Amsterdam - city center side
Sightseeing
One of Amsterdam's top historical attractions. Prepare to wait in really long lines. I think you can skip the Anne Frank House, but if you really want to go, go very early.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktOne of Amsterdam's top historical attractions. Prepare to wait in really long lines. I think you can skip the Anne Frank House, but if you really want to go, go very early.
Westerkerk
279 PrinsengrachtBeautiful church.
Jordaan
One of the nicest neighborhoods of Amsterdam!
This is your unique chance of entering an impressive patrician house like many in the center of Amsterdam, still privately owned by the aristocratic Van Loon family, which about thirty years ago decided to open it to the public.
138 locals recommend
Museum Van Loon
672 KeizersgrachtThis is your unique chance of entering an impressive patrician house like many in the center of Amsterdam, still privately owned by the aristocratic Van Loon family, which about thirty years ago decided to open it to the public.
Entertainment & Activities
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkArt-house movie theatre
Another kid-friendly cafe especially for those who don't want to worry about their kid running around in the cafe. Because here it is allowed and even stimulated thanks to the play area.
9 locals recommend
Wijs West
62 BilderdijkstraatAnother kid-friendly cafe especially for those who don't want to worry about their kid running around in the cafe. Because here it is allowed and even stimulated thanks to the play area.
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanAnimals and a playground. What more do kids want.
One of many playgrounds around the house. With a swing even the smallest ones can sit in. There is a really big sand pit that my little one loves.
10 locals recommend
Herenmarkt
12 HerenmarktOne of many playgrounds around the house. With a swing even the smallest ones can sit in. There is a really big sand pit that my little one loves.
This is the best playground around. It's in the Westerpark (where else??), there is an espresso bar close by (you pass it on your way), you can get your caffeine fix and then let your child loose in the closed off playground with swings, sand pit, trampoline, hills to climb on and tunnels to walk through. An assured succes!
SamSam Westerpark
8 GosschalklaanThis is the best playground around. It's in the Westerpark (where else??), there is an espresso bar close by (you pass it on your way), you can get your caffeine fix and then let your child loose in the closed off playground with swings, sand pit, trampoline, hills to climb on and tunnels to walk through. An assured succes!
Right behind the house (you can see it when you're on the balcony) is a small playground with trampolines, swings (even for the littlest ones) and other attractions. Perfect for letting your little one lose some excess energy before sleep time.
6 locals recommend
Palmgracht
PalmgrachtRight behind the house (you can see it when you're on the balcony) is a small playground with trampolines, swings (even for the littlest ones) and other attractions. Perfect for letting your little one lose some excess energy before sleep time.
Arts & Culture
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinThe biggest Van Gogh collection in the world can be found here.
The Rijksmuseum is a Netherlands national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe Rijksmuseum is a Netherlands national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam.
The public library. A beautiful building with a play area for kids. It's in the center of the city, close to the central station.
188 locals recommend
OBA Library of Amsterdam
143 OosterdokskadeThe public library. A beautiful building with a play area for kids. It's in the center of the city, close to the central station.
Not only an architectural beauty on the outside, it's also worth seeing on the inside. And while you're there you can see a movie or visit the museum about film. Take the ferry behind Central Station.
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeNot only an architectural beauty on the outside, it's also worth seeing on the inside. And while you're there you can see a movie or visit the museum about film. Take the ferry behind Central Station.
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is an international museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design.
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinThe Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is an international museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design.
As a photographer I must recommend the photography museum in Amsterdam. Great photo book department as well.
792 locals recommend
Foam
609 KeizersgrachtAs a photographer I must recommend the photography museum in Amsterdam. Great photo book department as well.
Food Scene
An award winning delicacy shop right around the corner of the house! Tip: Tell the store owners some things that you like and let them advise (or surprise!) you on which sandwich to try.
19 locals recommend
JWO Lekkernijen
1 Tweede GoudsbloemdwarsstraatAn award winning delicacy shop right around the corner of the house! Tip: Tell the store owners some things that you like and let them advise (or surprise!) you on which sandwich to try.
Great coffee, great sandwiches and even better sweets like scones and pies. I love their cheesecake, almond cake and carrot cake. And such great service! I love it all!
This place is also super kid-friendly. There is a little play corner inside and they never mind strollers. Don't let the entrance stairs fool you.
