Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Essentials

Supermarket
Slotervaart
Supermarket
Organic groceries
857 locals raden deze aan
Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
857 locals raden deze aan
Organic groceries
Nearest local groceries
Albert Neuhuysstraat 32
Nearest local groceries
Supermarket
744 locals raden deze aan
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie Heinekenplein
744 locals raden deze aan
Supermarket
Possibly the best fish shop to buy your Dutch raw (fermented) herring, classic street food. Have pickle & onion with it. Foreigners may eat it with a fork, instead of holding it by the tail.
Eerste van der Helststraat 60HS
Possibly the best fish shop to buy your Dutch raw (fermented) herring, classic street food. Have pickle & onion with it. Foreigners may eat it with a fork, instead of holding it by the tail.
Very creamy ice cream
11 locals raden deze aan
Van der Linde
38 Rozengracht
11 locals raden deze aan
Very creamy ice cream
Daily street market, better and not as crowded as the better known Albert Cuyp Market.
673 locals raden deze aan
Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van Swindenstraat
673 locals raden deze aan
Daily street market, better and not as crowded as the better known Albert Cuyp Market.

Entertainment & Activities

Anne Frank's hiding place
2775 locals raden deze aan
Anne Frank Huis
20 Westermarkt
2775 locals raden deze aan
Anne Frank's hiding place
Take your kids to Nemo science education museum and they'll have plenty to do and learn. The awesome building was designed by Renzo Piano.
603 locals raden deze aan
NEMO Science Center
2 Oosterdok
603 locals raden deze aan
Take your kids to Nemo science education museum and they'll have plenty to do and learn. The awesome building was designed by Renzo Piano.

Everything Else

Fitness, gym, swimming pool, sauna, wellness
WellCome Wellness
1 Hendrikje Stoffelsstraat
Fitness, gym, swimming pool, sauna, wellness
Nearest train and subway station
122 locals raden deze aan
Amsterdam Lelylaan Station
37 Cornelis Lelylaan
122 locals raden deze aan
Nearest train and subway station
Nearest tram stop
42 locals raden deze aan
Surinameplein
Surinameplein
42 locals raden deze aan
Nearest tram stop
Nearest bicycle rental
31 locals raden deze aan
Black Bikes Olympic Stadium | Bike Rental Amsterdam
267-269 Koninginneweg
31 locals raden deze aan
Nearest bicycle rental
Free ferries to North Amsterdam: your mini cruise for free.
9 locals raden deze aan
De Ruyterkade Steigers
9 locals raden deze aan
Free ferries to North Amsterdam: your mini cruise for free.
Rock music concert hall
937 locals raden deze aan
Paradiso
6-8 Weteringschans
937 locals raden deze aan
Rock music concert hall
Club
109 locals raden deze aan
AIR Amsterdam
24 Amstelstraat
109 locals raden deze aan
Club
Rock music hall
444 locals raden deze aan
Melkweg
234A Lijnbaansgracht
444 locals raden deze aan
Rock music hall
Club
169 locals raden deze aan
Jimmy Woo
18 Korte Leidsedwarsstraat
169 locals raden deze aan
Club
Club
13 locals raden deze aan
Sugar Factory
13 locals raden deze aan
Club
Club
51 locals raden deze aan
Escape Caffé
15 Rembrandtplein
51 locals raden deze aan
Club
Its reception is the nearest where you can purchase the I Amsterdam card, which is recommended for sightseeing. Also a restaurant, bar, which is too expensive, in my opinion.
12 locals raden deze aan
WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam
1 Hendrikje Stoffelsstraat
12 locals raden deze aan
Its reception is the nearest where you can purchase the I Amsterdam card, which is recommended for sightseeing. Also a restaurant, bar, which is too expensive, in my opinion.
Classic 'coffeeshop': not for coffee but for marihuana. Brad Pitt is a regular.
28 locals raden deze aan
Original Dampkring
29 Handboogstraat
28 locals raden deze aan
Classic 'coffeeshop': not for coffee but for marihuana. Brad Pitt is a regular.
Best known 'coffeeshop': not for coffee but for marihuana. It has several franchises around town.
The Bulldog Mack
132 Oudezijds Voorburgwal
Best known 'coffeeshop': not for coffee but for marihuana. It has several franchises around town.
Reportedly the best 'coffeeshop' in town. Not for coffee, but for marihuana.
16 locals raden deze aan
Amnesia
133 Herengracht
16 locals raden deze aan
Reportedly the best 'coffeeshop' in town. Not for coffee, but for marihuana.
Nearby 'coffeeshop' with a good reputation. Not for coffee, but for marihuana.
12 locals raden deze aan
Boerejongens Coffeeshop West Amsterdam
239 Baarsjesweg
12 locals raden deze aan
Nearby 'coffeeshop' with a good reputation. Not for coffee, but for marihuana.
Here you can see Ajax play football.
144 locals raden deze aan
Johan Cruijff ArenA
1 Johan Cruijff Boulevard
144 locals raden deze aan
Here you can see Ajax play football.

