Guidebook for Amsterdam
Essentials
AH Jan van Galenstraat
87 Jan van GalenstraatGreat supermarket nearby
Etos
140 B SloterkadeDrugstore
ALDI
56C Admiraal de RuijterwegAldi Supermarket
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinSupermarket
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinSupermarket
Food Scene
Nice trendy restaurant on corner of my street. Busy terrace next to the bridge.
Also for breakfast
468 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bar spek
1 Admiraal de RuijterwegNice trendy restaurant on corner of my street. Busy terrace next to the bridge.
Also for breakfast
New popular café-restaurant with Belgian food at very good prices
267 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fier Amsterdam
79 De ClercqstraatNew popular café-restaurant with Belgian food at very good prices
BuonGiorno Espressobar, corner of the street
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Buongiorno Espressobar
23-27 Admiraal de RuijterwegBuonGiorno Espressobar, corner of the street
Great, hip restaurant in a former 1930's shop.
Reservations needed!
145 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fa. Speijkervet
79 Admiraal de RuijterwegGreat, hip restaurant in a former 1930's shop.
Reservations needed!
Razmataz
7HS Hugo de GrootpleinTrendy, relaxed restaurant with French-style kitchen
Friendly Turkish inspired restaurant with fair prices
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Orontes - Amsterdam West - Turks Restaurant - Mediterraans Restaurant
8 Hugo de GrootpleinFriendly Turkish inspired restaurant with fair prices
Typical Amsterdam 'brown' café.
This one is popular with students and the like.
163 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cafe Thuys
129 De ClercqstraatTypical Amsterdam 'brown' café.
This one is popular with students and the like.
The restaurant nearest to the apartment. Great Italian food, at fair prices and very friendly atmosphere.
No reservations.
138 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurant FAAM
10 Reinier ClaeszenstraatThe restaurant nearest to the apartment. Great Italian food, at fair prices and very friendly atmosphere.
No reservations.
Considered one of the best Greek restaurants in Amsterdam. Very friendly, low key atmosphere.
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
To Ouzeri
106 De ClercqstraatConsidered one of the best Greek restaurants in Amsterdam. Very friendly, low key atmosphere.
Local pasta bar with great food, great informal atmosphere and fast service.
202 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Spaghetteria Jan Hanzenstraat
32 Jan HanzenstraatLocal pasta bar with great food, great informal atmosphere and fast service.
The nucleus of "hip-and-happening West".
Former tramdepot transformed in a hotspot full of foodbars and other informal eateries
1500 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinThe nucleus of "hip-and-happening West".
Former tramdepot transformed in a hotspot full of foodbars and other informal eateries
One of the first hipster restaurants in our neighbourhood. A classic already.
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cantinetta Wine & Pasta
105 De ClercqstraatOne of the first hipster restaurants in our neighbourhood. A classic already.
Bagels & Beans
52 RuyschstraatA good spot for a nearby breakfast
Charming spot for lunch or coffee, at the "other" side of Vondelpark. Very local atmosphere, no tourists.
Lovely terrace overlooking a main canal with a typical Dutch bridge, that opens several times per day to let the quite large boats pass.
243 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gent aan de Schinkel
1 Theophile de BockstraatCharming spot for lunch or coffee, at the "other" side of Vondelpark. Very local atmosphere, no tourists.
Lovely terrace overlooking a main canal with a typical Dutch bridge, that opens several times per day to let the quite large boats pass.
Shopping
Authentic Amsterdam streetmarket for groceries etc.
290 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ten Katestraat
Ten KatestraatAuthentic Amsterdam streetmarket for groceries etc.
Lindengracht
4B LindengrachtArtisan/organic streetmarket on saturday
One of the greatest shopping streets.
A great mix of different shops, with lots of charm and unique finds.
269 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkOne of the greatest shopping streets.
A great mix of different shops, with lots of charm and unique finds.
