Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Arts & Culture

The largest satellite of the Hermitage museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 Amstel
604 locals recommend
The largest satellite of the Hermitage museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Royal Theatre Carré is a Neo-Renaissance theatre. When it was founded in 1887 it was originally meant as a permanent circus building. Holland's most famous theatre.
250 locals recommend
Koninklijk Theater Carre
115 /125 Amstel
250 locals recommend
The Royal Theatre Carré is a Neo-Renaissance theatre. When it was founded in 1887 it was originally meant as a permanent circus building. Holland's most famous theatre.
Museumplein/Museum Square which is home to the Rijksmuseum (Nightwatch), Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. The Concertgebouw is a short walk away.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 locals recommend
Museumplein/Museum Square which is home to the Rijksmuseum (Nightwatch), Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. The Concertgebouw is a short walk away.

Sightseeing

The Skinny Bridge, Amsterdam's most famous bridge. The bridge can be seen in a number of films, such as the James Bond film 'Diamonds are forever' from 1971.
136 locals recommend
Magere Brug
Magere Brug
136 locals recommend
The Skinny Bridge, Amsterdam's most famous bridge. The bridge can be seen in a number of films, such as the James Bond film 'Diamonds are forever' from 1971.
Historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 Westermarkt
2775 locals recommend
Historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank.
Historic brewery and corporate visitor center for the international distributed Dutch pilsner, Heineken beer. 15 minute walk.
1283 locals recommend
Heineken Experience
78 Stadhouderskade
1283 locals recommend
Historic brewery and corporate visitor center for the international distributed Dutch pilsner, Heineken beer. 15 minute walk.
Museum of prostitution. Discover the secrets of Amsterdam's Red Light District. Creative, not vulgar!
20 locals recommend
Red Light Secrets
60h Oudezijds Achterburgwal
20 locals recommend
Museum of prostitution. Discover the secrets of Amsterdam's Red Light District. Creative, not vulgar!

Food Scene

The Amstel hotel is considered one of the best hotels in The Netherlands. Restaurant La Rive is awarded one or more Michelin stars from 1993 to present.
78 locals recommend
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
1 Professor Tulpplein
78 locals recommend
The Amstel hotel is considered one of the best hotels in The Netherlands. Restaurant La Rive is awarded one or more Michelin stars from 1993 to present.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a coffee or a drink at this nice 'eetcafé' at the Skinny Bridge.
65 locals recommend
Café de Magere Brug
81 Amstel
65 locals recommend
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a coffee or a drink at this nice 'eetcafé' at the Skinny Bridge.
Award winning lounge bar/restaurant overlooking Amsterdam. Amazing view.
228 locals recommend
SkyLounge Amsterdam
4 Oosterdoksstraat
228 locals recommend
Award winning lounge bar/restaurant overlooking Amsterdam. Amazing view.
Nice restaurant in a very nice part of Amsterdam.
21 locals recommend
Anna
111 Warmoesstraat
21 locals recommend
Nice restaurant in a very nice part of Amsterdam.
Spanish haute cuisine. Awarded with a Bib Gourmand (Michelin).
49 locals recommend
Envy
381 Prinsengracht
49 locals recommend
Spanish haute cuisine. Awarded with a Bib Gourmand (Michelin).
Very popular Italian restaurant (no pizzeria!) in the Jordaan area. Reservation at least a few days in advance required.
313 locals recommend
Toscanini
75 Lindengracht
313 locals recommend
Very popular Italian restaurant (no pizzeria!) in the Jordaan area. Reservation at least a few days in advance required.

Essentials

Small supermarket with friendly staff.
65 locals recommend
SPAR
65 Nieuwe Kerkstraat
65 locals recommend
Small supermarket with friendly staff.
Supermarket open until 10 pm.
6 locals recommend
AH Frederiksplein
6 locals recommend
Supermarket open until 10 pm.

Everything Else

One of the most varied and trendy streets of Amsterdam. From design, bars, organic to fashion.
421 locals recommend
Utrechtsestraat
Utrechtsestraat
421 locals recommend
One of the most varied and trendy streets of Amsterdam. From design, bars, organic to fashion.
One of the busiest squares in the city, at least when it comes to nightlife and clubbing.
1024 locals recommend
Rembrandtplein
1024 locals recommend
One of the busiest squares in the city, at least when it comes to nightlife and clubbing.
Number 1 bike rental in Amsterdam.
77 locals recommend
MacBike Repair Shop Waterlooplein
289 Waterlooplein
77 locals recommend
Number 1 bike rental in Amsterdam.
Temporary trendy club on the 11th floor of a former newspaper building.
199 locals recommend
Trouw Amsterdam
125 Wibautstraat
199 locals recommend
Temporary trendy club on the 11th floor of a former newspaper building.
Famous club. Strict door policy.
169 locals recommend
Jimmy Woo
18 Korte Leidsedwarsstraat
169 locals recommend
Famous club. Strict door policy.
Shopping street with all the high end brands situated close to the Rijksmuseum.
652 locals recommend
P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat
652 locals recommend
Shopping street with all the high end brands situated close to the Rijksmuseum.

Drinks & Nightlife

200 year old bar and liquor store. The building dates back from 1735 when it was used by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to sell coffee, tea and spices from the Far East.
35 locals recommend
Cafe Slijterij Oosterling
140 Utrechtsestraat
35 locals recommend
200 year old bar and liquor store. The building dates back from 1735 when it was used by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to sell coffee, tea and spices from the Far East.
Nice bar/restaurant close to the Red Light District.
48 locals recommend
The Lobby Nesplein
49 Nes
48 locals recommend
Nice bar/restaurant close to the Red Light District.
Drag queen night bar
Dragshow Bar Lellebel
4H Utrechtsestraat
Drag queen night bar
Bar at the corner. Ask for Jeroen and he might give you tips of where to go in Amsterdam!
12 locals recommend
Café Krom
76 Utrechtsestraat
12 locals recommend
Bar at the corner. Ask for Jeroen and he might give you tips of where to go in Amsterdam!
Nice bar where you can also have a little bite.
45 locals recommend
Café Van Leeuwen
711HS Keizersgracht
45 locals recommend
Nice bar where you can also have a little bite.