Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
The hotel has 4 different restaurants inside: Ciel Bleu (French) with 2 Michelin stars, Yamazato (sushi) with 1 Michelin star, Sazanka (Teppanyaki, 1 star) and Serre (with classics from Ciel Bleu)
69 locals recommend
Hotel Okura Amsterdam
333 Ferdinand BolstraatThe hotel has 4 different restaurants inside: Ciel Bleu (French) with 2 Michelin stars, Yamazato (sushi) with 1 Michelin star, Sazanka (Teppanyaki, 1 star) and Serre (with classics from Ciel Bleu)
Right next door you find Azmarino, an Eastern African restaurant which is very affordable and allows you to eat with your hands
17 locals recommend
Restaurant Azmarino
6 Tweede SweelinckstraatRight next door you find Azmarino, an Eastern African restaurant which is very affordable and allows you to eat with your hands
If you prefer a very good restaurant, but don't like the hassle that come with the Michelin-rewards, we recommend Le Hollandais. We guarantee a great evening.
28 locals recommend
Restaurant Le Hollandais
41 AmsteldijkIf you prefer a very good restaurant, but don't like the hassle that come with the Michelin-rewards, we recommend Le Hollandais. We guarantee a great evening.
Known from their shops in Belgium. Open daily from 8am, best for breakfast. The food is the real thing, but the service depends on the day. Try their classic eclairs with crunchy chocolate on top!
165 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
2 & 4 Cornelis TroostpleinKnown from their shops in Belgium. Open daily from 8am, best for breakfast. The food is the real thing, but the service depends on the day. Try their classic eclairs with crunchy chocolate on top!
Need a serious start in the morning? Get your fresh eggs at Omelegg.
121 locals recommend
Omelegg - de Pijp
143 Ferdinand BolstraatNeed a serious start in the morning? Get your fresh eggs at Omelegg.
The best bakery in the neighbourhood is BBROOD. All breads are baked with sourdough and their bestseller is the one with spelt. Opens daily.
58 locals recommend
BBROOD
192 Ms. van RiemsdijkwegThe best bakery in the neighbourhood is BBROOD. All breads are baked with sourdough and their bestseller is the one with spelt. Opens daily.
For good fresh traditional homemade pasta, go to Spaghetteria. Open everyday from 17:00h. They have gluten free pasta as well.
181 locals recommend
Spaghetteria Van Woustraat
123 Van WoustraatFor good fresh traditional homemade pasta, go to Spaghetteria. Open everyday from 17:00h. They have gluten free pasta as well.
Fresh homemade pizza and excellent service. Good value for money. We favor their zucchini/parmesan/walnut pizza. Advisable to make a reservation.
53 locals recommend
Renato's Pizzeria - De Pijp
32 Karel du JardinstraatFresh homemade pizza and excellent service. Good value for money. We favor their zucchini/parmesan/walnut pizza. Advisable to make a reservation.
Excellent stop for Italian coffee on a sunny terrace. They also have luxury sandwiches and pastry. Don't forget to visit their Bomboni shop just a fews doors further.
65 locals recommend
Puccini Bomboni
17 StaalstraatExcellent stop for Italian coffee on a sunny terrace. They also have luxury sandwiches and pastry. Don't forget to visit their Bomboni shop just a fews doors further.
Best experience if you can get a spot on their sunny canal-side terrace. Food is good but simple.
119 locals recommend
Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe DoelenstraatBest experience if you can get a spot on their sunny canal-side terrace. Food is good but simple.
Gastronomic hamburgers! also vegetarian ones and tasty side dishes. Yum!
111 locals recommend
Burgermeester | de Pijp
48 Albert CuypstraatGastronomic hamburgers! also vegetarian ones and tasty side dishes. Yum!
One of the best options for fresh take away pizza, but you can also eat there. Join a nice glass of wine while waiting.
15 locals recommend
MangiAmore
12 MaasstraatOne of the best options for fresh take away pizza, but you can also eat there. Join a nice glass of wine while waiting.
