Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Trendy place, at one of the canals. If you want to go where locals go, check this out. Have breakfast or lunch overlooking the Keizersgracht. Or even dinner!
45 locals recommend
Café Van Leeuwen
711HS KeizersgrachtTrendy place, at one of the canals. If you want to go where locals go, check this out. Have breakfast or lunch overlooking the Keizersgracht. Or even dinner!
Authentic spanish tapas restaurant. Bring the real Spain to The Netherlands was the dream of a Spaniard from Albacete named Pedro Garcia. He did! Lovely Spanish atmosphere. Book ahead!
200 locals recommend
Pata Negra
124 UtrechtsestraatAuthentic spanish tapas restaurant. Bring the real Spain to The Netherlands was the dream of a Spaniard from Albacete named Pedro Garcia. He did! Lovely Spanish atmosphere. Book ahead!
Lovely restaurant for lunch or dinner. This restaurant offers regularly live jazz or pop sessions. Check the programme before you go. In summer there's an outdoor terrace. Kids friendly menus.
68 locals recommend
Brasserie Nel
12 AmstelveldLovely restaurant for lunch or dinner. This restaurant offers regularly live jazz or pop sessions. Check the programme before you go. In summer there's an outdoor terrace. Kids friendly menus.
Need to explain more about Starbucks?
Biggest starbucks in Europe, just at your doorstep!
66 locals recommend
Starbucks
72 OvertoomNeed to explain more about Starbucks?
Biggest starbucks in Europe, just at your doorstep!
Seasonal, local products are the basis of the international menu. Veggies are important to us. MOES makes a modest contribution to reducing the distance from farm to fork by growing it’s own herbs.
6 locals recommend
MOES eet- en drinklokaal
142HS Prins HendrikkadeSeasonal, local products are the basis of the international menu. Veggies are important to us. MOES makes a modest contribution to reducing the distance from farm to fork by growing it’s own herbs.
Meaning ‘from the market’, the name VandeMarkt says it all. The restaurant focuses on fresh, seasonal products to create sophisticated yet simple dishes that let the ingredients shine.
17 locals recommend
Restaurant VandeMarkt
144 WeesperzijdeMeaning ‘from the market’, the name VandeMarkt says it all. The restaurant focuses on fresh, seasonal products to create sophisticated yet simple dishes that let the ingredients shine.
Just around the corner of your appartment This famous square offers a variety of restaurants & bars. Do not miss Rembrandts' statue! Buy a beer & bitterballen(dutch specialty) at one of the bars.
1024 locals recommend
Rembrandtplein
Just around the corner of your appartment This famous square offers a variety of restaurants & bars. Do not miss Rembrandts' statue! Buy a beer & bitterballen(dutch specialty) at one of the bars.
Green eating is quite the buzz these days. Sustainable and artisanal ingredients are beautifully prepared - homemade crusty bread, locally made pancetta. Not cheap, but worth a visit. Book ahead.
41 locals recommend
Restaurant As
19 Pr. IrenestraatGreen eating is quite the buzz these days. Sustainable and artisanal ingredients are beautifully prepared - homemade crusty bread, locally made pancetta. Not cheap, but worth a visit. Book ahead.
Head along every Friday and enjoy a delicious meal for €18.50, prepared with local products in Caro’s lovely home in the Jordaan neighbourhood of Amsterdam. Group bookings on other days.
Caro Kookt
16A Nieuwe LeliestraatHead along every Friday and enjoy a delicious meal for €18.50, prepared with local products in Caro’s lovely home in the Jordaan neighbourhood of Amsterdam. Group bookings on other days.
Lovely sushi restaurant, nice people.You can eat 'a la carte', or go for 'all you can eat' concept. Kids between 6-11 years have 25% discount, but you have to bring their ID.
7 locals recommend
Soho Sushi
Lovely sushi restaurant, nice people.You can eat 'a la carte', or go for 'all you can eat' concept. Kids between 6-11 years have 25% discount, but you have to bring their ID.
Piet de Leeuw is one of the first cafes (1949) in Amsterdam with the still original character of a brown pub.Have a drink, or a great meal! Famous for great steaks.
Easy to walk to in 15 minutes
24 locals recommend
Piet de Leeuw
11 NoorderstraatPiet de Leeuw is one of the first cafes (1949) in Amsterdam with the still original character of a brown pub.Have a drink, or a great meal! Famous for great steaks.
