Guidebook for Amsterdam
Shopping
A day out in Amsterdam, some markets you can't miss. Famous market to get your fresh food but also meet the locals in the nice bars next to the market.
http://www.albertcuypmarkt.nl/ac_english.html
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatA day out in Amsterdam, some markets you can't miss. Famous market to get your fresh food but also meet the locals in the nice bars next to the market.
http://www.albertcuypmarkt.nl/ac_english.html
Shopping new & vintage, nice food, authentic bars.. you can find it all in the "Nine Streets of Amsterdam" http://www.9straatjesonline.com/en/?gclid=CP2tu_e937MCFU3HtAod2kUAbQ&___from_store=nl
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
Shopping new & vintage, nice food, authentic bars.. you can find it all in the "Nine Streets of Amsterdam" http://www.9straatjesonline.com/en/?gclid=CP2tu_e937MCFU3HtAod2kUAbQ&___from_store=nl
The P.C. Hooftstraat has developed to be one of the most expensive shopping streets in the Netherlands. You can find brands like: Cartier, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Hermès, Hugo Boss and LV..
652 locals recommend
P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz HooftstraatThe P.C. Hooftstraat has developed to be one of the most expensive shopping streets in the Netherlands. You can find brands like: Cartier, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Hermès, Hugo Boss and LV..
One of the biggest shopping streets of Amsteram where you can find, Zara, H&M etc.
643 locals recommend
Kalverstraat
KalverstraatOne of the biggest shopping streets of Amsteram where you can find, Zara, H&M etc.
A busy street with a great eye-catching stores. Lifestyle, interior design, fashion, gifts, gourmet food, music and literature. You will also find authentic, bars and restaurants between the stores.
421 locals recommend
Utrechtsestraat
UtrechtsestraatA busy street with a great eye-catching stores. Lifestyle, interior design, fashion, gifts, gourmet food, music and literature. You will also find authentic, bars and restaurants between the stores.
This busy, bustling street is ideal for strolling. A great diversity of stores, eateries, bars & nightlife. Honest, old-fashioned amicability from early in the morning until late in the evening.
269 locals recommend
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkThis busy, bustling street is ideal for strolling. A great diversity of stores, eateries, bars & nightlife. Honest, old-fashioned amicability from early in the morning until late in the evening.
Use this site for extra information about all the lovely shopping streets!
http://www.nlstreets.nl/EN/shopping/amsterdam/
50 locals recommend
Swarovski Boutique Magna Plaza
182I Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalUse this site for extra information about all the lovely shopping streets!
http://www.nlstreets.nl/EN/shopping/amsterdam/
Without a doubt, the most famous district . It has been a trendy, folksy neighborhood, but it has grown into a popular environment for artists, hip thirtiers and students. Shopping is a true relief!
756 locals recommend
Jordaan
Without a doubt, the most famous district . It has been a trendy, folksy neighborhood, but it has grown into a popular environment for artists, hip thirtiers and students. Shopping is a true relief!
You like vintage but for an effortable price, then go to Waterlooplein and visit the Episode store. Just ask the people who do there shopping where you need to be.
40 locals recommend
Episode
1 BerenstraatYou like vintage but for an effortable price, then go to Waterlooplein and visit the Episode store. Just ask the people who do there shopping where you need to be.
Sightseeing
In remembering World War II, go and see what the live of Anne Frank was during the war, it will amaze you.
http://www.annefrank.org/
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktIn remembering World War II, go and see what the live of Anne Frank was during the war, it will amaze you.
http://www.annefrank.org/
A must have seen. De Wallen or De Walletjes is the largest and best known red-light district in Amsterdam and a major tourist attraction. It is located in the heart of the oldest part of the city.
636 locals recommend
De Wallen
A must have seen. De Wallen or De Walletjes is the largest and best known red-light district in Amsterdam and a major tourist attraction. It is located in the heart of the oldest part of the city.
The Dam is the very centre and heart of A'dam, although there are arguably prettier sights . As an historical site however, it is fascinating > you'll pass this when you go out do to some shopping.
