Guidebook for Amsterdam

Esther & Jan
Esther & Jan
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

You can’t miss De Bakkerswinkel (The Bakery) on the grounds of Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek (Western Gas Factory). Great place to enjoy a coffee and their delicious homebaked scones, breads or high tea. Go there before or after a walk through the park and bring your kids too. Best time to go is in the morning or afternoon as it's packed during lunch. If the weather is good you can also get take-away and sit outside or in the park.
245 locals recommend
De Bakkerswinkel
245 locals recommend
You can’t miss De Bakkerswinkel (The Bakery) on the grounds of Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek (Western Gas Factory). Great place to enjoy a coffee and their delicious homebaked scones, breads or high tea. Go there before or after a walk through the park and bring your kids too. Best time to go is in the morning or afternoon as it's packed during lunch. If the weather is good you can also get take-away and sit outside or in the park.
30 locals recommend
Café Mads
1h Zoutkeetsplein
30 locals recommend
Take the free ferry to NDSM and walk to Pllek. They have a small beachy area where you can sit and relax while you enjoy the great views of the IJ Canal.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
1052 locals recommend
Take the free ferry to NDSM and walk to Pllek. They have a small beachy area where you can sit and relax while you enjoy the great views of the IJ Canal.
Open all day from 8am till 1am. Hang out with the locals and enjoy a local beer, a good glass of wine or a delicious meal. Go dancing on Friday at Club Kobalt or enjoy live Jazz on Sunday afternoon during the winter months.
23 locals recommend
Café Kobalt
2 A Singel
23 locals recommend
Open all day from 8am till 1am. Hang out with the locals and enjoy a local beer, a good glass of wine or a delicious meal. Go dancing on Friday at Club Kobalt or enjoy live Jazz on Sunday afternoon during the winter months.
82 locals recommend
Coffee & Such
182 Haarlemmerdijk
82 locals recommend
231 locals recommend
Mossel & Gin
12 Gosschalklaan
231 locals recommend
The combination of mouth-watering dishes and a breathtaking view over the IJ river makes this restaurant a unique spot to enjoy a wonderful meal. www.mosamsterdam.nl
28 locals recommend
MOS
185 IJdok
28 locals recommend
The combination of mouth-watering dishes and a breathtaking view over the IJ river makes this restaurant a unique spot to enjoy a wonderful meal. www.mosamsterdam.nl
Great spot for breakfast, dinner and sometimes dancing, along the waterfront.
64 locals recommend
Meneer Nieges
40H Westerdoksdijk
64 locals recommend
Great spot for breakfast, dinner and sometimes dancing, along the waterfront.
219 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club
2-h Bellamystraat
219 locals recommend
I-Dock Restaurant, Bar and Marina terrace, located in Amsterdam’s city center, offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to enjoy any moment of your day. https://www.idockrestaurant.nl/en/
8 locals recommend
I Dock
4 IJdok
8 locals recommend
I-Dock Restaurant, Bar and Marina terrace, located in Amsterdam’s city center, offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to enjoy any moment of your day. https://www.idockrestaurant.nl/en/
Inspired by the rich history of the Dutch shipping trade. The seasonally changing menu feature dishes made with spices and herbs from all over the world, put together in an original Dutch way.
41 locals recommend
De Gouden Reael
14 Zandhoek
41 locals recommend
Inspired by the rich history of the Dutch shipping trade. The seasonally changing menu feature dishes made with spices and herbs from all over the world, put together in an original Dutch way.
Don't feel like cooking? Pick up a freshly cooked meal here!
8 locals recommend
DIS Dinner Shop
37 Haarlemmerplein
8 locals recommend
Don't feel like cooking? Pick up a freshly cooked meal here!
De Pizzabakkers are a phenomenon in Amsterdam! Pizzas from wood-fired ovens, always with a thin crispy base and always with fresh ingredients.
81 locals recommend
De Pizzabakkers Haarlemmerdijk
128 HS Haarlemmerdijk
81 locals recommend
De Pizzabakkers are a phenomenon in Amsterdam! Pizzas from wood-fired ovens, always with a thin crispy base and always with fresh ingredients.
The first indoor food market, a variety of food from all over the world, great cocktails and a movie theatre.
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 Bellamyplein
1500 locals recommend
The first indoor food market, a variety of food from all over the world, great cocktails and a movie theatre.
Bistrot Neuf on the Haarlemmerstraat number 9 is all about lovely, honest and recognisable French food. Cozy and uncomplicated dining with a menu based on their extensive selection of wines
42 locals recommend
Bistrot Neuf
9 Haarlemmerstraat
42 locals recommend
Bistrot Neuf on the Haarlemmerstraat number 9 is all about lovely, honest and recognisable French food. Cozy and uncomplicated dining with a menu based on their extensive selection of wines
Amsterdam's latest addition! Take a free Ferry and visit Adam tower to see the most amazing view of Amsterdam.
603 locals recommend
A'dam Lookout
5 Overhoeksplein
603 locals recommend
Amsterdam's latest addition! Take a free Ferry and visit Adam tower to see the most amazing view of Amsterdam.
French cuisine and nice wines in walking distance.
Restaurant Apostrof
49 Planciusstraat
French cuisine and nice wines in walking distance.
Great little local place with fantastic food & wines!
82 locals recommend
Worst Wijncafé
171 Barentszstraat
82 locals recommend
Great little local place with fantastic food & wines!
Michael Wolf, originally from Austria, earned his stripes at Michelin-star restaurants. He creates new, exciting dishes on a daily basis, hence the name Atelier. These dishes have to be as impressive as the location. A beautiful glass building that rests on a 1920 industrial railroad-bridge nearby Amsterdam Central Station. Reserve a table at the window overlooking the IJ river and enjoy a 5- or 15-course dinner with matching wine menu! #oneofmyfavouriterestaurants
27 locals recommend
Wolf Atelier
20 Westerdoksplein
27 locals recommend
Michael Wolf, originally from Austria, earned his stripes at Michelin-star restaurants. He creates new, exciting dishes on a daily basis, hence the name Atelier. These dishes have to be as impressive as the location. A beautiful glass building that rests on a 1920 industrial railroad-bridge nearby Amsterdam Central Station. Reserve a table at the window overlooking the IJ river and enjoy a 5- or 15-course dinner with matching wine menu! #oneofmyfavouriterestaurants
Great restaurant, modern haute cuisine. The chef only works with local and organic products. Great location.
101 locals recommend
BAK restaurant
408 Van Diemenstraat
101 locals recommend
Great restaurant, modern haute cuisine. The chef only works with local and organic products. Great location.
Coolest winebar in town
Rayleigh & Ramsay Westerpark
Coolest winebar in town

