Guidebook for Amsterdam

Valti
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Arts & Culture

The Museum Quarter (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum) is a 10 minute walk through the Vondelpark which borders our house. By bicycle it takes about 5 minutes, by tram about 10 minutes.
66 residents recomanen
Museumkwartier
66 residents recomanen
The Museum Quarter (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum) is a 10 minute walk through the Vondelpark which borders our house. By bicycle it takes about 5 minutes, by tram about 10 minutes.
The Concert Hall, mostly classical concerts, about 10 minutes by tram.
476 residents recomanen
Concertgebouw
10 Concertgebouwplein
476 residents recomanen
The Concert Hall, mostly classical concerts, about 10 minutes by tram.
Just opened, in the old halls of the 'tramremise': restaurants, cafes, music, art and a very big arthouse cinema!
615 residents recomanen
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie Dankbaarpassage
615 residents recomanen
Just opened, in the old halls of the 'tramremise': restaurants, cafes, music, art and a very big arthouse cinema!
Modern spacious Film Museum/ Cinema/restaurant. Great view on the water 'IJ'. In the evenings you see the boats with their lights. A boat (the PONT) behind Central Station brings you there for free!
1109 residents recomanen
Museu del Cinema Eye
1 IJpromenade
1109 residents recomanen
Modern spacious Film Museum/ Cinema/restaurant. Great view on the water 'IJ'. In the evenings you see the boats with their lights. A boat (the PONT) behind Central Station brings you there for free!
international pop/rock concerts in a very interesting old building.
937 residents recomanen
Paradiso
6-8 Weteringschans
937 residents recomanen
international pop/rock concerts in a very interesting old building.
This museum is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is located in the old "old mans house" on the river Amstel, nr. 52. www.hermitage.nl
604 residents recomanen
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 Amstel
604 residents recomanen
This museum is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is located in the old "old mans house" on the river Amstel, nr. 52. www.hermitage.nl
JAZZ
120 residents recomanen
Bimhuis
3 Piet Heinkade
120 residents recomanen
JAZZ
Very friendly, small, cosy and oldest cinema, run by students, good cult movies.
30 residents recomanen
Filmtheater De Uitkijk
452 Prinsengracht
30 residents recomanen
Very friendly, small, cosy and oldest cinema, run by students, good cult movies.
The Rembrandt House Museum is a historic house and art museum. Rembrandt lived and worked here between 1639 and 1656. The collection contains Rembrandt's etchings and paintings of his contemporaries.
301 residents recomanen
Museu Het Rembrandthuis (Casa de Rembrandt)
4 Jodenbreestraat
301 residents recomanen
The Rembrandt House Museum is a historic house and art museum. Rembrandt lived and worked here between 1639 and 1656. The collection contains Rembrandt's etchings and paintings of his contemporaries.
In spring and summer various music and cabaret
67 residents recomanen
Vondelpark Openluchttheater
5a Vondelpark
67 residents recomanen
In spring and summer various music and cabaret
Cobra!
63 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Modern CoBrA
1 Sandbergplein
63 residents recomanen
Cobra!
This national museum is the largest in Holland and was built in 1876. Famous collection of Rembrandt (The Night Watch), Vermeer, Frans Hals as well as delftware, Asian art etc. www.rijksmuseum.nl
3186 residents recomanen
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 residents recomanen
This national museum is the largest in Holland and was built in 1876. Famous collection of Rembrandt (The Night Watch), Vermeer, Frans Hals as well as delftware, Asian art etc. www.rijksmuseum.nl
Largest collection of paintings by Van Gogh in the world. Extensive amount of exhibitions by other artists. www.vangoghmuseum.nl
2485 residents recomanen
Museu Van Gogh
6 Museumplein
2485 residents recomanen
Largest collection of paintings by Van Gogh in the world. Extensive amount of exhibitions by other artists. www.vangoghmuseum.nl
Largest museum for modern and contemporary art and design in Holland. www.stedelijk.nl
1544 residents recomanen
Museu Stedelijk d'Amsterdam
10 Museumplein
1544 residents recomanen
Largest museum for modern and contemporary art and design in Holland. www.stedelijk.nl
In one of the finest canal houses you can get a glimpse of the life of the Amsterdam Van Loon family. Open daily 10-17
138 residents recomanen
Museu Van Loon
672 Keizersgracht
138 residents recomanen
In one of the finest canal houses you can get a glimpse of the life of the Amsterdam Van Loon family. Open daily 10-17
Photography Museum: all genres. Work by both world famous and up-and-coming talent. www.foam.nl
792 residents recomanen
Escuma
609 Keizersgracht
792 residents recomanen
Photography Museum: all genres. Work by both world famous and up-and-coming talent. www.foam.nl
History of Amsterdam. Housed in magnificent buidings built in the 15th c., extended in the 17th. Great collection of works of art, objects, archaeological finds. www.amsterdammuseum.com
139 residents recomanen
Museu d'Amsterdam
51 Kalverstraat
139 residents recomanen
History of Amsterdam. Housed in magnificent buidings built in the 15th c., extended in the 17th. Great collection of works of art, objects, archaeological finds. www.amsterdammuseum.com
Theater on the river Amstel
250 residents recomanen
Teatre Reial Carre
115 /125 Amstel
250 residents recomanen
Theater on the river Amstel
Theater
136 residents recomanen
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
26 Leidseplein
136 residents recomanen
Theater
149 residents recomanen
The Hague
149 residents recomanen