Food Scene

Takeaway Indonesian meals nearby. Recommended.
25 locals raden deze aan
Toko Kok Kita
166H Amstelveenseweg
25 locals raden deze aan
Takeaway Indonesian meals nearby. Recommended.
Small-scale neighborhood restaurant. Not recommended.
Coco's keuken - Andreas Ensemble
Small-scale neighborhood restaurant. Not recommended.
Cocktail bar and good restaurant with a great view.
119 locals raden deze aan
Floor17
410 Staalmeesterslaan
119 locals raden deze aan
Cocktail bar and good restaurant with a great view.
Coffee, bar, restaurant. Hipsters.
314 locals raden deze aan
Stadscafé Van Mechelen
96/97 Sloterkade
314 locals raden deze aan
Coffee, bar, restaurant. Hipsters.
Coffee, bar, restaurant. Yuppie.
127 locals raden deze aan
Caffee Oslo
1a Sloterkade
127 locals raden deze aan
Coffee, bar, restaurant. Yuppie.
Friendly restaurant. Not so expensive.
70 locals raden deze aan
Buuf eten
70 locals raden deze aan
Friendly restaurant. Not so expensive.
Lots of restaurants
Amstelveenseweg 152
152 Amstelveenseweg
Lots of restaurants
Michelin star quality restaurant, yet somewhat informal. Good for celebrity spotting.
181 locals raden deze aan
Ron Gastrobar
55 Sophialaan
181 locals raden deze aan
Michelin star quality restaurant, yet somewhat informal. Good for celebrity spotting.
Best fine dining in town. Very expensive, extremely good.
11 locals raden deze aan
Spectrum (previously Librije’s Zusje)
542 Herengracht
11 locals raden deze aan
Best fine dining in town. Very expensive, extremely good.
My favorite everyday restaurant. Brasserie style. 3-course seasonal menu for 25 euro. Open mo-fr. Recommended.
Jefferson bar brasserie
16 Vliegtuigstraat
My favorite everyday restaurant. Brasserie style. 3-course seasonal menu for 25 euro. Open mo-fr. Recommended.
One of my other favorite mid-price restaurants in Amsterdam. Not easy to find.
410 locals raden deze aan
Hotel De Goudfazant
30 Aambeeldstraat
410 locals raden deze aan
One of my other favorite mid-price restaurants in Amsterdam. Not easy to find.
Classic restaurant, heavy food. Authentic, old-fashioned Amsterdam. Make reservations. Prepare to be entertained all night.
Surinamestraat 32
Classic restaurant, heavy food. Authentic, old-fashioned Amsterdam. Make reservations. Prepare to be entertained all night.
Great home roasted coffee
237 locals raden deze aan
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
112 Kinkerstraat
237 locals raden deze aan
Great home roasted coffee
Home roasted coffee in a cute little workspace
7 locals raden deze aan
Sweet Cup
93HS Lange Leidsedwarsstraat
7 locals raden deze aan
Home roasted coffee in a cute little workspace
Beer and grilled chicken in a former brewery.
61 locals raden deze aan
Bierfabriek Amsterdam
67 Nes
61 locals raden deze aan
Beer and grilled chicken in a former brewery.
Beer garden with grilled chicken, always crowded.
523 locals raden deze aan
de Biertuin
29 Linnaeusstraat
523 locals raden deze aan
Beer garden with grilled chicken, always crowded.
Authentic kosher lunchroom. One of the few remaining examples of the once prevalent Jewish lifestyle in Amsterdam (South). Somewhat overpriced.
6 locals raden deze aan
Sal Meyer
114 Buitenveldertselaan
6 locals raden deze aan
Authentic kosher lunchroom. One of the few remaining examples of the once prevalent Jewish lifestyle in Amsterdam (South). Somewhat overpriced.
Amazing view. Perfect for a sundowner outside. Just stay away from the food.
8 locals raden deze aan
Zouthaven
1 Piet Heinkade
8 locals raden deze aan
Amazing view. Perfect for a sundowner outside. Just stay away from the food.
Former steamer ferry departure lounge. Somewhat quirky and off the map, but the food isn't bad, and the view is great. Not consistently open; check their website beforehand for special events.
24 locals raden deze aan
De Kompaszaal
311 KNSM-Laan
24 locals raden deze aan
Former steamer ferry departure lounge. Somewhat quirky and off the map, but the food isn't bad, and the view is great. Not consistently open; check their website beforehand for special events.
Classic lunchroom. Van Dobben is famous for their kroketten, but broodje halfom (sandwich with beef and liver) is also a classic. Somewhat surreal atmosphere with stoic staff and marble interior.
25 locals raden deze aan
Eetsalon Van Dobben
5-7-9 Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat
25 locals raden deze aan
Classic lunchroom. Van Dobben is famous for their kroketten, but broodje halfom (sandwich with beef and liver) is also a classic. Somewhat surreal atmosphere with stoic staff and marble interior.
Dutch street food behind a window. Especially recommended for their kroketten that come in 3 varieties. Bring lots of coins. Febo is all around town. Great fun, especially for late night snacks.
21 locals raden deze aan
Febo
132 Stadionplein
21 locals raden deze aan
Dutch street food behind a window. Especially recommended for their kroketten that come in 3 varieties. Bring lots of coins. Febo is all around town. Great fun, especially for late night snacks.
French fries, classic dutch street food. This is one of the best holes in the wall. Want to go dutch? Order it with mayonnaise or satésaus (peanut curry sauce). Daredevils take it with 'oorlog' (war).
53 locals raden deze aan
Vlaams Friteshuis Vleminckx
33 Voetboogstraat
53 locals raden deze aan
French fries, classic dutch street food. This is one of the best holes in the wall. Want to go dutch? Order it with mayonnaise or satésaus (peanut curry sauce). Daredevils take it with 'oorlog' (war).
Nearby coffee bar, pleasant place for a quiet drink or a chat with the cheerful Belgian owner.
48 locals raden deze aan
Caffènation Amsterdam
120 Warmondstraat
48 locals raden deze aan
Nearby coffee bar, pleasant place for a quiet drink or a chat with the cheerful Belgian owner.
Expensive but very refined dining in Okura's three Michelin-ranked restaurants. Yamazato is the best Japanese restaurant in town. Ciel Bleu is French refinement above Amsterdam.
69 locals raden deze aan
Hotel Okura Amsterdam
333 Ferdinand Bolstraat
69 locals raden deze aan
Expensive but very refined dining in Okura's three Michelin-ranked restaurants. Yamazato is the best Japanese restaurant in town. Ciel Bleu is French refinement above Amsterdam.
Dining in the former pathologic examination room of a hospital. The idea is somewhat morbid, but the food is fine. Mid price. Combined with a small cinema.
69 locals raden deze aan
LAB111
111 Arie Biemondstraat
69 locals raden deze aan
Dining in the former pathologic examination room of a hospital. The idea is somewhat morbid, but the food is fine. Mid price. Combined with a small cinema.
Sympathetic and stylish Turkish cuisine.
11 locals raden deze aan
Levant Restaurant
93 Weteringschans
11 locals raden deze aan
Sympathetic and stylish Turkish cuisine.
Affordable noodle restaurant
16 locals raden deze aan
wagamama - Max Euweplein
10 Max Euweplein
16 locals raden deze aan
Affordable noodle restaurant

