Tanvi’s guidebook
For coffee lovers
This cute restaurant is in the middle of de pijp. Great ambience. You’ll find all kinds of people here; relaxing, working, drinking.. They have an interesting choice of food on their menu.
372 locals recommend
Coffee & Coconuts
282 CeintuurbaanThis cute restaurant is in the middle of de pijp. Great ambience. You’ll find all kinds of people here; relaxing, working, drinking.. They have an interesting choice of food on their menu.
Ultimate independent hipster coffee joint. The coffee and the people are always great, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by Amsterdam creatives and other young professionals working on their laptops (except in weekends).
59 locals recommend
Back to Black
48 WeteringstraatUltimate independent hipster coffee joint. The coffee and the people are always great, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by Amsterdam creatives and other young professionals working on their laptops (except in weekends).
CoffeeConcepts
5 Jacob ObrechtstraatGood Beans
4 Binnen OranjestraatMoods Coffee Corner
249 LindengrachtMy favorite brunch places
BLUE Amsterdam has great views for anyone looking to get an overview of the city and its different neighborhoods.
48 locals recommend
Blue Amsterdam
457 SingelBLUE Amsterdam has great views for anyone looking to get an overview of the city and its different neighborhoods.
Crazy about eggs like me? This breakfast menu will make you very happy. No reservations required. You can usually just walk in.
121 locals recommend
Omelegg - de Pijp
143 Ferdinand BolstraatCrazy about eggs like me? This breakfast menu will make you very happy. No reservations required. You can usually just walk in.
Vegan Junk Food Bar
22 StaringpleinPoké Perfect
502 PrinsengrachtNeighbourhoods
As people call it, this is the hipster neighborhood of Amsterdam. It’s packed with bars and restaurants. It’s especially hustling and bustling in the weekends. Throughout the week, there is a local market here called the Albert Cuypmarkt. Don’t forget to try the stroopwafels from this market if you go there!
499 locals recommend
De Pijp
As people call it, this is the hipster neighborhood of Amsterdam. It’s packed with bars and restaurants. It’s especially hustling and bustling in the weekends. Throughout the week, there is a local market here called the Albert Cuypmarkt. Don’t forget to try the stroopwafels from this market if you go there!
We are cultured
This list is for anyone who is interested in art, theatre or museums. All that Amsterdam has to offer but might not show up in the top 10 tourist attractions.
Mezrab organizes a range of events throughout the week. They very often do storytelling nights. If you go, do try their soup!
27 locals recommend
Mezrab
576 VeemkadeMezrab organizes a range of events throughout the week. They very often do storytelling nights. If you go, do try their soup!
Independent movie theater in the city center that screens only a few movies per day. They mostly show art-house and alternative movies. It basically feels like you’re watching a movie in someone’s house (in a good way)
30 locals recommend
Filmtheater De Uitkijk
452 PrinsengrachtIndependent movie theater in the city center that screens only a few movies per day. They mostly show art-house and alternative movies. It basically feels like you’re watching a movie in someone’s house (in a good way)
If you ever wondered how it is to watch cool movies sitting on eclectic couches in a squatted building, this is your place! This volunteer-run cinema on the top-floor of one of the coolest cultural centers of Amsterdam will make you feel right at home!
Cinema of the Dam'd
301 OvertoomIf you ever wondered how it is to watch cool movies sitting on eclectic couches in a squatted building, this is your place! This volunteer-run cinema on the top-floor of one of the coolest cultural centers of Amsterdam will make you feel right at home!
LAB111
111 Arie BiemondstraatMuseum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder
38-40 Oudezijds VoorburgwalVondelbunker
8A VondelparkWork spots
Are you on holiday but also need to get some work done? Or are you on holiday and want some quiet time in a place tucked around the corner? Then, this is your list!
The School of Life is a global organisation helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Their cafe is Amsterdam has a lot of material of their school of thought. It’s also combined with a cafe where you can work and most importantly, get coffee!
The School Of Life Amsterdam
54 FrederikspleinThe School of Life is a global organisation helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Their cafe is Amsterdam has a lot of material of their school of thought. It’s also combined with a cafe where you can work and most importantly, get coffee!
This fancy hotel has an amazing lobby and work area, where you can sip on fancy cocktails while doing your emails! I love the vibe and I would definitely recommend checking this place out.
78 locals recommend
The Hoxton, Amsterdam
255 HerengrachtThis fancy hotel has an amazing lobby and work area, where you can sip on fancy cocktails while doing your emails! I love the vibe and I would definitely recommend checking this place out.
I practice Yoga!
When you’re on holiday but you still want to get a daily dose of your work out!
The Conscious Club
8 ZeeburgerpadYoganida
120 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalMovements Yoga
230 -232 OvertoomDelight Yoga
20G PrinseneilandLuncheon
Pannenkoekenboot Amsterdam
33 Ms. van RiemsdijkwegNam Kee
111-113 ZeedijkBatoni Khinkali
177 WillemsparkwegFull Moon Garden (Dim Sum & Cantonese cuisine)
95 Leidsestraat