Sightseeing

You can walk through the Vondelpark (± 15 minutes) or take tram 1, which stops right in front of our street, one minute walk from our house. Third stop direction Central Station (about 5 min.)
1535 residents recomanen
Leidseplein
Leidseplein
1535 residents recomanen
You can walk through the Vondelpark (± 15 minutes) or take tram 1, which stops right in front of our street, one minute walk from our house. Third stop direction Central Station (about 5 min.)
A nice old neighbourhood, with a lot of old beautiful houses and buildings (Waag, Schreierstoren), restaurants, cafes, shops, a market (Waagplein) and Chinatown.
47 residents recomanen
Nieuwmarkt en Lastage
47 residents recomanen
A nice old neighbourhood, with a lot of old beautiful houses and buildings (Waag, Schreierstoren), restaurants, cafes, shops, a market (Waagplein) and Chinatown.
Our ZOO. In a very nice old neighbourhood. Many cosy cafes and restaurants.
1622 residents recomanen
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
1622 residents recomanen
Our ZOO. In a very nice old neighbourhood. Many cosy cafes and restaurants.
I don't know if the restaurant is good, but the building The Waag (weigh house) from the 15th century, originaly the city gate, is interesting. Have a drink in The Cotton Club and dinner at Nam Kee.
59 residents recomanen
Waag
4 Nieuwmarkt
59 residents recomanen
I don't know if the restaurant is good, but the building The Waag (weigh house) from the 15th century, originaly the city gate, is interesting. Have a drink in The Cotton Club and dinner at Nam Kee.
Nice square at the canals with Athenaeum News Centre and a lot of cafes and restaurants around it. Take tram 1 direction Central Station.
30 residents recomanen
Spui
Spui
30 residents recomanen
Nice square at the canals with Athenaeum News Centre and a lot of cafes and restaurants around it. Take tram 1 direction Central Station.
The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world. Located in the city centre of the Dutch capital, the garden is a beautiful and intimate place with an unique collection of plants. In the midst of busy city the Hortus offers an oasis of tranquillity, a flowery relief in the urban busyness. The Hortus is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
299 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic Hortus
2a Plantage Middenlaan
299 residents recomanen
The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world. Located in the city centre of the Dutch capital, the garden is a beautiful and intimate place with an unique collection of plants. In the midst of busy city the Hortus offers an oasis of tranquillity, a flowery relief in the urban busyness. The Hortus is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
From 1307 onwards Begijnen have lived in Amsterdam. Two city fires burned down the Begijnhof and the church, but they were restored and the Begijnhof was made bigger. Ask at the SPUI were to find it.
277 residents recomanen
Beguinatge
1 Begijnhof
277 residents recomanen
From 1307 onwards Begijnen have lived in Amsterdam. Two city fires burned down the Begijnhof and the church, but they were restored and the Begijnhof was made bigger. Ask at the SPUI were to find it.
Typical Amsterdam neighbourhood
756 residents recomanen
Jordaan
756 residents recomanen
Typical Amsterdam neighbourhood
Shopping street starting from Leiseplein, crossing the main canals: Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, Singel, leading to the Singel flowermarket. Walk through the park or take tram 1.
245 residents recomanen
Leidsestraat
Leidsestraat
245 residents recomanen
Shopping street starting from Leiseplein, crossing the main canals: Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, Singel, leading to the Singel flowermarket. Walk through the park or take tram 1.
Centre for antiques and art. More than 70 antique shops and galleries offer an impressive collection of modern and antique art. Paintings, furniture, jewellery, etc. Near Rijks Museum, 15 min. walk.
20 residents recomanen
Spiegelkwartier A'dam-Centrum voor Kunst en Ant.
Nieuwe Spiegelstraat
20 residents recomanen
Centre for antiques and art. More than 70 antique shops and galleries offer an impressive collection of modern and antique art. Paintings, furniture, jewellery, etc. Near Rijks Museum, 15 min. walk.
651 residents recomanen
Zaanse Schans
Kraaienest
651 residents recomanen
75 residents recomanen
Gouda
75 residents recomanen
184 residents recomanen
Giethoorn
184 residents recomanen
83 residents recomanen
Dokkum
83 residents recomanen
165 residents recomanen
Delft
165 residents recomanen

