Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Lloyd Hotel Amsterdam
34 Oostelijke HandelskadeDesign hotel, nice for lunch drinks & dinner.
Across the water. Nice place for healthy juices, good coffee and bagels. Nice owner.
411 locals recommend
Bagels & Beans
52 RuyschstraatAcross the water. Nice place for healthy juices, good coffee and bagels. Nice owner.
On the KNSM island in the former (50ties) passenger terminal of the KNSM is now situated Grand Cafe the Kompaszaal. For a nice lunch, relaxed drink, or first class dinner. Superb view from the first floor over the IJ, wireless internet, high tea on saturdays and sundays and once a month movie dinner on wednesday. Very well suitable for larger groups, meetings, drinks and parties.
24 locals recommend
De Kompaszaal
311 KNSM-LaanOn the KNSM island in the former (50ties) passenger terminal of the KNSM is now situated Grand Cafe the Kompaszaal. For a nice lunch, relaxed drink, or first class dinner. Superb view from the first floor over the IJ, wireless internet, high tea on saturdays and sundays and once a month movie dinner on wednesday. Very well suitable for larger groups, meetings, drinks and parties.
Nice bakery 5 minutes’ walk from our house. Good croissants, fresh orange juice. My favourite is the banana bread!
43 locals recommend
bakery Neeltje
2 KNSM-LaanNice bakery 5 minutes’ walk from our house. Good croissants, fresh orange juice. My favourite is the banana bread!
cafe Kanis & Meiland 3.0
127 LevantkadeRelaxed neighboorhood pub, affordable good quality food.
De Plantage
36 Plantage KerklaanGrand café, good for lazy Sundays
De Pindakaaswinkel
169 Czaar PeterstraatUnique peanut butter flavours!
Hotel De Goudfazant
30 AambeeldstraatCoffee Academy Veemkade
1288 VeemkadeGreat coffee, vegan pastries.
Skatecafe
42 Gedempt HamerkanaalGood food & drinks. Skating for the kids.
http://skatecafe.nl/
Spirit Amsterdam
2a Czaar PeterstraatEverything's vegan!
http://www.spiritrestaurants.nl/amsterdam/
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice for a beer or a wine! Lots of sun on the terrace with when nice out. Food is okay but takes a long time to serve…
42 locals recommend
Bar & Kitchen DE ZUID Amsterdam
2-A AzartpleinNice for a beer or a wine! Lots of sun on the terrace with when nice out. Food is okay but takes a long time to serve…
The Brouwerij t'IJ allows you to combine great beer and a bit of Dutch scenery. Europeans, especially the Dutch, Germans and Belgians, are known for great tasting beer. Explore an Amsterdam local favorite, the Brouwerij t'IJ. This place is especially significant in that it situated at the base of De Gooyer windmill, one of the few windmills left in the city. So if you can't get out of the city long enough to see the Dutch countryside, make your way to the east side of Amsterdam to visit the Brouwerij t'IJ. The tasting room is open from 14:00 to 20:00, and tours are available weekend days at 15:30 and 16:00. (+31 20 320 1786)
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeThe Brouwerij t'IJ allows you to combine great beer and a bit of Dutch scenery. Europeans, especially the Dutch, Germans and Belgians, are known for great tasting beer. Explore an Amsterdam local favorite, the Brouwerij t'IJ. This place is especially significant in that it situated at the base of De Gooyer windmill, one of the few windmills left in the city. So if you can't get out of the city long enough to see the Dutch countryside, make your way to the east side of Amsterdam to visit the Brouwerij t'IJ. The tasting room is open from 14:00 to 20:00, and tours are available weekend days at 15:30 and 16:00. (+31 20 320 1786)
Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam, the greenest hotel of the Netherlands. It has a tropical garden in the atrium of the building, This has been achieved in collaberation with de Hortus Botanicus. Wellness with indoor pool!
https://hoteljakarta.amsterdam/en/contact/#accessibility
cocktails: https://hoteljakarta.amsterdam/en/food-beverage/skybar-malabar/
Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam by WestCord
766 JavakadeHotel Jakarta Amsterdam, the greenest hotel of the Netherlands. It has a tropical garden in the atrium of the building, This has been achieved in collaberation with de Hortus Botanicus. Wellness with indoor pool!
https://hoteljakarta.amsterdam/en/contact/#accessibility
cocktails: https://hoteljakarta.amsterdam/en/food-beverage/skybar-malabar/
Shopping
Nice for breakfast and lunch, and shopping (clothes and decoration).
50 locals recommend
Sissy-Boy DAILY
19 KNSM-LaanNice for breakfast and lunch, and shopping (clothes and decoration).
Entertainment & Activities
Roest is a great place when the weather is nice. In summer it is great to sit down in their huge outside area and you even can take a swim. The atmosphere is very liberal with all kind of characters.
496 locals recommend
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsRoest is a great place when the weather is nice. In summer it is great to sit down in their huge outside area and you even can take a swim. The atmosphere is very liberal with all kind of characters.
NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokScience museum, great for kids 8-12.
Alternative cinema, just across the water. Make a daytrip out of it by staying for dinnern next door at the Goudfazant.
82 locals recommend
FC Hyena
24 AambeeldstraatAlternative cinema, just across the water. Make a daytrip out of it by staying for dinnern next door at the Goudfazant.
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeBuilding with great architecture. Good movies and fim museum.
Experience a unique flying experience, soaring over the Dutch must‐see locations. Fly like a bird and marvel at the diversity, beauty and richness of the Netherlands. Don’t forget to breathe, you’re in good hands!
https://www.thisisholland.com/en/home/
50 locals recommend
THIS IS HOLLAND
51 OverhoekspleinExperience a unique flying experience, soaring over the Dutch must‐see locations. Fly like a bird and marvel at the diversity, beauty and richness of the Netherlands. Don’t forget to breathe, you’re in good hands!
https://www.thisisholland.com/en/home/
A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous canals which belong to the UNESCO world heritage list. Complementing the experience is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition about Amsterdam’s history and culture. A’DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North.
https://www.adamlookout.com/
603 locals recommend
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinA’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous canals which belong to the UNESCO world heritage list. Complementing the experience is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition about Amsterdam’s history and culture. A’DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North.
https://www.adamlookout.com/
Arts & Culture
The National Maritime Museum shows how our culture has been shaped by the sea. Stimulating, interactive exhibitions allow visitors to explore 500 years of maritime history.
https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/visit/opening-hours-and-admission
820 locals recommend
The Maritime Museum
1 KattenburgerpleinThe National Maritime Museum shows how our culture has been shaped by the sea. Stimulating, interactive exhibitions allow visitors to explore 500 years of maritime history.
https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/visit/opening-hours-and-admission
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatMust see museum! Now extra exhibition: Breitner: Girl in Kimono
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinSpeak for itself
Parks & Nature
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanAmsterdam's very own zoo.
Everything Else
Haarlemmerstraat
HaarlemmerstraatGreat if you like shopping in small boutiques!