Easy to walk to in 15 minutes
Built in dutch architecture style 'Amsterdamse school (early 20th century)
The Café has a sunny terrace facing the 'Beursplein'. Delicious lunch dishes!
24 locals recommend
Beurs van Berlage
243 DamrakBuilt in dutch architecture style 'Amsterdamse school (early 20th century)
The Café has a sunny terrace facing the 'Beursplein'. Delicious lunch dishes!
For cheeslovers this is heaven. huge variety of cheesefondue on the menu. Even if you do not like cheese, there's plenty to choose from. Close to central station & redlight district www.hetkarbeel.nl
7 locals recommend
Het Karbeel
16 WarmoesstraatFor cheeslovers this is heaven. huge variety of cheesefondue on the menu. Even if you do not like cheese, there's plenty to choose from. Close to central station & redlight district www.hetkarbeel.nl
Modern stylish restaurant ,offers mediterenean/turish food, quick bites, tapas etc. Check the atmosphere & menu at their website. ± 10 minutes walking from the apartment. www.restaurantolijfje.nl
12 locals recommend
Restaurant Olijfje
223D ValkenburgerstraatModern stylish restaurant ,offers mediterenean/turish food, quick bites, tapas etc. Check the atmosphere & menu at their website. ± 10 minutes walking from the apartment. www.restaurantolijfje.nl
Famous restaurant for fishlovers. Walking distance from the apartment. Please book ahead. Not a cheap please but worthed according to many. Please check the website http://www.sluizer.nl/index-ENG.h
12 locals recommend
Sluizer Restaurants
45 UtrechtsestraatFamous restaurant for fishlovers. Walking distance from the apartment. Please book ahead. Not a cheap please but worthed according to many. Please check the website http://www.sluizer.nl/index-ENG.h
All you can eat delicious sushi, for affordable prices. 5 minutes walking from the apartment. Also possible to order in, they'll bring it to your apartment. more info:
http://www.tokyocafe.nl/
6 locals recommend
Tokyo Cafe
15 SpuiAll you can eat delicious sushi, for affordable prices. 5 minutes walking from the apartment. Also possible to order in, they'll bring it to your apartment. more info:
http://www.tokyocafe.nl/
Right on the corner of Rembrandtplein & bakkersstraat. Looking for a small bite? Just 2 minutes from the apartment. Open from 5pm Affordable restaurant. http://www.szmulewicz.nl/
10 locals recommend
Restaurant Szmulewicz
12 BakkersstraatRight on the corner of Rembrandtplein & bakkersstraat. Looking for a small bite? Just 2 minutes from the apartment. Open from 5pm Affordable restaurant. http://www.szmulewicz.nl/
Italian restaurant with affordable prices. Walk here in 2 minutes. http://www.vapiano.de/frame.php?lang=nl
33 locals recommend
Vapiano Amsterdam
2-4 AmstelstraatItalian restaurant with affordable prices. Walk here in 2 minutes. http://www.vapiano.de/frame.php?lang=nl
Mexican restaurant in the middle of Utrechtse straat. Afordable prices. You can book online. See menu on
www.alfonsosrestaurant.com/indexEN.htm
6 locals recommend
Alfonso's
29 UtrechtsestraatMexican restaurant in the middle of Utrechtse straat. Afordable prices. You can book online. See menu on
www.alfonsosrestaurant.com/indexEN.htm
Looking for real italian food?
Try Sapori Pugliesi, not cheap but delicious
At the end of Utrechtse straat. 10 minutes walk. Restaurant: Sapori Pugliesi
Adres: Weteringschans 187d, 1017 XE Amsterdam
Sapori Pugliesi
187d WeteringschansLooking for real italian food?
Try Sapori Pugliesi, not cheap but delicious
At the end of Utrechtse straat. 10 minutes walk. Restaurant: Sapori Pugliesi
Adres: Weteringschans 187d, 1017 XE Amsterdam
Lovely small restaurant for tasty dishes, fresh dish of the day, burger & fries etc. Lovely salades for lunch, affordable breakfast. Very close & worth a visit (just my opinion:-)
37 locals recommend
Restaurant Klein BREDA
6 UtrechtsestraatLovely small restaurant for tasty dishes, fresh dish of the day, burger & fries etc. Lovely salades for lunch, affordable breakfast. Very close & worth a visit (just my opinion:-)
Looking for typical dutch food? Try restaurant 'moeders' in Jordaan area. 3 courses for ± € 25,-.