245 locals recommend
De Bakkerswinkel
Great coffee, great sandwiches and even better sweets like scones and pies. I love their cheesecake, almond cake and carrot cake. And such great service! I love it all!
This place is also super kid-friendly. There is a little play corner inside and they never mind strollers. Don't let the entrance stairs fool you.
The best ice cream in town for during your summer stroll through the park.
20 locals recommend
IJscuypje Westergasfabriek
7 GosschalklaanThe best ice cream in town for during your summer stroll through the park.
Coffee & Such
182 HaarlemmerdijkGreat coffee.
Such a great place to hang out amongst locals. This creative nest has a restaurant with vegan food. It's by the water in the hip North of Amsterdam. Take the ferry behind Central Station.
355 locals recommend
Café de Ceuvel
4 Korte PapaverwegSuch a great place to hang out amongst locals. This creative nest has a restaurant with vegan food. It's by the water in the hip North of Amsterdam. Take the ferry behind Central Station.
Another great hangout on the other side of the IJ, in the north part of Amsterdam. That whole area (NDSM) is worth visiting. Take the ferry behind Central Station.
489 locals recommend
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinAnother great hangout on the other side of the IJ, in the north part of Amsterdam. That whole area (NDSM) is worth visiting. Take the ferry behind Central Station.
Also on the NDSM terrain in the north side of Amsterdam. Has an urban beach feel to it. Take the ferry behind Central Station.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegAlso on the NDSM terrain in the north side of Amsterdam. Has an urban beach feel to it. Take the ferry behind Central Station.
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede TuindwarsstraatMy favorite pizza place.
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageA permanent indoor foodmarket.
Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktThe best apple pie in town!!!
An old ferry transformed into a (fish)restaurant. Great atmosphere, great food.
71 locals recommend
Pont 13
50 HaparandadamAn old ferry transformed into a (fish)restaurant. Great atmosphere, great food.
Mossel & Gin
12 GosschalklaanFor seafood in the park. Westerpark, of course.
A favorite for locals. Brunch and bloody Mary's. It's small so you should get there early or make reservations online. There is also a G's Boat that leaves in front of the Anne Frank House.
42 locals recommend
Gs jordaan
91 GoudsbloemstraatA favorite for locals. Brunch and bloody Mary's. It's small so you should get there early or make reservations online. There is also a G's Boat that leaves in front of the Anne Frank House.
Want to try some Dutch cuisine? This is the place to go. Us Dutch like to mash things, so get ready for potatoes with the vegetables mashed along with them.
252 locals recommend
Restaurant Moeders
251 RozengrachtWant to try some Dutch cuisine? This is the place to go. Us Dutch like to mash things, so get ready for potatoes with the vegetables mashed along with them.
This is a kid-friendly cafe and store. You can have a cup of coffee while your kids are playing in the play area and you can do some gift shopping all at the same time!
6 locals recommend
Blender Concept Store
11I RuysdaelstraatThis is a kid-friendly cafe and store. You can have a cup of coffee while your kids are playing in the play area and you can do some gift shopping all at the same time!
Great Italian restaurant, right around the corner. Not your cheap pizza and pasta place, this Italian is a fancy one. I don't even think they serve pizza, but all things they do serve are delicious.
313 locals recommend
Toscanini
75 LindengrachtGreat Italian restaurant, right around the corner. Not your cheap pizza and pasta place, this Italian is a fancy one. I don't even think they serve pizza, but all things they do serve are delicious.
You might have noticed that there are a lot of Indonesian restaurants in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. Not so surprising when you realise that Indonesia has been a Dutch colony for many years. Kantjil & De Tijger offers amazing Indonesian food. Try a 'rijsttafel', which is a collection of tapas-sized dishes that consisted of a variety of Indonesian cuisines, from sate to nasi padang to kropoek and beyond.
69 locals recommend
Kantjil & De Tijger
291 A SpuistraatYou might have noticed that there are a lot of Indonesian restaurants in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. Not so surprising when you realise that Indonesia has been a Dutch colony for many years. Kantjil & De Tijger offers amazing Indonesian food. Try a 'rijsttafel', which is a collection of tapas-sized dishes that consisted of a variety of Indonesian cuisines, from sate to nasi padang to kropoek and beyond.
