Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Drinks & Nightlife

Trendy no-nonsense bar with industrial vintage look. Grab a lunch or dinner just around the corner. The bar is crowded on friday & saturday evening with an electic crowd of urban hipsters
173 residents recomanen
Cafe de Walvis
516 Spaarndammerstraat
173 residents recomanen
Trendy no-nonsense bar with industrial vintage look. Grab a lunch or dinner just around the corner. The bar is crowded on friday & saturday evening with an electic crowd of urban hipsters
Waterkant Amsterdam is a cafe restaurant under the Q-park on the border of the city center and West. This spot is perfect for sunny weather but also cosy during the colder months. The interior design is inspired by Paramaribo in Surinam. With tropical food (and the regular bar snacks), specialty beers and more. Sun-Thu: 11:00 - 01:00 Fri-Sat: 11:00 - 03:00 Order a local IJwit-beer (pronouce Eye-wid) which is brewed in Amsterdam. When the tables are full you can sit at the water side. The place is sunny until sundown.
436 residents recomanen
Waterkant
55 Kapelweg
436 residents recomanen
Waterkant Amsterdam is a cafe restaurant under the Q-park on the border of the city center and West. This spot is perfect for sunny weather but also cosy during the colder months. The interior design is inspired by Paramaribo in Surinam. With tropical food (and the regular bar snacks), specialty beers and more. Sun-Thu: 11:00 - 01:00 Fri-Sat: 11:00 - 03:00 Order a local IJwit-beer (pronouce Eye-wid) which is brewed in Amsterdam. When the tables are full you can sit at the water side. The place is sunny until sundown.
One of Amsterdam best kept secrets! Local bar with great terras. Take the (free) ferry (see transportation), it is worth it!
1052 residents recomanen
Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
1052 residents recomanen
One of Amsterdam best kept secrets! Local bar with great terras. Take the (free) ferry (see transportation), it is worth it!
Local winery. Nice guys and good wine!
JacqWijn
592 Spaarndammerstraat
Local winery. Nice guys and good wine!
Hotelbars are trending in Amsterdam at the moment. This is one of the nicest ones in Amsterdam with great wine!
78 residents recomanen
The Hoxton, Amsterdam
255 Herengracht
78 residents recomanen
Hotelbars are trending in Amsterdam at the moment. This is one of the nicest ones in Amsterdam with great wine!
Hotelbars are trending in Amsterdam at the moment. One of the best with great Gin & Tonics!
158 residents recomanen
Morgan & Mees
2-6 Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat
158 residents recomanen
Hotelbars are trending in Amsterdam at the moment. One of the best with great Gin & Tonics!
Great local bar! Visit at Thursday, Friday or Saturday for a crowed local experience! Also suitable for lunch during daytime of diner!
202 residents recomanen
Café de Tuin
13 Tweede Tuindwarsstraat
202 residents recomanen
Great local bar! Visit at Thursday, Friday or Saturday for a crowed local experience! Also suitable for lunch during daytime of diner!
Local bar. Nice place for a drink!
72 residents recomanen
Bar Mick
53 Spaarndammerstraat
72 residents recomanen
Local bar. Nice place for a drink!
Nice bar, just a few minutes by bike.
225 residents recomanen
Razmataz
7HS Hugo de Grootplein
225 residents recomanen
Nice bar, just a few minutes by bike.
Hip little bar with with good music on Friday and Saturday (bit crowdy) and a good spot for just a drink if you are out in that part of town
549 residents recomanen
bar Bukowski
10 Oosterpark
549 residents recomanen
Hip little bar with with good music on Friday and Saturday (bit crowdy) and a good spot for just a drink if you are out in that part of town
Round the corner - great for a coffee, breakfast or beer with "bitterballen" and "kaasstengels" (typically dutch snacks)
30 residents recomanen
Café Mads
1h Zoutkeetsplein
30 residents recomanen
Round the corner - great for a coffee, breakfast or beer with "bitterballen" and "kaasstengels" (typically dutch snacks)
Pacific Parc is a cool alternative local hangout away from the hustle and bustle of the centre. They serve dinner most evenings and on weekends there are DJ's and occasional live bands. On sunny days they also have the biggest terrace in the Westerpark.
428 residents recomanen
Pacific Parc
23 Polonceaukade
428 residents recomanen
Pacific Parc is a cool alternative local hangout away from the hustle and bustle of the centre. They serve dinner most evenings and on weekends there are DJ's and occasional live bands. On sunny days they also have the biggest terrace in the Westerpark.
A café/restaurant/brewery where you can taste amazing beers brewed in Amsterdam, way more special than the traditional Heineken beer!
137 residents recomanen
Brouwerij Troost Westergas
27 Pazzanistraat
137 residents recomanen
A café/restaurant/brewery where you can taste amazing beers brewed in Amsterdam, way more special than the traditional Heineken beer!
The Espressofabriek is the ideal meeting place at the Westergasfabriek. There is WiFi, old-fashioned apple cake and of course the best coffee made by a genuine barista.
80 residents recomanen
Espressofabriek
39 Pazzanistraat
80 residents recomanen
The Espressofabriek is the ideal meeting place at the Westergasfabriek. There is WiFi, old-fashioned apple cake and of course the best coffee made by a genuine barista.
Very low profile, hip place to eat with friends, share a fish, meat or vega plate or eat international tapas. Also good for just a drink at the bar.
105 residents recomanen
Boca's
30 Westerstraat
105 residents recomanen
Very low profile, hip place to eat with friends, share a fish, meat or vega plate or eat international tapas. Also good for just a drink at the bar.
Typical dutch cafe, great for watching football while enjoying a beer and/or food from the daily changing menu on the board.
85 residents recomanen
De Blaffende Vis
118 Westerstraat
85 residents recomanen
Typical dutch cafe, great for watching football while enjoying a beer and/or food from the daily changing menu on the board.
The epitome of the old-style Jordaan cafe, this kitschy red-vinyl place is where the original Jordaanese would sing oompah ballads with drunken abandon. They still do, but nowadays everyone joins in. Packed with peole, but an experience
111 residents recomanen
Cafe Nol
109 Westerstraat
111 residents recomanen
The epitome of the old-style Jordaan cafe, this kitschy red-vinyl place is where the original Jordaanese would sing oompah ballads with drunken abandon. They still do, but nowadays everyone joins in. Packed with peole, but an experience
Immensely popular cafe in Amsterdam with locals. Yes we do drink here our coffee on the terrace. Laid back, nice spot any time of day.
160 residents recomanen
Café Thijssen
107 Brouwersgracht
160 residents recomanen
Immensely popular cafe in Amsterdam with locals. Yes we do drink here our coffee on the terrace. Laid back, nice spot any time of day.
Funky murals decorate this hip bar-restaurant serving burgers & sandwiches, plus a spacious terrace.
161 residents recomanen
Brandstof B.V.
357 Marnixstraat
161 residents recomanen
Funky murals decorate this hip bar-restaurant serving burgers & sandwiches, plus a spacious terrace.