Parks & Nature

1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 Haarlemmerweg
1599 locals recommend
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
4196 locals recommend

Shopping

Carmen West Fashion
96 Haarlemmerdijk
130 locals recommend
HEMA
133a Sloterkade
130 locals recommend
At Nukuhiva in the Haarlemmerstraat they sell honest Fair Trade fashion. It shows that fashionable, hip clothing can be produced in a sustainable manner.
8 locals recommend
Nukuhiva Amsterdam
36 Haarlemmerstraat
8 locals recommend
At Nukuhiva in the Haarlemmerstraat they sell honest Fair Trade fashion. It shows that fashionable, hip clothing can be produced in a sustainable manner.

Essentials

147 locals recommend
AH Haarlemmerplein
34 Haarlemmerplein
147 locals recommend
Biological/ organic supermarket
257 locals recommend
Ekoplaza
164 Haarlemmerdijk
257 locals recommend
Biological/ organic supermarket

Arts & Culture

2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 Westermarkt
2775 locals recommend
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 Museumplein
2485 locals recommend
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 locals recommend
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 Museumplein
1544 locals recommend
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenade
1109 locals recommend
Fantastic collection, also fun with kids.
628 locals recommend
Tropenmuseum
2 Linnaeusstraat
628 locals recommend
Fantastic collection, also fun with kids.

Getting Around

Take a free Ferry to Amsterdam North (NDSM)
Amsterdam, Westerdoksdijk station
Take a free Ferry to Amsterdam North (NDSM)
Tram 3, stops around the corner. Take it to go to the Museumsquare.
Korte Zoutkeetsgracht
Korte Zoutkeetsgracht
Tram 3, stops around the corner. Take it to go to the Museumsquare.
The bus #18, #21 or #22 to go to Central Station. It's only 2 stops away.
147 locals recommend
AH Haarlemmerplein
34 Haarlemmerplein
147 locals recommend
The bus #18, #21 or #22 to go to Central Station. It's only 2 stops away.

Entertainment & Activities

Great playground for kids.
Barentszplein 14
14 Barentszplein
Great playground for kids.
During Summer Open Air Movie Theatre Pluk de Nacht
27 locals recommend
Het Stenen Hoofd
1 Stenen Hoofd
27 locals recommend
During Summer Open Air Movie Theatre Pluk de Nacht
Great (free) petting zoo for kids, with rabbits, goats, chickens and a pig. ;-)
Stichting De Dierencapel
207 Bickersgracht
Great (free) petting zoo for kids, with rabbits, goats, chickens and a pig. ;-)
The Movies, is the oldest movie theater (1912) in Amsterdam. The beautiful art deco interior guarantees a pleasant evening in a stylish atmosphere (screening in original language w Dutch subtitles).
429 locals recommend
The Movies
159 - 163 Haarlemmerdijk
429 locals recommend
The Movies, is the oldest movie theater (1912) in Amsterdam. The beautiful art deco interior guarantees a pleasant evening in a stylish atmosphere (screening in original language w Dutch subtitles).
NEMO is the largest science centre in the Netherlands. With five floors full of exciting things to do and discover, it is the perfect place for anyone with an inquiring mind.
603 locals recommend
NEMO Science Center
2 Oosterdok
603 locals recommend
NEMO is the largest science centre in the Netherlands. With five floors full of exciting things to do and discover, it is the perfect place for anyone with an inquiring mind.
Stroll among the shady trees, admire the diversity of plants and animals, travel to the stars, enjoy our heritage. Visit ARTIS-Amsterdam Royal Zoo and experience nature right in the city centre.
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
1622 locals recommend
Stroll among the shady trees, admire the diversity of plants and animals, travel to the stars, enjoy our heritage. Visit ARTIS-Amsterdam Royal Zoo and experience nature right in the city centre.