Guidebook for Amsterdam
Arts & Culture
Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtEclectic for its music, all sorts from all cultures!
Great venue, old church, nice parties, all sorts of music, bands, dj's etc.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansGreat venue, old church, nice parties, all sorts of music, bands, dj's etc.
This quaint little theater has a charming décor, a fitting setting for the oldest operating cinema (since 1912) in Amsterdam. Its four small screening rooms screen the latest arthouse fare.
429 locals recommend
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkThis quaint little theater has a charming décor, a fitting setting for the oldest operating cinema (since 1912) in Amsterdam. Its four small screening rooms screen the latest arthouse fare.
This small cinema programs smaller art-films and many Dutch productions. The intimate setting makes sure that going to the movies doesn’t feel like going to a multiplex.
51 locals recommend
Ketelhuis
4 PazzanistraatThis small cinema programs smaller art-films and many Dutch productions. The intimate setting makes sure that going to the movies doesn’t feel like going to a multiplex.
EYE Film Institute, with a new bar and restaurant for some movie-based chatter over a beer and some grub. The institute is a great stop for film-junkies and more casual movie-lover alike.
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeEYE Film Institute, with a new bar and restaurant for some movie-based chatter over a beer and some grub. The institute is a great stop for film-junkies and more casual movie-lover alike.
Shopping
great store, for best advice and quality smart drugs. also wonderful for just a cup f tea when you are in the hectic red light district.
Kokopelli
12 Warmoesstraatgreat store, for best advice and quality smart drugs. also wonderful for just a cup f tea when you are in the hectic red light district.
IJ-Hallen is the largest flea market in the Netherlands. It’s held outdoors during sunnier climes, retreating back indoors to the great halls of the NDSM shipyards during the winter months.
143 locals recommend
Vlooienmarkt IJhallen
IJ-Hallen is the largest flea market in the Netherlands. It’s held outdoors during sunnier climes, retreating back indoors to the great halls of the NDSM shipyards during the winter months.
Food Scene
Rakang
29-31 ElandsgrachtNice for take-away thai food, day-dish is 8,50 e and fresh food !
Fine venue for beer & chicken. Makes its own beer, fine service!
61 locals recommend
Bierfabriek Amsterdam
67 NesFine venue for beer & chicken. Makes its own beer, fine service!
TerraZen Centre
19HS Sint JacobsstraatGood food (some vegetarian) nice people & affordable.
Unexpected nice o et on a boat in the sunny side of the Harbor. Also some vegan dishes!
7 locals recommend
Cafe restaurant Barco
4d DijksgrachtUnexpected nice o et on a boat in the sunny side of the Harbor. Also some vegan dishes!
Metropolitan
Best Ice cream & chocolate in town.....a must visit !!
Cloud Gallery
276 PrinsengrachtCheck it out, nice coffee, fine service some art and.....cloud ;-)
Buuf eten
nice atmosphere, great food, very affordable
if you like pastries pie's and sweet delights, good tea ad coffee, fine juices and...if you are lucky a table at the terrace.
79 locals recommend
De Laatste Kruimel
4 Langebrugsteegif you like pastries pie's and sweet delights, good tea ad coffee, fine juices and...if you are lucky a table at the terrace.
One of the most beautiful spots in Amsterdam Tuesday to Sunday you can enjoy a nice lunch and evening meal.
489 locals recommend
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinOne of the most beautiful spots in Amsterdam Tuesday to Sunday you can enjoy a nice lunch and evening meal.
Enjoy a meal and a few drinks, watching the sun go down over the waterfront. The restaurant even hosts live music on Sunday afternoons.
104 locals recommend
Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-KadeEnjoy a meal and a few drinks, watching the sun go down over the waterfront. The restaurant even hosts live music on Sunday afternoons.
Essentials
Ekoplaza
164 HaarlemmerdijkNice supermarket for Organic food & drinks !
Everything Else
Nice organic food (sat) & fabrics & vintage cloths etc (mon) markets
892 locals recommend
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktNice organic food (sat) & fabrics & vintage cloths etc (mon) markets
Most pro-fined art deco (dutch Amsterdamse school) in the Netherlands. A must see, buy on a rainy day a ticket for No. 1 and you'll have a wonderful time!
340 locals recommend
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatMost pro-fined art deco (dutch Amsterdamse school) in the Netherlands. A must see, buy on a rainy day a ticket for No. 1 and you'll have a wonderful time!
Surprise is and shop and restaurant. See at the back on first floor......
47 locals recommend
@droog amsterdam
7B StaalstraatSurprise is and shop and restaurant. See at the back on first floor......
Worth to visit bar, nice venue strange perception on how 'service' looks like ;-) also pay attention to the super flies all along the bar enjoying the beer & sweet remains.
12 locals recommend
Cafe 't Spui-tje
189 SpuistraatWorth to visit bar, nice venue strange perception on how 'service' looks like ;-) also pay attention to the super flies all along the bar enjoying the beer & sweet remains.
wow...dutch deco at its highest...pay it a visit, it is a hotel nowadays..
11 locals recommend
Scheepvaarthuis
108 Prins Hendrikkadewow...dutch deco at its highest...pay it a visit, it is a hotel nowadays..
Drinks & Nightlife
't Loosje
32 NieuwmarktNice place to sit & have a beer. Good service & safe!
Parks & Nature
Amsterdam Forest
Great city forest, some lakes and simple food available