Guidebook for Amsterdam
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Het Zwarte Fietsenplan Spiegelkwartier
282 Lijnbaansgrachteasy bike rental, very nearby
The best patisserie (bakery) in town. Buy here the Rijksmuseum in chocolate as a gift for friends back home
62 locals recommend
Patisserie Holtkamp
15 VijzelgrachtThe best patisserie (bakery) in town. Buy here the Rijksmuseum in chocolate as a gift for friends back home
Sightseeing
After 10 years of renovation, the Rijksmuseum re-opened in 2013 and has quickly become the must-see museum of the Netherlands with a large collection of historic (Dutch) art.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatAfter 10 years of renovation, the Rijksmuseum re-opened in 2013 and has quickly become the must-see museum of the Netherlands with a large collection of historic (Dutch) art.
Near the Rijksmuseum, this museum is dedicated to Vincent van Gogh
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinNear the Rijksmuseum, this museum is dedicated to Vincent van Gogh
This is the house where Anne Frank was in hiding during WW II. Now a very busy museum dedicated to the victims of WW II
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktThis is the house where Anne Frank was in hiding during WW II. Now a very busy museum dedicated to the victims of WW II
Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeLearn more about the most famous Dutch beer
Essentials
Best bakery near our house. Also great place for breakfast or lunch
25 locals recommend
Vlaamsch Broodhuys A'dam B.V.
109 VijzelstraatBest bakery near our house. Also great place for breakfast or lunch
Food Scene
Long time favorite restaurant (for over 15 years!). 3 course set menu. Open Wed-Sat, reservations needed
89 locals recommend
Balthazar's Keuken
108 ElandsgrachtLong time favorite restaurant (for over 15 years!). 3 course set menu. Open Wed-Sat, reservations needed
BAMBINO
5h VijzelgrachtFriendly Italian neighborhood restaurant
Friendly neighborhood restaurant with excellent location and terrace at the canal.
135 locals recommend
Buffet van Odette
598 PrinsengrachtFriendly neighborhood restaurant with excellent location and terrace at the canal.
This new filmmuseum can be reached with the free ferry (behind Central Station). It has a large terrace and outdoor restaurant overseeing the city. Great to have lunch or dinner in summer.
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeThis new filmmuseum can be reached with the free ferry (behind Central Station). It has a large terrace and outdoor restaurant overseeing the city. Great to have lunch or dinner in summer.