Food Scene

A sympathetic low budget cafe restaurant in a quiet corner in Old West, easily walkable from our house. With good weather you can sit outside, without cars or lots of other tourists.
26 residents recomanen
WG Café
52 Marius van Bouwdijk Bastiaansestraat
26 residents recomanen
A sympathetic low budget cafe restaurant in a quiet corner in Old West, easily walkable from our house. With good weather you can sit outside, without cars or lots of other tourists.
Great real Greek food! A nice walk (20 minutes) through the Vondelpark, or along the Overtoom. Or take tram 1 in front of our street, second stop direction Leidseplein.
6 residents recomanen
Dionysos Taverna
176 Overtoom
6 residents recomanen
Great real Greek food! A nice walk (20 minutes) through the Vondelpark, or along the Overtoom. Or take tram 1 in front of our street, second stop direction Leidseplein.
Best Chinese restaurant in town! If you like jazz, go on Saturday afternoon about 16.30 and have a drink in cafe The Cottonclub, a few houses away from the restaurant.
94 residents recomanen
Nam Kee
111-113 Zeedijk
94 residents recomanen
Best Chinese restaurant in town! If you like jazz, go on Saturday afternoon about 16.30 and have a drink in cafe The Cottonclub, a few houses away from the restaurant.
Walk through the park in 5 minutes! Nice place, especially with good wether when you can sit outside and watch the boats go by through the water 'De Schinkel'. Also nice for a coffee.
243 residents recomanen
Gent aan de Schinkel
1 Theophile de Bockstraat
243 residents recomanen
Walk through the park in 5 minutes! Nice place, especially with good wether when you can sit outside and watch the boats go by through the water 'De Schinkel'. Also nice for a coffee.
Near the musea, not expensive, good 'tapas', (or dinner) and wine. Cosy ambiance.
Pompa
6 Willemsparkweg
Near the musea, not expensive, good 'tapas', (or dinner) and wine. Cosy ambiance.
VERY near and nice food. Also take away.
12 residents recomanen
Frenzi Cucina
459 Overtoom
12 residents recomanen
VERY near and nice food. Also take away.
Very good food! Not expensive. Take away.
36 residents recomanen
Saffraan Traiteur Brasserie
128 Jan Pieter Heijestraat
36 residents recomanen
Very good food! Not expensive. Take away.
Self service. Simple good food. Very near, on the corner.
70 residents recomanen
Buuf eten
70 residents recomanen
Self service. Simple good food. Very near, on the corner.
Nice and small restaurant, good food. Relaxed. Very near. From our street cross the Overtoom and walk to the left. After about 2 minutes you are there. I advise you to reserve.
25 residents recomanen
Restaurant Zus & Zus
548 Overtoom
25 residents recomanen
Nice and small restaurant, good food. Relaxed. Very near. From our street cross the Overtoom and walk to the left. After about 2 minutes you are there. I advise you to reserve.
Indonesian food, not very far. You can also take tram 1, second stop.
31 residents recomanen
Kartika
68H Overtoom
31 residents recomanen
Indonesian food, not very far. You can also take tram 1, second stop.
If you like pizza, this pizzeria is very near!
182 residents recomanen
De Pizzabakkers
2 Plantage Kerklaan
182 residents recomanen
If you like pizza, this pizzeria is very near!
daily fresh sushi, takeaway and delivery. Did't try them yet myself.
Sushi Day
466 Overtoom
daily fresh sushi, takeaway and delivery. Did't try them yet myself.
Top Indian food! The restaurant itself is not very cosy. I would advise to take away the food. They also deliver. Very near, just across the Overtoom to the right, near the traffic lights. See map.
Neetu Da Dhaba
482 H Overtoom
Top Indian food! The restaurant itself is not very cosy. I would advise to take away the food. They also deliver. Very near, just across the Overtoom to the right, near the traffic lights. See map.
There is a big terrace on the roof, you can reach it by elevator, the view from there is amazing... there is a bar and a restaurant. Very modern/'hip', many young people.
261 residents recomanen
Volkshotel
150 Wibautstraat
261 residents recomanen
There is a big terrace on the roof, you can reach it by elevator, the view from there is amazing... there is a bar and a restaurant. Very modern/'hip', many young people.
Open everyday: 8.00 - 17.00 Breakfast and lunch all day. Juices, smoothies, big coffee. Just in front of "De Hallen" Small terrace outside.
219 residents recomanen
The Breakfast Club
2-h Bellamystraat
219 residents recomanen
Open everyday: 8.00 - 17.00 Breakfast and lunch all day. Juices, smoothies, big coffee. Just in front of "De Hallen" Small terrace outside.
Very good and comfortable restaurant with view on the canal and on very good art on the walls (great Cobra collection). Res. tel: 31205550255, ask a table at the window with view on the canal.
Ambassade Hotel
341 Herengracht
Very good and comfortable restaurant with view on the canal and on very good art on the walls (great Cobra collection). Res. tel: 31205550255, ask a table at the window with view on the canal.
