Tim's Guidebook for Amsterdam

Tim
Tim's Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

My nr. 1 restaurant recommendation in Amsterdam East. Delicious Thai food with a great beer selection. Located near Brewery 't IJ.
49 locals recommend
Boi Boi
56 Dapperstraat
49 locals recommend
My nr. 1 restaurant recommendation in Amsterdam East. Delicious Thai food with a great beer selection. Located near Brewery 't IJ.
Affordable Indonesian restaurant in the city center. Their "rames"-plates (a combination-dish and therefore a good introduction to Indonesian cuisine) are overwhelmingly big.
69 locals recommend
Kantjil & De Tijger
291 A Spuistraat
69 locals recommend
Affordable Indonesian restaurant in the city center. Their "rames"-plates (a combination-dish and therefore a good introduction to Indonesian cuisine) are overwhelmingly big.
An unusual pick, as the concept might not serve everybody, but by far the best Surinam food of Amsterdam: first you order your dish, and with your coupon you queue to collect your food at a separate counter.
90 locals recommend
Roopram Roti
4 Eerste Van Swindenstraat
90 locals recommend
An unusual pick, as the concept might not serve everybody, but by far the best Surinam food of Amsterdam: first you order your dish, and with your coupon you queue to collect your food at a separate counter.
Affordable Italian food. An international chain, so it doesn't disappoint.
33 locals recommend
Vapiano Amsterdam
2-4 Amstelstraat
33 locals recommend
Affordable Italian food. An international chain, so it doesn't disappoint.
For a taste of Mexico, Los Pilones is the place to be.
57 locals recommend
Los Pilones
63 Kerkstraat
57 locals recommend
For a taste of Mexico, Los Pilones is the place to be.
This place is amazing for lunch: people are queueing up for the best dim sum of Amsterdam. Highly recommended, but it the line might take some time.
47 locals recommend
Oriental City
177-179 Oudezijds Voorburgwal
47 locals recommend
This place is amazing for lunch: people are queueing up for the best dim sum of Amsterdam. Highly recommended, but it the line might take some time.
Belgian chain but undoubtedly best place in Amsterdam East for breakfast.
165 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
2 & 4 Cornelis Troostplein
165 locals recommend
Belgian chain but undoubtedly best place in Amsterdam East for breakfast.
A local curiosity: friendly Amsterdam women serve great sandwiches - particularly the meat croquet sandwich ('broodje kroket') is a good lunch option!
25 locals recommend
Eetsalon Van Dobben
5-7-9 Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat
25 locals recommend
A local curiosity: friendly Amsterdam women serve great sandwiches - particularly the meat croquet sandwich ('broodje kroket') is a good lunch option!
167 locals recommend
Loetje Oost
15 Ruyschstraat
167 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Known for its endless beer list and roomy patio, yet it also serves decent food (their grilled chicken is amazing). Can be crowded, though!
523 locals recommend
de Biertuin
29 Linnaeusstraat
523 locals recommend
Known for its endless beer list and roomy patio, yet it also serves decent food (their grilled chicken is amazing). Can be crowded, though!
Best place for craft beer (the IPA is my favorite), but be aware of the opening times (closes at 9pm). Always a good mix between locals and tourists.
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 Funenkade
1100 locals recommend
Best place for craft beer (the IPA is my favorite), but be aware of the opening times (closes at 9pm). Always a good mix between locals and tourists.
Great Belgian beer bar close to Leidseplein. Has some good Belgian food options, too.
47 locals recommend
De Zotte
29 Raamstraat
47 locals recommend
Great Belgian beer bar close to Leidseplein. Has some good Belgian food options, too.
Another place for craft beer (try the DIPA), as well as some good food options. Their nachos (all toppings) are a good combination with the beer.
75 locals recommend
Brouwerij de Prael
26 Oudezijds Armsteeg
75 locals recommend
Another place for craft beer (try the DIPA), as well as some good food options. Their nachos (all toppings) are a good combination with the beer.
A nice place to read your newspaper and relax a bit after a good day of walking. Their outdoor patio is amazing in summer.
119 locals recommend
Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe Doelenstraat
119 locals recommend
A nice place to read your newspaper and relax a bit after a good day of walking. Their outdoor patio is amazing in summer.
Good spot to catch a breath while walking in Vondelpark. Part of Brewery 't IJ these days!
292 locals recommend
The Blue Tea House
5 Vondelpark
292 locals recommend
Good spot to catch a breath while walking in Vondelpark. Part of Brewery 't IJ these days!
Chill place near the water at Marnixstraat. Amazing drink list, and some nice food options, too.
436 locals recommend
Waterkant
55 Kapelweg
436 locals recommend
Chill place near the water at Marnixstraat. Amazing drink list, and some nice food options, too.
A bit pricy, but on top of the Doubletree Hilton next to the Central Station, the Skylounge offers great cocktails with an amazing view over Amsterdam.
228 locals recommend
SkyLounge Amsterdam
4 Oosterdoksstraat
228 locals recommend
A bit pricy, but on top of the Doubletree Hilton next to the Central Station, the Skylounge offers great cocktails with an amazing view over Amsterdam.

