Guidebook for Amsterdam
Sightseeing
Amsterdam's newest landmark, beautiful building. Great terrace with excellent view.
36 locals recommend
IJpromenade
IJpromenadeAmsterdam's newest landmark, beautiful building. Great terrace with excellent view.
Buiksloterdijk
BuiksloterdijkBeautiful ancient dike house of a former village.
Nieuwendammerdijk
Nieuwendammerdijkwho knew there were still wooden houses in the city?
Science Center NEMO takes you into the world of quite remarkable things. At NEMO, every visitor can experience science for themselves.
603 locals recommend
NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokScience Center NEMO takes you into the world of quite remarkable things. At NEMO, every visitor can experience science for themselves.
Europe’s largest public library. Go to the restaurant terrace and have one of the best free views in town.
188 locals recommend
OBA Library of Amsterdam
143 OosterdokskadeEurope’s largest public library. Go to the restaurant terrace and have one of the best free views in town.
See the place where Anne Frank went into hiding and wrote her diary.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktSee the place where Anne Frank went into hiding and wrote her diary.
One of the most photographed buildings in Amsterdam, just around the corner on the Brouwersgracht.
26 locals recommend
Brouwersgracht
BrouwersgrachtOne of the most photographed buildings in Amsterdam, just around the corner on the Brouwersgracht.
Head to Westerpark and you'll find trendy cafés, charming eateries, cutting-edge galleries, a cinema and an avant garde club.
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegHead to Westerpark and you'll find trendy cafés, charming eateries, cutting-edge galleries, a cinema and an avant garde club.
Ransdorp
picturesque village dating from around the 12th century
It's usually standard practice to construct buildings vertically, but in Amsterdam-Noord the world of architecture has been turned upside down.
Kraanspoor
It's usually standard practice to construct buildings vertically, but in Amsterdam-Noord the world of architecture has been turned upside down.
The smallest church in Amsterdam is located in Noord and was built for a small community of Mennonites who were unable to attend Sunday services on the other side of the IJ.
Meerpad 9
9 MeerpadThe smallest church in Amsterdam is located in Noord and was built for a small community of Mennonites who were unable to attend Sunday services on the other side of the IJ.
The museum also offers plenty of maps for guided or independent walking and cycling tours that will help you explore the attractions of North and its surrounding wetlands.
Zamenhofstraat
ZamenhofstraatThe museum also offers plenty of maps for guided or independent walking and cycling tours that will help you explore the attractions of North and its surrounding wetlands.
Noordhollandschkanaaldijk
National monument
Rembrandt lived and worked in this beautiful and monumental house between 1639 and 1658.
301 locals recommend
Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)
4 JodenbreestraatRembrandt lived and worked in this beautiful and monumental house between 1639 and 1658.
The National Maritime Museum has the second-largest maritime collection in the world. Beautifully displayed and very interactive.
820 locals recommend
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
1 KattenburgerpleinThe National Maritime Museum has the second-largest maritime collection in the world. Beautifully displayed and very interactive.
In the heart of Amsterdam, right in the red light district. It is the oldest building in the city
112 locals recommend
The Oude Church
23 OudekerkspleinIn the heart of Amsterdam, right in the red light district. It is the oldest building in the city
Oldest zoo of the Netherlands, founded in 1838, an oasis of peace right at the heart of a fast-paced city.
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanOldest zoo of the Netherlands, founded in 1838, an oasis of peace right at the heart of a fast-paced city.
Original part of the medieval city wall of Amsterdam, built in the 15th century.
7 locals recommend
Café the Schreiertower
95 Prins HendrikkadeOriginal part of the medieval city wall of Amsterdam, built in the 15th century.
Behind the characteristic facade of the house by the canal lies a largely original 17th-century home and a complete hidden church.
172 locals recommend
Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder
38-40 Oudezijds VoorburgwalBehind the characteristic facade of the house by the canal lies a largely original 17th-century home and a complete hidden church.
Royal Palace Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalRoyal Palace Amsterdam
De Wallen
Red light District
The structure dates from 1408, although interior is plan, the magnificent oak chancel, the bronze choir screen and the massive gilded organ justify a look.
72 locals recommend
The New Church
De DamThe structure dates from 1408, although interior is plan, the magnificent oak chancel, the bronze choir screen and the massive gilded organ justify a look.
Modern museum about Judaism, which is located in four monumental synagogues at the Waterloo, in the heart of the old Jewish quarter of Amsterdam.
151 locals recommend
Jewish Historical Museum
1 Nieuwe AmstelstraatModern museum about Judaism, which is located in four monumental synagogues at the Waterloo, in the heart of the old Jewish quarter of Amsterdam.
This church was built between 1603 and 1611, and was the first Protestant church of Amsterdam. The splendid tower was completed in 1614.
