Guidebook for Amsterdam
Everything Else
Trendy 'foodcourts' with market, cinema, very good restaurant, coffee bar, library, hairdresser and several shops.
615 locals recommend
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageTrendy 'foodcourts' with market, cinema, very good restaurant, coffee bar, library, hairdresser and several shops.
Sightseeing
Vondelpark
The 'Central Park' of Amsterdam!
Great place to visit, for shopping, sightseeing, dining and of course Madame Tussauds.
1419 locals recommend
Dam Square
Great place to visit, for shopping, sightseeing, dining and of course Madame Tussauds.
Rembrandtpark
RembrandtparkSecond best park of Amsterdam, be sure to check it out!
Rembrandtplein
Great for shopping and night life!
Ten Katestraat
Ten KatestraatOne of the oldest local markets of Amsterdam, and it's next door!
The Anne Frank Huis (house) is on walking distance (5-10 minutes). Please make sure you go in the afternoon, lines can be HUGE!
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktThe Anne Frank Huis (house) is on walking distance (5-10 minutes). Please make sure you go in the afternoon, lines can be HUGE!
Overtoom is a great street to walk through, it has many restaurants, bars and shops which are frequently visited by locals.
53 locals recommend
Overtoom
93-1 OvertoomOvertoom is a great street to walk through, it has many restaurants, bars and shops which are frequently visited by locals.
Shopping
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinFor shopping and night life!
Kalverstraat
KalverstraatShopping paradise, all the shops in one very cosy street!
Kinkerstraat is a long street full of shops, you will find here litterarly everything you need. The street leads directly into the Jordaan area, where you will find more expensive shops, art and more!
137 locals recommend
Kinkerstraat
KinkerstraatKinkerstraat is a long street full of shops, you will find here litterarly everything you need. The street leads directly into the Jordaan area, where you will find more expensive shops, art and more!
Food Scene
This is were te locals eat; some of the best restaurants in town are in the Jordaan!
756 locals recommend
Jordaan
This is were te locals eat; some of the best restaurants in town are in the Jordaan!
Best cakes / lunch of Amsterdam. Please try the 'Red Velvet' cake!
68 locals recommend
De Drie Graefjes
130 RokinBest cakes / lunch of Amsterdam. Please try the 'Red Velvet' cake!
Amsterdam's best Mexican restaurant can be found right here. They have several restaurants in Amsterdam, but this one is closest to the apartment.
19 locals recommend
Los Pilones
4 Eerste AnjeliersdwarsstraatAmsterdam's best Mexican restaurant can be found right here. They have several restaurants in Amsterdam, but this one is closest to the apartment.
If you are looking for the best steaks and ribs in town, this is where you want to go. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and the meat is amazing!
64 locals recommend
Castell
254, 252 LijnbaansgrachtIf you are looking for the best steaks and ribs in town, this is where you want to go. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and the meat is amazing!
2015's place to go according to many local magazines. And also our favorite restaurant of Amsterdam. An American slow cooked meat joint with some pretty amazing stuff for good prices. Just enjoy!
39 locals recommend
Graceland BAR-B-Q
8 Jan van Galenstraat2015's place to go according to many local magazines. And also our favorite restaurant of Amsterdam. An American slow cooked meat joint with some pretty amazing stuff for good prices. Just enjoy!
Superb 'all-you-can-eat' sushi place. Very good value for money. Sumo has several restaurants in Amsterdam, this is the closest one to the apartment.
30 locals recommend
Sumo Leidseplein Amsterdam
17 Kleine-GartmanplantsoenSuperb 'all-you-can-eat' sushi place. Very good value for money. Sumo has several restaurants in Amsterdam, this is the closest one to the apartment.
Best Pizza's in town, and they are right around the corner of the apartment. Don't forget to try them (although they might look a bit expensive, the pizza's are worth it)!
50 locals recommend
Deegrollers
Best Pizza's in town, and they are right around the corner of the apartment. Don't forget to try them (although they might look a bit expensive, the pizza's are worth it)!
Great quality burger place, you can get a quality burger and milkshake for about 12 EUR total!