1419 locals recommend
Dam Square
The Dam is the very centre and heart of A'dam, although there are arguably prettier sights . As an historical site however, it is fascinating > you'll pass this when you go out do to some shopping.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely coctailbar, one of my favourites! If you can't choose your coctail the lovely waiters will just fix you something with the ingredients you like.
http://njoycocktails.com/
24 locals recommend
NJOY
93 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatLovely coctailbar, one of my favourites! If you can't choose your coctail the lovely waiters will just fix you something with the ingredients you like.
http://njoycocktails.com/
Modern cozy coctailbar, across the street is the famous Jimmy Woo where every weekend the parties are booming.
http://www.suzy-wong.nl/
20 locals recommend
Suzy Wong
45 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatModern cozy coctailbar, across the street is the famous Jimmy Woo where every weekend the parties are booming.
http://www.suzy-wong.nl/
Like Salsa? Evey Wednesdaynight form 22:00 till 01:00 there's salsa dancing up here. Even if you don't dance! Right in the heart of other clubs & bars.
http://www.dekroon.nl/?p=info&s=info_fotos
27 locals recommend
Café Restaurant P.King
515 HerengrachtLike Salsa? Evey Wednesdaynight form 22:00 till 01:00 there's salsa dancing up here. Even if you don't dance! Right in the heart of other clubs & bars.
http://www.dekroon.nl/?p=info&s=info_fotos
Paradiso, for nice clubbling during the weekends and also for nice concerts. Book you tickets om advance online.
http://paradiso.nl/web/English-Agenda.htm
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansParadiso, for nice clubbling during the weekends and also for nice concerts. Book you tickets om advance online.
http://paradiso.nl/web/English-Agenda.htm
Like RnB with a mix of House? On Sunday nights this is the place to be. But also on Saturday there lots of nice parties to go to.
http://www.air.nl/
109 locals recommend
AIR Amsterdam
24 AmstelstraatLike RnB with a mix of House? On Sunday nights this is the place to be. But also on Saturday there lots of nice parties to go to.
http://www.air.nl/
The place to be on Mondaynight . Be there at 9pm nd njoy some drinks while the club gets busier. When you arrive later they require a gastlist. So be on time and have some patience ;-)
66 locals recommend
Supperclub
460 SingelThe place to be on Mondaynight . Be there at 9pm nd njoy some drinks while the club gets busier. When you arrive later they require a gastlist. So be on time and have some patience ;-)
Go see for yourself and njoy the special beers!
http://cafegollem.nl/?page_id=14
174 locals recommend
Gollem's Proeflokaal
160-162 OvertoomGo see for yourself and njoy the special beers!
http://cafegollem.nl/?page_id=14
bar Bukowski
10 OosterparkGreat atmosphere, nice people!!
Cocktails with a few over Amsterdam!! Breathe taking :)
122 locals recommend
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
4 OosterdoksstraatCocktails with a few over Amsterdam!! Breathe taking :)
Food Scene
You would like to experience a real dutch treat than go here and order a: Van dobben kroket on a white bun with a glas of milk ;-)
10 locals recommend
Zushi
20 AmstelYou would like to experience a real dutch treat than go here and order a: Van dobben kroket on a white bun with a glas of milk ;-)
In need of some good Italian food. Mazzo = modern, just openend, cozy, effortable?nice prices, nice wine and the locals drop by late at night for a pasta of bruchetta! http://www.mazzoamsterdam.nl/en/
118 locals recommend
Mazzo
114 RozengrachtIn need of some good Italian food. Mazzo = modern, just openend, cozy, effortable?nice prices, nice wine and the locals drop by late at night for a pasta of bruchetta! http://www.mazzoamsterdam.nl/en/
Nice, cheap food so lovely, get your Turkish Maroccan food/tea here. http://bazaramsterdam.com/read/1441 Menu: http://hotelbazar.nl/sites/bazarrotterdam/files/20110731135444_1_ENG_menu_voor_0711.pdf
258 locals recommend
De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert CuypstraatNice, cheap food so lovely, get your Turkish Maroccan food/tea here. http://bazaramsterdam.com/read/1441 Menu: http://hotelbazar.nl/sites/bazarrotterdam/files/20110731135444_1_ENG_menu_voor_0711.pdf
Best Thai in Amsterdam (good prices), you can't make reservations. Don't be suprised if you have to wait in line, I do so almost every week (addict!) http://www.thai-bird.nl/en_index.htm
167 locals recommend
Bird Thais Restaurant
72-74 ZeedijkBest Thai in Amsterdam (good prices), you can't make reservations. Don't be suprised if you have to wait in line, I do so almost every week (addict!) http://www.thai-bird.nl/en_index.htm
