Guidebook for Amsterdam
Arts & Culture
Amsterdam promises just as much for lovers of modern art: its most-visited museum, the Van Gogh Museum, is a tribute to the post-impressionist painter whose inventive technique and sympathetic subject
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinAmsterdam promises just as much for lovers of modern art: its most-visited museum, the Van Gogh Museum, is a tribute to the post-impressionist painter whose inventive technique and sympathetic subject
The Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam’s top museums, where his classic De Nachtwacht resides, beside thousands of invaluable masterworks across the scope of Dutch art history.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam’s top museums, where his classic De Nachtwacht resides, beside thousands of invaluable masterworks across the scope of Dutch art history.
The Anne Frank House is one such museum, where visitors can explore the “secret annex” where Anne hid for years with her parents, sister and three others as she composed her famous diary.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktThe Anne Frank House is one such museum, where visitors can explore the “secret annex” where Anne hid for years with her parents, sister and three others as she composed her famous diary.
Shopping
Conveniently situated within walking distance from the hip and trendy ‘9 Straatjes’ (9 Streets) with numerous nice shops, restaurants, cafes.
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
Conveniently situated within walking distance from the hip and trendy ‘9 Straatjes’ (9 Streets) with numerous nice shops, restaurants, cafes.
Every saturday farmers market and every monday 9AM-1.30PM vintage market. Both great for visiting. Don't forget to eat fresh warm apple pie in cafe Winkel 43. The line is worth it.
892 locals recommend
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktEvery saturday farmers market and every monday 9AM-1.30PM vintage market. Both great for visiting. Don't forget to eat fresh warm apple pie in cafe Winkel 43. The line is worth it.
There's no place like the Albert Cuyp street market to discover Amsterdam’s typical sense of humour and laid back atmosphere. The Albert Cuypmarkt is the largest and most popular outdoor market in the Netherlands, with 260 stands operating six days a week selling everything from Vietnamese spring rolls to freshly made stroopwafels.
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatThere's no place like the Albert Cuyp street market to discover Amsterdam’s typical sense of humour and laid back atmosphere. The Albert Cuypmarkt is the largest and most popular outdoor market in the Netherlands, with 260 stands operating six days a week selling everything from Vietnamese spring rolls to freshly made stroopwafels.
Sightseeing
Conveniently situated within walking distance from the Vondelpark (47 hectares with wonderful walks, cafes and live music).
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
Conveniently situated within walking distance from the Vondelpark (47 hectares with wonderful walks, cafes and live music).
Explore De Wallen
Take a stroll in De Wallen, Amsterdam’s red light district, to see what all the fuss is about …
636 locals recommend
De Wallen
Explore De Wallen
Take a stroll in De Wallen, Amsterdam’s red light district, to see what all the fuss is about …
The Begijnhof is an enclosed courtyard dating from the early 14th century. Nothing survived of the earliest dwellings, but the Begijnhof, which is cut off from Amsterdam's traffic noise, still retains a sanctified atmosphere.
277 locals recommend
Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofThe Begijnhof is an enclosed courtyard dating from the early 14th century. Nothing survived of the earliest dwellings, but the Begijnhof, which is cut off from Amsterdam's traffic noise, still retains a sanctified atmosphere.
Getting Around
Hop on a Bicycle
Just about everyone cycles in Amsterdam.
Around the corner from the apartment you can rent a bike to explore the city in a typical Amsterdam style for yourself.
45 locals recommend
Bike 4 U
1 KinkerstraatHop on a Bicycle
Just about everyone cycles in Amsterdam.
Around the corner from the apartment you can rent a bike to explore the city in a typical Amsterdam style for yourself.
At the beginning of our street (50 mtr) you can rent an electric boat and explore the beautiful canals for yourself alternatively there are many boat cruises (day and night) also nearby.
54 locals recommend
Mokum Boot Huren Amsterdam
351 NassaukadeAt the beginning of our street (50 mtr) you can rent an electric boat and explore the beautiful canals for yourself alternatively there are many boat cruises (day and night) also nearby.
Q-Park Europarking
250 MarnixstraatNearby Parking Garage, day ticket aprox 40 euro
Cheapest option to park car in P&R Transferium Sloterdijk.
Take tram nr 12 to apartment only 15 minutes, exit halte Kinkerstraat.
31 locals recommend
P+R Sloterdijk
1 PiarcopleinCheapest option to park car in P&R Transferium Sloterdijk.
Take tram nr 12 to apartment only 15 minutes, exit halte Kinkerstraat.
Food Scene
The Jordaan with it’s cosy boutiques and numerous nice shops, restaurants, cafes.
165 locals recommend
Elandsgracht
13 A ElandsgrachtThe Jordaan with it’s cosy boutiques and numerous nice shops, restaurants, cafes.
Recently opened trendy Food Hallen.
Where's the food? At The Foodhallen! Where street food is sold alongside inventive dishes in a historical tram depot. A food market with an Amsterdam edge.
615 locals recommend
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageRecently opened trendy Food Hallen.
Where's the food? At The Foodhallen! Where street food is sold alongside inventive dishes in a historical tram depot. A food market with an Amsterdam edge.