Shopping

High street shopping
643 locals raden deze aan
Kalverstraat
Kalverstraat
643 locals raden deze aan
High street shopping
Luxury shopping (mainly fashion)
652 locals raden deze aan
P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat
652 locals raden deze aan
Luxury shopping (mainly fashion)
Neighborhood stores
36 locals raden deze aan
Hoofddorpplein
Hoofddorpplein
36 locals raden deze aan
Neighborhood stores
Stores
53 locals raden deze aan
Overtoom
93-1 Overtoom
53 locals raden deze aan
Stores
Stores
137 locals raden deze aan
Kinkerstraat
Kinkerstraat
137 locals raden deze aan
Stores
Nearest daily street market (not so big)
290 locals raden deze aan
Ten Katestraat
Ten Katestraat
290 locals raden deze aan
Nearest daily street market (not so big)
HEMA is quintessentially dutch shopping, comparable to what Marks&Spencer is in the UK. It has many outlets in Amsterdam. Want to know the Dutch? Go to Hema.
Kinkerstraat 313
313 Kinkerstraat
HEMA is quintessentially dutch shopping, comparable to what Marks&Spencer is in the UK. It has many outlets in Amsterdam. Want to know the Dutch? Go to Hema.
Nice shopping street
411 locals raden deze aan
Haarlemmerstraat
Haarlemmerstraat
411 locals raden deze aan
Nice shopping street