8 locals recommend
Zuiderkerk
1 ZuiderkerksteegThis church was built between 1603 and 1611, and was the first Protestant church of Amsterdam. The splendid tower was completed in 1614.
A beautiful tower on bank of the canal Oudeschans. It was built in 1516 for the purpose of defending the city.
6 locals recommend
Montelbaanstoren
2 OudeschansA beautiful tower on bank of the canal Oudeschans. It was built in 1516 for the purpose of defending the city.
Most beautiful canal of Amsterdam, very photogenic with the Zuiderkerk in the background.
7 locals recommend
Groenburgwal
GroenburgwalMost beautiful canal of Amsterdam, very photogenic with the Zuiderkerk in the background.
Beautiful square, next to the Prinsengracht with it's organic market on Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
892 locals recommend
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktBeautiful square, next to the Prinsengracht with it's organic market on Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
This small museum offers a comprehensive overview of our favorite bloom.
25 locals recommend
Amsterdam Cheese Museum
112 PrinsengrachtThis small museum offers a comprehensive overview of our favorite bloom.
Designed by Hendrik van Berlage, this structure originally housed Amsterdam's Stock Exchange. Illustrating the shift from 19th to 20th-century architecture.
24 locals recommend
Beurs van Berlage
243 DamrakDesigned by Hendrik van Berlage, this structure originally housed Amsterdam's Stock Exchange. Illustrating the shift from 19th to 20th-century architecture.
Volendam
great
Marken
great
Zaanse Schans
Kraaienestgreat
Monnickendam
great
Edam
great
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
20 Damgreat
Broek in Waterland
great
Nieuwendammerdijk 1
1 Nieuwendammerdijkwho knew there were still wooden houses in the city?
Food Scene
Delicious food! Especially the Fruits de Mer is a must and the location is superb. Located at former warehouse.
161 locals recommend
Café-Restaurant Stork
201 Gedempt HamerkanaalDelicious food! Especially the Fruits de Mer is a must and the location is superb. Located at former warehouse.
The restaurant is located in an old, big car repair at the IJ. View is fabulous. It is very large, but cozy, in the weekends always packed.
410 locals recommend
Hotel De Goudfazant
30 AambeeldstraatThe restaurant is located in an old, big car repair at the IJ. View is fabulous. It is very large, but cozy, in the weekends always packed.
This remarkable building is located in one of the most scenic areas of Amsterdam-Noord. At a intersection of age-old water routes that farmers once used to bring their milk to the centre of town.
127 locals recommend
Café ‘t Sluisje
297 NieuwendammerdijkThis remarkable building is located in one of the most scenic areas of Amsterdam-Noord. At a intersection of age-old water routes that farmers once used to bring their milk to the centre of town.
This striking and transparent brasserie with its fabulous terrace on the NDSM harbour has just about everything, breakfast, luncj or diner.
104 locals recommend
Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-KadeThis striking and transparent brasserie with its fabulous terrace on the NDSM harbour has just about everything, breakfast, luncj or diner.
See the city from great heights at this award winning roof-top bar & terrace
228 locals recommend
SkyLounge Amsterdam
4 OosterdoksstraatSee the city from great heights at this award winning roof-top bar & terrace
Have diner in this 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square.. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam.
59 locals recommend
Waag
4 NieuwmarktHave diner in this 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square.. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam.
Chef Jamie Oliver attempts to train a group of fifteen disadvantaged youth, who will — if they complete the course — be offered jobs at Oliver's restaurant Fifteen.
46 locals recommend
Fifteen
9 JollemanhofChef Jamie Oliver attempts to train a group of fifteen disadvantaged youth, who will — if they complete the course — be offered jobs at Oliver's restaurant Fifteen.
Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenadeGood food and nice terrace in this old canteen of Shell oil.
& moshik
5 Oosterdokskade2 Michelin ster restaurant
Bickers aan de Werf
2 BickerswerfTripAdvisor - Top 10 restaurant
First real Italian coffee shop in Amsterdam. Here you eat pure, delicious Italian sandwiches and delicious soups and drink an excellent espresso or cappuccino.
19 locals recommend
Al Ponte - Caffe' Italiano
1 PontpleinFirst real Italian coffee shop in Amsterdam. Here you eat pure, delicious Italian sandwiches and delicious soups and drink an excellent espresso or cappuccino.
Very good and trendy restaurant, probably the best of Amsterdam North.
131 locals recommend
Café Modern
2 MeidoornwegVery good and trendy restaurant, probably the best of Amsterdam North.
Up until 1995, what is now Pont 13 used to be a ferry; now, the boat has been converted into an upscale restaurant, completely renovated. Feel the habour ambiance and sit inside or outside.
