Guidebook for Amsterdam
Parks & Nature
The park where all of Amsterdam goes on a sunny day for hiking, jogging, sports and relaxing with friends while enjoying a drink.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
The park where all of Amsterdam goes on a sunny day for hiking, jogging, sports and relaxing with friends while enjoying a drink.
Dit is een minder bekend park dan het Vondelpark, maar ook een fijn plekje (iets rustiger) met leuke barretjes-restaurants
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegDit is een minder bekend park dan het Vondelpark, maar ook een fijn plekje (iets rustiger) met leuke barretjes-restaurants
Essentials
This supermarket is a little cheaper than the big albert heijn that you encounter everywhere
744 locals recommend
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinThis supermarket is a little cheaper than the big albert heijn that you encounter everywhere
Ten Kate Markt
32 Ten Katestraatnearby market with fruit and vegetables, cheese
Arts & Culture
ordering tickets in advance on the internet otherwise you have to wait a long time outside in a row. This is also recommended at other museums in Amsterdam
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 Westermarkt ordering tickets in advance on the internet otherwise you have to wait a long time outside in a row. This is also recommended at other museums in Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinAmsterdam, Rijksmuseum station
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinFoam
609 KeizersgrachtPhoto museum
NEMO Science Center
2 Oosterdoknice for kids when it's raining and educational
Entertainment & Activities
Amsterdam, Artis station
City zoo
Check for tickets:
https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/see-and-do/things-to-do/canal-cruising.
In front of the Anne Frank house is also a pick-up point that's closer to our house.
40 locals recommend
Canal Tour Amsterdam Cruise
1 BinnenkantCheck for tickets:
https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/see-and-do/things-to-do/canal-cruising.
In front of the Anne Frank house is also a pick-up point that's closer to our house.
Pllek Amsterdam is perfect to meet up with friends for drinks or a easy meal. It’s easy to get to Pllek Amsterdam North, just take the ferry from Amsterdam Central Station to the NDSM wharf and you’re there in 15 minutes. Pllek Amsterdam is made of an old warehouse and shipping containers. Completed with tons of sand, beach chairs and picnic tables it is nice to have a beer in the sun or catch up over coffee. Every Sunday afternoon there’s live music! Also other cool activities like yoga and massages on the beach. Nice view
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegPllek Amsterdam is perfect to meet up with friends for drinks or a easy meal. It’s easy to get to Pllek Amsterdam North, just take the ferry from Amsterdam Central Station to the NDSM wharf and you’re there in 15 minutes. Pllek Amsterdam is made of an old warehouse and shipping containers. Completed with tons of sand, beach chairs and picnic tables it is nice to have a beer in the sun or catch up over coffee. Every Sunday afternoon there’s live music! Also other cool activities like yoga and massages on the beach. Nice view
Drinks & Nightlife
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansMelkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtFunky, urban cafe & cocktail bar with a terrace, serving burgers, baguettes & flammkuchen. Great place in the eastern part of Amsterdam for breakfast, lunch and drinks.
549 locals recommend
bar Bukowski
10 OosterparkFunky, urban cafe & cocktail bar with a terrace, serving burgers, baguettes & flammkuchen. Great place in the eastern part of Amsterdam for breakfast, lunch and drinks.
industrial city beach. The day restaurant at Amsterdam Roest is called Super De Bar. There are also markets, warehouse parties and festivals! check: amsterdamroest.nl
496 locals recommend
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob Bontiusplaatsindustrial city beach. The day restaurant at Amsterdam Roest is called Super De Bar. There are also markets, warehouse parties and festivals! check: amsterdamroest.nl
Pacific Parc is a cool alternative local hangout away from the hustle and bustle of the centre. They serve dinner most evenings and on weekends there are DJ's and occasional live bands. On sunny days they also have the biggest terrace in the Westerpark.
428 locals recommend
Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadePacific Parc is a cool alternative local hangout away from the hustle and bustle of the centre. They serve dinner most evenings and on weekends there are DJ's and occasional live bands. On sunny days they also have the biggest terrace in the Westerpark.
Sightseeing
Dam Square Dam Square is the main city square in Amsterdam and is one of the most well-known locations in all of the Netherlands. Located in the historical center of the city and just 750 meters south of Amsterdam Centraal Station, Dam Square is home to an array of notable buildings and frequently hosts events of national importance.
1419 locals recommend
Dam Square
Dam Square Dam Square is the main city square in Amsterdam and is one of the most well-known locations in all of the Netherlands. Located in the historical center of the city and just 750 meters south of Amsterdam Centraal Station, Dam Square is home to an array of notable buildings and frequently hosts events of national importance.
Shopping
The 9 Streets is the collective name for the nine picturesque shopping streets. Not only do you find the most beautiful items, the best sandwiches and menus, but also a beautiful look in the centuries-old Amsterdam canal belt. Most of the buildings date back to the 17th century and its small, monumental shopping houses.
You will find craft companies, special restaurants, galleries and a unique range of specialized and often authentic shops. From organized to chic, from ethnic to Oudhollands, from old to new, from antique and vintage to hypermodern and contemporary.
7 locals recommend
Nine Streets Inn
6-1 BerenstraatThe 9 Streets is the collective name for the nine picturesque shopping streets. Not only do you find the most beautiful items, the best sandwiches and menus, but also a beautiful look in the centuries-old Amsterdam canal belt. Most of the buildings date back to the 17th century and its small, monumental shopping houses.
You will find craft companies, special restaurants, galleries and a unique range of specialized and often authentic shops. From organized to chic, from ethnic to Oudhollands, from old to new, from antique and vintage to hypermodern and contemporary.