For more info & bookings see http://www.moeders.com
252 locals recommend
Restaurant Moeders
251 RozengrachtLooking for typical dutch food? Try restaurant 'moeders' in Jordaan area. 3 courses for ± € 25,-.
For more info & bookings see http://www.moeders.com
Typical dutch food, maincourses from € 13,- onwards.Close to redlight district/Central station. (between Dam square & central station)info & online bookings, see
http://www.meatballs.nl/?lang=en
MEATBALLS
15 WarmoesstraatTypical dutch food, maincourses from € 13,- onwards.Close to redlight district/Central station. (between Dam square & central station)info & online bookings, see
http://www.meatballs.nl/?lang=en
Just opened fancy restaurant & loungebar at Vondelpark. Great location for breakfast, lunch or dinner. For info & bookings see;
http://www.unlimitedlabel.com/en/vondelpark3/vondelpark3-home/
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
Just opened fancy restaurant & loungebar at Vondelpark. Great location for breakfast, lunch or dinner. For info & bookings see;
http://www.unlimitedlabel.com/en/vondelpark3/vondelpark3-home/
Argentinian restaurant with good reviews at local sites. Medium priced. See http://www.iens.nl/restaurant/33364/amsterdam-la-casona/details#menukaart-restaurantNav:menucard=1550
La Casona
42 UtrechtsestraatArgentinian restaurant with good reviews at local sites. Medium priced. See http://www.iens.nl/restaurant/33364/amsterdam-la-casona/details#menukaart-restaurantNav:menucard=1550
lovely amsterdam style cafe. A few steps from Anne Frankhouse. Check out delicious coffee, lunch or dinner.
26 locals recommend
Spanjer en van Twist
60 Leliegrachtlovely amsterdam style cafe. A few steps from Anne Frankhouse. Check out delicious coffee, lunch or dinner.
Want to try a great cheesefondue? Check out cafe bern!On temporary location, but receipes won't change. great for a cafe style steak too.
58 locals recommend
Café Bern
9 NieuwmarktWant to try a great cheesefondue? Check out cafe bern!On temporary location, but receipes won't change. great for a cafe style steak too.
Shopping
A one-of-a-kind record store.Having opened its doors in this very spot in 1955. You can come over for breakfast or have a coffee in this unique place for music lovers.
46 locals recommend
Concerto
54- 60 UtrechtsestraatA one-of-a-kind record store.Having opened its doors in this very spot in 1955. You can come over for breakfast or have a coffee in this unique place for music lovers.
The Haarlemmerdijk is a long, trendy shopping street, stretching from east to west towards Amsterdam Central Station. It is a lively strip where you will find everything from shoes, independent labels
269 locals recommend
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkThe Haarlemmerdijk is a long, trendy shopping street, stretching from east to west towards Amsterdam Central Station. It is a lively strip where you will find everything from shoes, independent labels
De 9 Straatjes • Stores
Between Leidsestraat and Raadhuisstraat there is an area known as De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets), named after the nine side streets connecting the main canals. Neighbourhood.
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
De 9 Straatjes • Stores
Between Leidsestraat and Raadhuisstraat there is an area known as De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets), named after the nine side streets connecting the main canals. Neighbourhood.
need a local prepaycard?Belcompany sells different prepaid cards. Most popular ones are Vodafone, KPN, Hollands Nieuwe(this network is Vodafone but ia little cheaper) Check the options at the store.
BelCompany
4 Muntpleinneed a local prepaycard?Belcompany sells different prepaid cards. Most popular ones are Vodafone, KPN, Hollands Nieuwe(this network is Vodafone but ia little cheaper) Check the options at the store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bitterzoet ('bittersweet') with its slick design functions as a bar as well as a club, music venue and theatre.
Every day there is a different DJ line-up, band or theatre production.
89 locals recommend
Bitterzoet
2 HS SpuistraatBitterzoet ('bittersweet') with its slick design functions as a bar as well as a club, music venue and theatre.
Every day there is a different DJ line-up, band or theatre production.
Escape is one of Amsterdam's largest and most popular night clubs. Musical menu covering all popular styles of dance music; house, electro, techno and pop. See their website for more info.