Drinks & Nightlife

Nearest "brown bar" with bar food. Mostly students.
88 locals raden deze aan
Ter Brugge N.V.
578 Overtoom
88 locals raden deze aan
Nearest "brown bar" with bar food. Mostly students.
Relaxed bar with affordable salads and hamburgers.
79 locals raden deze aan
Café Schinkelhaven
126 Amstelveenseweg
79 locals raden deze aan
Relaxed bar with affordable salads and hamburgers.
Classic bar. Near-dead alcoholic intellectuals.
18 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Welling
32 Jan Willem Brouwersstraat
18 locals raden deze aan
Classic bar. Near-dead alcoholic intellectuals.
Classic bar. 1940s style. Not too many tourists.
8 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Eijlders
47 Korte Leidsedwarsstraat
8 locals raden deze aan
Classic bar. 1940s style. Not too many tourists.
Classic brown bar
80 locals raden deze aan
Hoppa!
18-20 Spui
80 locals raden deze aan
Classic brown bar
You think Heineken is the only dutch beer? Think again. Belgian beer is arguably better, but this bar comes closest to convincing you otherwise.
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You think Heineken is the only dutch beer? Think again. Belgian beer is arguably better, but this bar comes closest to convincing you otherwise.
Great selection of international indy beers and smoked meat.
88 locals raden deze aan
Bar Brouw
16 Ten Katestraat
88 locals raden deze aan
Great selection of international indy beers and smoked meat.
A nice location to have an easy beer outside when the weather allows.
533 locals raden deze aan
Hannekes Boom
4 Dijksgracht
533 locals raden deze aan
A nice location to have an easy beer outside when the weather allows.
Public house full of atmosphere in the heart of Amsterdam, specialising in "Jenevers" (gins), liqueurs and bitters.
6 locals raden deze aan
In de Olofspoort
13 Nieuwebrugsteeg
6 locals raden deze aan
Public house full of atmosphere in the heart of Amsterdam, specialising in "Jenevers" (gins), liqueurs and bitters.
Classic sleazy night bar
Bar San Francisco
40 Zeedijk
Classic sleazy night bar
Well known, crowded party bar. Don't expect to have any highbrow conversations here.
6 locals raden deze aan
Jantjes Birthday Amsterdam
114 Reguliersdwarsstraat
6 locals raden deze aan
Well known, crowded party bar. Don't expect to have any highbrow conversations here.
Loud, well known party bar. It's about as low as you can go.
111 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Nol
109 Westerstraat
111 locals raden deze aan
Loud, well known party bar. It's about as low as you can go.
Best selection of Belgian beers. If you like beer and you won't be visiting Belgium any time soon, at least try their beers, instead of Heineken's marketing liquids.
Delirium Cafe Amsterdam
4 Piet Heinkade
Best selection of Belgian beers. If you like beer and you won't be visiting Belgium any time soon, at least try their beers, instead of Heineken's marketing liquids.

Arts & Culture

Excellent cinema
243 locals raden deze aan
Filmhallen
12 Hannie Dankbaarpassage
243 locals raden deze aan
Excellent cinema
Classical music. Nec plus ultra.
476 locals raden deze aan
The Concertgebouw
10 Concertgebouwplein
476 locals raden deze aan
Classical music. Nec plus ultra.
Mainly 17th century dutch paintings. Rembrandt etc.
3186 locals raden deze aan
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 locals raden deze aan
Mainly 17th century dutch paintings. Rembrandt etc.
Van Gogh
2485 locals raden deze aan
Van Gogh Museum
6 Museumplein
2485 locals raden deze aan
Van Gogh
Prime 20th century art
1544 locals raden deze aan
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 Museumplein
1544 locals raden deze aan
Prime 20th century art
Amsterdam's mainstream entertainment area
1535 locals raden deze aan
Leidseplein
Leidseplein
1535 locals raden deze aan
Amsterdam's mainstream entertainment area
Small museum dedicated to Multatuli, Holland's best known 19th century author. Free admission.
Multatuli Society
20 Korsjespoortsteeg
Small museum dedicated to Multatuli, Holland's best known 19th century author. Free admission.
World class contemporary jazz with a stunning view over Amsterdam
120 locals raden deze aan
Bimhuis
3 Piet Heinkade
120 locals raden deze aan
World class contemporary jazz with a stunning view over Amsterdam
Gorgeous Art Deco cinema. The largest viewing room is a gem.
340 locals raden deze aan
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 Reguliersbreestraat
340 locals raden deze aan
Gorgeous Art Deco cinema. The largest viewing room is a gem.
Contemporary classical music at a very high level. Beautiful modern building by the river.
105 locals raden deze aan
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
1 Piet Heinkade
105 locals raden deze aan
Contemporary classical music at a very high level. Beautiful modern building by the river.
Film museum and cinema. Modern building, great view.
1109 locals raden deze aan
Eye Filmmuseum
1 IJpromenade
1109 locals raden deze aan
Film museum and cinema. Modern building, great view.