Do you want a drink with a view? Enjoy the terrace of Zouthaven on a sunny afternoon or summer evening. Tram 26 stops in front of the building (Muziekgebouw).
8 locals recommend
Zouthaven
1 Piet HeinkadeDo you want a drink with a view? Enjoy the terrace of Zouthaven on a sunny afternoon or summer evening. Tram 26 stops in front of the building (Muziekgebouw).
SLA
149 CeintuurbaanUBERhealthy salads and drinks in a nice atmosphere, also for take away.
It is called a café but it has a proper kitchen. Chef's day menu accompanied with good wines.
41 locals recommend
Reuring
99 LutmastraatIt is called a café but it has a proper kitchen. Chef's day menu accompanied with good wines.
Little Collins De Pijp
19F Eerste SweelinckstraatPerfect spot for a great lunch in the neighbourhood.
Very cozy slow food restaurant with jazzy (and sometimes live) music. They keep things simple. You can choose out of three fresh couscous dishes with pure flavors. You'll love it!
21 locals recommend
CousCous Club
346 CeintuurbaanVery cozy slow food restaurant with jazzy (and sometimes live) music. They keep things simple. You can choose out of three fresh couscous dishes with pure flavors. You'll love it!
Pata Negra
124 UtrechtsestraatOriginal Spanish tapas in authentic atmosphere. Recommended!
Get your Dutch cuisine here! Excellent potato fries, but Café Par Hasard next door offers great dishes combined with perfect service.
25 locals recommend
Par Hasard
113-115 CeintuurbaanGet your Dutch cuisine here! Excellent potato fries, but Café Par Hasard next door offers great dishes combined with perfect service.
Very nice Thai restaurant. Nothing fancy, just serving very good food.
7 locals recommend
Krua Buppha Thais Restaurant
241 Van WoustraatVery nice Thai restaurant. Nothing fancy, just serving very good food.
When strolling on the street market Albert Cuyp, you should definitely sit down for lunch at Bazar. Great Northern African food served in an old church. Also very nice for dinner: open till late!
258 locals recommend
De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert CuypstraatWhen strolling on the street market Albert Cuyp, you should definitely sit down for lunch at Bazar. Great Northern African food served in an old church. Also very nice for dinner: open till late!
Opened in 2014 and within a few months they received their first Michelin star. Definitely need to make a reservation!
48 locals recommend
Sinne
342 Huis CeintuurbaanOpened in 2014 and within a few months they received their first Michelin star. Definitely need to make a reservation!
Perfect place to go for breakfast, lunch or high tea. Only 10 minutes by foot, on your way to the museum square. Try their freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade raspberry jam!
49 locals recommend
De Bakkerswinkel Oud-Zuid
68 Roelof HartstraatPerfect place to go for breakfast, lunch or high tea. Only 10 minutes by foot, on your way to the museum square. Try their freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade raspberry jam!
Good sunny spot for breakfast or lunch. They serve a fingerlicking ceasar salad and tasty sandwiches.
32 locals recommend
Corner Bakery
40 Johannes VermeerstraatGood sunny spot for breakfast or lunch. They serve a fingerlicking ceasar salad and tasty sandwiches.
Very tasty traditional Indian dishes and tandoor, extensive wine list and friendly service.
8 locals recommend
Diya Indiaas Restaurant
240 Van WoustraatVery tasty traditional Indian dishes and tandoor, extensive wine list and friendly service.
Known for the best Surinam Roti of Amsterdam. The restaurant is very simple, therefore best for take away. Can be quite busy, but worth trying!
90 locals recommend
Roopram Roti
4 Eerste Van SwindenstraatKnown for the best Surinam Roti of Amsterdam. The restaurant is very simple, therefore best for take away. Can be quite busy, but worth trying!
Oriental City
177-179 Oudezijds VoorburgwalBest DIM SUM! It can be quite busy, but it is worth waiting!
