Guidebook for Amsterdam - Westerdoksbrug
Food Scene
Grab your coffee and fresh cinnamon bagel with cream cheese at this no-fuss spot. These folks put the bagel on the Dutch menu.
111 locals recommend
Bagels & Beans
504 KeizersgrachtGrab your coffee and fresh cinnamon bagel with cream cheese at this no-fuss spot. These folks put the bagel on the Dutch menu.
A stone’s throw from your bridge house, a restaurant/bar with super terrace in summer to watch the boats in the harbour.
8 locals recommend
I Dock
4 IJdokA stone’s throw from your bridge house, a restaurant/bar with super terrace in summer to watch the boats in the harbour.
Bistrot Neuf on Haarlemmerstraat 9 stands for honest and recognizable delicious French food. Cozy and uncomplicated dining with wine as a base.
42 locals recommend
Bistrot Neuf
9 HaarlemmerstraatBistrot Neuf on Haarlemmerstraat 9 stands for honest and recognizable delicious French food. Cozy and uncomplicated dining with wine as a base.
Café de Klepel in the Prinsenstraat in Amsterdam is a wine café with a French-oriented bistro kitchen.
61 locals recommend
Café De Klepel
22 PrinsenstraatCafé de Klepel in the Prinsenstraat in Amsterdam is a wine café with a French-oriented bistro kitchen.
De Gouden Reael, a historic place on the Reaelen Island. The restaurant was described more than once in his novels by Jan Mens and many other Amsterdammers have fond memories of this corner building from the Golden Age.
41 locals recommend
De Gouden Reael
14 ZandhoekDe Gouden Reael, a historic place on the Reaelen Island. The restaurant was described more than once in his novels by Jan Mens and many other Amsterdammers have fond memories of this corner building from the Golden Age.
The total experience is what MOS Amsterdam is all about. This means pleasant service, fine dining and a feel-good atmosphere.
Located at the very tip of the IJdok with the NDSM wharf in the distance on the left, Amsterdam Central Station on the right and on the ever-moving IJ, the view from MOS Amsterdam is nothing short of spectacular.
28 locals recommend
MOS
185 IJdokThe total experience is what MOS Amsterdam is all about. This means pleasant service, fine dining and a feel-good atmosphere.
Located at the very tip of the IJdok with the NDSM wharf in the distance on the left, Amsterdam Central Station on the right and on the ever-moving IJ, the view from MOS Amsterdam is nothing short of spectacular.
In BAK restaurant they only work with local products and serve a seasonal, gourmet tasting menu. Vegetables have played an important role in the kitchen since the beginning of BAK (in 2012).
101 locals recommend
BAK restaurant
408 Van DiemenstraatIn BAK restaurant they only work with local products and serve a seasonal, gourmet tasting menu. Vegetables have played an important role in the kitchen since the beginning of BAK (in 2012).
Since Marius opened, they serve a weekly changing 3-course market menu that often consists of a cold / lukewarm fish starter, followed by a roast as a main course with a fresh dessert. In addition to the changing menu, they have a number of dishes that have a permanent place on the menu, such as vitello tonnato and bouillabaisse.
42 locals recommend
Marius
173 BarentszstraatSince Marius opened, they serve a weekly changing 3-course market menu that often consists of a cold / lukewarm fish starter, followed by a roast as a main course with a fresh dessert. In addition to the changing menu, they have a number of dishes that have a permanent place on the menu, such as vitello tonnato and bouillabaisse.
Wijncafé Worst also called bar a vin or enoteca in the southern countries. Starring Wine in combination with Sausage and everything to do with charcuterie.
82 locals recommend
Worst Wijncafé
171 BarentszstraatWijncafé Worst also called bar a vin or enoteca in the southern countries. Starring Wine in combination with Sausage and everything to do with charcuterie.
The best cheese fondue in Amsterdam! They are proud of it.
