Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Take the free ferry to NDSM werf from central station and explore Amsterdam North & industry charm. Perfect place for drinks & food is the beachbar Pllek. Also great in winter: there's an inside area.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegTake the free ferry to NDSM werf from central station and explore Amsterdam North & industry charm. Perfect place for drinks & food is the beachbar Pllek. Also great in winter: there's an inside area.
Beautiful restored old tram shed. Inspired by famous indoor food markets as the Borough Market in London and the Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid. Very popular place for locals and tourists.
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinBeautiful restored old tram shed. Inspired by famous indoor food markets as the Borough Market in London and the Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid. Very popular place for locals and tourists.
Strange round place in the middle of the square, really cozy and warm once inside. Fireplace surrounded with sofa's in the middle, which makes this a great place for a coffee/brunch/lunch/diner.
Around the corner, just a 4 minute walk!
371 locals recommend
Café Zurich
2b MercatorpleinStrange round place in the middle of the square, really cozy and warm once inside. Fireplace surrounded with sofa's in the middle, which makes this a great place for a coffee/brunch/lunch/diner.
Around the corner, just a 4 minute walk!
Local restaurant with superb food. Also veg. Located at a beautiful quiet square built in 'Amsterdam School' type architecture in my street! Recommended to reserve: +31 6 21966916. Just a 1 minute walk.
354 locals recommend
Café Cook
2 James CookstraatLocal restaurant with superb food. Also veg. Located at a beautiful quiet square built in 'Amsterdam School' type architecture in my street! Recommended to reserve: +31 6 21966916. Just a 1 minute walk.
The large industrial building that was ones the head offices of a Dutch newspaper turned into some of the trendiest places to go out. You can just sense the creativity there plus the food is awesome!
123 locals recommend
BAUT
320 StadionwegThe large industrial building that was ones the head offices of a Dutch newspaper turned into some of the trendiest places to go out. You can just sense the creativity there plus the food is awesome!
Typical Dutch cousine! Not the standard 'poffertjes' en waffles, but the real taste of Dutch food, the way our mothers (Moeders) cook.
252 locals recommend
Restaurant Moeders
251 RozengrachtTypical Dutch cousine! Not the standard 'poffertjes' en waffles, but the real taste of Dutch food, the way our mothers (Moeders) cook.
Mossel en Gin is a new cafe and bar specializing in sustainable, local food. At Mossel en Gin you will find fresh mussels in a variety of flavorsome sauces paired with special gin and tonic cocktails.
231 locals recommend
Mossel & Gin
12 GosschalklaanMossel en Gin is a new cafe and bar specializing in sustainable, local food. At Mossel en Gin you will find fresh mussels in a variety of flavorsome sauces paired with special gin and tonic cocktails.
Great place, good fun, no tourists and decent value. Order a chicken & chips. Also add corn, coleslaw salad and appelmoes (apple sauce, a typical Dutch thing!). You'll love it!
196 locals recommend
Van 't Spit
95 De ClercqstraatGreat place, good fun, no tourists and decent value. Order a chicken & chips. Also add corn, coleslaw salad and appelmoes (apple sauce, a typical Dutch thing!). You'll love it!
New hotspot in a former market storage booth. Relaxed and creative vibe. Good food, also bar food and cocktails by pitcher.
268 locals recommend
Café Panache
117 Ten KatestraatNew hotspot in a former market storage booth. Relaxed and creative vibe. Good food, also bar food and cocktails by pitcher.
Very nice bar for special beers and really good burgers. (also veg). Around the corner, just a 3 minute walk!
229 locals recommend
Café Frits
135 Jan EvertsenstraatVery nice bar for special beers and really good burgers. (also veg). Around the corner, just a 3 minute walk!
Drinks & Nightlife
Waterkant Amsterdam is a cafe restaurant under the Q-park on the border of the city center and West. This spot is perfect for sunny weather but also cosy during the colder months. The interior design is inspired by Paramaribo in Surinam. With tropical food (and the regular bar snacks), specialty beers and more. Sun-Thu: 11:00 - 01:00 Fri-Sat: 11:00 - 03:00
436 locals recommend
Waterkant
55 KapelwegWaterkant Amsterdam is a cafe restaurant under the Q-park on the border of the city center and West. This spot is perfect for sunny weather but also cosy during the colder months. The interior design is inspired by Paramaribo in Surinam. With tropical food (and the regular bar snacks), specialty beers and more. Sun-Thu: 11:00 - 01:00 Fri-Sat: 11:00 - 03:00
Amsterdam Roest: industrial city beach. The day restaurant at Amsterdam Roest is called Super De Bar. There are also markets, warehouse parties and festivals! Website: amsterdamroest.nl
496 locals recommend
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsAmsterdam Roest: industrial city beach. The day restaurant at Amsterdam Roest is called Super De Bar. There are also markets, warehouse parties and festivals! Website: amsterdamroest.nl
Housed in a former church, Paradiso is a temple of contemporary music. The atmosphere and acoustics are internationally renowned. A popular venue for live music as well as special club nights.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansHoused in a former church, Paradiso is a temple of contemporary music. The atmosphere and acoustics are internationally renowned. A popular venue for live music as well as special club nights.