51 locals recommend
Escape Caffé
15 RembrandtpleinEscape is one of Amsterdam's largest and most popular night clubs. Musical menu covering all popular styles of dance music; house, electro, techno and pop. See their website for more info.
Cafe De Kroon • Bars • 17 Rembrandtplein
In 1898 Cafe de Kroon opened its door. The name of this cafe was derived from the crowning of the new queen of The Netherlands, queen Wilhelmina.
27 locals recommend
Café Restaurant P.King
515 Herengracht Cafe De Kroon • Bars • 17 Rembrandtplein
In 1898 Cafe de Kroon opened its door. The name of this cafe was derived from the crowning of the new queen of The Netherlands, queen Wilhelmina.
Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam. The perfect place to immerse yourself in decades of rock ‘n’ roll history. Hard Café Amsterdam features authentic memorabilia from legends like Jimi Hendrix & Elvis Presley
33 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam
57-61 Max EuwepleinHard Rock Cafe Amsterdam. The perfect place to immerse yourself in decades of rock ‘n’ roll history. Hard Café Amsterdam features authentic memorabilia from legends like Jimi Hendrix & Elvis Presley
Located in the bustling heart of Amsterdam, the Melkweg (Milky Way) is one of the city's leading entertainment venues with two halls, a cinema, a theatre and a cafe - and a varied live programme.
444 locals recommend
Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtLocated in the bustling heart of Amsterdam, the Melkweg (Milky Way) is one of the city's leading entertainment venues with two halls, a cinema, a theatre and a cafe - and a varied live programme.
Arts & Culture
Housed in a former church, Paradiso is a temple of contemporary music. The atmosphere and acoustics are internationally renowned. A popular venue for live music as well as special club nights.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansHoused in a former church, Paradiso is a temple of contemporary music. The atmosphere and acoustics are internationally renowned. A popular venue for live music as well as special club nights.
EYE • Arts and Entertainment
EYE Film Institute Netherlands, the Dutch centre for film culture and heritage, is dedicated to developing a vigorous film culture in the Netherlands. Lovely restaurant!
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenade EYE • Arts and Entertainment
EYE Film Institute Netherlands, the Dutch centre for film culture and heritage, is dedicated to developing a vigorous film culture in the Netherlands. Lovely restaurant!
Art fans will probably have gotten up close to the works of Rembrandt in museums and galleries the world over. But how can anyone be sure if it’s the real deal? That’s the key question being asked..
301 locals recommend
Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)
4 JodenbreestraatArt fans will probably have gotten up close to the works of Rembrandt in museums and galleries the world over. But how can anyone be sure if it’s the real deal? That’s the key question being asked..
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam presents the largest ever exhibition of work by revered Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, acclaimed for his contemporary furniture, interior designs and art direction.
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinThe Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam presents the largest ever exhibition of work by revered Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, acclaimed for his contemporary furniture, interior designs and art direction.
This major exhibition brings all 325 of Rembrandt’s paintings together in one place for the first time, as high-quality reproductions. Chronological display of the reproductions of Rembrandt’s work
Rembrandt Studio Amsterdam
3 TorensteegThis major exhibition brings all 325 of Rembrandt’s paintings together in one place for the first time, as high-quality reproductions. Chronological display of the reproductions of Rembrandt’s work
The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The museum is located at the Museum Square close to the Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The museum is located at the Museum Square close to the Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum
Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel river in Amsterdam.
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelHermitage Amsterdam is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel river in Amsterdam.
Dutch cheese has a more than 600 years long tradition and the names of different sorts of cheese are often taken from different cities in the Netherlands – Gouda, Edam, Leerdammer, Leyden, & more.
25 locals recommend
Amsterdam Cheese Museum
112 PrinsengrachtDutch cheese has a more than 600 years long tradition and the names of different sorts of cheese are often taken from different cities in the Netherlands – Gouda, Edam, Leerdammer, Leyden, & more.
The Royal Concertgebouw is one of the world's most renowned concert venues, acclaimed for its excellent acoustics. The home of classical music was Completed in 1888.
476 locals recommend
The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinThe Royal Concertgebouw is one of the world's most renowned concert venues, acclaimed for its excellent acoustics. The home of classical music was Completed in 1888.
Get to know everything about our national beer brewer Heineken. In the original Heineken brewery which is now the museum the Heineken Experience you learn everything about the history of the brewery.
1283 locals recommend
Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeGet to know everything about our national beer brewer Heineken. In the original Heineken brewery which is now the museum the Heineken Experience you learn everything about the history of the brewery.
