Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Entertainment & Activities

The Zoo
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
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The Zoo
NEMO is a science centre: an interactive, informal learning environment where the general public comes into contact with science and technology.
603 residents recomanen
NEMO Science Center
2 Oosterdok
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NEMO is a science centre: an interactive, informal learning environment where the general public comes into contact with science and technology.

Food Scene

nice view
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Hannekes Boom
4 Dijksgracht
533 residents recomanen
nice view
nice environment
496 residents recomanen
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob Bontiusplaats
496 residents recomanen
nice environment
From Jamie Oliver
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Fifteen
9 Jollemanhof
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From Jamie Oliver
Panama Nightclub Amsterdam at walking distance & restaurant
97 residents recomanen
Panama
4 Oostelijke Handelskade
97 residents recomanen
Panama Nightclub Amsterdam at walking distance & restaurant
IJsmolen at walking distance; mouthwatering homemade ice cream. Next to De Gooyer windmill.
Zeeburgerstraat 2
2 Zeeburgerstraat
IJsmolen at walking distance; mouthwatering homemade ice cream. Next to De Gooyer windmill.
Crema Espresso is a small, cosy coffee bar situated in a vibrant part (De Pijp) of Amsterdam. They serve the best coffee in town (using the very tasteful Bocca coffee bean)
Crema espresso
179 Van Woustraat
Crema Espresso is a small, cosy coffee bar situated in a vibrant part (De Pijp) of Amsterdam. They serve the best coffee in town (using the very tasteful Bocca coffee bean)
Jacketz is serves fresh quality baked potatoes for a nice price in Amstedam Old West (next to the Jordaan)
34 residents recomanen
Jacketz Nieuwendijk
32 Nieuwendijk
34 residents recomanen
Jacketz is serves fresh quality baked potatoes for a nice price in Amstedam Old West (next to the Jordaan)
Rosa & Rita: steaks and pizza at walking distance
56 residents recomanen
Rosa & Rita
471 Conradstraat
56 residents recomanen
Rosa & Rita: steaks and pizza at walking distance
Good restaurant Pension Homeland is at walking distance
34 residents recomanen
Pension Homeland
5 Kattenburgerstraat
34 residents recomanen
Good restaurant Pension Homeland is at walking distance
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Amsterdam Centraal Station
122 residents recomanen
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
4 Oosterdoksstraat
122 residents recomanen
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Amsterdam Centraal Station
Great from view from terrace on 5th floor Restaurant La Place in public library near central station
27 residents recomanen
La Place
143 Oosterdokskade
27 residents recomanen
Great from view from terrace on 5th floor Restaurant La Place in public library near central station
Rustique city beach pavillion Blijburg at IJburg. (at last stop of Tram 26). beach restaurant dancing/music
105 residents recomanen
Blijburg
501 Pampuslaan
105 residents recomanen
Rustique city beach pavillion Blijburg at IJburg. (at last stop of Tram 26). beach restaurant dancing/music
Pakhuis de Zwijger is a unique cultural organisation which opened its doors in 2006 and grew out to be an independent platform for and by the city of Amsterdam and her inhabitants.
37 residents recomanen
Pakhuis de Zwijger
179 Piet Heinkade
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Pakhuis de Zwijger is a unique cultural organisation which opened its doors in 2006 and grew out to be an independent platform for and by the city of Amsterdam and her inhabitants.
nice view of the ships through the canal. You can come there with a ferryboat from central station. really nice trip (tram 26, to cs than at the back with the left ferry: NDSM plein).
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Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
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nice view of the ships through the canal. You can come there with a ferryboat from central station. really nice trip (tram 26, to cs than at the back with the left ferry: NDSM plein).
Every Saturday the Noordermarkt is the sparkling heart of Amsterdam. A market which attracts visitors from all over the world. Shopping in Amsterdam means visiting the Noordermarkt on Saturday.
506 residents recomanen
Winkel 43
43 Noordermarkt
506 residents recomanen
Every Saturday the Noordermarkt is the sparkling heart of Amsterdam. A market which attracts visitors from all over the world. Shopping in Amsterdam means visiting the Noordermarkt on Saturday.
Dine at French-mediterranean restaurant 't Markerhuisje
9 residents recomanen
't Markerhuisje
133 Tweede Wittenburgerdwarsstraat
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Dine at French-mediterranean restaurant 't Markerhuisje
The Waag ("weigh house") is a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square in Amsterdam. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam.
59 residents recomanen
Waag
4 Nieuwmarkt
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The Waag ("weigh house") is a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square in Amsterdam. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam.

