Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Tasty food, friendly staff, great atmosphere, decent prices.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DroversDog Heemstedestraat
25 HeemstedestraatTasty food, friendly staff, great atmosphere, decent prices.
Caffènation Amsterdam
120 WarmondstraatBest coffee in town, really!
Just around the corner of our place. Good food and very friendly staff. The terrace is also pleasant in the summer days. Prices are ok.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant Helder
96h AalsmeerwegJust around the corner of our place. Good food and very friendly staff. The terrace is also pleasant in the summer days. Prices are ok.
Best pizza you will ever eat! Stone oven pizza made by real Napoletans with products imported from Italy.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mangiancora
170 Ferdinand BolstraatBest pizza you will ever eat! Stone oven pizza made by real Napoletans with products imported from Italy.
In case you would like some more high-end cusine, this is your place to go to. Affordable Michellen star restaurant with small bites concept.
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ron Gastrobar
55 SophialaanIn case you would like some more high-end cusine, this is your place to go to. Affordable Michellen star restaurant with small bites concept.
If you are a fan of authentic Japanese ramen, this is your place.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SORA Sapporo Ramen
49 CeintuurbaanIf you are a fan of authentic Japanese ramen, this is your place.
No better place for authentic Dutch street food. The fresh fish and vegetables are unmatched. Try also the hand made stroop waffles.
1832 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatNo better place for authentic Dutch street food. The fresh fish and vegetables are unmatched. Try also the hand made stroop waffles.
Only for food junkies! An ex tram depot turned into an "open" market with a world variety of food stalls, bars. In the evening, turns into a club. Great for rainy days
1500 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinOnly for food junkies! An ex tram depot turned into an "open" market with a world variety of food stalls, bars. In the evening, turns into a club. Great for rainy days
One of the most famous pancake places in Amsterdam in the iconic Negenstraatjes (Nine street) district
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pancakes Amsterdam Negen Straatjes
38 BerenstraatOne of the most famous pancake places in Amsterdam in the iconic Negenstraatjes (Nine street) district
A bit of the center but worth the walk - the concept is that food in this place is cooked at a variety of temperatures from -270 to +270 degrees. Amazing ambience and excellent service. Can be pricy but great value-for-money
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BAUT Oost
125 WibautstraatA bit of the center but worth the walk - the concept is that food in this place is cooked at a variety of temperatures from -270 to +270 degrees. Amazing ambience and excellent service. Can be pricy but great value-for-money
Have you imagined dining in complete darkness?! Well, here you have a chance to do it. You are being served by blind! waiters in a pitch black environment. Switching off your most powerful sense (your sight) increases your taste sensations multiple folds.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ctaste
55 AmsteldijkHave you imagined dining in complete darkness?! Well, here you have a chance to do it. You are being served by blind! waiters in a pitch black environment. Switching off your most powerful sense (your sight) increases your taste sensations multiple folds.
One of Amsterdam's first and best coffeeshops. Winner of the most Best Weed awards. Has a wall of fame with the likes of Madonna, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, etc etc.
The Greenhouse
One of Amsterdam's first and best coffeeshops. Winner of the most Best Weed awards. Has a wall of fame with the likes of Madonna, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, etc etc.
Amsterdam's most famous coffee shop, and arguably the first. Maybe too touristic nowadays.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Original Dampkring
29 HandboogstraatAmsterdam's most famous coffee shop, and arguably the first. Maybe too touristic nowadays.
For the health conscious, offers best cold pressed juices and other healthy snacks in town.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cold Pressed Juicery
154 PrinsengrachtFor the health conscious, offers best cold pressed juices and other healthy snacks in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fan of Belgian beer? You don't have to go further. Rustic environment and tasty beer. The vibe is great as well.
314 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stadscafé Van Mechelen
96/97 SloterkadeFan of Belgian beer? You don't have to go further. Rustic environment and tasty beer. The vibe is great as well.
Some of the best cocktails in town. One of the bartenders is a world champion. Turns into a club in the late night. You can also grab some quick bites.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Panache
117 Ten KatestraatSome of the best cocktails in town. One of the bartenders is a world champion. Turns into a club in the late night. You can also grab some quick bites.
You won't find a better cocktail place. These guys are alchemists of the highest class. Great atmosphere as well with a matching service. Live music every Thursday.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hiding in Plain Sight
18 RapenburgYou won't find a better cocktail place. These guys are alchemists of the highest class. Great atmosphere as well with a matching service. Live music every Thursday.
One of the main locations with bars and restaurants. Club Escape is also right here. Utrechtsestraat, with plenty of small cafés is just behind the corner as well.
1024 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rembrandtplein
One of the main locations with bars and restaurants. Club Escape is also right here. Utrechtsestraat, with plenty of small cafés is just behind the corner as well.
