Guidebook for Amsterdam

Villa-Casa
Villa-Casa
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

The best place for brunch! Run by a group of enthousiastic expats from New Zealand, Bakers & Roasters serves all kinds of eggs, sandwiches, pies, pancakes, and pastries. No reservations so be on time!
315 locals recommend
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat
315 locals recommend
The best place for brunch! Run by a group of enthousiastic expats from New Zealand, Bakers & Roasters serves all kinds of eggs, sandwiches, pies, pancakes, and pastries. No reservations so be on time!
Great place for coffee and breakfast, but also for afternoon beers.
11 locals recommend
Mem's Amsterdam
33 Gerard Doustraat
11 locals recommend
Great place for coffee and breakfast, but also for afternoon beers.
This all organic lunch and coffee bar is one of my girlfriend's favorite spots in town.
76 locals recommend
Vinnies
46 HS Haarlemmerstraat
76 locals recommend
This all organic lunch and coffee bar is one of my girlfriend's favorite spots in town.
Mexican restaurant annex cocktail bar. After midnight the DJ turns up the music!
46 locals recommend
Rose's Cantina
40 Reguliersdwarsstraat
46 locals recommend
Mexican restaurant annex cocktail bar. After midnight the DJ turns up the music!
The best apple pie of Amsterdam!
506 locals recommend
Winkel 43
43 Noordermarkt
506 locals recommend
The best apple pie of Amsterdam!
Classical coffee house with newspapers, cakes and of course coffee.
80 locals recommend
de koffie salon centrum
130-BG Utrechtsestraat
80 locals recommend
Classical coffee house with newspapers, cakes and of course coffee.
Have a drink, lunch, or dinner after your stroll in the park.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
4196 locals recommend
Have a drink, lunch, or dinner after your stroll in the park.
Great coffee shop thats roasts its own beans, and also serves breakfast and lunch.
52 locals recommend
Frederix Coffee Bar & Lunch
29 Frederiksplein
52 locals recommend
Great coffee shop thats roasts its own beans, and also serves breakfast and lunch.
Great coffee shop thats roasts its own beans, and also serves breakfast and lunch. They also run a shop near the apartment.
82 locals recommend
Coffee & Such
182 Haarlemmerdijk
82 locals recommend
Great coffee shop thats roasts its own beans, and also serves breakfast and lunch. They also run a shop near the apartment.
This café is loved by locals for it's simplicity. On Saturdays, when the Lindegracht market is on, Café Thijssen is packed.
160 locals recommend
Café Thijssen
107 Brouwersgracht
160 locals recommend
This café is loved by locals for it's simplicity. On Saturdays, when the Lindegracht market is on, Café Thijssen is packed.
Small Italian coffee house.
40 locals recommend
Tazzina
139 Brouwersgracht
40 locals recommend
Small Italian coffee house.
Great place for breakfast, lunch or coffee with cake (try the chocolate brownie!). Since it is located near the Albert Cuyp market it is the ideal place to reload after a day of shopping.
158 locals recommend
De Wasserette
27 Eerste van der Helststraat
158 locals recommend
Great place for breakfast, lunch or coffee with cake (try the chocolate brownie!). Since it is located near the Albert Cuyp market it is the ideal place to reload after a day of shopping.
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner, all made with biological products. In summer there is a great sunny terrace with a view on the canal Prinsengracht. http://buffet- amsterdam.nl/ Kitchen: European
135 locals recommend
Buffet van Odette
598 Prinsengracht
135 locals recommend
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner, all made with biological products. In summer there is a great sunny terrace with a view on the canal Prinsengracht. http://buffet- amsterdam.nl/ Kitchen: European
Serves plateaus of high quality fingerfood! Kitchen: European/Mediterranean/Asian
108 locals recommend
Boca's Park
4 Sarphatipark
108 locals recommend
Serves plateaus of high quality fingerfood! Kitchen: European/Mediterranean/Asian
When you have dinner in this restaurant, you really feel like you're in Morocco for a couple of hours! http://bazaramsterdam.nl/ Kitchen: Moroccan/Arabic
258 locals recommend
De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert Cuypstraat
258 locals recommend
When you have dinner in this restaurant, you really feel like you're in Morocco for a couple of hours! http://bazaramsterdam.nl/ Kitchen: Moroccan/Arabic
This restaurant serves only two dishes: lobster and tournedos. Both red, both delicious. Can't choose? Take the 'surf & turf'.