Many of my guests like this place to have breakfast or lunch.
111 residents recomanen
Bagels & Beans
504 Keizersgracht
111 residents recomanen
Many of my guests like this place to have breakfast or lunch.
Mexican food. Also take away. Nearby.
26 residents recomanen
Tomatillo
261 Overtoom
26 residents recomanen
Mexican food. Also take away. Nearby.
If you like pancakes... very near.
Grootmoeders pannenkoekenhuis
503 Overtoom
If you like pancakes... very near.
Very near, cosy and good (?) restaurant. I didn't try it yet.. Off-street from Overtoom. With good weather you can eat outside on the terrace in the street. Old french garden chairs and tables.
28 residents recomanen
Fijnkost Vondelpark
10 Zocherstraat
28 residents recomanen
Very near, cosy and good (?) restaurant. I didn't try it yet.. Off-street from Overtoom. With good weather you can eat outside on the terrace in the street. Old french garden chairs and tables.
Relaxed very nice terrace in the park, so very near... To drink coffee, tea or wine and have a bite. You need nice weather!
177 residents recomanen
De Vondeltuin
7 Vondelpark
177 residents recomanen
Relaxed very nice terrace in the park, so very near... To drink coffee, tea or wine and have a bite. You need nice weather!
Very good fish restaurant. Relaxed, quiet and with great style from the old days, although it is the heart of the centre. Leidseplein 10. Open every day. Reserve: www.oesterbar.nl Tram 1 from our ap.
8 residents recomanen
de Oesterbar
10 Leidseplein
8 residents recomanen
Very good fish restaurant. Relaxed, quiet and with great style from the old days, although it is the heart of the centre. Leidseplein 10. Open every day. Reserve: www.oesterbar.nl Tram 1 from our ap.
Unique round building in the park (so really near) to relax, have a drink or soup etc. In winter you can sit inside, with good weather the terrace is very big and nice. Free yoga in summer. Open: 9-21
292 residents recomanen
The Blue Tea House
5 Vondelpark
292 residents recomanen
Unique round building in the park (so really near) to relax, have a drink or soup etc. In winter you can sit inside, with good weather the terrace is very big and nice. Free yoga in summer. Open: 9-21
Near and nice terrace in the park.
4196 residents recomanen
Vondelpark
4196 residents recomanen
Near and nice terrace in the park.
Big terrace with many children. Ciabatta with mozzarella, croissants, soup etc. Open Wed. - Fri 10-17, Sa/ Sun 10-18 www.grootmelkhuis.nl
53 residents recomanen
Groot Melkhuis
2 Vondelpark
53 residents recomanen
Big terrace with many children. Ciabatta with mozzarella, croissants, soup etc. Open Wed. - Fri 10-17, Sa/ Sun 10-18 www.grootmelkhuis.nl
Our favourite! www.caferestaurantamsterdam.nl Huge and no nonsense restaurant in a former water pumping station from 1897..Take tram 10 from Leidseplein to Van Hallstraat, then walk 1 minute.
284 residents recomanen
Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 Watertorenplein
284 residents recomanen
Our favourite! www.caferestaurantamsterdam.nl Huge and no nonsense restaurant in a former water pumping station from 1897..Take tram 10 from Leidseplein to Van Hallstraat, then walk 1 minute.
Good Portugese food
10 residents recomanen
Restaurant Aphrodite
91 Lange Leidsedwarsstraat
10 residents recomanen
Good Portugese food
Very good Meditaranian food, 'mezze'. In front of the Rijksmuseum. Make a reservation! In summer there is a small sort of 'secret' terrace in the back yard on the water, boats are passing by..
11 residents recomanen
Levant Restaurant
93 Weteringschans
11 residents recomanen
Very good Meditaranian food, 'mezze'. In front of the Rijksmuseum. Make a reservation! In summer there is a small sort of 'secret' terrace in the back yard on the water, boats are passing by..
Old traditional cafe. Lunch, coffee, beer etc.
12 residents recomanen
Scheltema
9 Rokin
12 residents recomanen
Old traditional cafe. Lunch, coffee, beer etc.
Marvelous view on the IJ, very near Eye...( see Eye, filmuseum). Tram 1 to CS, behind CS take the pond ( free). Very nice trip and very good small dishes.
322 residents recomanen
Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenade
322 residents recomanen
Marvelous view on the IJ, very near Eye...( see Eye, filmuseum). Tram 1 to CS, behind CS take the pond ( free). Very nice trip and very good small dishes.
Very near! Mezebar and more. Amazing recipes, lamb is absolutely delicious. Reasonably priced, cosy, friendly owners.
Snackbar Mokum
3 Surinamestraat
Very near! Mezebar and more. Amazing recipes, lamb is absolutely delicious. Reasonably priced, cosy, friendly owners.
Best toko in the neighbourhood. Authentic and very cheap. For 5 euro you have a good meal! Take away.
Surabaya-green
9-WINKEL Surinamestraat
Best toko in the neighbourhood. Authentic and very cheap. For 5 euro you have a good meal! Take away.
1052 residents recomanen
Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
1052 residents recomanen
436 residents recomanen
Waterkant
55 Kapelweg
436 residents recomanen

