Guidebook for Amsterdam

Louise
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Drinks & Nightlife

Great for everything: sitting on the terrace or enjoying it inside; great for brunch, lunch, snacks and dinner, as well as (local) beers, top cocktails, and friendly service. Our overall top fav :)
213 locals recommend
Café Maxwell
27 Beukenplein
213 locals recommend
Great for everything: sitting on the terrace or enjoying it inside; great for brunch, lunch, snacks and dinner, as well as (local) beers, top cocktails, and friendly service. Our overall top fav :)
Beers, beers, and beers - plus good old Dutch dishes such as chicken sate and nice salads. Great terrace overlooking the Amstel river!
218 locals recommend
Café Hesp
130-131 Weesperzijde
218 locals recommend
Beers, beers, and beers - plus good old Dutch dishes such as chicken sate and nice salads. Great terrace overlooking the Amstel river!
One of many nice bars in De Pijp
74 locals recommend
Café Flamingo
37 Eerste van der Helststraat
74 locals recommend
One of many nice bars in De Pijp
Former newspaper office turned into a hotel with bar/foodarea on the ground floor, restaurant and club in the top of the building. Good for food & parties/clubbing
261 locals recommend
Volkshotel
150 Wibautstraat
261 locals recommend
Former newspaper office turned into a hotel with bar/foodarea on the ground floor, restaurant and club in the top of the building. Good for food & parties/clubbing
When walking/biking around de Jordaan and Haarlemmerdijk/straat area you can refresh yourself with a great cocktail or drink here.
166 locals recommend
Vesper
57 Vinkenstraat
166 locals recommend
When walking/biking around de Jordaan and Haarlemmerdijk/straat area you can refresh yourself with a great cocktail or drink here.
Nightlife centre for both tourists and locals. A bit of a cliche, but many bars to hop!
1535 locals recommend
Leidseplein
Leidseplein
1535 locals recommend
Nightlife centre for both tourists and locals. A bit of a cliche, but many bars to hop!
Great fun place, open afternoon & night, overlooking the water. Expect a Berlin like hangout, cool and friendly crowd, beers, pitchers, some music now and then, just a chill spot to hang out!
533 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 Dijksgracht
533 locals recommend
Great fun place, open afternoon & night, overlooking the water. Expect a Berlin like hangout, cool and friendly crowd, beers, pitchers, some music now and then, just a chill spot to hang out!
De Marktkantine is one of Amsterdam's most well known nightclubs, where you can go every weekend (Fri/Sat) for good music, mainly Techno/House.
191 locals recommend
De Marktkantine
6 Jan van Galenstraat
191 locals recommend
De Marktkantine is one of Amsterdam's most well known nightclubs, where you can go every weekend (Fri/Sat) for good music, mainly Techno/House.
De School is THE place to go - you could come here in the morning and never leave for a day or more: you can go here for lunch, coffee, a nice dinner, and then stay for in the basement club which offers great great music (take earplugs though). Berlin-ish vibe. One of our nightlife favourites.
355 locals recommend
De School
3 Doctor Jan van Breemenstraat
355 locals recommend
De School is THE place to go - you could come here in the morning and never leave for a day or more: you can go here for lunch, coffee, a nice dinner, and then stay for in the basement club which offers great great music (take earplugs though). Berlin-ish vibe. One of our nightlife favourites.
Amsterdam Roest is a free spirited place where there's always something going on. Enjoy the sun at the waterside here during the day, or hang out here at night for good vibes and a nice crowd.
496 locals recommend
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob Bontiusplaats
496 locals recommend
Amsterdam Roest is a free spirited place where there's always something going on. Enjoy the sun at the waterside here during the day, or hang out here at night for good vibes and a nice crowd.