126 locals recommend
Restaurant RED
594 Keizersgracht
126 locals recommend
This restaurant serves only two dishes: lobster and tournedos. Both red, both delicious. Can't choose? Take the 'surf & turf'.
This pizzeria -the best in town- is run by an Italian family that imports their products directly from their homeland. The pizzas are made in the stone oven at the take out place across the street.
248 locals recommend
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede Tuindwarsstraat
248 locals recommend
This pizzeria -the best in town- is run by an Italian family that imports their products directly from their homeland. The pizzas are made in the stone oven at the take out place across the street.
Take out: -50% before 18:30 Eat in: -50% after 18:30 This deal doesn't mean that the food is bad at all!
31 locals recommend
Otaru
2 Frans Halsstraat
31 locals recommend
Take out: -50% before 18:30 Eat in: -50% after 18:30 This deal doesn't mean that the food is bad at all!
This restaurant doesn't have a separate menu for lunch or dinner. You can eat whatever you want, whenever you want. Kitchen: European/Mediterranean
232 locals recommend
Fa. Pekelhaaring
127 Van Woustraat
232 locals recommend
This restaurant doesn't have a separate menu for lunch or dinner. You can eat whatever you want, whenever you want. Kitchen: European/Mediterranean
The proverbial French-brasserie- in-New-York... In Amsterdam. Kitchen: French http://www.cafegeorge.nl/
64 locals recommend
GEORGE W.P.A.
74 Willemsparkweg
64 locals recommend
The proverbial French-brasserie- in-New-York... In Amsterdam. Kitchen: French http://www.cafegeorge.nl/
Same company as George W.P.A., other location.
108 locals recommend
Café George
84 Leidsegracht
108 locals recommend
Same company as George W.P.A., other location.
This bakery serves great lunch, cakes, scones with clotted cream and home-made marmelade, or a complete high tea.
245 locals recommend
De Bakkerswinkel
245 locals recommend
This bakery serves great lunch, cakes, scones with clotted cream and home-made marmelade, or a complete high tea.
Housed in a former water pumping station, this restaurant is large but never feels massive. http://www.cradam.nl /restaurants Kitchen: French
284 locals recommend
Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 Watertorenplein
284 locals recommend
Housed in a former water pumping station, this restaurant is large but never feels massive. http://www.cradam.nl /restaurants Kitchen: French
This restaurant has the best view of the town, on the skyline of Amsterdam. Housed in the Film Museum that also shows contemporary movies, a good night out is guaranteed. Kitchen: French
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenade
1109 locals recommend
This restaurant has the best view of the town, on the skyline of Amsterdam. Housed in the Film Museum that also shows contemporary movies, a good night out is guaranteed. Kitchen: French
Stylish restaurant with a cocktail bar downstairs. Kitchen: French.
75 locals recommend
Lion Noir
28 Reguliersdwarsstraat
75 locals recommend
Stylish restaurant with a cocktail bar downstairs. Kitchen: French.
The low key dependance of the restaurant on the Willemsparkweg. Great for a quick lunch on a shopping day. Kitchen: French
George Deli U.S.A.
17 Utrechtsestraat
The low key dependance of the restaurant on the Willemsparkweg. Great for a quick lunch on a shopping day. Kitchen: French
Organic salad bar, one of my favorite places in De Pijp. Great for eating in or taking out. Choose one of the ready made salads or make your own by picking the ingredients you like.
122 locals recommend
SLA
149 Ceintuurbaan
122 locals recommend
Organic salad bar, one of my favorite places in De Pijp. Great for eating in or taking out. Choose one of the ready made salads or make your own by picking the ingredients you like.
Spaninsh/Portugese tabas bar with music performances on friday.
50 locals recommend
Duende Tapas Bar
62 Lindengracht
50 locals recommend
Spaninsh/Portugese tabas bar with music performances on friday.