Shopping

A very cosy and nice market, on Monday morning antiques, second hand clothes etc., on Saturday morning 'farmers-market' with fresh food as vegetables, bread, cheeses etc. (Near the Anne Frank House.)
892 residents recomanen
Noordermarkt
42B Noordermarkt
892 residents recomanen
A very cosy and nice market, on Monday morning antiques, second hand clothes etc., on Saturday morning 'farmers-market' with fresh food as vegetables, bread, cheeses etc. (Near the Anne Frank House.)
Supermarket nearby
190 residents recomanen
AH Overtoom
116 H Overtoom
190 residents recomanen
Supermarket nearby
Amsterdam's most popular departement store. It has a broad selection of fabulous products.
425 residents recomanen
De Bijenkorf
1 Dam
425 residents recomanen
Amsterdam's most popular departement store. It has a broad selection of fabulous products.
Shoppingcenter with 45 shops. You can find a HEMA branch, a Dutch chain store, nice and cheap, known for their 'rookworst' and Vroom & Dreesman also offers affordable shopping.
19 residents recomanen
Kalverpassage
212-220 Kalverstraat
19 residents recomanen
Shoppingcenter with 45 shops. You can find a HEMA branch, a Dutch chain store, nice and cheap, known for their 'rookworst' and Vroom & Dreesman also offers affordable shopping.
Books and international newspapers.
26 residents recomanen
Athenaeum Boekhandel & Nieuwscentrum
14-16 Spui
26 residents recomanen
Books and international newspapers.
Books
Bookstore Martyrium
170-172 Van Baerlestraat
Books
Books
12 residents recomanen
Scheltema
9 Rokin
12 residents recomanen
Books
Womens clothes.
Linhard
50 Van Baerlestraat
Womens clothes.
Well..'not my cup of tea', but... 'Amsterdam's most expensive shopping street, the P.C. Hooftstraat, has been rated third on a list of the world's nicest places to shop.'
652 residents recomanen
P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat
652 residents recomanen
Well..'not my cup of tea', but... 'Amsterdam's most expensive shopping street, the P.C. Hooftstraat, has been rated third on a list of the world's nicest places to shop.'
Mondaymornings: ‘Lapjesmarkt’ or fabric market: assorted fabrics sold by the metre. In addition, you can find (vintage) clothes. On the corner you will find the Noordermarkt. See Noordermarkt.
89 residents recomanen
Westerstraat
Westerstraat
89 residents recomanen
Mondaymornings: ‘Lapjesmarkt’ or fabric market: assorted fabrics sold by the metre. In addition, you can find (vintage) clothes. On the corner you will find the Noordermarkt. See Noordermarkt.
The 9 Streets: nine small charming streets in 'The Jordaan'. Great vintage stores, boutiques, jewellers, art galleries. Many styles and trends. Good coffee, luch, dinner. www.9straatjesonline.com
1405 residents recomanen
De 9 Straatjes
1405 residents recomanen
The 9 Streets: nine small charming streets in 'The Jordaan'. Great vintage stores, boutiques, jewellers, art galleries. Many styles and trends. Good coffee, luch, dinner. www.9straatjesonline.com