Food Scene

Nice and cozy restaurant & cafe within a minute from our place - enjoy your morning coffee, lunch, dinner and drinks whenever you like.
132 locals recommend
Cafe Vrijdag
137 Amsteldijk
132 locals recommend
Nice and cozy restaurant & cafe within a minute from our place - enjoy your morning coffee, lunch, dinner and drinks whenever you like.
Coffee!
172 locals recommend
coffeecompany
92 Van Woustraat
172 locals recommend
Coffee!
A wonderful restaurant (also great for just a coffee or drink) on a super wonderful location - definetely worth a visit off the beaten tracks :)
118 locals recommend
Vergulden Eenhoorn
58 Ringdijk
118 locals recommend
A wonderful restaurant (also great for just a coffee or drink) on a super wonderful location - definetely worth a visit off the beaten tracks :)
This is the well known Amsterdam Beer Garden - the name says it all!
523 locals recommend
de Biertuin
29 Linnaeusstraat
523 locals recommend
This is the well known Amsterdam Beer Garden - the name says it all!
The best Italian in town - trust us on this hidden gem. Don't forget to order the famous "white chocolate limoncello dessert"...
125 locals recommend
Bella Storia
26 Bentinckstraat
125 locals recommend
The best Italian in town - trust us on this hidden gem. Don't forget to order the famous "white chocolate limoncello dessert"...
We love this place - 10m walk over the water from our place, and feels just like a livingroom next to the water. Enjoy breakfast, lunch & dinner, plus coffee & drinks.
105 locals recommend
tHUIS aan de AMSTEL
45 Korte Ouderkerkerdijk
105 locals recommend
We love this place - 10m walk over the water from our place, and feels just like a livingroom next to the water. Enjoy breakfast, lunch & dinner, plus coffee & drinks.
Musssels (plus seafood) and great gin - what else do you need!
231 locals recommend
Mossel & Gin
12 Gosschalklaan
231 locals recommend
Musssels (plus seafood) and great gin - what else do you need!
Nice seafood restaurant in Amsterdam North, overlooking the water. Cool inside, great view when sitting outside.
161 locals recommend
Café-Restaurant Stork
201 Gedempt Hamerkanaal
161 locals recommend
Nice seafood restaurant in Amsterdam North, overlooking the water. Cool inside, great view when sitting outside.
Nice and cool restaurant with high quality dining for reasonable prices. Great interior, located in an industrial area. Ferry on the eastern side is just as close as from A'dam Central station!
410 locals recommend
Hotel De Goudfazant
30 Aambeeldstraat
410 locals recommend
Nice and cool restaurant with high quality dining for reasonable prices. Great interior, located in an industrial area. Ferry on the eastern side is just as close as from A'dam Central station!
Hidden behind the busy touristic streets, this place has the best cakes for everyone that loves their sweet stuff :) - also good for coffee, tea, and lunch!
68 locals recommend
De Drie Graefjes
130 Rokin
68 locals recommend
Hidden behind the busy touristic streets, this place has the best cakes for everyone that loves their sweet stuff :) - also good for coffee, tea, and lunch!
Less than a minute from our place, this is a real Italian Italian place, with great pasta's and dishes of the day.
9 locals recommend
Restaurant Libero
9 locals recommend
Less than a minute from our place, this is a real Italian Italian place, with great pasta's and dishes of the day.
Best Mexican in town :) Enjoy great tacos and much more with the best marguerita's in town (according to us, that is :) ). It has two more locations.
57 locals recommend
Los Pilones
63 Kerkstraat
57 locals recommend
Best Mexican in town :) Enjoy great tacos and much more with the best marguerita's in town (according to us, that is :) ). It has two more locations.
Best Mexican in town :) Enjoy great tacos and much more with the best marguerita's in town (according to us, that is :) ). It has two more locations.
8 locals recommend
Los Pilones restaurant
111 Geldersekade
8 locals recommend
Best Mexican in town :) Enjoy great tacos and much more with the best marguerita's in town (according to us, that is :) ). It has two more locations.
Thai restaurant in the middle of the centre, around the famous "Wallen" / redlight district. Great food.
167 locals recommend
Bird Thais Restaurant
72-74 Zeedijk
167 locals recommend
Thai restaurant in the middle of the centre, around the famous "Wallen" / redlight district. Great food.
Super nice restaurant & bar in de redlight district/Wallen area. Also good for brunch/lunch/coffee&drinks.
121 locals recommend
Mata Hari
22 Oudezijds Achterburgwal
121 locals recommend
Super nice restaurant & bar in de redlight district/Wallen area. Also good for brunch/lunch/coffee&drinks.
Typical, old fashioned, Amsterdam bar.
12 locals recommend
Café Krom
76 Utrechtsestraat
12 locals recommend
Typical, old fashioned, Amsterdam bar.
Nice cafe in De Pijp.
18 locals recommend
Cafe Krull
2 Sarphatipark
18 locals recommend
Nice cafe in De Pijp.
Nice Vietnamese restaurant.
82 locals recommend
Pho 91
91 H Albert Cuypstraat
82 locals recommend
Nice Vietnamese restaurant.
A bit further out, but worth a visit. Great place for drinks and to see the waterside.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
1052 locals recommend
A bit further out, but worth a visit. Great place for drinks and to see the waterside.
Nice for coffee, brunch, and lunch
172 locals recommend
Scandinavian Embassy
34 Sarphatipark
172 locals recommend
Nice for coffee, brunch, and lunch
Best pizza in town
20 locals recommend
Pizza Beppe
27 Roelof Hartstraat
20 locals recommend
Best pizza in town
Very nice restaurant in one of the coolest streets in town - do call in advance to make a reservation
468 locals recommend
Wilde Zwijnen
23 Javaplein
468 locals recommend
Very nice restaurant in one of the coolest streets in town - do call in advance to make a reservation
The absolute best steak & fries in town. There are 6 locations of "Loetje" around Amsterdam. Try the "Biefstuk Bali", the spicy version. You can wait for a table at the bar, enjoying the crowd.
289 locals recommend
Café Loetje
52 Johannes Vermeerstraat
289 locals recommend
The absolute best steak & fries in town. There are 6 locations of "Loetje" around Amsterdam. Try the "Biefstuk Bali", the spicy version. You can wait for a table at the bar, enjoying the crowd.

