Essentials
Plein '40-'45
Plein '40-'45Best prices in Amsterdam for groceries and fresh vegetables
Open market daily for fresh stuff and souvenirs, all biggest Dutch supermarkets (AH, Vomar, Dirk)
101 locals recommend
Bos en Lommerplein
Bos en LommerpleinOpen market daily for fresh stuff and souvenirs, all biggest Dutch supermarkets (AH, Vomar, Dirk)
Open market for fresh stuff and souvenirs, biggest Dutch supermarkets around (AH, Jumbo, Deka), specific turkish supermarket Tanger
13 locals recommend
Mall Plein '40 -'45
Plein '40-'45Open market for fresh stuff and souvenirs, biggest Dutch supermarkets around (AH, Jumbo, Deka), specific turkish supermarket Tanger
Everything Else
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinGood central position to start discovering Amsterdam
Dam Square
Best central position to start discovering Amsterdam
Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinGood famous position to start discovering Amsterdam
Sightseeing
De Wallen
The (in)famous Red Light District!
If your legs get tired of walking and cycling, take some time to sit and enjoy the scenery at Amsterdam's largest city park, Vondelpark.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
If your legs get tired of walking and cycling, take some time to sit and enjoy the scenery at Amsterdam's largest city park, Vondelpark.
At the Begijnhof, a secluded garden and courtyard offers a hidden sanctuary where traffic sounds dim and the bustle of the city fades into the distance.
277 locals recommend
Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofAt the Begijnhof, a secluded garden and courtyard offers a hidden sanctuary where traffic sounds dim and the bustle of the city fades into the distance.
Arts & Culture
The famous Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk museum of modern art and the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam is once again a grade-A destination for international art and architecture connoisseurs.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe famous Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk museum of modern art and the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam is once again a grade-A destination for international art and architecture connoisseurs.
Formerly the Filmmuseum, this is the most important centre for cinematography in the Netherlands, specialising in major retrospectives and edgier contemporary fare.
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeFormerly the Filmmuseum, this is the most important centre for cinematography in the Netherlands, specialising in major retrospectives and edgier contemporary fare.
A cornerstone of the Amsterdam scene, this former church is in such high demand that it often hosts several events in one day.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansA cornerstone of the Amsterdam scene, this former church is in such high demand that it often hosts several events in one day.
Designed by Danish architects 3xNielsen, this is one of the most innovative musical complexes in Europe.
105 locals recommend
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
1 Piet HeinkadeDesigned by Danish architects 3xNielsen, this is one of the most innovative musical complexes in Europe.
Shopping
This fascinating collage of color is the world's only floating flower market
447 locals recommend
Bloemenmarkt
SingelThis fascinating collage of color is the world's only floating flower market
Amsterdam's largest general market sells everything from pillows to prawns at great prices. The clothes on sale tend to be run-of-the-mill cheapies.
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatAmsterdam's largest general market sells everything from pillows to prawns at great prices. The clothes on sale tend to be run-of-the-mill cheapies.
Amsterdam's top tourist market is basically a huge flea market with the added attraction of loads of new clothes stalls (though gear can be a bit pricey and, at many stalls, a bit naff).
282 locals recommend
Waterlooplein
WaterloopleinAmsterdam's top tourist market is basically a huge flea market with the added attraction of loads of new clothes stalls (though gear can be a bit pricey and, at many stalls, a bit naff).
Kalverstraat
KalverstraatKinkerstraat
KinkerstraatCheck the Ten Kate Market
Food Scene
The famous tasting house at the base of the Gooyer windmill, where wares from award-winning local brewery 't IJ can be sampled.
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeThe famous tasting house at the base of the Gooyer windmill, where wares from award-winning local brewery 't IJ can be sampled.
Getting Around
Sloterdijk