Arts & Culture

The Bimhuis (walking distance) is one of the most prominent venues for jazz and improvised music in the world.
120 residents recomanen
Bimhuis
3 Piet Heinkade
120 residents recomanen
The Bimhuis (walking distance) is one of the most prominent venues for jazz and improvised music in the world.
The National Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum) at walking distance. The museum houses one of the world's biggest collections of nautical art and artifacts, including globes, paintings, ship mode
820 residents recomanen
El Museu Marítim
1 Kattenburgerplein
820 residents recomanen
The National Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum) at walking distance. The museum houses one of the world's biggest collections of nautical art and artifacts, including globes, paintings, ship mode
Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ (walking distance) is the Netherlands’ most important stage for contemporary music, as well as for classical music with a modern twist.
105 residents recomanen
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
1 Piet Heinkade
105 residents recomanen
Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ (walking distance) is the Netherlands’ most important stage for contemporary music, as well as for classical music with a modern twist.
Underground party facility at squatters’ spot Ruigoord (western Amsterdam harbors). Not a regular club but a place where everybody is free spirited. A village set in nature and industrial harbor.
15 residents recomanen
Ruigoord
15 residents recomanen
Underground party facility at squatters’ spot Ruigoord (western Amsterdam harbors). Not a regular club but a place where everybody is free spirited. A village set in nature and industrial harbor.

Sightseeing

Dutch windmill
49 residents recomanen
De Gooyer Windmill
5 Funenkade
49 residents recomanen
Dutch windmill
Experience “The Ultimate Amsterdam Experience” from the water. Book Amsterdam’s most unique and trendy boats for your trips with clients, friends and family or hop on one of our luxury canal tour.
12 residents recomanen
Rederij Friendship
230 Oudezijds Voorburgwal
12 residents recomanen
Experience “The Ultimate Amsterdam Experience” from the water. Book Amsterdam’s most unique and trendy boats for your trips with clients, friends and family or hop on one of our luxury canal tour.
Is 20 minutes by foot.
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De Wallen
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Is 20 minutes by foot.
Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel river in Amsterdam. also for children restarant
604 residents recomanen
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 Amstel
604 residents recomanen
Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel river in Amsterdam. also for children restarant
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 collectio
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 collectio
Rembrandt lived and worked in this beautiful and monumental house between 1639 and 1658. Based on an inventory of the time, the house has been redecorated with furniture, art and objects.
301 residents recomanen
Museu Het Rembrandthuis (Casa de Rembrandt)
4 Jodenbreestraat
301 residents recomanen
Rembrandt lived and worked in this beautiful and monumental house between 1639 and 1658. Based on an inventory of the time, the house has been redecorated with furniture, art and objects.
Experience what it was like to live in a high-class Amsterdam canal house!
42 residents recomanen
Museu Willet-Holthuysen
605 Herengracht
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Experience what it was like to live in a high-class Amsterdam canal house!
FOAM IS ALL ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY We are an international organisation within the field of photography with our house in Amsterdam.
792 residents recomanen
Escuma
609 Keizersgracht
792 residents recomanen
FOAM IS ALL ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY We are an international organisation within the field of photography with our house in Amsterdam.
Here you will find as much culture as you can handle: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum. The gardens of the Rijks with all the Henry Moore statues. Or visit the Conservatorium Hotel.
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Museumplein
Museumplein
1480 residents recomanen
Here you will find as much culture as you can handle: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum. The gardens of the Rijks with all the Henry Moore statues. Or visit the Conservatorium Hotel.
You could spend a whole weekend at Amsterdam’s bustling Leidseplein and still not see everything. This seems to be the true heart of the city and it pulses with bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres.
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Leidseplein
Leidseplein
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You could spend a whole weekend at Amsterdam’s bustling Leidseplein and still not see everything. This seems to be the true heart of the city and it pulses with bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres.

