Guidebook for Amsterdam

Matthijs
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Sightseeing

Nice area, several bars and clubs like Escape and Coco. Great coffee at Starbucks' largest flagship store in Europe.
1024 locals recommend
Rembrandtplein
1024 locals recommend
Nice area, several bars and clubs like Escape and Coco. Great coffee at Starbucks' largest flagship store in Europe.
Amsterdam's version of Central Park. Beautiful park, very relaxing. Look out for the green parrots in the trees (really!). Right in the middle, have a drink at Blauwe Theehuisje. It's a hidden gem.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
4196 locals recommend
Amsterdam's version of Central Park. Beautiful park, very relaxing. Look out for the green parrots in the trees (really!). Right in the middle, have a drink at Blauwe Theehuisje. It's a hidden gem.
Fun market to check out. Lots of second hand items and funny things.
282 locals recommend
Waterlooplein
Waterlooplein
282 locals recommend
Fun market to check out. Lots of second hand items and funny things.
The most famous market in Amsterdam. In fact, in the Netherlands. A must visit. Many nice cafés and bars in the Pijp area. Most popular place in the city to live for students.
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert Cuypstraat
1832 locals recommend
The most famous market in Amsterdam. In fact, in the Netherlands. A must visit. Many nice cafés and bars in the Pijp area. Most popular place in the city to live for students.
Well known for its many bars and restaurants. Great Apple store!
245 locals recommend
Leidsestraat
Leidsestraat
245 locals recommend
Well known for its many bars and restaurants. Great Apple store!

Drinks & Nightlife

Best known bar in the Red Light District. Very fun, I even like to go there with my friends. Normal people, great views of all the 'happenings' from the bar. A must visit.
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 39
Best known bar in the Red Light District. Very fun, I even like to go there with my friends. Normal people, great views of all the 'happenings' from the bar. A must visit.
One of my favorite nightclubs. No cover charge, international crowd, from models to students, it's all there. Very cool interior. And it's next to Anne Frank.
22 locals recommend
Werck
277 Prinsengracht
22 locals recommend
One of my favorite nightclubs. No cover charge, international crowd, from models to students, it's all there. Very cool interior. And it's next to Anne Frank.
Most fancy bar in the Netherlands. It's inside the stunning Amstel Hotel. The view from the balcony is priceless. I recommend a glass of wine there at sunset. Unforgettable.
A Bar
1 Professor Tulpplein
Most fancy bar in the Netherlands. It's inside the stunning Amstel Hotel. The view from the balcony is priceless. I recommend a glass of wine there at sunset. Unforgettable.
One of the most popular bar/restaurants in Amsterdam. One of my all time favourites. You must have a coffee or drink here. The view is great.
45 locals recommend
Café Van Leeuwen
711HS Keizersgracht
45 locals recommend
One of the most popular bar/restaurants in Amsterdam. One of my all time favourites. You must have a coffee or drink here. The view is great.

Arts & Culture

The country's most stunning collection of Rembrandts and many, many more. Newly decorated and finally open again this year after years and years of construction. A must visit!
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 locals recommend
The country's most stunning collection of Rembrandts and many, many more. Newly decorated and finally open again this year after years and years of construction. A must visit!
Definitely visit Anne Frank. Such an impressive experience. TIP: order your tickets online and avoid standing in line for an hour!
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 Westermarkt
2775 locals recommend
Definitely visit Anne Frank. Such an impressive experience. TIP: order your tickets online and avoid standing in line for an hour!
Hermitage Museum. Also very nice to sit on the dock in front of it and enjoy the sunshine in summertime.
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 Amstel
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Museum. Also very nice to sit on the dock in front of it and enjoy the sunshine in summertime.

Everything Else

Fanciest street in Amsterdam. Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Tod's etc etc, it's all here.
652 locals recommend
P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat
652 locals recommend
Fanciest street in Amsterdam. Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Tod's etc etc, it's all here.
Need I say more?? :-)
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 Museumplein
2485 locals recommend
Need I say more?? :-)
The best-known zoo in the Netherlands. Walking distance from my house.
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
1622 locals recommend
The best-known zoo in the Netherlands. Walking distance from my house.