Nearby, New and good!
Asian, noodles, etc
At Happyhappyjoyjoy you can eat very nice food for almost nothing! This restaurant in Amsterdam West serves Asian mains below 15 euro.
186 locals recommend
Happyhappyjoyjoy West
158HS BilderdijkstraatNearby, New and good!
Asian, noodles, etc
At Happyhappyjoyjoy you can eat very nice food for almost nothing! This restaurant in Amsterdam West serves Asian mains below 15 euro.
One of our favourite Italians Pazzi
Nearby, few tables & take away
Real woodoven
44 locals recommend
Pazzi Jordaan
4 Eerste LooiersdwarsstraatOne of our favourite Italians Pazzi
Nearby, few tables & take away
Real woodoven
Best Bread in town
Tables to have breakfast & coffee
We love the Pavé Christof
77 locals recommend
Vlaamsch Broodhuys
122 b/g ElandsgrachtBest Bread in town
Tables to have breakfast & coffee
We love the Pavé Christof
Best Bread in town
Tables to have breakfast & coffee
We love the Pavé Christof
82 locals recommend
Vlaamsch Broodhuys BV
64 Eerste Constantijn HuygensstraatBest Bread in town
Tables to have breakfast & coffee
We love the Pavé Christof
Koffie Salon Passage B.V.
82 Eerste Constantijn HuygensstraatPrice for Best coffee in Amsterdam
Wi-Fi
La Chesa
31BG KinkerstraatNearest place to have breakfast
Low profile, very nice owner
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FOOD IN AMSTERDAM WEST This new hotspot is inspired by New York and has delicious vegan and vegetarian food. Good to know: even the wine is vegan. Enjoy!
66 locals recommend
Meatless District
65-67 BilderdijkstraatVEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FOOD IN AMSTERDAM WEST This new hotspot is inspired by New York and has delicious vegan and vegetarian food. Good to know: even the wine is vegan. Enjoy!
HEALTHY HOTSPOTS IN AMSTERDAM
For fresh juices, smoothies, salads and sandwiches Pluk is a must! Pluk is located on the Reestraat in the Nine Streets and the perfect pit stop during or after an afternoon of shopping. Must try: the banana pancakes for breakfast
31 locals recommend
Pluk
19 ReestraatHEALTHY HOTSPOTS IN AMSTERDAM
For fresh juices, smoothies, salads and sandwiches Pluk is a must! Pluk is located on the Reestraat in the Nine Streets and the perfect pit stop during or after an afternoon of shopping. Must try: the banana pancakes for breakfast
SUGARLESS – HEALTHY LUNCH WITHOUT SUGAR IN WEST
Sugarless is an organic café in West with daily lunches and superfood juices on the menu! But what really makes this hotspot so special is that all is free of refined sugars and other unhealthy sweeteners flavours and fragrances.
11 locals recommend
Sugarless
92 HS BilderdijkstraatSUGARLESS – HEALTHY LUNCH WITHOUT SUGAR IN WEST
Sugarless is an organic café in West with daily lunches and superfood juices on the menu! But what really makes this hotspot so special is that all is free of refined sugars and other unhealthy sweeteners flavours and fragrances.
All day brunch at new hotspot Teds!
This place is open from 7 to 7 and serves breakfast, lunch and coffee.
71 locals recommend
TEDS
60 Bosboom ToussaintstraatAll day brunch at new hotspot Teds!
This place is open from 7 to 7 and serves breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Lot Sixty One in Amsterdam is perfect if you have an early coffee date. They open at 8 am during weekdays. You can order coffee to go or to stay.
237 locals recommend
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
112 KinkerstraatLot Sixty One in Amsterdam is perfect if you have an early coffee date. They open at 8 am during weekdays. You can order coffee to go or to stay.
Panache” is a flamboyant, original, confident but little reckless way of doing thing. And that’s exactly what this eclectic café is all about. Hidden on a less familiar part of Amsterdam West, Panache is what can happen when good friends join up to convert an old market storage unit into a vibrant bar & restaurant.
268 locals recommend
Café Panache
117 Ten KatestraatPanache” is a flamboyant, original, confident but little reckless way of doing thing. And that’s exactly what this eclectic café is all about. Hidden on a less familiar part of Amsterdam West, Panache is what can happen when good friends join up to convert an old market storage unit into a vibrant bar & restaurant.
Le Fou Fow (pronounced “fu fu”) was started by Chinese filmmaker, Fow Pyng Hu who traveled to Japan to learn the art of ramen making. After a stint at a pop-up location they opened up their own shop on the bustling Elandsgracht. If you are craving a bowl of traditional Tonkotsu pork ramen or their vegetarian version of ramen, Fou Fow Ramen will float your boat.
58 locals recommend
Fou Fow Ramen
2A ElandsgrachtLe Fou Fow (pronounced “fu fu”) was started by Chinese filmmaker, Fow Pyng Hu who traveled to Japan to learn the art of ramen making. After a stint at a pop-up location they opened up their own shop on the bustling Elandsgracht. If you are craving a bowl of traditional Tonkotsu pork ramen or their vegetarian version of ramen, Fou Fow Ramen will float your boat.