The high end shoppingstreet in Amsterdam. Think Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Boss and Armani
652 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz HooftstraatThe high end shoppingstreet in Amsterdam. Think Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Boss and Armani
Sightseeing
De Hallen is more than "sightseeing". This former tramdepot is completely renovated and turned in a multifunctional center with restaurants, cinema, foodmarket etc, Hottest A'dam venue, dont miss it!
615 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageDe Hallen is more than "sightseeing". This former tramdepot is completely renovated and turned in a multifunctional center with restaurants, cinema, foodmarket etc, Hottest A'dam venue, dont miss it!
Windmill De Otter is your nearest option to see an authentic Dutch windmill. It doesn't run anymore, and you can't visit, but you can take nice pictures from the bridge!
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Molen De Otter (1631)
78 Gillis van LedenberchstraatWindmill De Otter is your nearest option to see an authentic Dutch windmill. It doesn't run anymore, and you can't visit, but you can take nice pictures from the bridge!
The Jordaan quarter is one of the loveliest neighbourhoods in the 17th century center of Amsterdam. A former workingclass area with small houses and canals. Lots of special shops and restaurants today
756 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jordaan
The Jordaan quarter is one of the loveliest neighbourhoods in the 17th century center of Amsterdam. A former workingclass area with small houses and canals. Lots of special shops and restaurants today
The 17th century "Grachtengordel" (ring of canals) is the main attraction in Amsterdam and a UNESCO Worldheritage site.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grachtengordel-West
The 17th century "Grachtengordel" (ring of canals) is the main attraction in Amsterdam and a UNESCO Worldheritage site.
The Westerkerk is Amsterdams' most beloved church. In Dutch Renaissance style, when completed in 1631 it was the largest protestant church in the world.
154 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Westerkerk
279 PrinsengrachtThe Westerkerk is Amsterdams' most beloved church. In Dutch Renaissance style, when completed in 1631 it was the largest protestant church in the world.
For architecture-lovers: The "Seven-Nationshouses".
Seven 19th century houses (nrs. 20-30) in the "national" styles of Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Holland and England.
Roemer Visscherstraat
For architecture-lovers: The "Seven-Nationshouses".
Seven 19th century houses (nrs. 20-30) in the "national" styles of Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Holland and England.
One of the prettiest canals, in the charming Jordaan area. 15 Minutes walking from the apartment, and on your way to the Anne Frank House, canalring etc.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bloemgracht
One of the prettiest canals, in the charming Jordaan area. 15 Minutes walking from the apartment, and on your way to the Anne Frank House, canalring etc.
Many Amsterdammers will say this is the most beautiful canal in our city.
I might very well agree!
Brouwersgracht
Korte PrinsengrachtMany Amsterdammers will say this is the most beautiful canal in our city.
I might very well agree!
Central, charming square in the Jordaan area. Artisan/organic market on Saturday, fleemarket on Monday
892 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktCentral, charming square in the Jordaan area. Artisan/organic market on Saturday, fleemarket on Monday
Prinseneiland and Bickerseiland offer a very quiet, unspoiled local neighbourhood. A great mixture of historic, modern and (former) industrial architecture. For an authentic Amsterdam experience.
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Prinseneiland
PrinseneilandPrinseneiland and Bickerseiland offer a very quiet, unspoiled local neighbourhood. A great mixture of historic, modern and (former) industrial architecture. For an authentic Amsterdam experience.
The Magere Brug ('Skinny Bridge") over the Amstel river is one of the most iconic sights in Amsterdam.
136 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Magere Brug
Magere BrugThe Magere Brug ('Skinny Bridge") over the Amstel river is one of the most iconic sights in Amsterdam.
The Albert Cuyp Streetmarket is the most famous market in Amsterdam.
In "De Pijp"-quarter
1832 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mercado de Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatThe Albert Cuyp Streetmarket is the most famous market in Amsterdam.
In "De Pijp"-quarter
Eye Filmmuseum is an iconic modern structure, across the Y-river.
