Guidebook for Amsterdam
Essentials
Full size grocery store, complete with Gall&Gall wine and liquor store inside. Open every day from 8:00-22:00
176 locals recommend
AH Cornelis Troostplein
11 Cornelis TroostpleinFull size grocery store, complete with Gall&Gall wine and liquor store inside. Open every day from 8:00-22:00
Sightseeing
Lovely park to spread out and have a picnic, people watch, and get some sun!
685 locals recommend
Sarphatipark
37I SarphatiparkLovely park to spread out and have a picnic, people watch, and get some sun!
Amsterdam's famous street market! About a kilometer of market stalls and shops - haggle here for best prices, and get a fresh made stroopwafel - it doesn't get any better than that!
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatAmsterdam's famous street market! About a kilometer of market stalls and shops - haggle here for best prices, and get a fresh made stroopwafel - it doesn't get any better than that!
Newly renovated Rijksmuseum, famous van Gogh museum, and many more are here. A short walk from the apartment, also accessible by Tram 12 which stops a 30 second walk from the apartment!
66 locals recommend
Museumkwartier
Newly renovated Rijksmuseum, famous van Gogh museum, and many more are here. A short walk from the apartment, also accessible by Tram 12 which stops a 30 second walk from the apartment!
Amsterdam is FULL of bikes, it's THE way to sight see. Rent classy "incognito" Dutch style bikes (skip those colored bikes that scream TOURIST!). Rain, sun, or snow, Amsterdammers are always biking!
31 locals recommend
Black Bikes RAI | Bike Rental Amsterdam
106 MaasstraatAmsterdam is FULL of bikes, it's THE way to sight see. Rent classy "incognito" Dutch style bikes (skip those colored bikes that scream TOURIST!). Rain, sun, or snow, Amsterdammers are always biking!
Shopping
24 hours a day super minimarket with alcohol, frozen foods, ice cream, dairy, fruit/veg, drinks, snacks, candy, bread, and canned goods. Great for stopping in after a long night before heading home
Ceintuurbaan 270
24 hours a day super minimarket with alcohol, frozen foods, ice cream, dairy, fruit/veg, drinks, snacks, candy, bread, and canned goods. Great for stopping in after a long night before heading home
This is -the- department store in Holland. Great for anything you may have forgotten to pack, toiletry and clothing basics, household items, and a snack bar with typical Dutch treats.
106 locals recommend
HEMA
93 Ferdinand BolstraatThis is -the- department store in Holland. Great for anything you may have forgotten to pack, toiletry and clothing basics, household items, and a snack bar with typical Dutch treats.
Find here your typical drug store supplies and medicines. They can also advise on which medicines you need based on your complaints and speak great English.
209 locals recommend
Etos
140 B SloterkadeFind here your typical drug store supplies and medicines. They can also advise on which medicines you need based on your complaints and speak great English.
Food Scene
Great place to catch breakfast or a snack throughout the day. Fresh juices and premium coffee at affordable prices. Also have free wifi. Friendly staff speaks great English, I'm a regular here!
8 locals recommend
Kofi-t
149ha Ferdinand BolstraatGreat place to catch breakfast or a snack throughout the day. Fresh juices and premium coffee at affordable prices. Also have free wifi. Friendly staff speaks great English, I'm a regular here!
Spacious and warm bakery/cafe, great for a relaxed breakfast, grabbing a coffee on the go, or some fresh bread, soup, and sandwiches. Affordably priced!
Cornelis Troostplein 4
Spacious and warm bakery/cafe, great for a relaxed breakfast, grabbing a coffee on the go, or some fresh bread, soup, and sandwiches. Affordably priced!
Delicious gourmet italian delicatessen. Delicious sandwiches made to order in Italian style with the freshest ingredients. Plenty of take-and-bake fresh made pastas, salads, dressing. My fav lunch!
16 locals recommend
Feduzzi Mercato Italiano
63 ScheldestraatDelicious gourmet italian delicatessen. Delicious sandwiches made to order in Italian style with the freshest ingredients. Plenty of take-and-bake fresh made pastas, salads, dressing. My fav lunch!
Started by an Italian family in Amsterdam in 1935, Pisa Ijs is known for the best ice cream in Amsterdam. Only natural ingredients are used. Dozens of flavors! Nice outdoor area to sit as well.
14 locals recommend
Pisa IJs
62B Eerste van der HelststraatStarted by an Italian family in Amsterdam in 1935, Pisa Ijs is known for the best ice cream in Amsterdam. Only natural ingredients are used. Dozens of flavors! Nice outdoor area to sit as well.
Step into the Butcher's for a gourmet burger made with premium fresh ingredients. Hot dogs, fish and chips and milkshakes are also on tap. Best Burger in 'Dam!
455 locals recommend
Albert Cuypstraat
Albert CuypstraatStep into the Butcher's for a gourmet burger made with premium fresh ingredients. Hot dogs, fish and chips and milkshakes are also on tap. Best Burger in 'Dam!
The best Chinese in town! Get the "duck meal" for a delicious and special 3-course dinner prepared from your own duck.
Sichuan Food
35 ReguliersdwarsstraatThe best Chinese in town! Get the "duck meal" for a delicious and special 3-course dinner prepared from your own duck.
Great place for a super bagel with all the toppings, delicious coffee, and a chance to relax!
411 locals recommend
Bagels & Beans
52 RuyschstraatGreat place for a super bagel with all the toppings, delicious coffee, and a chance to relax!
Arts & Culture
Coffeeshop in Amsterdam means a place where you can buy and smoke marijuana. There are many coffeeshops in Amsterdam, but this one is modern, clean, safe, and with good prices.
8 locals recommend
Coffeeshop Papillion
8h Van der HelstpleinCoffeeshop in Amsterdam means a place where you can buy and smoke marijuana. There are many coffeeshops in Amsterdam, but this one is modern, clean, safe, and with good prices.
Amsterdam convention center hosting many events and expos throughout the year. Just a 5-10 minute short walk from the apartment
232 locals recommend
Amsterdam RAI
Amsterdam convention center hosting many events and expos throughout the year. Just a 5-10 minute short walk from the apartment
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy locals bar just across the street from the apartment, pop in for a beer and drink amongst the Dutch :)
14 locals recommend
Dopey's Elixir
49 LutmastraatCozy locals bar just across the street from the apartment, pop in for a beer and drink amongst the Dutch :)
A great cozy nook on a surprising quiet street in the heart of the city. If you are a fan of wine or champagne this is a MUST DO! Hundreds and hundreds of bottles and dozens by the glass! Expert!
17 locals recommend
Bubbles & Wines winebar and champagnebar
37 NesA great cozy nook on a surprising quiet street in the heart of the city. If you are a fan of wine or champagne this is a MUST DO! Hundreds and hundreds of bottles and dozens by the glass! Expert!
Everything Else
ABN Amro
79 WesterstraatATMs located outside here for 24 hour cash withdrawal