Food Scene

My favorite coffee place in Amsterdam. Settle in one of the nice leather lounge chairs in the left room and enjoy the stunning view.
The Coffee Company
24 Nieuwe Doelenstraat
My favorite coffee place in Amsterdam. Settle in one of the nice leather lounge chairs in the left room and enjoy the stunning view.
My favorite restaurant in the city. And for many others. Make reservations, very very popular. Only two things on the menu: lobster and sirloin steak.
126 locals recommend
Restaurant RED
594 Keizersgracht
126 locals recommend
My favorite restaurant in the city. And for many others. Make reservations, very very popular. Only two things on the menu: lobster and sirloin steak.
Best sushi in Amsterdam and also my favorite bar. Very international crowd. Cool dj who plays the latest lounge music. Pretty upscale.
80 locals recommend
MOMO
1 Hobbemastraat
80 locals recommend
Best sushi in Amsterdam and also my favorite bar. Very international crowd. Cool dj who plays the latest lounge music. Pretty upscale.
A little out of the way, but one of my most favorite places to have a drink. You're right in the harbour, ships everywhere, feels like a vacation. Great music shows and restaurant too.
105 locals recommend
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
1 Piet Heinkade
105 locals recommend
A little out of the way, but one of my most favorite places to have a drink. You're right in the harbour, ships everywhere, feels like a vacation. Great music shows and restaurant too.
Most photographed item in the Netherlands. Beautiful bridge and right next to my house. Crossing it is a pleasure at every time of the day.
65 locals recommend
Café de Magere Brug
81 Amstel
65 locals recommend
Most photographed item in the Netherlands. Beautiful bridge and right next to my house. Crossing it is a pleasure at every time of the day.
I really like this bar. It feels like you're in an old wine cellar. The music isn't very loud which is pleasant.
49 locals recommend
Bo Cinq
494 Prinsengracht
49 locals recommend
I really like this bar. It feels like you're in an old wine cellar. The music isn't very loud which is pleasant.
European flagship store
66 locals recommend
Starbucks
72 Overtoom
66 locals recommend
European flagship store
Very lively area, fun to have a coffee amidst all the people shopping at the Flower Market
STARBUCKS COFFEE Bloemenmarkt Shop
480 Singel
Very lively area, fun to have a coffee amidst all the people shopping at the Flower Market
The oldest bar in Amsterdam. MUST visit! Freddy Heineken's most favourite bar when he was still alive.
80 locals recommend
Hoppa!
18-20 Spui
80 locals recommend
The oldest bar in Amsterdam. MUST visit! Freddy Heineken's most favourite bar when he was still alive.
Fun restaurant to visit with the ferries that leave behind the Central Station. There is no charge, it's a 30 mins boat ride for free. Have a coffee at IJ-Kantine and just take the boat back.
104 locals recommend
Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-Kade
104 locals recommend
Fun restaurant to visit with the ferries that leave behind the Central Station. There is no charge, it's a 30 mins boat ride for free. Have a coffee at IJ-Kantine and just take the boat back.
Beautiful terrace by the water at a short walking distance from the house. My favourite! They even have a boat menu here so they serve people in their boats. A must see.
66 locals recommend
Amstelhoven
18 Nieuwe Herengracht
66 locals recommend
Beautiful terrace by the water at a short walking distance from the house. My favourite! They even have a boat menu here so they serve people in their boats. A must see.
Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Always full of great people because it's so popular.
399 locals recommend
Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 Weesperzijde
399 locals recommend
Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Always full of great people because it's so popular.
Great atmosphere. Make sure to have lunch, dinner or a drink here.
132 locals recommend
Bar Moustache
141 Utrechtsestraat
132 locals recommend
Great atmosphere. Make sure to have lunch, dinner or a drink here.

Shopping

Great shopping street. Less than a 10 mins walk from the house. From bakeries and cafés to Marc Jacobs and Starbucks.
421 locals recommend
Utrechtsestraat
Utrechtsestraat
421 locals recommend
Great shopping street. Less than a 10 mins walk from the house. From bakeries and cafés to Marc Jacobs and Starbucks.