115 locals recommend
Burgermeester | de Jordaan
130 ElandsgrachtGreat quality burger place, you can get a quality burger and milkshake for about 12 EUR total!
Not the best burgers in town any more, but still amazing according to us burger lovers. They also have cocktails in the speak-easy bar behind it if you manage to get in. The Butcher also has a restaurant in 'De Hallen', next to the flat. So you can also try them their!
157 locals recommend
The Butcher
129 Albert CuypstraatNot the best burgers in town any more, but still amazing according to us burger lovers. They also have cocktails in the speak-easy bar behind it if you manage to get in. The Butcher also has a restaurant in 'De Hallen', next to the flat. So you can also try them their!
We really like this Italian franchise (well actually German) for it's great pasta's. It's only about 8 EUR, but don't go there for the atmosphere (it's mass production).
33 locals recommend
Vapiano Amsterdam
2-4 AmstelstraatWe really like this Italian franchise (well actually German) for it's great pasta's. It's only about 8 EUR, but don't go there for the atmosphere (it's mass production).
This is 'the place to be' for the locals, to have a drink on Friday night after work, or any occasion when it's sunny for that matter. You can sit near the water, enjoying the sun!
436 locals recommend
Waterkant
55 KapelwegThis is 'the place to be' for the locals, to have a drink on Friday night after work, or any occasion when it's sunny for that matter. You can sit near the water, enjoying the sun!
Got home late and want a quick snack? McDonalds is just across the street!
18 locals recommend
McDonald's
68-70 Eerste Van SwindenstraatGot home late and want a quick snack? McDonalds is just across the street!
Locals consider this the best coffee place of Amsterdam, try it yourself and judge. We like it allot, but there are many nice coffee places around the apartment to have a break!
237 locals recommend
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
112 KinkerstraatLocals consider this the best coffee place of Amsterdam, try it yourself and judge. We like it allot, but there are many nice coffee places around the apartment to have a break!
Want to grab a quick slice of pizza, there is a New York Pizza just around the corner!
34 locals recommend
New York Pizza
ReigersbosWant to grab a quick slice of pizza, there is a New York Pizza just around the corner!
A fancy restaurant, with great atmosphere and food. Tough considered a bit more expensive.
118 locals recommend
Mazzo
114 RozengrachtA fancy restaurant, with great atmosphere and food. Tough considered a bit more expensive.
Bagels & Beans
504 KeizersgrachtGreat breakfast / lunch franchise, with the best Bagels in town!
This is a 'high-class' restaurant with great meat. Prices might be a bit steep for what you get, but it's definitely a nice place for late night dining. And very close to home, next to 'De Hallen'
13 locals recommend
Meat West
182 KinkerstraatThis is a 'high-class' restaurant with great meat. Prices might be a bit steep for what you get, but it's definitely a nice place for late night dining. And very close to home, next to 'De Hallen'
Another great meat place, might be one of the better once in Amsterdam. Again prices are steep, but this place is definitely worth it. If you take a 3-5 course menu, you won't be disappointed!
32 locals recommend
The Roast Room
2 EuropapleinAnother great meat place, might be one of the better once in Amsterdam. Again prices are steep, but this place is definitely worth it. If you take a 3-5 course menu, you won't be disappointed!
This restaurant is a special one, since it's located in the water, with great views of the IJ river and harbor. It's a place for special occasions, and note you can only pay with card. High priced.
118 locals recommend
REM Eiland
45-2 HaparandadamThis restaurant is a special one, since it's located in the water, with great views of the IJ river and harbor. It's a place for special occasions, and note you can only pay with card. High priced.
Best Burgers in Town (guaranteed), if not in the world! :)
11 locals recommend
Ter Marsch & Co - Amsterdam
4 VijzelstraatBest Burgers in Town (guaranteed), if not in the world! :)
Essentials
AH Kinkerstraat
89 KinkerstraatSupermarket on walking distance with all groceries you need!
Second supermarket on walking distance with all groceries you need!
744 locals recommend
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinSecond supermarket on walking distance with all groceries you need!
Third supermarket on walking distance with all groceries you need!
68 locals recommend
Vomar Voordeelmarkt
34 KinkerstraatThird supermarket on walking distance with all groceries you need!