You like fish and you have money to spend than take a visit at restaurant Nevy and njoy the nice fish card. http://www.nevy.nl/en/
8 locals recommend
Nevel
40D WesterdoksdijkYou like fish and you have money to spend than take a visit at restaurant Nevy and njoy the nice fish card. http://www.nevy.nl/en/
All you can eat Sushi for less than € 30 make reservations because the A'dam locals eat here every week. http://www.restaurantsumo.com/
30 locals recommend
Sumo Leidseplein Amsterdam
17 Kleine-GartmanplantsoenAll you can eat Sushi for less than € 30 make reservations because the A'dam locals eat here every week. http://www.restaurantsumo.com/
Just around the corner less than 10min walk or 3min if you take the bike > great pizza's http://www.depizzabakkers.nl/DePizzabakkers/home.html
182 locals recommend
De Pizzabakkers
2 Plantage KerklaanJust around the corner less than 10min walk or 3min if you take the bike > great pizza's http://www.depizzabakkers.nl/DePizzabakkers/home.html
Just around the corner, good food for breakfast or lunch. Always busy, lovely staff and oh so old school cozy, you can find me here once a week for a sandwich, scones or fresh soup! 3 min walk
18 locals recommend
T eten en drinken
4 RoetersstraatJust around the corner, good food for breakfast or lunch. Always busy, lovely staff and oh so old school cozy, you can find me here once a week for a sandwich, scones or fresh soup! 3 min walk
The word already says it, get you're fresh bagels with lovely coffee or tea.
411 locals recommend
Bagels & Beans
52 RuyschstraatThe word already says it, get you're fresh bagels with lovely coffee or tea.
Nice hamburgers, small menu but really nice after visiting the Zoo - Artis on the other side of the street.
60 locals recommend
Burgermeester | Artis
37 Plantage KerklaanNice hamburgers, small menu but really nice after visiting the Zoo - Artis on the other side of the street.
You're looking for a cozy, old Amsterdam style of restaurent to get a good steak? Cafe Loetje is where you should be.
289 locals recommend
Café Loetje
52 Johannes VermeerstraatYou're looking for a cozy, old Amsterdam style of restaurent to get a good steak? Cafe Loetje is where you should be.
Beukenplein
BeukenpleinNice restaurants to check out, Thai, Surf & Turf !
de Biertuin
29 LinnaeusstraatBEST chicken EVER and SO cheap!
OOST in ZUID
176 OlympiapleinBest Sushi in Town
SLA
149 CeintuurbaanHungry for somethin helathy, create your own salade!
Pasta e Basta
8 Nieuwe SpiegelstraatYou like entertainment while you dine? This is the place to be!
Everything Else
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanThe Zoo!
http://www.artis.nl/en/artis-royal-zoo/
When the weather is good this is my favourite place 2be! Hang around on the grass & bbq relax and njoy the weather and the locals. Often artist also preform @ http://www.openluchttheater.nl/
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
When the weather is good this is my favourite place 2be! Hang around on the grass & bbq relax and njoy the weather and the locals. Often artist also preform @ http://www.openluchttheater.nl/
Small Supermarket where you can get everything you need. Just walk trough my street and you'll find it at the end across. 1 min away. Open daily from 08:00 - 22:00 and on sundy 09:00 - 20:00
127 locals recommend
Albert Heijn
47 H ZeilstraatSmall Supermarket where you can get everything you need. Just walk trough my street and you'll find it at the end across. 1 min away. Open daily from 08:00 - 22:00 and on sundy 09:00 - 20:00
When the weather is nice Vondelpark is the best park to go, but this park is also a nice option to relax and lay in the sun.
841 locals recommend
Oosterpark
OosterparkWhen the weather is nice Vondelpark is the best park to go, but this park is also a nice option to relax and lay in the sun.
Pathe de Munt
15 VijzelstraatBig Cinema to njoy a movie
Kroketten, something you MUST eat when you are in Holland. Get your (in dutch) Broodje Kroket right here!
25 locals recommend
Eetsalon Van Dobben
5-7-9 Korte ReguliersdwarsstraatKroketten, something you MUST eat when you are in Holland. Get your (in dutch) Broodje Kroket right here!
Arts & Culture
See some great paintings and art @ Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum the largest one we have of art and history in the Netherlands. https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatSee some great paintings and art @ Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum the largest one we have of art and history in the Netherlands. https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en