71 locals recommend
Pont 13
50 HaparandadamUp until 1995, what is now Pont 13 used to be a ferry; now, the boat has been converted into an upscale restaurant, completely renovated. Feel the habour ambiance and sit inside or outside.
Pancakehouse Upstairs
2 GrimburgwalBest pancakes house in town
Eating as many pancakes as you want whilst cruising. The pancake boat is a unique experience for young and old. Cruise with us on the river IJ in Amsterdam and discover here the most beautiful places.
27 locals recommend
Pancake Boat Amsterdam
33 Ms. van RiemsdijkwegEating as many pancakes as you want whilst cruising. The pancake boat is a unique experience for young and old. Cruise with us on the river IJ in Amsterdam and discover here the most beautiful places.
De Bakkerswinkel Centrum
69 WarmoesstraatGreat place for breakfast
Greenwoods Singel
103 SingelGreat place for breakfast
Truly a soup lover's paradise. The menu, which rotates on a daily basis, features a minimum of eight different (and creative) soups.
25 locals recommend
Soup en Zo - Jodenbree
94 JodenbreestraatTruly a soup lover's paradise. The menu, which rotates on a daily basis, features a minimum of eight different (and creative) soups.
Latei
143 ZeedijkNice and cozy place for lunch.
Hangar Amsterdam
36 AambeeldstraatWonderful place on the water for a snack and drink in the sun
de Bakkerszonen
113 MosveldShopping
The IJ-Hallen takes place every first Saturday and Sunday of the month the most attractive and biggest flea markets in Europe (750 vendors). Located at an enormous shed on former shipyard.
Tt. Neveritaweg 15
The IJ-Hallen takes place every first Saturday and Sunday of the month the most attractive and biggest flea markets in Europe (750 vendors). Located at an enormous shed on former shipyard.
Boven 't IJ - a good-sized shopping mall with popular labels, local wares
105 locals recommend
AH Buikslotermeerplein
310 BuikslotermeerpleinBoven 't IJ - a good-sized shopping mall with popular labels, local wares
Together with the Kalverstraat biggest shoppingstreet of the Netherlands.
53 locals recommend
Nieuwendijk
NieuwendijkTogether with the Kalverstraat biggest shoppingstreet of the Netherlands.
Waterlooplein Flea market is a big outdoor bazaar, best for the second hand clothing and full of general bric-a-brac.
182 locals recommend
Waterlooplein Market
2 WaterloopleinWaterlooplein Flea market is a big outdoor bazaar, best for the second hand clothing and full of general bric-a-brac.
Dam 1
great
Boven 't IJ - a good-sized shopping mall with popular labels, local wares
18 locals recommend
Bomengarage
237 BuikslotermeerpleinBoven 't IJ - a good-sized shopping mall with popular labels, local wares
Drinks & Nightlife
Because here you enjoy the day in the sun can sink into the late summer with a delicious campfire, and then can dance until the wee hours.
489 locals recommend
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinBecause here you enjoy the day in the sun can sink into the late summer with a delicious campfire, and then can dance until the wee hours.
SkyLounge, an award winning roof-top bar, offers a panoramic view of the most energetic capital of Europe.
122 locals recommend
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
4 OosterdoksstraatSkyLounge, an award winning roof-top bar, offers a panoramic view of the most energetic capital of Europe.
Café de Ceuvel
4 Korte PapaverwegThe latest hotspot.
There are over 20 cafés and restaurants facing the square. There is a daily market, as well as an organic food market on Saturdays and a market for antiques and books on Sundays in the Summer.
268 locals recommend
Nieuwmarkt
NieuwmarktThere are over 20 cafés and restaurants facing the square. There is a daily market, as well as an organic food market on Saturdays and a market for antiques and books on Sundays in the Summer.
Has been a trendy, slightly off beat, unpretentious local hangout for years now. A great place to hang out and watch to boats go by.
533 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtHas been a trendy, slightly off beat, unpretentious local hangout for years now. A great place to hang out and watch to boats go by.
With its beautiful terrace, his boat dock and its beautiful view of the harbor is very popular establishment in Amsterdam.
59 locals recommend
Wilhelmina Dok
1 NoordwalWith its beautiful terrace, his boat dock and its beautiful view of the harbor is very popular establishment in Amsterdam.
Roest is a city oasis. A creative sanctuary, an experiment that is open to original ideas. Roest is minimalist, but warm.
496 locals recommend
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsRoest is a city oasis. A creative sanctuary, an experiment that is open to original ideas. Roest is minimalist, but warm.
The tasting room of Amsterdam´s leading organic microbrewery has a cosy down and dirtty beer hall feel. Bonus it sits under a windmill.
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeThe tasting room of Amsterdam´s leading organic microbrewery has a cosy down and dirtty beer hall feel. Bonus it sits under a windmill.