Parks & Nature

One of the best parks in Amsterdam! Shop some groceries at the AH (Albert Heijn supermarket) and picnic like a local in the park. Offcourse best when sunny / good weather ;)
1599 residents recomanen
Westerpark
4 Haarlemmerweg
1599 residents recomanen
One of the best parks in Amsterdam! Shop some groceries at the AH (Albert Heijn supermarket) and picnic like a local in the park. Offcourse best when sunny / good weather ;)
The famous Vondelpark is alway worth a walk in the park. On sunny days it can be a little crowded an busy tough.
4196 residents recomanen
Vondelpark
4196 residents recomanen
The famous Vondelpark is alway worth a walk in the park. On sunny days it can be a little crowded an busy tough.

Essentials

Great allround supermarkt with fair prices. Just 200m to your left.
99 residents recomanen
AH Spaarndammerdijk
3 Spaarndammerdijk
99 residents recomanen
Great allround supermarkt with fair prices. Just 200m to your left.

Getting Around

1min walk. Bicycles can be rented here. Always double-lock your bike...this is Amsterdam ;)
21 residents recomanen
Fietspiraat
83A Spaarndammerstraat
21 residents recomanen
1min walk. Bicycles can be rented here. Always double-lock your bike...this is Amsterdam ;)
Take the free ferry to the NDSM-werf to go to Pllek or to explore the North of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Westerdoksdijk station
Take the free ferry to the NDSM-werf to go to Pllek or to explore the North of Amsterdam
Busstop with line 22 to take you to Amsterdam Central Station
Amsterdam, Assendelftstraat station
Busstop with line 22 to take you to Amsterdam Central Station
At the West and East side of Amsterdam CS there are 2 bike shops that rent NS bikes, the so-called OV-Fiets. Good bikes and at very competative rates. See for prices and conditions the NS website.
1346 residents recomanen
Amsterdam Centraal station
Stationsplein
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At the West and East side of Amsterdam CS there are 2 bike shops that rent NS bikes, the so-called OV-Fiets. Good bikes and at very competative rates. See for prices and conditions the NS website.