Everything Else

For all your grocery shoppings.
89 locals recommend
AH Rijnstraat
33 Rijnstraat
89 locals recommend
For all your grocery shoppings.
Amsterdam's biggest and most well known park.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
4196 locals recommend
Amsterdam's biggest and most well known park.
Amsterdam's "Rijksmuseum" is the most wellknown museum in Amsterdam. The area called "Museum kwartier" (Museum quarter) has many more musea, such as the Van Gogh Museum.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 locals recommend
Amsterdam's "Rijksmuseum" is the most wellknown museum in Amsterdam. The area called "Museum kwartier" (Museum quarter) has many more musea, such as the Van Gogh Museum.
Pharmacy around the corner, in case you're in urgent need.
Rijn Apotheek
136 Rijnstraat
Pharmacy around the corner, in case you're in urgent need.
De Hallen is the old tram remise of Amsterdam West, now turned into a food & drinks market. Open morning till night, with many foodstalls with great bites and drinks! Here you also find a cinema: de Filmhallen.
369 locals recommend
De Hallen
41 Bellamyplein
369 locals recommend
De Hallen is the old tram remise of Amsterdam West, now turned into a food & drinks market. Open morning till night, with many foodstalls with great bites and drinks! Here you also find a cinema: de Filmhallen.

Sightseeing

One of the famous "9 streets". A great area to explore with great local shops, fashion stores, coffee places, restaurants, bars, and more.
29 locals recommend
Hartenstraat
Hartenstraat
29 locals recommend
One of the famous "9 streets". A great area to explore with great local shops, fashion stores, coffee places, restaurants, bars, and more.
De Haarlemmerdijk & Haarlemmerstraat is a great area to explore by walking around. This northern part of the Jordaan is full of shops, restaurants, coffeeplaces, and much more.
269 locals recommend
Haarlemerdijk
Haarlemmerdijk
269 locals recommend
De Haarlemmerdijk & Haarlemmerstraat is a great area to explore by walking around. This northern part of the Jordaan is full of shops, restaurants, coffeeplaces, and much more.
De Haarlemmerdijk & Haarlemmerstraat is a great area to explore by walking around. This northern part of the Jordaan is full of shops, restaurants, coffeeplaces, and much more.
411 locals recommend
Haarlemmerstraat
Haarlemmerstraat
411 locals recommend
De Haarlemmerdijk & Haarlemmerstraat is a great area to explore by walking around. This northern part of the Jordaan is full of shops, restaurants, coffeeplaces, and much more.
This street has sthe famous Amsterdam street market, every day from Monday to Saturday. Wander the streetes around this street as well, for great local small shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.
455 locals recommend
Albert Cuypstraat
Albert Cuypstraat
455 locals recommend
This street has sthe famous Amsterdam street market, every day from Monday to Saturday. Wander the streetes around this street as well, for great local small shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.
Nice park to walk around in Amsterdam Oost/East
841 locals recommend
Oosterpark
Oosterpark
841 locals recommend
Nice park to walk around in Amsterdam Oost/East
Amsterdam's photography museum - a nice change from all museum's at the "Museum square" area.
792 locals recommend
Foam
609 Keizersgracht
792 locals recommend
Amsterdam's photography museum - a nice change from all museum's at the "Museum square" area.
The famous house of Anne Frank - a big tourist attraction, so buy tickets online to avoid massive lines.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 Westermarkt
2775 locals recommend