Feel like staying in and watching Netflix? But don't feel like cooking a meal? Then get your take out at this amazing Indonesian take-out place. Really delicious.
10 locals recommend
Afhaalcentrum Terang Boelan
3 Tweede LindendwarsstraatFeel like staying in and watching Netflix? But don't feel like cooking a meal? Then get your take out at this amazing Indonesian take-out place. Really delicious.
Small, simple pizza place. It's all they do and they're good at it. You can eat there but also take out.
81 locals recommend
De Pizzabakkers Haarlemmerdijk
128 HS HaarlemmerdijkSmall, simple pizza place. It's all they do and they're good at it. You can eat there but also take out.
I know you're in Europe, but if you fancy some Asian street food, this is the place. Really delicious. And the restaurant has a great atmosphere. You need to make reservations though. They're pretty busy. The concept for the restaurant is by a famous Dutch chef, Julius Jaspers.
186 locals recommend
Happyhappyjoyjoy West
158HS BilderdijkstraatI know you're in Europe, but if you fancy some Asian street food, this is the place. Really delicious. And the restaurant has a great atmosphere. You need to make reservations though. They're pretty busy. The concept for the restaurant is by a famous Dutch chef, Julius Jaspers.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a typical Dutch 'brown' cafe. Old, just like the people who go there. My local bar. Try their 'tosties' (grilled cheese sandwiches). They are the best.
25 locals recommend
Kat in de Wijngaert
160 LindengrachtThis is a typical Dutch 'brown' cafe. Old, just like the people who go there. My local bar. Try their 'tosties' (grilled cheese sandwiches). They are the best.
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.
111 locals recommend
Cafe Nol
109 WesterstraatThe 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.
Café de Tuin
13 Tweede TuindwarsstraatAnother nice bar in a nice street where a lot of locals come.
A beach style pavilion in the city center. A great place to hang out.
533 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtA beach style pavilion in the city center. A great place to hang out.
Another great hangout! Check out their website to look at their agenda. There are always things going on like brunches, evening markets and much more!
496 locals recommend
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsAnother great hangout! Check out their website to look at their agenda. There are always things going on like brunches, evening markets and much more!
Nice bar in hotel Morgan & Mees, not too far from the house. A nice place for a nice wine.
158 locals recommend
Morgan & Mees
2-6 Tweede Hugo de GrootstraatNice bar in hotel Morgan & Mees, not too far from the house. A nice place for a nice wine.
Also a restaurant but I haven't eaten here yet. But you can also go just for drinks, like I do.
225 locals recommend
Razmataz
7HS Hugo de GrootpleinAlso a restaurant but I haven't eaten here yet. But you can also go just for drinks, like I do.
Shopping
A vintage market on Mondays and a biological food market on Saturdays.
892 locals recommend
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktA vintage market on Mondays and a biological food market on Saturdays.
A great market on Saturdays. Highly recommended! Stroll all the way to the Noordermarkt. A lot of biological food products as well.
121 locals recommend
Lindengracht
4B LindengrachtA great market on Saturdays. Highly recommended! Stroll all the way to the Noordermarkt. A lot of biological food products as well.
One of the best shopping streets of Amsterdam. Skip the mainstream stores of the Kalverstraat and find more interesting ones here.
269 locals recommend
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkOne of the best shopping streets of Amsterdam. Skip the mainstream stores of the Kalverstraat and find more interesting ones here.
Another great shopping street with some high end stores that are not found elsewhere.
9 locals recommend
Prinsenstraat
PrinsenstraatAnother great shopping street with some high end stores that are not found elsewhere.
Parks & Nature
Vondelpark
Amsterdam's most famous park. (But I like Westerpark more).
Hortus Botanicus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanThe beautiful botanical gardens.
I can't emphasis it enough: best park in Amsterdam! And so close to the house. Great hang out with a lot of activities. Check out the Sunday Market (every first Sunday of the month) and the Neighbourhood Food Market (a few times a month, dates vary, check out their website). But also great park just to relax.
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegI can't emphasis it enough: best park in Amsterdam! And so close to the house. Great hang out with a lot of activities. Check out the Sunday Market (every first Sunday of the month) and the Neighbourhood Food Market (a few times a month, dates vary, check out their website). But also great park just to relax.