Old and famous typical 'Jordaan' bar with sing a long songs, you will manage if you drink enough beers...packed with peole, but an experience
111 locals recommend
Cafe Nol
109 WesterstraatOld and famous typical 'Jordaan' bar with sing a long songs, you will manage if you drink enough beers...packed with peole, but an experience
RADION Amsterdam
1 LouweswegMuch of Amsterdam's nightlife centres around Leidseplein and the streets nearby. Famous music venues such as Melkweg and Paradiso can be found here, while Irish pubs, brown cafés and smaller nightclub
1535 locals recommend
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinMuch of Amsterdam's nightlife centres around Leidseplein and the streets nearby. Famous music venues such as Melkweg and Paradiso can be found here, while Irish pubs, brown cafés and smaller nightclub
The perfect place to dive into dance, live music, live art, poetry, theater and cabaret . An absolute must for everyone who loves art and disco until dawn. Founded by members from the Clubbing scene.
70 locals recommend
Sugar Factory
238 LijnbaansgrachtThe perfect place to dive into dance, live music, live art, poetry, theater and cabaret . An absolute must for everyone who loves art and disco until dawn. Founded by members from the Clubbing scene.
One of my favorite bars! The service is good, friendly people and a good atmosphere. Also a nice terrace. Very busy on weekend days, especially Friday night.
120 locals recommend
Hendrix
82 De ClercqstraatOne of my favorite bars! The service is good, friendly people and a good atmosphere. Also a nice terrace. Very busy on weekend days, especially Friday night.
One of the oldest and smallest bars in town. Lot's of character, a must see.
53 locals recommend
Café De Koe
381 MarnixstraatOne of the oldest and smallest bars in town. Lot's of character, a must see.
Shelter
3 OverhoekspleinNew club in the north part of Amsterdam
Entertainment & Activities
Very popular cultural hub, located in the new section of Westerpark. Dance events, exhibitions, art cinema house, bars, restaurants, media studios etc
263 locals recommend
Zuiveringshal West
37 PazzanistraatVery popular cultural hub, located in the new section of Westerpark. Dance events, exhibitions, art cinema house, bars, restaurants, media studios etc
Arts & Culture
The Rijksmuseum is a national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam.The museum has on display important masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe Rijksmuseum is a national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam.The museum has on display important masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer.
The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht,
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktThe Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht,
Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum maintains the world’s largest collection of the works of the world’s most popular artist - Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), his paintings, drawings and letters.
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinAmsterdam Van Gogh Museum maintains the world’s largest collection of the works of the world’s most popular artist - Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), his paintings, drawings and letters.
Known as the Stedelijk, is a museum for modern art and contemporary art. The 19th cent building was designed by Adriaan Willem Weissman and the 21st cent wing by Benthem Crouwel Architects.
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinKnown as the Stedelijk, is a museum for modern art and contemporary art. The 19th cent building was designed by Adriaan Willem Weissman and the 21st cent wing by Benthem Crouwel Architects.
Take the free ferry from central station and visit the EYE film museum! Stunning architecture and panoramic view. Film history, modern film production and an interesting range of movies everyday.
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeTake the free ferry from central station and visit the EYE film museum! Stunning architecture and panoramic view. Film history, modern film production and an interesting range of movies everyday.
Sightseeing & shopping
At the nine streets (9 straatjes), as the name says nine streets with a lot of good shops and bars and restaurants. The place for good Amsterdam shopping
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
At the nine streets (9 straatjes), as the name says nine streets with a lot of good shops and bars and restaurants. The place for good Amsterdam shopping
The main central square of Amsterdam with The royal palace, the 'nieuwe kerk', madame tussauds and the city's national monument. Sometimes host to a funfair, close to many bars and the red-light dist.
1419 locals recommend
Dam Square
The main central square of Amsterdam with The royal palace, the 'nieuwe kerk', madame tussauds and the city's national monument. Sometimes host to a funfair, close to many bars and the red-light dist.
Parks & Nature
The Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most popular park. It is home to a selection of restaurants and cafés, including the Blauwe Theehuis, Café Vertigo, Vondelpark3, De Vondeltuin and the Groot Melkhuis. You’ll also find a skate rental shop, an open-air theatre and a rose garden with more than 70 types of roses in the park. The Vondelpark was designed by landscape architect L.D. Zocher and has been awarded national heritage status.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
The Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most popular park. It is home to a selection of restaurants and cafés, including the Blauwe Theehuis, Café Vertigo, Vondelpark3, De Vondeltuin and the Groot Melkhuis. You’ll also find a skate rental shop, an open-air theatre and a rose garden with more than 70 types of roses in the park. The Vondelpark was designed by landscape architect L.D. Zocher and has been awarded national heritage status.
Westerpark is a wonderful place to walk, skate, relax or have a picnic with friends. This green expanse dotted with trees and ponds is part of the Westergasfabriek complex, a former gasworks that was completely renovated in recent years. Besides the park, this area is home to a nice selection of cafés, restaurants and bars, as well as an art-house cinema and a variety of small creative businesses. Many large cultural events take place here throughout the year
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegWesterpark is a wonderful place to walk, skate, relax or have a picnic with friends. This green expanse dotted with trees and ponds is part of the Westergasfabriek complex, a former gasworks that was completely renovated in recent years. Besides the park, this area is home to a nice selection of cafés, restaurants and bars, as well as an art-house cinema and a variety of small creative businesses. Many large cultural events take place here throughout the year
Essentials
AH Jan Evertsenstraat
13 A Jan Evertsenstraat5 minute walk
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie Heinekenplein5 minute walk