Guidebook for Amsterdam
Sightseeing
Just minutes from your apartment you can enjoy etches by Rembrandt in his former house. The house itself has been brought back to its original state from when Rembrandt lived and painted there.
301 locals recommend
Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)
4 JodenbreestraatJust minutes from your apartment you can enjoy etches by Rembrandt in his former house. The house itself has been brought back to its original state from when Rembrandt lived and painted there.
‘Our Lord in the Attic’ is a secret catholic church hidden in the attic of a 17th century canal house, built at a time catholicism was illegal in Holland. Strongly recommended!
172 locals recommend
Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder
38-40 Oudezijds Voorburgwal‘Our Lord in the Attic’ is a secret catholic church hidden in the attic of a 17th century canal house, built at a time catholicism was illegal in Holland. Strongly recommended!
This is the annex to the St. Peterburg Hermitage. Located in a former nursing home for over three hundred years.
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelThis is the annex to the St. Peterburg Hermitage. Located in a former nursing home for over three hundred years.
This Italian style renaissance building was originally built as the town hall. This is where queen Beatrix throws state banquets.
360 locals recommend
Royal Palace Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalThis Italian style renaissance building was originally built as the town hall. This is where queen Beatrix throws state banquets.
Arts & Culture
One of the most beautiful movie theaters in the world. Take the VIP special in Thuschinski One and enjoy this art-deco miracle in style.
340 locals recommend
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatOne of the most beautiful movie theaters in the world. Take the VIP special in Thuschinski One and enjoy this art-deco miracle in style.
Food Scene
Best Malay food around at bargain prices. If the menu shows two peppers meaning that the food is spicy, then you better believe them: it is spicy. Also to take out.
7 locals recommend
Nyonya Malaysia Restaurant
38 /HS KloveniersburgwalBest Malay food around at bargain prices. If the menu shows two peppers meaning that the food is spicy, then you better believe them: it is spicy. Also to take out.
Highly recommended for a tasty meal, too. The Engelbewaarders has a terrace on the canal in summer. By now many people have discovered the excellent value for money
46 locals recommend
The Garden
59HS KloveniersburgwalHighly recommended for a tasty meal, too. The Engelbewaarders has a terrace on the canal in summer. By now many people have discovered the excellent value for money
A two minute walk from the apartment: nice local coffee shop for breakfast and lunch. Great food, however, slightly expensive. Opens for breakfast daily at 9 am.
7 locals recommend
Cafe Tisfris
142 Sint AntoniesbreestraatA two minute walk from the apartment: nice local coffee shop for breakfast and lunch. Great food, however, slightly expensive. Opens for breakfast daily at 9 am.
Eat the best ice creams in town at Tofani, Kloveniersburgwal 16, open until 10 pm. Closed in winter. Approximately between November and March.
11 locals recommend
IJssalon Tofani
16 KloveniersburgwalEat the best ice creams in town at Tofani, Kloveniersburgwal 16, open until 10 pm. Closed in winter. Approximately between November and March.
Essentials
Five minutes from the apartment: all fresh, eco, organic, biological and tasty food. You will find lots of food produced locally: cheese, meats, fish and fruits and vegetables.
857 locals recommend
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanFive minutes from the apartment: all fresh, eco, organic, biological and tasty food. You will find lots of food produced locally: cheese, meats, fish and fruits and vegetables.
For all of your food and essentials. You find another but smaller Albert Heyn right on the Nieuwmarkt. Have a look at ready-made-meals section where they sell ‘koken en stomen’ meals (cook and steam).
125 locals recommend
AH Jodenbreestraat
21 JodenbreestraatFor all of your food and essentials. You find another but smaller Albert Heyn right on the Nieuwmarkt. Have a look at ready-made-meals section where they sell ‘koken en stomen’ meals (cook and steam).
A wide choice of all kinds of Dutch and foreign cheeses. You can also have your cheese sealed to take it home.
W.F. Arxhoek Kaashandel B.V.
66-H RokinA wide choice of all kinds of Dutch and foreign cheeses. You can also have your cheese sealed to take it home.
Shopping
Sometimes referred to as ‘the chocolate jeweler’. True gems, and prices to match. Next door you find the Puccini cafe.
65 locals recommend
Puccini Bomboni
17 StaalstraatSometimes referred to as ‘the chocolate jeweler’. True gems, and prices to match. Next door you find the Puccini cafe.