Luxury boutiques and designer stores. The P.C. Hooftstraat is the most exclusive shoppingstreet. The Cornelis Schuytstraat is known for its high-end and stylish stores with exclusive and trendy goods.
Museum District
Luxury boutiques and designer stores. The P.C. Hooftstraat is the most exclusive shoppingstreet. The Cornelis Schuytstraat is known for its high-end and stylish stores with exclusive and trendy goods.
The Cornelis Schuytstraat is known for its high-end and stylish stores with exclusive and trendy goods. 10 minutes walk to the other side of the park.
90 residents recomanen
Cornelis Schuytstraat
Cornelis Schuytstraat
90 residents recomanen
The Cornelis Schuytstraat is known for its high-end and stylish stores with exclusive and trendy goods. 10 minutes walk to the other side of the park.
Exclusive shopping centre in a stunning monumental building ( our old main post office).
50 residents recomanen
Swarovski Boutique Magna Plaza
182I Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
50 residents recomanen
Exclusive shopping centre in a stunning monumental building ( our old main post office).
Lots of popular mainstream brands. Crowded street, mainly in the weekends and holidays. Between Munt and Dam.
643 residents recomanen
Kalverstraat
Kalverstraat
643 residents recomanen
Lots of popular mainstream brands. Crowded street, mainly in the weekends and holidays. Between Munt and Dam.
Lots of popular mainstream brands. Crowded street, mainly in the weekends and holidays. Between Dam and Central Station.
53 residents recomanen
Nieuwendijk
Nieuwendijk
53 residents recomanen
Lots of popular mainstream brands. Crowded street, mainly in the weekends and holidays. Between Dam and Central Station.

Drinks & Nightlife

A bit similar to the Leidseplein, but more spacious. Many pubs, cafes, restaurants, a lot of tourists in the evening. Our favorite cafe is SCHILLER for it's nice old ambiance, it's drinks and food.
1024 residents recomanen
Rembrandtplein
1024 residents recomanen
A bit similar to the Leidseplein, but more spacious. Many pubs, cafes, restaurants, a lot of tourists in the evening. Our favorite cafe is SCHILLER for it's nice old ambiance, it's drinks and food.
Nice view on the river Amstel
399 residents recomanen
Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 Weesperzijde
399 residents recomanen
Nice view on the river Amstel
Saturdays (17.00-18.30) live jazz, the traditional 'brown' pub is crowded. With nice wether you can sit on the terrace, viewing The Waag (weigh house) from the 15th century, originaly the city gate.
6 residents recomanen
Cotton Club
5-H Nieuwmarkt
6 residents recomanen
Saturdays (17.00-18.30) live jazz, the traditional 'brown' pub is crowded. With nice wether you can sit on the terrace, viewing The Waag (weigh house) from the 15th century, originaly the city gate.

