Guidebook for Amsterdam
Drinks & Nightlife
Very vibrant place for having a couple of drinks and enjoy views on the Amstel river and typical Dutch atnosphere.
218 locals recommend
Café Hesp
130-131 WeesperzijdeVery vibrant place for having a couple of drinks and enjoy views on the Amstel river and typical Dutch atnosphere.
Food Scene
A cozy place with very nice terrace overlooking the river. Typical Portuguese food. Very nice only for drinks as well
74 locals recommend
Girassol
135 WeesperzijdeA cozy place with very nice terrace overlooking the river. Typical Portuguese food. Very nice only for drinks as well
Located in Volks Hotel 7th floor Perfect place to enjoy wonderful views along with good food and drinks. This is a very good alternative to unreasonably overpriced Sky Bar in Hilton Double Tree Hotel
346 locals recommend
Canvas
150 WibautstraatLocated in Volks Hotel 7th floor Perfect place to enjoy wonderful views along with good food and drinks. This is a very good alternative to unreasonably overpriced Sky Bar in Hilton Double Tree Hotel
Very good meat restaurant very much loved by locals. It is advised to make a reservation (possible online www.oost.loetje.com) if you plan to have a dinner. Order steak, French fries, and salad.
167 locals recommend
Loetje Oost
15 RuyschstraatVery good meat restaurant very much loved by locals. It is advised to make a reservation (possible online www.oost.loetje.com) if you plan to have a dinner. Order steak, French fries, and salad.
Very popular place with good food around the corner from the apartment. Reservation is required.
216 locals recommend
Rijsel
52 MarcusstraatVery popular place with good food around the corner from the apartment. Reservation is required.
Dauphine
175 Prins BernhardpleinVery good modern trendy brasserie. Can be crowded at times.
Very popular place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the warm weather they have big terrace facing the river. This place is also very good to have a couple of drinks in truly Amsterdam atmosphere.
399 locals recommend
Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 WeesperzijdeVery popular place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the warm weather they have big terrace facing the river. This place is also very good to have a couple of drinks in truly Amsterdam atmosphere.
Vibrant place located under the bridge with terrace located on berth. Good for food and drinks, especially if the weather is nice and you sit outside.
66 locals recommend
Amstelhoven
18 Nieuwe HerengrachtVibrant place located under the bridge with terrace located on berth. Good for food and drinks, especially if the weather is nice and you sit outside.
The best place for spareribs and lamb shoulder. Small place with very special atmosphere. Opens at 17h, it is not possible to make reservation. You can wait at the bar across the street.
88 locals recommend
Cafe De Klos
41 KerkstraatThe best place for spareribs and lamb shoulder. Small place with very special atmosphere. Opens at 17h, it is not possible to make reservation. You can wait at the bar across the street.
Very relaxed and modern place to enjoy seafood and fish. They have 2 locations - Van Bearlestraat, near Stedelijk museum (small size) and Spui (big size).
59 locals recommend
The Seafood Bar Spui
15 SpuiVery relaxed and modern place to enjoy seafood and fish. They have 2 locations - Van Bearlestraat, near Stedelijk museum (small size) and Spui (big size).
Bar De Burgh
2 KolksteegDecent burgers that you create yourself. Very reasonably priced.
Lobsters and burgers only. Very nice place to enjoy both in relaxed atmosphere and at reasonable price.
Hummbar Lobster & Burgers
11 UtrechtsestraatLobsters and burgers only. Very nice place to enjoy both in relaxed atmosphere and at reasonable price.
Family owned very tiny restaurant with Indonesian food. A hidden gem on Utrechtsestraat, very recommended!
8 locals recommend
Coffee & Jazz
113 UtrechtsestraatFamily owned very tiny restaurant with Indonesian food. A hidden gem on Utrechtsestraat, very recommended!
Essentials
Small grocery/fruit shop right next to the apartment building. They sell milk, yogurts, eggs, fresh fruits and veggies, croissants and Turkish delights. They normally are open from 8am till 7pm.
Ensar AGF
194 WibautstraatSmall grocery/fruit shop right next to the apartment building. They sell milk, yogurts, eggs, fresh fruits and veggies, croissants and Turkish delights. They normally are open from 8am till 7pm.
Located within 5 min walk from the apartment. Opening hours are 8am-10pm every day. It sells everything you may possibly need.
78 locals recommend
Albert Heijn BV
24 LobeliusstraatLocated within 5 min walk from the apartment. Opening hours are 8am-10pm every day. It sells everything you may possibly need.
Everything Else
One of the many parks in Amsterdam. Take a walk or have a picnic there. Also good for running.
841 locals recommend
Oosterpark
OosterparkOne of the many parks in Amsterdam. Take a walk or have a picnic there. Also good for running.
Branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelBranch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia
The main museum of the Netherlands. Recently opened after very long renovation. My recommendation is to order tickets online in order not to waste time buying them at the entrance.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe main museum of the Netherlands. Recently opened after very long renovation. My recommendation is to order tickets online in order not to waste time buying them at the entrance.
The name speaks for itself. My recommendation is to order tickets online in order not to waste time buying them at the entrance.
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinThe name speaks for itself. My recommendation is to order tickets online in order not to waste time buying them at the entrance.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinMuseum of modern art that opened recently.
Madame Tussauds museum in Amsterdam. You know what they display :)
218 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
20 DamMadame Tussauds museum in Amsterdam. You know what they display :)
Sightseeing
Museum dedicated to Jewish girl Anna Frank and her famous diary.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktMuseum dedicated to Jewish girl Anna Frank and her famous diary.
District with truly Amsterdam spirit. Walk along canals and small streets, stop by one (or several) bars, have a drink and continue your journey.
756 locals recommend
Jordaan
District with truly Amsterdam spirit. Walk along canals and small streets, stop by one (or several) bars, have a drink and continue your journey.
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinOne of the most well knows squares in Amsterdam
Rembrandtplein
One of the most well knows squares in Amsterdam
One of the most well knows squares in Amsterdam where Royal Palace is situated.
1419 locals recommend
Dam Square
One of the most well knows squares in Amsterdam where Royal Palace is situated.
The best known park in Amsterdam. Walk along the park to feel the atmosphere of people relaxing, doing sports, having pick nicks with family and friends...
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
The best known park in Amsterdam. Walk along the park to feel the atmosphere of people relaxing, doing sports, having pick nicks with family and friends...
Arts & Culture
National Opera & Ballet
3 AmstelDutch opera and ballet theater
Amsterdam concert hall. All major classical music events take place here. Sometimes it is possible to buy last minute tickets for tonight's show.
476 locals recommend
The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinAmsterdam concert hall. All major classical music events take place here. Sometimes it is possible to buy last minute tickets for tonight's show.