Great 'brown café' with very nice terrace facing the Montelbaan Tower
19 locals recommend
Café de Sluyswacht
1 JodenbreestraatGreat 'brown café' with very nice terrace facing the Montelbaan Tower
new hipster hangout, a beer brewery and tasting room, open Thursday to Sunday
105 locals recommend
Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt Hamerkanaalnew hipster hangout, a beer brewery and tasting room, open Thursday to Sunday
Everything Else
Enjoy the lovely view over the IJ from the beach or, whatever the weather, from behind the glass front.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegEnjoy the lovely view over the IJ from the beach or, whatever the weather, from behind the glass front.
the Kromhouthal
231 Gedempt HamerkanaalEvent location. Many events take place here.
Central train station. The beautiful building, which was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who designed many buildings in the city, among others the Rijksmuseum.
1346 locals recommend
Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinCentral train station. The beautiful building, which was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who designed many buildings in the city, among others the Rijksmuseum.
Amsterdam’s oldest forest just celebrated its 100-year anniversary. This large nature area is in the middle of Amsterdam Noord
40 locals recommend
Camping Vliegenbos Amsterdam
138 MeeuwenlaanAmsterdam’s oldest forest just celebrated its 100-year anniversary. This large nature area is in the middle of Amsterdam Noord
Nearly the size of the Vondelpark. Excellent place to kick back and relax. The landscape of trees and fields is perfect for picnics and plans for walking and biking routes are also in the works.
104 locals recommend
Noorderpark
1 FloraparkwegNearly the size of the Vondelpark. Excellent place to kick back and relax. The landscape of trees and fields is perfect for picnics and plans for walking and biking routes are also in the works.
Nice beach club with a large beach located on the IJ river near Westerdok. This beach is known for its trendy parties. During the day it is the place to go for young adults with children.
19 locals recommend
Strand West
900 StavangerwegNice beach club with a large beach located on the IJ river near Westerdok. This beach is known for its trendy parties. During the day it is the place to go for young adults with children.
Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinOfficial Tourist information
Zeedijk is the heart of Chinatown, the Chinese neighbourhood of Amsterdam. There are many tokos and restaurants there, such as Nam Kee.
118 locals recommend
Zeedijk
ZeedijkZeedijk is the heart of Chinatown, the Chinese neighbourhood of Amsterdam. There are many tokos and restaurants there, such as Nam Kee.
Panama
4 Oostelijke HandelskadeRestaurant & nightclub
The outpost of Russia's Hermitage Museum picks from the home rich collection to mount mega exhibitions. Located in 17th century former alsmhouse set around a sweeping courtyard facing the river.
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelThe outpost of Russia's Hermitage Museum picks from the home rich collection to mount mega exhibitions. Located in 17th century former alsmhouse set around a sweeping courtyard facing the river.
Twiske
1 De Noorderlaaikgreat
Essentials
Dirk
76 MeeuwenlaanBig and cheapest supermarket of the Netherlands
On the Pekmarkt you can do your daily shopping or shopping for unique gifts and culinary surprises.
60 locals recommend
Van der Pekstraat
Van der PekstraatOn the Pekmarkt you can do your daily shopping or shopping for unique gifts and culinary surprises.
Largest fresh market with lowest prices at a special location in an old shed in Amsterdam. Eat in or take home.
6 locals recommend
Gedempt Hamerkanaal
Gedempt HamerkanaalLargest fresh market with lowest prices at a special location in an old shed in Amsterdam. Eat in or take home.
Great supermarket, brand new, you can also buy cheap fresh food (pizza, fish, sushi, asian food and eat it in their cafe...good cheap coffees too.
514 locals recommend
Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn HuygensstraatGreat supermarket, brand new, you can also buy cheap fresh food (pizza, fish, sushi, asian food and eat it in their cafe...good cheap coffees too.
Albert Heijn
129 MosveldDEEN Supermarkten
70-72 DorpsstraatArts & Culture
The restyled venue offers a large café/restaurant, three theater and concert halls, a sun terrace on the River IJ, exhibition spaces, a hip-hop school and a children’s art hall.
322 locals recommend
Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenadeThe restyled venue offers a large café/restaurant, three theater and concert halls, a sun terrace on the River IJ, exhibition spaces, a hip-hop school and a children’s art hall.
Derelict shipyard turned edgy arts community. It wafts a post/apocalyptic vibe: an old submarine slumps in the harbour, abandoned trams rust, graffiti artists tagging buildings, etc.
166 locals recommend
NDSM
28 NDSM-PleinDerelict shipyard turned edgy arts community. It wafts a post/apocalyptic vibe: an old submarine slumps in the harbour, abandoned trams rust, graffiti artists tagging buildings, etc.