Arts & Culture

Definitely worth a visit and a 5min walk. One of the most charactaristic buildings in the area. The apartment building on the Spaarndammer-plantsoen by Michel de Klerk, which has been nicknamed Het Schip (the Ship), is renowned worldwide. The building resembles a bizarre art form. Its appearance is unconventional from all angles.
121 residents recomanen
Museu Het Schip
45 Oostzaanstraat
121 residents recomanen
Definitely worth a visit and a 5min walk. One of the most charactaristic buildings in the area. The apartment building on the Spaarndammer-plantsoen by Michel de Klerk, which has been nicknamed Het Schip (the Ship), is renowned worldwide. The building resembles a bizarre art form. Its appearance is unconventional from all angles.
The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht,
2775 residents recomanen
Casa d'Anne Frank
20 Westermarkt
2775 residents recomanen
The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht,
Step into Van Gogh's world. Discover the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, featuring masterpieces such as Almond Blossom and the Sunflowers.
2485 residents recomanen
Museu Van Gogh
6 Museumplein
2485 residents recomanen
Step into Van Gogh's world. Discover the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, featuring masterpieces such as Almond Blossom and the Sunflowers.
The Stedelijk Museum or as the Dutch call it short Stedelijk (Municipal), strives to be one of the most innovative and interesting museums of modern art in the entire world. Must see
1544 residents recomanen
Museu Stedelijk d'Amsterdam
10 Museumplein
1544 residents recomanen
The Stedelijk Museum or as the Dutch call it short Stedelijk (Municipal), strives to be one of the most innovative and interesting museums of modern art in the entire world. Must see
The Rijksmuseum is a national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam.The museum has on display important masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer.
3186 residents recomanen
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
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The Rijksmuseum is a national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam.The museum has on display important masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer.

Food Scene

Nice coffeebar!
411 residents recomanen
Bagels & Beans
52 Ruyschstraat
411 residents recomanen
Nice coffeebar!
Very trendy foodmarket with nice foods ands drinks!
1500 residents recomanen
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 Bellamyplein
1500 residents recomanen
Very trendy foodmarket with nice foods ands drinks!
Best Itallian pizza of the netherlands, they actually go to Milan Italy for international baking contests. Extreme tasty
40 residents recomanen
Pinsa's
772 Spaarndammerstraat
40 residents recomanen
Best Itallian pizza of the netherlands, they actually go to Milan Italy for international baking contests. Extreme tasty
Freshest and best Ravioli. Everyday. Take out or eat in.
Holy Ravioli
35 Spaarndammerstraat
Freshest and best Ravioli. Everyday. Take out or eat in.
Nice bar in the famous Haarlemmerstraat! Take the nachos for a snack! ;)
24 residents recomanen
Harlem Soul Food
77 Haarlemmerstraat
24 residents recomanen
Nice bar in the famous Haarlemmerstraat! Take the nachos for a snack! ;)
Pizza & Prosecco, probably one of the best Pizza places in Amsterdam! Crunchy and thin crust with great choice of toppings. They also serve salads and antipasti. Take-away also possible.
81 residents recomanen
De Pizzabakkers Haarlemmerdijk
128 HS Haarlemmerdijk
81 residents recomanen
Pizza & Prosecco, probably one of the best Pizza places in Amsterdam! Crunchy and thin crust with great choice of toppings. They also serve salads and antipasti. Take-away also possible.
Please, please, please visit Winkel 43 and try their apple pie! It's known to be the best apple pie in Amsterdam, especially during sunny weekends people will line up to get their hands on a piece.
506 residents recomanen
Winkel 43
43 Noordermarkt
506 residents recomanen
Please, please, please visit Winkel 43 and try their apple pie! It's known to be the best apple pie in Amsterdam, especially during sunny weekends people will line up to get their hands on a piece.
Typical traditional old Amsterdam brown bar (pub) in an old canal house. Great little terrace on the canal too! Very nice canal area
90 residents recomanen
't Smalle
12 Egelantiersgracht
90 residents recomanen
Typical traditional old Amsterdam brown bar (pub) in an old canal house. Great little terrace on the canal too! Very nice canal area
Great italian food. The food especially the pizza is outstanding in quality and flavor. Wood burning stove, absolutely fresh ingredients. One side of street is take away, the other has sit down dining
248 residents recomanen
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede Tuindwarsstraat
248 residents recomanen
Great italian food. The food especially the pizza is outstanding in quality and flavor. Wood burning stove, absolutely fresh ingredients. One side of street is take away, the other has sit down dining
All the food is 100% vegan! At Dophert Amsterdam you’re welcome for breakfast and lunch during the day. On the menu you find some delicious dishes from granola to a club sandwich.
42 residents recomanen
DopHert
49-H Spaarndammerstraat
42 residents recomanen
All the food is 100% vegan! At Dophert Amsterdam you’re welcome for breakfast and lunch during the day. On the menu you find some delicious dishes from granola to a club sandwich.
Waterfront Grand Cafe and restaurant, just across the Y river at the ferry landing.
104 residents recomanen
Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-Kade
104 residents recomanen
Waterfront Grand Cafe and restaurant, just across the Y river at the ferry landing.