Avondje uit in Amsterdam? Carre ligt op loopafstand van het appartement.
250 locals recommend
Royal Theater Carre
115 /125 AmstelAvondje uit in Amsterdam? Carre ligt op loopafstand van het appartement.
Dutch National opera & ballet venue. Check the programme & enjoy a performance. Buy your tickets at box office of National Opera & Ballet at Amstel 3, Amsterdam or book online.
95 locals recommend
National Opera & Ballet
3 AmstelDutch National opera & ballet venue. Check the programme & enjoy a performance. Buy your tickets at box office of National Opera & Ballet at Amstel 3, Amsterdam or book online.
De Kleine Komedie is een theater in Amsterdam gelegen aan de Amstel en werd gebouwd in 1786.
18 locals recommend
De Kleine Komedie
56 -58 AmstelDe Kleine Komedie is een theater in Amsterdam gelegen aan de Amstel en werd gebouwd in 1786.
Planning to visit Mme Tussauds? check the website for specials & buy tickets online. Saves time at the door!Go early or after 3pm
http://www.madametussauds.com/Amsterdam/en/KoopKaartjes/default.aspx
218 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
20 DamPlanning to visit Mme Tussauds? check the website for specials & buy tickets online. Saves time at the door!Go early or after 3pm
http://www.madametussauds.com/Amsterdam/en/KoopKaartjes/default.aspx
Sightseeing
Begijnhof is one of Amsterdam's best known hofjes (almshouses). It consists of a group of houses built around a secluded courtyard and garden which provided modest homes for the Beguines.
277 locals recommend
Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofBegijnhof is one of Amsterdam's best known hofjes (almshouses). It consists of a group of houses built around a secluded courtyard and garden which provided modest homes for the Beguines.
Located across from the Amsterdam Royal Palace on Dam Square, this 15th-century church has hosted countless events over the years. Nowadays if you can see temporary exhibitions. neo-Gothic architectu
72 locals recommend
The New Church
De DamLocated across from the Amsterdam Royal Palace on Dam Square, this 15th-century church has hosted countless events over the years. Nowadays if you can see temporary exhibitions. neo-Gothic architectu
The famous flowermarket! The 'Bloemenmarkt' is the world's only floating flower market -- the stalls are technically built on houseboat foundations that line the Singel canal, but they feel fixed.
447 locals recommend
Bloemenmarkt
SingelThe famous flowermarket! The 'Bloemenmarkt' is the world's only floating flower market -- the stalls are technically built on houseboat foundations that line the Singel canal, but they feel fixed.
See the royal palace, One of Queen Beatrix's four palatial pads in the Netherlands, the "palace on the Dam" is the most historic & most visited of the four. Built as a town hall in the 17th century.
1419 locals recommend
Dam Square
See the royal palace, One of Queen Beatrix's four palatial pads in the Netherlands, the "palace on the Dam" is the most historic & most visited of the four. Built as a town hall in the 17th century.
Definately worth a visit. Anne Frank is a Jewish girl who had to go into hiding during The Second World War to escape the Nazis. She wrote a diary while in hiding in this house.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktDefinately worth a visit. Anne Frank is a Jewish girl who had to go into hiding during The Second World War to escape the Nazis. She wrote a diary while in hiding in this house.
This company is offering advantageous combination tickets for a canal cruise combined with a museum visit in Amsterdam. Some examples are; the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh museum, and more. Hop on & off.
45 locals recommend
Rederij Lovers B.V.
25 Prins HendrikkadeThis company is offering advantageous combination tickets for a canal cruise combined with a museum visit in Amsterdam. Some examples are; the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh museum, and more. Hop on & off.
The most beautiful way of exploring the historical city of Amsterdam is without a doubt from the water. Sailing through the historical canals with its beautiful canal houses with decorated facades.
35 locals recommend
Rederij Kooij
125 Oude TurfmarktThe most beautiful way of exploring the historical city of Amsterdam is without a doubt from the water. Sailing through the historical canals with its beautiful canal houses with decorated facades.
Waterlooplein is a square near the Amstel river. The daily flea market on the square is popular with tourists. the Stopera city hall and opera building, Mozes en Aäronkerk church at Waterlooplein.