The famous house of Anne Frank - a big tourist attraction, so buy tickets online to avoid massive lines.
A nice way to get a good view of the beautiful canals of Amsterdam.
40 locals recommend
Canal Tour Amsterdam Cruise
1 Binnenkant
40 locals recommend
A nice way to get a good view of the beautiful canals of Amsterdam.
Red light district of Amsterdam.
636 locals recommend
De Wallen
636 locals recommend
Red light district of Amsterdam.
The nicest zoo you'll find. You can easily spend a day here, enjoying the wonderful park.
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
1622 locals recommend
The nicest zoo you'll find. You can easily spend a day here, enjoying the wonderful park.
Famous vintage market.
282 locals recommend
Waterlooplein
Waterlooplein
282 locals recommend
Famous vintage market.
Amsterdam's famous Flower Market - get yourself some tulips or some flower "bulbs" you can send straight home.
447 locals recommend
Bloemenmarkt
Singel
447 locals recommend
Amsterdam's famous Flower Market - get yourself some tulips or some flower "bulbs" you can send straight home.
Not the prettiest sight, but right in the heart of the centre. The Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis) which dominates the square, was originally used as the town hall. Beware of the pigeons!
1419 locals recommend
Dam Square
1419 locals recommend
Not the prettiest sight, but right in the heart of the centre. The Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis) which dominates the square, was originally used as the town hall. Beware of the pigeons!
Begijnhof is a pretty sight, the houses in the courtyard were once occupied by celibate Béguine nuns and are still home to single women today. Enter via de Spui.
277 locals recommend
Begijnhof
1 Begijnhof
277 locals recommend
Begijnhof is a pretty sight, the houses in the courtyard were once occupied by celibate Béguine nuns and are still home to single women today. Enter via de Spui.
Botanical gardens with over 6000 plans. You can enjoy a nice drink or coffee while dreaming away in the nice surroundings. Definitely a recommendation.
299 locals recommend
Hortus Botanicus
2a Plantage Middenlaan
299 locals recommend
Botanical gardens with over 6000 plans. You can enjoy a nice drink or coffee while dreaming away in the nice surroundings. Definitely a recommendation.

Arts & Culture

The oldest cinema in Amsterdam. If you're up for a move, this is a great choice! Enjoy the Haarlemmerdijk/straat area where this cinema is located - a great place to see.
429 locals recommend
The Movies
159 - 163 Haarlemmerdijk
429 locals recommend
The oldest cinema in Amsterdam. If you're up for a move, this is a great choice! Enjoy the Haarlemmerdijk/straat area where this cinema is located - a great place to see.
Van Gogh Museum
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 Museumplein
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
Stand up comedy, perfect for a funny night out.
101 locals recommend
Boom Chicago
117 Rozengracht
101 locals recommend
Stand up comedy, perfect for a funny night out.

Shopping

Big shopping street with all the large brands - but beware, this place gets superbusy!
643 locals recommend
Kalverstraat
Kalverstraat
643 locals recommend
Big shopping street with all the large brands - but beware, this place gets superbusy!

Entertainment & Activities

Literally "the skinny bridge": Amsterdam's most famous bridge built around 1280. Magical at night, with the lights on.
136 locals recommend
Magere Brug
Magere Brug
136 locals recommend
Literally "the skinny bridge": Amsterdam's most famous bridge built around 1280. Magical at night, with the lights on.