It features a great restaurant with large terrace overlooking the river and Central Station.
You can get there very easily and charmingly via the free ferry, running continously, leaving from Central Station
1109 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo del Cine Eye
1 IJpromenadeEye Filmmuseum is an iconic modern structure, across the Y-river.
It features a great restaurant with large terrace overlooking the river and Central Station.
You can get there very easily and charmingly via the free ferry, running continously, leaving from Central Station
One of the prettiest canals, with no less than seven arched bridges
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Reguliersgracht
ReguliersgrachtOne of the prettiest canals, with no less than seven arched bridges
Parks & Nature
The Vondelpark is the most famous and beautiful park in Amsterdam
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Parque Vondelpark
The Vondelpark is the most famous and beautiful park in Amsterdam
The Westerpark is a large 19th century park with a modern extension on the grounds of the former Westergasfabriek. A great park with a authentic local feel.
1599 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegThe Westerpark is a large 19th century park with a modern extension on the grounds of the former Westergasfabriek. A great park with a authentic local feel.
Arts & Culture
More than 75 antique dealers under one roof, in a very authentic Amsterdam atmosphere
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Antiekcentrum Amsterdam
109 ElandsgrachtMore than 75 antique dealers under one roof, in a very authentic Amsterdam atmosphere
The restored Industrial complex Westergasfabriek located in the Westerpark, offers great architecture, some nice restaurants and bars and a arthouse movietheater
263 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zuiveringshal West
37 PazzanistraatThe restored Industrial complex Westergasfabriek located in the Westerpark, offers great architecture, some nice restaurants and bars and a arthouse movietheater
One of the best concerthalls in the world for classical music, famous for its warm accoustics
476 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinOne of the best concerthalls in the world for classical music, famous for its warm accoustics
House-Museum.
One of the few remaining Original Canal Houses. Spectacular interior. Lovely garden with the original coachhouse (interior also on view) as stunning backdrop
138 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Van Loon
672 KeizersgrachtHouse-Museum.
One of the few remaining Original Canal Houses. Spectacular interior. Lovely garden with the original coachhouse (interior also on view) as stunning backdrop
The Amsterdam Museum of Modern Art.
Excellent collections and: no waitinglines!
1544 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Stedelijk de Ámsterdam
10 MuseumpleinThe Amsterdam Museum of Modern Art.
Excellent collections and: no waitinglines!
Espuma
609 KeizersgrachtOngoing exhibitions modern photography
Temporary exhibitions in coorporation with the St.Petersburg-Hermitage
604 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelTemporary exhibitions in coorporation with the St.Petersburg-Hermitage
The world's largest collection of bags and purses.
This might sound a bit silly, but it really is'nt.
Privately collected, with historic items, but also designer pieces owned by Madonna and Hillary Clinton.
On display in a magnificent 17th century canal-palace, and with a charming café
100 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo de Bolsos y Carteras
573 HerengrachtThe world's largest collection of bags and purses.
This might sound a bit silly, but it really is'nt.
Privately collected, with historic items, but also designer pieces owned by Madonna and Hillary Clinton.
On display in a magnificent 17th century canal-palace, and with a charming café
Entertainment & Activities
Arthouse movietheater in the stunning renovated industrial landmark "The Hallen"
243 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Filmhallen
12 Hannie DankbaarpassageArthouse movietheater in the stunning renovated industrial landmark "The Hallen"
Tuschinski is easily one of the most beautiful cinema's in the world. Stunning art-deco interior from the 1930's.
You can get a free glimpse in the entry-hall, but the real deal is in the main auditorium. Make sure your selected movie is playing here.
Movies in The Netherlands are subtitled, not synchronized
340 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatTuschinski is easily one of the most beautiful cinema's in the world. Stunning art-deco interior from the 1930's.
You can get a free glimpse in the entry-hall, but the real deal is in the main auditorium. Make sure your selected movie is playing here.
Movies in The Netherlands are subtitled, not synchronized