Old Amsterdam restaurant, we favor their fresh mussels, prepared in a classic way.
17 locals recommend
Restaurant 't Zwaantje
12 BerenstraatOld Amsterdam restaurant, we favor their fresh mussels, prepared in a classic way.
Portugese restaurant. We love their sunny terrace, feels like being on a beach. Classic, simple dishes on the menu.
74 locals recommend
Girassol
135 WeesperzijdePortugese restaurant. We love their sunny terrace, feels like being on a beach. Classic, simple dishes on the menu.
One of the best restaurants in Amsterdam. Rewarded with a Michelin star this small restaurant has a fixed menu. Early reservation needed.
38 locals recommend
Le Restaurant
26H Frans HalsstraatOne of the best restaurants in Amsterdam. Rewarded with a Michelin star this small restaurant has a fixed menu. Early reservation needed.
Shopping
Fresh fish, fruits and vegetables are available on the Albert Cuyp Market
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatFresh fish, fruits and vegetables are available on the Albert Cuyp Market
Don't buy any cheese in tourist shops! This is the place to buy Dutch cheese in all it's varieties, but you can also get foreign ones here. You may even taste if you like.
50 locals recommend
Kaashuis Tromp
90 UtrechtsestraatDon't buy any cheese in tourist shops! This is the place to buy Dutch cheese in all it's varieties, but you can also get foreign ones here. You may even taste if you like.
Essentials
AH Stadhouderskade
101 StadhouderskadeThis large grocery store provides all your needs
One of the best butchers in town for good quality meat, patés and exclusive products. We love how they cut and wrap Mortadella (Italian style). Their chervil/garlic paté is one of our favorits!
11 locals recommend
Slagerij De Leeuw | ambachtelijk slager, traiteur & deli
92 UtrechtsestraatOne of the best butchers in town for good quality meat, patés and exclusive products. We love how they cut and wrap Mortadella (Italian style). Their chervil/garlic paté is one of our favorits!
Ever tried yoga in a 38-40 *C / 95-105 degrees room? It's only a one minute distance. Designed for all levels. You can rent a mat and towel.
18 locals recommend
Bikram Yoga Amsterdam
426-430 CeintuurbaanEver tried yoga in a 38-40 *C / 95-105 degrees room? It's only a one minute distance. Designed for all levels. You can rent a mat and towel.
Brand new supermarket with organic and fairtrade products. No cash, card only.
857 locals recommend
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanBrand new supermarket with organic and fairtrade products. No cash, card only.
Rawfood/superfood store. Yummy cononut yoghurt! They have a bar where you can order a 100% vegan meal and healthy juices. Also for yoga practice and spa/detox.
14 locals recommend
Unlimited Health
1 A WaverveensepadRawfood/superfood store. Yummy cononut yoghurt! They have a bar where you can order a 100% vegan meal and healthy juices. Also for yoga practice and spa/detox.
The nearest big modern spa, has eight saunas, various baths and whirlpools, and a 40 metre swimming pool. Located near the 'Amsterdam Forest': a nice parc for a walk or picknick.
78 locals recommend
Spa Sport Hotel Zuiver
8 KoenenkadeThe nearest big modern spa, has eight saunas, various baths and whirlpools, and a 40 metre swimming pool. Located near the 'Amsterdam Forest': a nice parc for a walk or picknick.
Drinks & Nightlife
Looking for a night out? Try the world famous Paradiso, one of the favourite clubs of all the bands.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansLooking for a night out? Try the world famous Paradiso, one of the favourite clubs of all the bands.
Taste a variety of beers on the sunny terrace. 't IJ beers are brewed in the traditional manner, without filtering or pasteurisation. If you want to know more about how they brew, you can take a tour!
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeTaste a variety of beers on the sunny terrace. 't IJ beers are brewed in the traditional manner, without filtering or pasteurisation. If you want to know more about how they brew, you can take a tour!