Shopping

One of the oldest daily markets in the Netherlands is the Dappermarkt, which has been in existence since 1910.
673 residents recomanen
Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van Swindenstraat
673 residents recomanen
One of the oldest daily markets in the Netherlands is the Dappermarkt, which has been in existence since 1910.
shopping area
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Dam Square
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shopping area
Supermarket at 600 m, 8 min walk or 2 minute bike ride. Open daily from 8 to 10 pm.
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AH Kleine Wittenburgerstr
18 Kleine Wittenburgerstraat
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Supermarket at 600 m, 8 min walk or 2 minute bike ride. Open daily from 8 to 10 pm.
Tucked at the edge of the center lies the Czaar Peter Area. A cozy Amsterdam shopping district, with a local character. At the Czaar Peter you find nice specialty shops and restaurants.
39 residents recomanen
Czaar Peterstraat
Czaar Peterstraat
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Tucked at the edge of the center lies the Czaar Peter Area. A cozy Amsterdam shopping district, with a local character. At the Czaar Peter you find nice specialty shops and restaurants.
The Utrechtsestraat is also a must see when it concerns shopping and nice coffeehouses and restaurants.
421 residents recomanen
Utrechtsestraat
Utrechtsestraat
421 residents recomanen
The Utrechtsestraat is also a must see when it concerns shopping and nice coffeehouses and restaurants.
P.C. Hooftstraat is the most expensive shopping street in the Netherlands with all the luxury brands.
652 residents recomanen
P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat
652 residents recomanen
P.C. Hooftstraat is the most expensive shopping street in the Netherlands with all the luxury brands.
High end department store. The Bijenkorf is really large and extensive and one could spend hours and hours here (there are shop-in-shops of Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Hermes).
1419 residents recomanen
Dam Square
1419 residents recomanen
High end department store. The Bijenkorf is really large and extensive and one could spend hours and hours here (there are shop-in-shops of Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Hermes).
Nine streets: A very cozy neighborhood with a lot of restaurants and bars. There are cool edgy contemporary department stores like Hutspot, Anna & Nina and many more. More Amsterdam you will not get.
92 residents recomanen
Wolvenstraat
Wolvenstraat
92 residents recomanen
Nine streets: A very cozy neighborhood with a lot of restaurants and bars. There are cool edgy contemporary department stores like Hutspot, Anna & Nina and many more. More Amsterdam you will not get.
This enlightening smartshop is located just 2 minutes walk from the central station. Kokopelli is a one of the Conscious Dreams' shops and certainly among the best in Amsterdam.
Kokopelli
12 Warmoesstraat
This enlightening smartshop is located just 2 minutes walk from the central station. Kokopelli is a one of the Conscious Dreams' shops and certainly among the best in Amsterdam.
– Luggage storage – Laptoplockers, to safely charge your laptop, mobile phone or other electronic device – Boardingpass printing.
10 residents recomanen
Drop & Go Luggage Storage
86 Prins Hendrikkade
10 residents recomanen
– Luggage storage – Laptoplockers, to safely charge your laptop, mobile phone or other electronic device – Boardingpass printing.

Drinks & Nightlife

Brouwerij 't IJ (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌbrʌuʋəˈrɛi ət ɛi]; English: The IJ Brewery) is a small brewery in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the windmill
1100 residents recomanen
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 Funenkade
1100 residents recomanen
Brouwerij 't IJ (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌbrʌuʋəˈrɛi ət ɛi]; English: The IJ Brewery) is a small brewery in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the windmill

Everything Else

Central trainstation
1346 residents recomanen
Amsterdam Centraal station
Stationsplein
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Central trainstation
This large green park is the perfect place to relax, go for a jog, play some sports or enjoy a picnic. During the summer months, you can visit the large outdoor swimming area, with a pool for swimming
398 residents recomanen
Flevopark
Flevopark
398 residents recomanen
This large green park is the perfect place to relax, go for a jog, play some sports or enjoy a picnic. During the summer months, you can visit the large outdoor swimming area, with a pool for swimming
This oldest park in Amsterdam was opened to the public in 1812. The section where the sports fields are currently located
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Wertheimpark
13 residents recomanen
This oldest park in Amsterdam was opened to the public in 1812. The section where the sports fields are currently located
Amsterdam's most popular park and home to a selection of restaurants and cafés, incl. Blauwe Theehuis, Café Vertigo and Groot Melkhuis, a skate rental shop, a open-air theatre and 70 types of roses.
4196 residents recomanen
Vondelpark
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Amsterdam's most popular park and home to a selection of restaurants and cafés, incl. Blauwe Theehuis, Café Vertigo and Groot Melkhuis, a skate rental shop, a open-air theatre and 70 types of roses.
NDSM is the historical remainder of the largest shipyard in Amsterdam, now a creative city. Events such as Over het IJ Festival, Valtifest and NDSM Vrijhaven are hosted here as well as monumental art.
127 residents recomanen
NDSM Loods
85 NDSM-Plein
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NDSM is the historical remainder of the largest shipyard in Amsterdam, now a creative city. Events such as Over het IJ Festival, Valtifest and NDSM Vrijhaven are hosted here as well as monumental art.
square in Amsterdam’s Chinatown, next to the Red Light District. A daily market is still held here, and an organic market on Saturday. Many lively cafés, bars, restaurants and interesting shops.
47 residents recomanen
Nieuwmarkt en Lastage
47 residents recomanen
square in Amsterdam’s Chinatown, next to the Red Light District. A daily market is still held here, and an organic market on Saturday. Many lively cafés, bars, restaurants and interesting shops.