Guidebook for Amsterdam
Sightseeing
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinRestaurants, shops, pubs, clubs etc.
Rembrandtplein
Restaurants, shops, pubs, clubs etc.
Dam Square
Centre of Amsterdam
NDSM is the historical remainder of the largest shipyard in Amsterdam, now developing itself into a creative city at the north bank of the IJ river.
166 locals recommend
NDSM
28 NDSM-PleinNDSM is the historical remainder of the largest shipyard in Amsterdam, now developing itself into a creative city at the north bank of the IJ river.
Great shopping street, with small boutique shops, eateries, cafes and lot's more!
269 locals recommend
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkGreat shopping street, with small boutique shops, eateries, cafes and lot's more!
Arts & Culture
Museumplein
MuseumpleinVan Gogh museum
Rijksmuseum
Stedelijk museum
Concert hall
Essentials
AH Haarlemmerplein
34 HaarlemmerpleinAlbert Heijn (supermarket)
Barentszstraat 200
Small shops with fresh vegetables, meat and other groceries.
Shopping
Spaarndammerstraat
SpaarndammerstraatShops
Amsterdam
Famous boutique shopping area
Kalverstraat
KalverstraatShopping street (H&M, Zara, Bershka, Primark etc.)
Food Scene
Worst Wijncafé
171 BarentszstraatGreat wine menu and homemade sausages!
Super delicious Indian food for both take away or to eat in!
17 locals recommend
Balraj Indian Restaurant
28 HaarlemmerdijkSuper delicious Indian food for both take away or to eat in!
Coffee & Such
182 HaarlemmerdijkNice hangout for coffee
Round the corner - great for a coffee, breakfast or beer with "bitterballen" and "kaasstengels" (typically dutch snacks)
30 locals recommend
Café Mads
1h ZoutkeetspleinRound the corner - great for a coffee, breakfast or beer with "bitterballen" and "kaasstengels" (typically dutch snacks)
In "Jordaan" neighbourhood (15 min) - italian run restaurant with delicious pizzas which they make across the street
248 locals recommend
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede TuindwarsstraatIn "Jordaan" neighbourhood (15 min) - italian run restaurant with delicious pizzas which they make across the street
Mussels & Gin, that’s what it is! Situated in the middle of Westerpark. Also nice for just Gin cocktails.
231 locals recommend
Mossel & Gin
12 GosschalklaanMussels & Gin, that’s what it is! Situated in the middle of Westerpark. Also nice for just Gin cocktails.
Tasca Bellota
2 BickerswerfGood quality tapas restaurant with very friendly service.
Everything Else
Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinAmsterdam central train station
Drinks & Nightlife
Typical dutch brown "eetcafe". With great selection of beers and cheap/quick/tasty food.
29 locals recommend
De Oranjerie
15hs Binnen OranjestraatTypical dutch brown "eetcafe". With great selection of beers and cheap/quick/tasty food.
Typical dutch cafe, great for watching football while enjoying a beer and/or food from the daily changing menu on the board.
85 locals recommend
De Blaffende Vis
118 WesterstraatTypical dutch cafe, great for watching football while enjoying a beer and/or food from the daily changing menu on the board.
Best cocktails in town! Bit expensive but definitely worth the extra penny ..
166 locals recommend
Vesper
57 VinkenstraatBest cocktails in town! Bit expensive but definitely worth the extra penny ..
Great location in the “Jordaan” where the locals go for lunch or hangout after work. Nice for a coffee during the day or a beer at night, can get crowded, especially in weekends!
160 locals recommend
Café Thijssen
107 BrouwersgrachtGreat location in the “Jordaan” where the locals go for lunch or hangout after work. Nice for a coffee during the day or a beer at night, can get crowded, especially in weekends!
Studio 80
17 RembrandtpleinNightclub, with Techno and underground electronic music.
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansNightclub (pop/house/electronic/hiphop/techno)