But they have a lot more, such as venison steak, a homemade ravioli, angus beef burger, chicken satay and meal salads.
39 locals recommend
't Blaauwhooft
1 Hendrik JonkerpleinThe best cheese fondue in Amsterdam! They are proud of it.
But they have a lot more, such as venison steak, a homemade ravioli, angus beef burger, chicken satay and meal salads.
Drinks & Nightlife
Go-to for cocktails. They even do courses and teach you all the ins and outs.
166 locals recommend
Vesper
57 VinkenstraatGo-to for cocktails. They even do courses and teach you all the ins and outs.
Café Tabac, located on the corner of the Prinsengracht and Brouwersgracht, is according to many one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, corner of the city! This spot in the Jordaan has been photographed and painted many times.
105 locals recommend
Cafe Tabac
101 BrouwersgrachtCafé Tabac, located on the corner of the Prinsengracht and Brouwersgracht, is according to many one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, corner of the city! This spot in the Jordaan has been photographed and painted many times.
Meneer Nieges
40H WesterdoksdijkA cozy cafe where good food and drink are of paramount importance!
Getting Around
Easy, cheap, fast and sustainable bicycles in all shapes and sizes.
77 locals recommend
MacBike Repair Shop Waterlooplein
289 WaterloopleinEasy, cheap, fast and sustainable bicycles in all shapes and sizes.
Park your car here the whole day for €10 and grab a bike for €7,50.
9 locals recommend
Interparking IJDock
33 IJdokPark your car here the whole day for €10 and grab a bike for €7,50.
Arts & Culture
The Anne Frank House shares the story of the Frank family with its visitors using Anne’s famous diary as a reference. Anne’s original writings, personal documents, objects and photographs are permanently on display. Tip: Arrive early or buy a queue jump ticket online, as waiting times can be extremely long.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktThe Anne Frank House shares the story of the Frank family with its visitors using Anne’s famous diary as a reference. Anne’s original writings, personal documents, objects and photographs are permanently on display. Tip: Arrive early or buy a queue jump ticket online, as waiting times can be extremely long.
Huge collection of Dutch and foreign films and film posters in a modern cultural center on the water.
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeHuge collection of Dutch and foreign films and film posters in a modern cultural center on the water.
Parks & Nature
A popular park and cultural hub. Don’t miss their market held every first Sunday of the month.
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegA popular park and cultural hub. Don’t miss their market held every first Sunday of the month.
Shopping
The Lindengracht market is almost 120 years old and exists of 232 stalls with all kinds of things. Only there on Saturday.
121 locals recommend
Lindengracht
4B LindengrachtThe Lindengracht market is almost 120 years old and exists of 232 stalls with all kinds of things. Only there on Saturday.
At the foot of the Noorderkerk, on one of the most beautiful squares in the city, the Noordermarkt is held on Mondays and Saturdays. A market with a tradition that goes back to the seventeenth century.
892 locals recommend
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktAt the foot of the Noorderkerk, on one of the most beautiful squares in the city, the Noordermarkt is held on Mondays and Saturdays. A market with a tradition that goes back to the seventeenth century.
Essentials
Leave those heavy bags for FREE while enjoying your day in lovely Amsterdam. You might also want to take this change to discover this unique fashion hotel – our sister hotel.
19 locals recommend
Hotel The Exchange
50 DamrakLeave those heavy bags for FREE while enjoying your day in lovely Amsterdam. You might also want to take this change to discover this unique fashion hotel – our sister hotel.
The right address for laundry service, dry cleaning and clothing repairs.
15 locals recommend
The Wash Company
32 HaarlemmerdijkThe right address for laundry service, dry cleaning and clothing repairs.
For your daily grocery shopping. Opened from 8.00 till 22.00 (Sundays from 10.00).
269 locals recommend
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkFor your daily grocery shopping. Opened from 8.00 till 22.00 (Sundays from 10.00).