Most touristy place at night with multitude of bars, restaurants, coffeeshops etc.. Considered one of the most iconic places in Amsterdam. Clubs around you would like to visit are Paradiso, Melkweg, Sugar Factory. For the alternative scene, check Waterhall
1535 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinMost touristy place at night with multitude of bars, restaurants, coffeeshops etc.. Considered one of the most iconic places in Amsterdam. Clubs around you would like to visit are Paradiso, Melkweg, Sugar Factory. For the alternative scene, check Waterhall
Life music pretty much every night. Mostly rock, alternative etc. Very cheap shots. Not too touristic
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Waterhole Live Music Bar
49 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatLife music pretty much every night. Mostly rock, alternative etc. Very cheap shots. Not too touristic
Arguably the best nightclub in Amsterdam. PLenty of live performances from famous DJs and other performers
937 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansArguably the best nightclub in Amsterdam. PLenty of live performances from famous DJs and other performers
Home to the famous local beer. You can see how it is brewed and drink it at the same time. Often comes with live music and burgers from the Beef Chef. Highly recommended
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt HamerkanaalHome to the famous local beer. You can see how it is brewed and drink it at the same time. Often comes with live music and burgers from the Beef Chef. Highly recommended
A bar, a restaurant, a beach, with live music and great rustic feeling. Worth taking the ferry to this place on a sunny day
1052 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegA bar, a restaurant, a beach, with live music and great rustic feeling. Worth taking the ferry to this place on a sunny day
Argubly the most famous craft brewery in Amsterdam and The Netherlands! On top of that, it is in a windmill. Best of all Dutchness! Has a great terrace for the sunny days
1100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeArgubly the most famous craft brewery in Amsterdam and The Netherlands! On top of that, it is in a windmill. Best of all Dutchness! Has a great terrace for the sunny days
Parks & Nature
Iconic park. Can be quite crowded in the summer. Still a favorite spot for tourists. Great for jogging in the evening as it is illuminated and safe. The open scene has some nice performances in the summer.
4196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Vondelpark
Iconic park. Can be quite crowded in the summer. Still a favorite spot for tourists. Great for jogging in the evening as it is illuminated and safe. The open scene has some nice performances in the summer.
It is still undiscovered by tourists and offers plenty of open spaces. For the sportive ones among you, there are a couple of well equipped training grounds.
329 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Rembrandt
PostjeswegIt is still undiscovered by tourists and offers plenty of open spaces. For the sportive ones among you, there are a couple of well equipped training grounds.
It is officially a park but with a size of half of Amsterdam, it feels more like a forest. Offers plenty of jogging and biking routes, hiking trails, picnic locations. The Japanese cherry garden is absolutely stunning during April.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amsterdamse Bos
4 t.oIt is officially a park but with a size of half of Amsterdam, it feels more like a forest. Offers plenty of jogging and biking routes, hiking trails, picnic locations. The Japanese cherry garden is absolutely stunning during April.
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanAmsterdam's zoo
Getting Around
Very reliable, open 7 days a week, from 7am to 7pm. English speaking staff and very decent bikes and prices
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adamfiets
54 ZeilstraatVery reliable, open 7 days a week, from 7am to 7pm. English speaking staff and very decent bikes and prices
Main transportation hub - tram 2 stop, as well as buses 15 and 62
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hoofddorpplein
Main transportation hub - tram 2 stop, as well as buses 15 and 62
Second busiest train station, most convenient connections to Schiphol.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amsterdam Zuid station
ZuidpleinSecond busiest train station, most convenient connections to Schiphol.
Main train station with trains to the whole country.
1346 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinMain train station with trains to the whole country.
Provides convenient a fast access to Schiphol. A bus 62 ride away from our place
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amsterdam Lelylaan Station
37 Cornelis LelylaanProvides convenient a fast access to Schiphol. A bus 62 ride away from our place
Metro stop for line 50. Direct connection to Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam Zuid station, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk station
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Henk Sneevlietweg station
Metro stop for line 50. Direct connection to Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam Zuid station, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk station
Essentials
Closest supermarket, literally 5 minutes walk. Relatively small but has everything you need. Low prices
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DEEN Supermarkten
22-24 RietwijkerstraatClosest supermarket, literally 5 minutes walk. Relatively small but has everything you need. Low prices
Biggest supermarket in the area. Good variety at decent prices.
744 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinBiggest supermarket in the area. Good variety at decent prices.
All about cosmetics, toiletries, and medicines without prescriptions.
209 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Etos
140 B SloterkadeAll about cosmetics, toiletries, and medicines without prescriptions.
Schinkel Apotheek
1 HoofddorpwegClosest pharmacy
Shopping
Luxurious shopping street with all the fancy brands such as Prada, LVMH, Channel, Dolce & Gabbana, etc.
652 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz HooftstraatLuxurious shopping street with all the fancy brands such as Prada, LVMH, Channel, Dolce & Gabbana, etc.
Biggest shopping mall for high-end and luxurious apparel. Prepare your wallet. Very touristy during the day
425 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
De Bijenkorf
1 DamBiggest shopping mall for high-end and luxurious apparel. Prepare your wallet. Very touristy during the day
Sightseeing
Main tourist attraction in Amsterdam. Home to the Royal Palace, Madam Tussauds museum, De Beijenkorf, entrance to the Red Light District
1419 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dam Square
Main tourist attraction in Amsterdam. Home to the Royal Palace, Madam Tussauds museum, De Beijenkorf, entrance to the Red Light District
Jordaan is most famous for its small bars and restaurants, picturesque streets, hippie inhabitants, and multiple galleries. This is the most artsy area of Amsterdam and one of my favorite. You can walk around all day and keep on finding new and interesting places.
756 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jordaan
Jordaan is most famous for its small bars and restaurants, picturesque streets, hippie inhabitants, and multiple galleries. This is the most artsy area of Amsterdam and one of my favorite. You can walk around all day and keep on finding new and interesting places.