Entertainment & Activities

Zoo park founded in 19th century, with chimps, zebras & elephants, plus aquarium & planetarium.
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
1622 locals recommend
Zoo park founded in 19th century, with chimps, zebras & elephants, plus aquarium & planetarium.
When visiting Amsterdam, it's difficult to avoid a boat tour. I have no recommendation for a particular company; companies are spread out along canals.
50 locals recommend
Canal Boat Tour Amsterdam Cruise
226 Oudezijds Voorburgwal
50 locals recommend
When visiting Amsterdam, it's difficult to avoid a boat tour. I have no recommendation for a particular company; companies are spread out along canals.
Something to consider: visiting the tall tower behind central station (you can take the ferry to cross the water). Definitely do the swing!
603 locals recommend
A'dam Lookout
5 Overhoeksplein
603 locals recommend
Something to consider: visiting the tall tower behind central station (you can take the ferry to cross the water). Definitely do the swing!
My favorite concert venue of Amsterdam. Everyday, a new (international) band hits the stage. Check their website for the agenda.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 Weteringschans
937 locals recommend
My favorite concert venue of Amsterdam. Everyday, a new (international) band hits the stage. Check their website for the agenda.
Pathe is the most popular chain for (blockbuster) movies in Amsterdam. The 'grote zaal' (theater 1) at Tuschinski (near Rembrandtplein) is utterly amazing and worth a visit!
340 locals recommend
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 Reguliersbreestraat
340 locals recommend
Pathe is the most popular chain for (blockbuster) movies in Amsterdam. The 'grote zaal' (theater 1) at Tuschinski (near Rembrandtplein) is utterly amazing and worth a visit!
Bike rental place nearest my condo.
43 locals recommend
Black Bikes Oostpoort
1E Land van Cocagneplein
43 locals recommend
Bike rental place nearest my condo.

Arts & Culture

Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII. Should be on your list, but reserve in advance!
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 Westermarkt
2775 locals recommend
Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII. Should be on your list, but reserve in advance!
My favorite museum in Amsterdam. It houses the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, alongside drawings & letters. Reservations recommended!
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 Museumplein
2485 locals recommend
My favorite museum in Amsterdam. It houses the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, alongside drawings & letters. Reservations recommended!
Photography museum. Has some really good temporary exhibitions. Worth visiting!
792 locals recommend
Foam
609 Keizersgracht
792 locals recommend
Photography museum. Has some really good temporary exhibitions. Worth visiting!
19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection. The Amsterdam version of the Louvre, so it takes some time to see it all.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 locals recommend
19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection. The Amsterdam version of the Louvre, so it takes some time to see it all.
Art objects, photos, music and film from non-Western cultures (particularly the former Dutch colonies), including regular kids' exhibitions.
628 locals recommend
Tropenmuseum
2 Linnaeusstraat
628 locals recommend
Art objects, photos, music and film from non-Western cultures (particularly the former Dutch colonies), including regular kids' exhibitions.
International Theater Amsterdam is my favorite theater company with award-winning plays. Although they play in Dutch, every Thursday the plays are surtitled in English.
136 locals recommend
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
26 Leidseplein
136 locals recommend
International Theater Amsterdam is my favorite theater company with award-winning plays. Although they play in Dutch, every Thursday the plays are surtitled in English.
No, just no ...
35 locals recommend
Sex Museum
18 Damrak
35 locals recommend
No, just no ...

Parks & Nature

Nice park close to the apartment.
841 locals recommend
Oosterpark
Oosterpark
841 locals recommend
Nice park close to the apartment.
The lovely Vondelpark! Enjoy a nice stroll through the park and see the locals make their daily run. Or go for a drink in one of the many nice little café's, such as Blauwe Theehuis or Vondeltuin.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
4196 locals recommend
The lovely Vondelpark! Enjoy a nice stroll through the park and see the locals make their daily run. Or go for a drink in one of the many nice little café's, such as Blauwe Theehuis or Vondeltuin.

Sightseeing

The famous Albert Cuyp Market! Feel like a local and enjoy strolling around this street market. Try a Stroopwafel or buy yourself some local cheese!
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert Cuypstraat
1832 locals recommend
The famous Albert Cuyp Market! Feel like a local and enjoy strolling around this street market. Try a Stroopwafel or buy yourself some local cheese!
Feel the real Heineken vibe in their former brewery!
1283 locals recommend
Heineken Experience
78 Stadhouderskade
1283 locals recommend
Feel the real Heineken vibe in their former brewery!
De Hallen you should visit when you are staying here. It has a great international food court, many little shops, a cinema and often a little market.
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 Bellamyplein
1500 locals recommend
De Hallen you should visit when you are staying here. It has a great international food court, many little shops, a cinema and often a little market.
A market just like the Albert Cuyp Market, however, this one is closer to my condo.
673 locals recommend
Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van Swindenstraat
673 locals recommend
A market just like the Albert Cuyp Market, however, this one is closer to my condo.

Getting Around

Amsterdam Central Station has all the transport you need, such as trams, busses, metro, ferry and train. It will bring you everywhere in Amsterdam and around. It is located in a beautiful building, so even if you do not need the transport it is worth a visit!
1346 locals recommend
Amsterdam Centraal station
Stationsplein
1346 locals recommend
Amsterdam Central Station has all the transport you need, such as trams, busses, metro, ferry and train. It will bring you everywhere in Amsterdam and around. It is located in a beautiful building, so even if you do not need the transport it is worth a visit!