Just behind Dam Square you'll find a small bar where you can taste all the different flavors of 'Dutch gin'. The authentic tasting room is opened daily from 3.00pm to 9.00pm.
161 locals recommend
Wynand Fockink
31 PijlsteegJust behind Dam Square you'll find a small bar where you can taste all the different flavors of 'Dutch gin'. The authentic tasting room is opened daily from 3.00pm to 9.00pm.
Café with good service and a terrace facing west (for a nice drink in the afternoon). They serve the best things from Amsterdam, like the beer from Brouwerij 't IJ and shrimp croquette from Holtkamp
399 locals recommend
Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 WeesperzijdeCafé with good service and a terrace facing west (for a nice drink in the afternoon). They serve the best things from Amsterdam, like the beer from Brouwerij 't IJ and shrimp croquette from Holtkamp
Restaurant by day, club at night. Great view, it's on the 7th floor of a hotel called Volkshotel. Good food and friendly service.
346 locals recommend
Canvas
150 WibautstraatRestaurant by day, club at night. Great view, it's on the 7th floor of a hotel called Volkshotel. Good food and friendly service.
Leidseplein is one of the squares to go at night. There are several bars and clubs situated around the square.
1535 locals recommend
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinLeidseplein is one of the squares to go at night. There are several bars and clubs situated around the square.
Rembrandtplein is one of the places to go at night. There are all kinds of bars and clubs around the square
1024 locals recommend
Rembrandtplein
Rembrandtplein is one of the places to go at night. There are all kinds of bars and clubs around the square
Arts & Culture
After 10 years of restauration the largest collection of world famous pieces is open for the public again. Even Obama came over for a visit. Be sure to buy your tickets online to skip the line.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatAfter 10 years of restauration the largest collection of world famous pieces is open for the public again. Even Obama came over for a visit. Be sure to buy your tickets online to skip the line.
The largest collection of Van Gogh-pieces, A fabulous overview of his life.
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinThe largest collection of Van Gogh-pieces, A fabulous overview of his life.
Visit the Dutch dependance of the famous museum from St. Petersburg.
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelVisit the Dutch dependance of the famous museum from St. Petersburg.
The Stedelijk Museum is the Dutch museum for modern and contemporary art and design
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinThe Stedelijk Museum is the Dutch museum for modern and contemporary art and design
The Anne Frank House is a must see for most people traveling to Amsterdam. Beware of the long lines, so plan you visit early in the morning
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktThe Anne Frank House is a must see for most people traveling to Amsterdam. Beware of the long lines, so plan you visit early in the morning
Sightseeing
From this point you are in the middle of 9 charming shopping streets, with lot's of cafes and restaurants. Just go there and discover! You can download a map online http://www.de9straatjes.nl/en/home
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
From this point you are in the middle of 9 charming shopping streets, with lot's of cafes and restaurants. Just go there and discover! You can download a map online http://www.de9straatjes.nl/en/home
Community and chapel of the Begijnen, where a miracle has occurred in the 14th century. Peaceful spot in the middle of Amsterdam
277 locals recommend
Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofCommunity and chapel of the Begijnen, where a miracle has occurred in the 14th century. Peaceful spot in the middle of Amsterdam
Have a smooth and comfortable ride in one of their electric private boats. Silent and without exhaust fumes. No licence or experience needed! Costs vary from 79 to 115 euro for 3-4 hours.
62 locals recommend
Boaty Rent a Boat Amsterdam
Jozef IsraëlskadeHave a smooth and comfortable ride in one of their electric private boats. Silent and without exhaust fumes. No licence or experience needed! Costs vary from 79 to 115 euro for 3-4 hours.
Entertainment & Activities
After (of before) you enjoyed a lovely dish with the neighbors you can see diverse cult movies here. Just on a 2 minute walk!
151 locals recommend
Rialto
338 CeintuurbaanAfter (of before) you enjoyed a lovely dish with the neighbors you can see diverse cult movies here. Just on a 2 minute walk!