Sightseeing

The famous skinny bridge. Briliant for taking beautiful pictures of the canals and the Amstel river.
136 residents recomanen
Pont Magere
Magere Brug
136 residents recomanen
The famous skinny bridge. Briliant for taking beautiful pictures of the canals and the Amstel river.
Rent a boat for some hours. Great to see the canels of amsterdam from a different view. See on the internet if you can rent a boat to explore the canals by yourself!
32 residents recomanen
Sloepdelen Amsterdam
69 Elandsgracht
32 residents recomanen
Rent a boat for some hours. Great to see the canels of amsterdam from a different view. See on the internet if you can rent a boat to explore the canals by yourself!
A great market on Saturdays. Highly recommended! Stroll all the way to the Noordermarkt. A lot of biological food products as well.
121 residents recomanen
Lindengracht
4B Lindengracht
121 residents recomanen
A great market on Saturdays. Highly recommended! Stroll all the way to the Noordermarkt. A lot of biological food products as well.
The famous Haarlemmerstraat. Definitly worth a walk!
411 residents recomanen
Haarlemmerstraat
Haarlemmerstraat
411 residents recomanen
The famous Haarlemmerstraat. Definitly worth a walk!
Every saturday farmers market and every monday 10-13.30 vintage market. Both great for visiting. Don't forget to eat fresh warm apple pie in Café Winkel 43. The line is worth it.
892 residents recomanen
Noordermarkt
42B Noordermarkt
892 residents recomanen
Every saturday farmers market and every monday 10-13.30 vintage market. Both great for visiting. Don't forget to eat fresh warm apple pie in Café Winkel 43. The line is worth it.
There are a plethora of places in Amsterdam to get tickets for a canal cruise. Rederij Lovers is a fine option and within walking distance of Centraal Station.
45 residents recomanen
Rederij Lovers B.V.
25 Prins Hendrikkade
45 residents recomanen
There are a plethora of places in Amsterdam to get tickets for a canal cruise. Rederij Lovers is a fine option and within walking distance of Centraal Station.
There is a market (half organic) here every Wednesday with delicious crepes, fresh baked bread, vegetables and fruit, cheese, meat, fresh pasta, hamburgers etc.
147 residents recomanen
AH Haarlemmerplein
34 Haarlemmerplein
147 residents recomanen
There is a market (half organic) here every Wednesday with delicious crepes, fresh baked bread, vegetables and fruit, cheese, meat, fresh pasta, hamburgers etc.
Much of Amsterdam's nightlife centres around Leidseplein and the streets nearby. Famous music venues such as Melkweg and Paradiso can be found here, while Irish pubs, brown cafés and smaller nightclub can be used for a drink
1535 residents recomanen
Leidseplein
Leidseplein
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Much of Amsterdam's nightlife centres around Leidseplein and the streets nearby. Famous music venues such as Melkweg and Paradiso can be found here, while Irish pubs, brown cafés and smaller nightclub can be used for a drink
The Museumplein is a huge public space.At the Museumplein are three major museums - the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum - and the concert hall Concertgebouw.
1480 residents recomanen
Museumplein
Museumplein
1480 residents recomanen
The Museumplein is a huge public space.At the Museumplein are three major museums - the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum - and the concert hall Concertgebouw.