Everything Else

BIKE HIRE Overtoom 402 (walking: 5 minutes) +31207860609 info@otto-bikes.nl From monday till friday you can return the bike till 07.00 pm. Closed: Sunday. 1 day 10, 2 days 20, 3 days 25, 7 days 50 eu
190 residents recomanen
AH Overtoom
116 H Overtoom
190 residents recomanen
BIKE HIRE Overtoom 402 (walking: 5 minutes) +31207860609 info@otto-bikes.nl From monday till friday you can return the bike till 07.00 pm. Closed: Sunday. 1 day 10, 2 days 20, 3 days 25, 7 days 50 eu
On Monday morning, at the AMSTELVELD. If you like plants and flowers, go there and have a look. very nice and cosy atmosphere.
447 residents recomanen
Mercat de Flors
Singel
447 residents recomanen
On Monday morning, at the AMSTELVELD. If you like plants and flowers, go there and have a look. very nice and cosy atmosphere.
Largest park in A'dam and most famous in Holland. South of Leidseplein and near Museum area. Loved by locals and tourists: hikers, bikers, joggers, meditation etc. Free concerts in summer. Beautiful!
4196 residents recomanen
Vondelpark
4196 residents recomanen
Largest park in A'dam and most famous in Holland. South of Leidseplein and near Museum area. Loved by locals and tourists: hikers, bikers, joggers, meditation etc. Free concerts in summer. Beautiful!
This 'wood' spans almost 1000 hectares (about 2 by 5 kilometers). All man made, starting in 1934. A task wich provided work for 20.000 unemployed during the crisis years. www.amsterdamsebos.nl
547 residents recomanen
Bosc d'Amsterdam
547 residents recomanen
This 'wood' spans almost 1000 hectares (about 2 by 5 kilometers). All man made, starting in 1934. A task wich provided work for 20.000 unemployed during the crisis years. www.amsterdamsebos.nl
During WW2 Anne Frank and family lived for more than two years by hiding in the annex of the building at Prinsengracht 263. Here you can find Anne's original diary and notebooks. www.annefrank.org
2775 residents recomanen
Casa d'Anne Frank
20 Westermarkt
2775 residents recomanen
During WW2 Anne Frank and family lived for more than two years by hiding in the annex of the building at Prinsengracht 263. Here you can find Anne's original diary and notebooks. www.annefrank.org

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Overtoom 454 Open 08.00-22.00 Sunday 10.00-22.00
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Overtoom 454
454 Overtoom
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Overtoom 454 Open 08.00-22.00 Sunday 10.00-22.00
Bakery/Boulangerie 'De Rond': famous! Opens VERY early: Monday-Friday 3.30-17.45 Saturday: 2.30-16.00 Very near: just opposite our street. Almost every taxidriver in Amsterdam knows them...
Overtoom 496
496 Overtoom
Bakery/Boulangerie 'De Rond': famous! Opens VERY early: Monday-Friday 3.30-17.45 Saturday: 2.30-16.00 Very near: just opposite our street. Almost every taxidriver in Amsterdam knows them...
Nearest and cheapest market to buy vegetables, cheeses etc.
371 residents recomanen
Ten Kate Markt
32 Ten Katestraat
371 residents recomanen
Nearest and cheapest market to buy vegetables, cheeses etc.
See 'Ten Kate Markt', which is nearer but smaller and a bit cheaper. But the 'Cuyp' is in the PIJP- district..worth seeing.
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Mercat Albert Cuyp
Albert Cuypstraat
1832 residents recomanen
See 'Ten Kate Markt', which is nearer but smaller and a bit cheaper. But the 'Cuyp' is in the PIJP- district..worth seeing.
Supermarket, a little further than AH but much cheaper. Next to Jumbo. On Overtoom to the left, cross the bridge on the right side, first 'canal' at your right (Baarsjesweg). About 5 minutes walk.
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Lidl
308H Baarsjesweg
97 residents recomanen
Supermarket, a little further than AH but much cheaper. Next to Jumbo. On Overtoom to the left, cross the bridge on the right side, first 'canal' at your right (Baarsjesweg). About 5 minutes walk.
Supermarket, a little further than AH but cheaper. Next to LIDL. On Overtoom to the left, cross the bridge on the right side, first 'canal' at your right hand (Baarsjesweg). About 5 minutes walk.
514 residents recomanen
Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat
514 residents recomanen
Supermarket, a little further than AH but cheaper. Next to LIDL. On Overtoom to the left, cross the bridge on the right side, first 'canal' at your right hand (Baarsjesweg). About 5 minutes walk.