My guide to Amsterdam
Neighbourhoods
Deemed the food street of Amsterdam. Go to experience loads of different food cultures.
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Javastraat
JavastraatDeemed the food street of Amsterdam. Go to experience loads of different food cultures.
Used to be a working class neighbourhood, now great for a typical Amsterdam atmosphere with 'brown cafés' and great shopping nearby.
To do: get a drink on a terrace, Anne Frank House.
66 residents recomanen
Jordaan
Used to be a working class neighbourhood, now great for a typical Amsterdam atmosphere with 'brown cafés' and great shopping nearby.
To do: get a drink on a terrace, Anne Frank House.
De Pijp oozes flair from every angle, and is has been a popular haunt for creatives and students transforming from a working class district into one of the most popular areas in the city.
To do: Heineken Experience, Albert Cuyp Market.
499 residents recomanen
De Pijp
De Pijp oozes flair from every angle, and is has been a popular haunt for creatives and students transforming from a working class district into one of the most popular areas in the city.
To do: Heineken Experience, Albert Cuyp Market.
Haarlemmerstraat is Amsterdam's hip alternative shopping district. Offering independent boutiques and speciality stores, little salons, delis, trendy but affordable restaurants, bars and the oldest cinema in Amsterdam, this area will appeal to most!
12 residents recomanen
Haarlemmerbuurt
Haarlemmerstraat is Amsterdam's hip alternative shopping district. Offering independent boutiques and speciality stores, little salons, delis, trendy but affordable restaurants, bars and the oldest cinema in Amsterdam, this area will appeal to most!
One of the most photogenic neighbourhoods, known to locals as De Negen Straatjes or ‘The Nine Streets’. The area is full with vintage and designer shopping, speciality stores, cosy cafés and quirky museums. Strolling around you’ll find everything from upscaled vintage accessories through to retro furniture and a wealth of foodie hotspots.
1405 residents recomanen
De 9 Straatjes
One of the most photogenic neighbourhoods, known to locals as De Negen Straatjes or ‘The Nine Streets’. The area is full with vintage and designer shopping, speciality stores, cosy cafés and quirky museums. Strolling around you’ll find everything from upscaled vintage accessories through to retro furniture and a wealth of foodie hotspots.
Sightseeing
Also known as the Dam Square, beautiful building that was built as the Town Hall, but then converted to a palace for Napoleon's brother.
360 residents recomanen
Palau Reial d'Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalAlso known as the Dam Square, beautiful building that was built as the Town Hall, but then converted to a palace for Napoleon's brother.
The Begijnhof is one of Amsterdam's best known hofjes (almshouses). It consists of a group of houses built around a secluded courtyard and garden which provided modest homes for the Beguines - a group of unmarried religious women who lived together in a close community under vows of chastity.
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Beguinatge
1 BegijnhofThe Begijnhof is one of Amsterdam's best known hofjes (almshouses). It consists of a group of houses built around a secluded courtyard and garden which provided modest homes for the Beguines - a group of unmarried religious women who lived together in a close community under vows of chastity.
Although a tad touristy, it is still fun to see the floating flower market in the middle of the city and score some tulip bulbs for your garden at home.
447 residents recomanen
Mercat de Flors
SingelAlthough a tad touristy, it is still fun to see the floating flower market in the middle of the city and score some tulip bulbs for your garden at home.
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanBeautiful historic zoo, great for kids and adults alike
One of the world's oldest botanical gardens, a must for nature lovers
299 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic Hortus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanOne of the world's oldest botanical gardens, a must for nature lovers
First hall church in area and being built in 1306, it's the city's oldest structure. Explore the Zeedijk nearby too.
112 residents recomanen
Església Vella
23 OudekerkspleinFirst hall church in area and being built in 1306, it's the city's oldest structure. Explore the Zeedijk nearby too.
Essentials
Large supermarket near our place that caters to everything you might need
514 residents recomanen
Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn HuygensstraatLarge supermarket near our place that caters to everything you might need
Het Gymlokaal Noord
53a GraswegGreat gym offering crossfit, yoga and boxing lessons as well as a fitness area.
Kinki Kappers Amsterdam Van der Pekstraat
92-94 Van der PekstraatA good hairdresser nearby, if you need to get a do done
Getting Around
OK-priced & good boat rental to cruise along the canals yourself
62 residents recomanen
Boaty Rent a Boat Amsterdam
Jozef IsraëlskadeOK-priced & good boat rental to cruise along the canals yourself
Sixt
44b De RuijterkadeCar rental place nearby, in Amsterdam Central Station
Art & Culture
Great display of his works, showing his development from the early stages until his death
2485 residents recomanen
Museu Van Gogh
6 MuseumpleinGreat display of his works, showing his development from the early stages until his death
Book ahead! A chance to see where Anne Frank lived when she was in hiding during WWII and where she wrote a big part of her famous diary.
2775 residents recomanen
Casa d'Anne Frank
20 WestermarktBook ahead! A chance to see where Anne Frank lived when she was in hiding during WWII and where she wrote a big part of her famous diary.
A must visit, with a wealth of art from many famous artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh and more.
3186 residents recomanen
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatA must visit, with a wealth of art from many famous artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh and more.
Really awesome science museum, which kids love but also fun as an adult.
603 residents recomanen
NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokReally awesome science museum, which kids love but also fun as an adult.
Museu d'Amsterdam
51 KalverstraatA great collection explaining the full history of the city.
Local Shopping
Go for an amazing cheese tasting with a glass of wine on the terrace.
43 residents recomanen
Fromagerie Abraham Kef
192B MarnixstraatGo for an amazing cheese tasting with a glass of wine on the terrace.
Pek & Kleren
56 Van der PekstraatLovely independent store with hip clothes nearby
Broodbakkerij Ex
10 WaddenwegArtisanal bakery for your morning fix
Lovely owner who knows her wines, selling coffee, artisanal tableware, local delicacies from the south and most important beautiful wines.
Chateau Karlito
72 Van der PekstraatLovely owner who knows her wines, selling coffee, artisanal tableware, local delicacies from the south and most important beautiful wines.
Kost & Inwoning conceptstore
120 Van der PekstraatLocal small conceptstore with nice gifts and interior decorations.
Neef Louis Design
46 PapaverwegGreat store for vintage lovers
Entertainment & Activities
Boom Chicago
117 RozengrachtGreat comedy café offering shows in English
Cute cinema showing arthouse and blockbusters, offering good food and drinking too.
82 residents recomanen
FC Hyena
24 AambeeldstraatCute cinema showing arthouse and blockbusters, offering good food and drinking too.
Great place for arcade games, drinks and Japanese fusion snacks.
120 residents recomanen
TonTon Club West
27 PolonceaukadeGreat place for arcade games, drinks and Japanese fusion snacks.
Game hall with food stalls, bar, nightlife and best of all: jeu de boules!
14 residents recomanen
Mooie Boules
3 ZeeburgerpadGame hall with food stalls, bar, nightlife and best of all: jeu de boules!
One of the best Escape Rooms in town (and we're fanatics)
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Sherlocked Escape Rooms
247 DamrakOne of the best Escape Rooms in town (and we're fanatics)