explore the city in true Dutch style! Take care to select your bike carefully as some use the Dutch format of pedal-brakes rather than handbrakes some are used to...
1346 locals recommend
Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinGo rent a bicycle and explore the city in true Dutch style! Take care to select your bike carefully as some use the Dutch format of pedal-brakes rather than handbrakes some are used to...
Open-air food, clothes and food market that's open every day. There's a real buzz here! Make sure you have cash!
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatOpen-air food, clothes and food market that's open every day. There's a real buzz here! Make sure you have cash!
Do you fancy a workout during your stay? Get hot and sweaty here!
12 locals recommend
Bikram Yoga Amsterdam - Centrum
91 - Links Korte PrinsengrachtDo you fancy a workout during your stay? Get hot and sweaty here!
I personally don't understand why anyone would want to do this while on holiday but just in case you want a sunbed while you are in Amsterdam, there is a place a convenient walk from the apartment! :)
Sunday's Haarlemmerplein
1 HaarlemmerpleinI personally don't understand why anyone would want to do this while on holiday but just in case you want a sunbed while you are in Amsterdam, there is a place a convenient walk from the apartment! :)
Food Scene
Envy
381 PrinsengrachtExcellent Bib Gourmande restaurant. I thoroughly recommend the tasting menu!
Bistrot Neuf
9 HaarlemmerstraatSuperb French restaurant and very good value for the quality!
No doubt you will have heard of Amsterdam's famous 'coffeeshops'... Say no more...
19 locals recommend
The Bulldog Ex-policestation Coffeeshop
17 LeidsepleinNo doubt you will have heard of Amsterdam's famous 'coffeeshops'... Say no more...
Drinks & Nightlife
Café Thijssen
107 BrouwersgrachtGreat little cozy bar that also does tasty breakfast and coffee!
Cafe Tabac
101 BrouwersgrachtCozy bar that's very popular with the local Jordaan crowd
Café Proust
4I NoordermarktVery popular local bar
One of the big nightclubs of Amsterdam featuring some of Holland's best DJ talent!
109 locals recommend
AIR Amsterdam
24 AmstelstraatOne of the big nightclubs of Amsterdam featuring some of Holland's best DJ talent!
Probably the highest profile nightclub in Amsterdam featuring some of the world's best DJs!
51 locals recommend
Escape Caffé
15 RembrandtpleinProbably the highest profile nightclub in Amsterdam featuring some of the world's best DJs!
If you fancy watching some sport or playing some pool with a drink then this is your spot
12 locals recommend
The Tara
85 RokinIf you fancy watching some sport or playing some pool with a drink then this is your spot
The place to watch sports with a beer in Amsterdam! Dozens of tvs, cheap drinks and food and a really international crowd make this a great spot if you want to catch a game!
21 locals recommend
Coco's Outback
8-12 ThorbeckepleinThe place to watch sports with a beer in Amsterdam! Dozens of tvs, cheap drinks and food and a really international crowd make this a great spot if you want to catch a game!
A good starting spot for a night out in De Pijp, the trendy, bo-ho chic area of Amsterdam!
27 locals recommend
JACKS Juice & Kitchen
126 Govert FlinckstraatA good starting spot for a night out in De Pijp, the trendy, bo-ho chic area of Amsterdam!
This is the place to go and have a drink and start the party! Several bars and clubs including alfresco drinking areas with outdoor heating and umbrellas to cater for all conditions!
1535 locals recommend
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinThis is the place to go and have a drink and start the party! Several bars and clubs including alfresco drinking areas with outdoor heating and umbrellas to cater for all conditions!
Cafe Nobo
73 HaarlemmerstraatGreat little bar full of young, local talent!
Arts & Culture
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinGo see the world-renowned Sunflowers!
The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinTry and catch a performance at the spectacular Concerthall!
Go see a show during your visit and grab a beer on the Amstel River!
250 locals recommend
Koninklijk Theater Carre
115 /125 AmstelGo see a show during your visit and grab a beer on the Amstel River!
Ultra modern Film museum with bar and restaurant. This will be a feature of guidebooks in years to come. Get ahead of the curve and take a short, free ferry trip across the water from central station!
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeUltra modern Film museum with bar and restaurant. This will be a feature of guidebooks in years to come. Get ahead of the curve and take a short, free ferry trip across the water from central station!
Do you wanna catch a movie during your stay? Stop by this cool, art-deco cinema, have a glass of wine and enjoy this intimate atmosphere!
429 locals recommend
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkDo you wanna catch a movie during your stay? Stop by this cool, art-deco cinema, have a glass of wine and enjoy this intimate atmosphere!
Go watch a band and party! This is one of our main spots for international music artists!
444 locals recommend
Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtGo watch a band and party! This is one of our main spots for international music artists!
Entertainment & Activities
Think of NYC's Central Park or London's Hyde Park and you will have a pretty good idea of what you can see here. Needless to say, it is beautiful and a must see for the family!
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
Think of NYC's Central Park or London's Hyde Park and you will have a pretty good idea of what you can see here. Needless to say, it is beautiful and a must see for the family!
Essentials
This small supermarket is really convenient and a 2min walk from the apartment. Pick up all kinds of foods, drinks, alcohol and household goods for your time in Amsterdam.
303 locals recommend
AH Westerstraat
79 WesterstraatThis small supermarket is really convenient and a 2min walk from the apartment. Pick up all kinds of foods, drinks, alcohol and household goods for your time in Amsterdam.