182 locals recommend
Waterlooplein Market
2 WaterloopleinWaterlooplein is a square near the Amstel river. The daily flea market on the square is popular with tourists. the Stopera city hall and opera building, Mozes en Aäronkerk church at Waterlooplein.
Brocante open airmarket on monday morning from 9.00 to 13.00 or on saturdays.
Locals go find treasures at this local market on monday. On saturdays there's more Bio-food market.
892 locals recommend
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktBrocante open airmarket on monday morning from 9.00 to 13.00 or on saturdays.
Locals go find treasures at this local market on monday. On saturdays there's more Bio-food market.
Largest daily market in Europe. You’ll find the typical Amsterdam-like atmosphere, easy going-ness and on nonsense humor here. Open monday-saturday. Tram 4 or 25 to stadhouderskade.
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatLargest daily market in Europe. You’ll find the typical Amsterdam-like atmosphere, easy going-ness and on nonsense humor here. Open monday-saturday. Tram 4 or 25 to stadhouderskade.
Come tip-toe through the tulips, admire the amaryllis and cruise past the crocuses at the Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, the world’s largest flower gardens. From 20 March to 18 May 2014.
465 locals recommend
Keukenhof
166A StationswegCome tip-toe through the tulips, admire the amaryllis and cruise past the crocuses at the Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, the world’s largest flower gardens. From 20 March to 18 May 2014.
Former house of the regent Van Loon family, Willem van Loon was in 1602 co-founder of the Dutch East Indian Company.Walk back in time and see lifestyle in 17 century
Check the garden behind the house.
138 locals recommend
Museum Van Loon
672 KeizersgrachtFormer house of the regent Van Loon family, Willem van Loon was in 1602 co-founder of the Dutch East Indian Company.Walk back in time and see lifestyle in 17 century
Check the garden behind the house.
A hidden treasure in Amsterdam.
This hidden Catholic church can be found in a 17th-century canal house in central Amsterdam. The city’s most famous clandestine church. see http://www.opsolder.nl
172 locals recommend
Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder
38-40 Oudezijds VoorburgwalA hidden treasure in Amsterdam.
This hidden Catholic church can be found in a 17th-century canal house in central Amsterdam. The city’s most famous clandestine church. see http://www.opsolder.nl
Essentials
Big grocery store where you can buy food, drinks, and daily needs.Alcoholic drinks like beer & wine. Worth checking out the dutch specialties. These are cheaper here than in tourist shops.
69 locals recommend
AH Koningsplein
6 KoningspleinBig grocery store where you can buy food, drinks, and daily needs.Alcoholic drinks like beer & wine. Worth checking out the dutch specialties. These are cheaper here than in tourist shops.
For a great choice of fresh bread; check out the Vlaamsch Broodhuys. Get a lovely sandwich to take away, buy some bread rolls.
Don't forget to try the cakes.. You will be back for more!
25 locals recommend
Vlaamsch Broodhuys A'dam B.V.
109 VijzelstraatFor a great choice of fresh bread; check out the Vlaamsch Broodhuys. Get a lovely sandwich to take away, buy some bread rolls.
Don't forget to try the cakes.. You will be back for more!
At a stones throw from your apartment. this Albert Heijn store offers food & drinks for a quick bite or take away sandwich/fruit.
A bigger AH Shop (have more choice) is located at Koningsplein.
7 locals recommend
TOGO AH Reguliersbreestraat
22 a ReguliersbreestraatAt a stones throw from your apartment. this Albert Heijn store offers food & drinks for a quick bite or take away sandwich/fruit.
A bigger AH Shop (have more choice) is located at Koningsplein.
Buy all you need for a fresh breakfast or lunch at your apartment or get a fresh made sandwich to take away. Often good deals for sandwich & softdrinks.
11 locals recommend
Hema
212 KalverstraatBuy all you need for a fresh breakfast or lunch at your apartment or get a fresh made sandwich to take away. Often good deals for sandwich & softdrinks.
Beautiful new big grocery store, selling organic products. Fresh bread, vegetabels, beer, wine, lovely fresh cheese & more. Open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM
857 locals recommend
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanBeautiful new big grocery store, selling organic products. Fresh bread, vegetabels, beer, wine, lovely fresh cheese & more. Open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM
Entertainment & Activities
The Kinderkookkafé (Kids Cook Café) is a fun and unique restaurant located near the Vondelpark. Here children (ages 5 to 12) do absolutely everything to help run the restaurant. Reservation mandatory.
