Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Hartje Oost
23 JavastraatLovely place, good coffee, wine and food. Just around the corner.
Pure and natural food, good quality and good quantity ;-)
Also nice terrace outside, mingle with the locals.
141 locals recommend
Bar Botanique
581 Eerste Van SwindenstraatPure and natural food, good quality and good quantity ;-)
Also nice terrace outside, mingle with the locals.
The all day sunny terrace is its main attraction, people watching and enjoying food & wine in the late afternoon or early eavening. Also super cosy inside, former Bath House renovated to restaurant.
228 locals recommend
Het Badhuis
21 JavapleinThe all day sunny terrace is its main attraction, people watching and enjoying food & wine in the late afternoon or early eavening. Also super cosy inside, former Bath House renovated to restaurant.
Best Thai food on walking distance, next to the Badhuis. After drinks on the Badhuis terrace I prefer the spicy Thai Tiger for dinner.
83 locals recommend
Thai Tiger
7 JavapleinBest Thai food on walking distance, next to the Badhuis. After drinks on the Badhuis terrace I prefer the spicy Thai Tiger for dinner.
If you really want something special for dinner, go here. Satisfaction guaranteed!
468 locals recommend
Wilde Zwijnen
23 JavapleinIf you really want something special for dinner, go here. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Best bakery in Amsterdam! Really, people from all over Amsterdam and beyond go here for their fresh morning bread or delicious pastries. Walking distance for a nice early morning stroll.
38 locals recommend
Dé Bakker van Oost
42 SumatrastraatBest bakery in Amsterdam! Really, people from all over Amsterdam and beyond go here for their fresh morning bread or delicious pastries. Walking distance for a nice early morning stroll.
Drinks & Nightlife
Always a good admosphere, G&T's to die for, also food's available but I prefer a late night's drink there.
251 locals recommend
Walter's - The Walter Woodbury Bar
42 JavastraatAlways a good admosphere, G&T's to die for, also food's available but I prefer a late night's drink there.
Translates to 'Beer Garden' and that's exactly what it is. Numerous long tables makes mingling easy, not suitable if you don't like to meet new people ;-)
523 locals recommend
de Biertuin
29 LinnaeusstraatTranslates to 'Beer Garden' and that's exactly what it is. Numerous long tables makes mingling easy, not suitable if you don't like to meet new people ;-)
Trendy bar, nice atmosphere inside and out. Heated large terrace and good wines.
241 locals recommend
Louie Louie
11A LinnaeusstraatTrendy bar, nice atmosphere inside and out. Heated large terrace and good wines.
It's a must see on walking distance, one of its kind. Where else can you visit a real Dutch windmill and order from a large assortment of beers that's been produced right there? Also big sunny terrace outside.
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeIt's a must see on walking distance, one of its kind. Where else can you visit a real Dutch windmill and order from a large assortment of beers that's been produced right there? Also big sunny terrace outside.
Arts & Culture
With regularly changing expositions, the building itself is impressive enough to allow for a visit. Located on lovely Oosterpark.
53 locals recommend
Amsterdam, Tropenmuseum station
With regularly changing expositions, the building itself is impressive enough to allow for a visit. Located on lovely Oosterpark.
It's the pride of Amsterdam, holding treasures of painting collections famous all over the world. Obama flew over especially to personally encounter with Rembrandt's Nachtwacht (Nightwatch). Just 10 minutes away by tram.
472 locals recommend
Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum station
It's the pride of Amsterdam, holding treasures of painting collections famous all over the world. Obama flew over especially to personally encounter with Rembrandt's Nachtwacht (Nightwatch). Just 10 minutes away by tram.
Parks & Nature
It's more quiet than Oosterpark but still walking distance. Have a picknick, play football or badminton or have a dip in the lake on a hot day. Chilling!
398 locals recommend
Flevopark
FlevoparkIt's more quiet than Oosterpark but still walking distance. Have a picknick, play football or badminton or have a dip in the lake on a hot day. Chilling!
It's the biggest and busiest park in Amsterdam, but for a reason. A lot of activities going on, sports, concerts, picknicks and some nice restaurants and pancake houses. Always a fun place to go.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
It's the biggest and busiest park in Amsterdam, but for a reason. A lot of activities going on, sports, concerts, picknicks and some nice restaurants and pancake houses. Always a fun place to go.
Nice place for a stroll, picknick, bbq or playing some badminton or soccer. Next to the Tropical Museum and Hotel Arena with it's lovely big open terrace and inside nightlife events.
841 locals recommend
Oosterpark
OosterparkNice place for a stroll, picknick, bbq or playing some badminton or soccer. Next to the Tropical Museum and Hotel Arena with it's lovely big open terrace and inside nightlife events.
Essentials
The largest national supermarket chain has one of its shops just around the corner. All fresh products, bread, cheeses, coffee, ready-to-go meals and salads. Very handy!
66 locals recommend
AH Celebesstraat
43 CelebesstraatThe largest national supermarket chain has one of its shops just around the corner. All fresh products, bread, cheeses, coffee, ready-to-go meals and salads. Very handy!
Entertainment & Activities
It's a cute and cosy movie theater and cultural centre with restaurant, terrace and bar. Nice relaxing atmosphere and usually a good pick in the latest movies.
384 locals recommend
Studio/K
62 TimorpleinIt's a cute and cosy movie theater and cultural centre with restaurant, terrace and bar. Nice relaxing atmosphere and usually a good pick in the latest movies.
Shopping
It's the oldest market in Amsterdam, local visitors have come to find there fruit, veggies, flowers, fish, cheese and lots of other stuff since over a 100 years. Walking distance from my house!
673 locals recommend
Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van SwindenstraatIt's the oldest market in Amsterdam, local visitors have come to find there fruit, veggies, flowers, fish, cheese and lots of other stuff since over a 100 years. Walking distance from my house!
Unique little shops in quaint Jordaan, the heart of Amsterdam where you discover small and big treasures, latest fashion or just enjoy a coffee or something else on the terrace alongside the famous canals. A nice way to spend a lazy afternoon.
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
Unique little shops in quaint Jordaan, the heart of Amsterdam where you discover small and big treasures, latest fashion or just enjoy a coffee or something else on the terrace alongside the famous canals. A nice way to spend a lazy afternoon.