Dapper Bar
58-60 Jacob Van LennepkadeBBQ/Grill, nice terrace for a drink in the neighborhood
Meat West will be ‘the place-to-eat’ in Amsterdam West. The best meat and grill techniques, combined with the freshest ingredients create the true Meat West experience. At Meat West the focus is on the process from beginning to end, from meat ripening cabinets to open grills, from the perfect glass of wine to the ultimate medium rare. The menu features a special selection of signature meat dishes.
13 locals recommend
Meat West
182 KinkerstraatMeat West will be ‘the place-to-eat’ in Amsterdam West. The best meat and grill techniques, combined with the freshest ingredients create the true Meat West experience. At Meat West the focus is on the process from beginning to end, from meat ripening cabinets to open grills, from the perfect glass of wine to the ultimate medium rare. The menu features a special selection of signature meat dishes.
The burgers at this restaurant in are super tasty. (Famous Dutch cook) There is a choice in meat, fish and salmon! The burgers are all below 10 euros so you can even order fries or a salad on the side.
38 locals recommend
Thrill Grill
98 Gerard DoustraatThe burgers at this restaurant in are super tasty. (Famous Dutch cook) There is a choice in meat, fish and salmon! The burgers are all below 10 euros so you can even order fries or a salad on the side.
Looking for a quick, simple yet delicious meal? Then the Spaghetteria is your answer. They serve six different pastas every day. All around 9 euros and you won’t be hungry after.
202 locals recommend
Spaghetteria Jan Hanzenstraat
32 Jan HanzenstraatLooking for a quick, simple yet delicious meal? Then the Spaghetteria is your answer. They serve six different pastas every day. All around 9 euros and you won’t be hungry after.
Just around the corner, one of our favorite basic restaurants. The chef cooks since 1981 exclusively according to authentic traditional recipes. The strength lies in the combination of consistent quality and exquisite cuisine, where you taste the love of Mom’s passion…….
7 locals recommend
Restaurant Zina
70 Bosboom ToussaintstraatJust around the corner, one of our favorite basic restaurants. The chef cooks since 1981 exclusively according to authentic traditional recipes. The strength lies in the combination of consistent quality and exquisite cuisine, where you taste the love of Mom’s passion…….
Restaurant Palladio
64 ElandsgrachtTypical Italian restaurant
Situated in Amsterdams nicest area Jordaan, Raking (Thai)is a place you shouldn't miss. It's a place that stimulates your creativity and definitely guarantees you lots of fun.
We are really specific about freshness of our products and we take the profession of waiter rather serious – I guess you don't like to be disappointed about these things. Just come in and order some food... you'll love it.
45 locals recommend
Rakang
29-31 ElandsgrachtSituated in Amsterdams nicest area Jordaan, Raking (Thai)is a place you shouldn't miss. It's a place that stimulates your creativity and definitely guarantees you lots of fun.
We are really specific about freshness of our products and we take the profession of waiter rather serious – I guess you don't like to be disappointed about these things. Just come in and order some food... you'll love it.
Situated in Amsterdams nicest area Jordaan, Lunchroom, Bio Burgers
115 locals recommend
Burgermeester | de Jordaan
130 ElandsgrachtSituated in Amsterdams nicest area Jordaan, Lunchroom, Bio Burgers
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice local café at the corner of our street.
Perfect sunny terrace and frequented by neighbors till late...
84 locals recommend
Café L'Affiche
39 Jacob van LennepstraatNice local café at the corner of our street.
Perfect sunny terrace and frequented by neighbors till late...
Maloe Melo
163 LijnbaansgrachtThe best live bands in the home of the Bluescafé Maloe Melo
The Leidseplein is a square in central Amsterdam. It is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. Here you can find both bars and night clubs. Also close by is the Holland Casino.
1535 locals recommend
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinThe Leidseplein is a square in central Amsterdam. It is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. Here you can find both bars and night clubs. Also close by is the Holland Casino.
Rembrandtplein is one of the busiest squares in the city, at least when it comes to nightlife and clubbing
1024 locals recommend
Rembrandtplein
Rembrandtplein is one of the busiest squares in the city, at least when it comes to nightlife and clubbing
Favourite spot in the Vondelpark for a coffer glass of wine in the sun with friends is the Blue Teahouse (Het Blauwe Theehuis). As soon as the first (or last!) sunrays of the season reach Amsterdam the terrace of the Blue Teahouse gets very crowded
292 locals recommend
The Blue Tea House
5 VondelparkFavourite spot in the Vondelpark for a coffer glass of wine in the sun with friends is the Blue Teahouse (Het Blauwe Theehuis). As soon as the first (or last!) sunrays of the season reach Amsterdam the terrace of the Blue Teahouse gets very crowded
Essentials
Nearest Supermarket Vomar
Fresh orange juices, nice bread & croissants...
68 locals recommend
Vomar Voordeelmarkt
34 KinkerstraatNearest Supermarket Vomar
Fresh orange juices, nice bread & croissants...