14 locals recommend
KinderKookKafe
6B VondelparkThe Kinderkookkafé (Kids Cook Café) is a fun and unique restaurant located near the Vondelpark. Here children (ages 5 to 12) do absolutely everything to help run the restaurant. Reservation mandatory.
The IJ-kantine is a cheerful and contemporary styled brasserie, located on the harbor in Amsterdam North NDSM. During the months great terrace.
Kids friendly restaurant. Take the fee ferry to get ther
104 locals recommend
Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-KadeThe IJ-kantine is a cheerful and contemporary styled brasserie, located on the harbor in Amsterdam North NDSM. During the months great terrace.
Kids friendly restaurant. Take the fee ferry to get ther
The park is home to a selection of restaurants and cafés, including the Blauwe Theehuis, Café Vertigo, and Groot Melkhuis. You’ll also find a skate rental shop, an open-air theatre and a rose garden.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
The park is home to a selection of restaurants and cafés, including the Blauwe Theehuis, Café Vertigo, and Groot Melkhuis. You’ll also find a skate rental shop, an open-air theatre and a rose garden.
Let's play mini golf at the Amstelpark with your family, company or bachelor party. There are 18 tracks to be played. After your game you can enjoy drinks and food at the terrace.
Midgetgolf Amstelpark
2 B AmstelparkLet's play mini golf at the Amstelpark with your family, company or bachelor party. There are 18 tracks to be played. After your game you can enjoy drinks and food at the terrace.
Built in 1882, the Hollandsche Manege (Dutch Riding School) was inspired by Spanish riding schools. Completely restored in 1986, the school still offers daily riding classes.
21 locals recommend
Hollandsche Manege
140 VondelstraatBuilt in 1882, the Hollandsche Manege (Dutch Riding School) was inspired by Spanish riding schools. Completely restored in 1986, the school still offers daily riding classes.
Inside the Amstelpark, next to the playground, you’ll find a petting zoo filled with small farm animals. You can visit the chickens, goats, rabbits and donkeys every day from 10:00 to 16:00.
140 locals recommend
Amstelpark
AmstelparkInside the Amstelpark, next to the playground, you’ll find a petting zoo filled with small farm animals. You can visit the chickens, goats, rabbits and donkeys every day from 10:00 to 16:00.
A cosy pancake house located in a 17th-century Dutch East India Company canal house at the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam.
63 locals recommend
The Pancake Bakery
191 PrinsengrachtA cosy pancake house located in a 17th-century Dutch East India Company canal house at the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam.
The Amsterdam Museum offers an expansive collection of exhibitions and items that retell the compelling story of the Dutch capital.
A small size Kids friendly museum.
Amsterdam Museum
Amsterdam MuseumThe Amsterdam Museum offers an expansive collection of exhibitions and items that retell the compelling story of the Dutch capital.
A small size Kids friendly museum.
Artis Royal Zoo is the oldest city zo oin the Netherlands,A place where nature and cultural heritage come together. Travel through time in the planetarium. Check out the Butterfly Pavilion & Aquarium.
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanArtis Royal Zoo is the oldest city zo oin the Netherlands,A place where nature and cultural heritage come together. Travel through time in the planetarium. Check out the Butterfly Pavilion & Aquarium.
The National Maritime Museum offers a variety exhibitions designed just for kids. Underwater fairytale for the youngest visitors, Tale of the Whale, & more!
See You in the Golden Age.
820 locals recommend
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
1 KattenburgerpleinThe National Maritime Museum offers a variety exhibitions designed just for kids. Underwater fairytale for the youngest visitors, Tale of the Whale, & more!
See You in the Golden Age.
selfservice restaurant with playground in the middle of the Vondelpark; Close to this restaurant there is a survival ground for kids, and a small outdoor pool for the little ones in summertime.
53 locals recommend
Groot Melkhuis
2 Vondelparkselfservice restaurant with playground in the middle of the Vondelpark; Close to this restaurant there is a survival ground for kids, and a small outdoor pool for the little ones in summertime.
Funpark for the family. Travel through the country miniatures and their stories come to life in the new Madurodam. Many to see, experience, and especially to do! www.madurodam.nl/en/
306 locals recommend
Madurodam
1 George MaduropleinFunpark for the family. Travel through the country miniatures and their stories come to life in the new Madurodam. Many to see, experience, and especially to do! www.madurodam.nl/en/