Italian restaurant with a good reputation. Choose the 'Proeverij': 6 courses for EUR 47,50. Website: http://restauranttoscanini.nl/
313 locals recommend
Toscanini
75 Lindengracht
313 locals recommend
Italian restaurant with a good reputation. Choose the 'Proeverij': 6 courses for EUR 47,50. Website: http://restauranttoscanini.nl/
Indoor food market with many different stands where you can choose small meals or drinks. http://www.foodhallen.nl/
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 Bellamyplein
1500 locals recommend
Indoor food market with many different stands where you can choose small meals or drinks. http://www.foodhallen.nl/
This (great quality) burger bar has a hidden cocktail club in the back.
157 locals recommend
The Butcher
129 Albert Cuypstraat
157 locals recommend
This (great quality) burger bar has a hidden cocktail club in the back.
Although the bright lights don't make it look like very stylish, this restaurant is a real hotspot among Amsterdam hipsters. They serve the best Vietnamese food.
82 locals recommend
Pho 91
91 H Albert Cuypstraat
82 locals recommend
Although the bright lights don't make it look like very stylish, this restaurant is a real hotspot among Amsterdam hipsters. They serve the best Vietnamese food.
Organic salad bar. Eat in or take out.
33 locals recommend
Venkel
22 Albert Cuypstraat
33 locals recommend
Organic salad bar. Eat in or take out.
Grab your sunday breakfast here.
32 locals recommend
Corner Bakery
40 Johannes Vermeerstraat
32 locals recommend
Grab your sunday breakfast here.
This terrace probably catches the most sun of Amsterdam. The fact that the kitchen is simple but good and affordable, makes Dapper even a nicer place to hang all day.
66 locals recommend
Dapper Bar
58-60 Jacob Van Lennepkade
66 locals recommend
This terrace probably catches the most sun of Amsterdam. The fact that the kitchen is simple but good and affordable, makes Dapper even a nicer place to hang all day.
These bearded men roast and brew their own coffee.
237 locals recommend
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
112 Kinkerstraat
237 locals recommend
These bearded men roast and brew their own coffee.
One of the best coffee roasters in Amsterdam.
21 locals recommend
Headfirst Coffee Roasters
150 Westerstraat
21 locals recommend
One of the best coffee roasters in Amsterdam.
This cute little store sells women's fashion, but also servers a great lunch menu. All organic, home made and delicious.
48 locals recommend
COTTONCAKE
76HS Eerste van der Helststraat
48 locals recommend
This cute little store sells women's fashion, but also servers a great lunch menu. All organic, home made and delicious.
Coffee place runned by Scandinavians
172 locals recommend
Scandinavian Embassy
34 Sarphatipark
172 locals recommend
Coffee place runned by Scandinavians
This restaurant is a must visit, both for its menu and it's decor. Housed in a large glass greenhouse, their menu is based on their own daily harvest.
267 locals recommend
De Kast
3 Kamerlingh Onneslaan
267 locals recommend
This restaurant is a must visit, both for its menu and it's decor. Housed in a large glass greenhouse, their menu is based on their own daily harvest.
Best take away pizza. Pay by card only.
23 locals recommend
da portare VIA
63 Frans Halsstraat
23 locals recommend
Best take away pizza. Pay by card only.
Great take out burgers right around the corner.
111 locals recommend
Burgermeester | de Pijp
48 Albert Cuypstraat
111 locals recommend
Great take out burgers right around the corner.
This breakfast and lunch spot only serves eggs, in many different tastes.
121 locals recommend
Omelegg - de Pijp
143 Ferdinand Bolstraat
121 locals recommend
This breakfast and lunch spot only serves eggs, in many different tastes.
This hotel houses a very nice restaurant ('The Lobby') with an even nicer cocktail bar.
19 locals recommend
Hotel V Nesplein
49 Nes
19 locals recommend
This hotel houses a very nice restaurant ('The Lobby') with an even nicer cocktail bar.
The name says it already: GOOD FOOD. Organic, homemade and tasty. Breakfast and lunch only.
46 locals recommend
Lavinia Good Food
176 Kerkstraat
46 locals recommend
The name says it already: GOOD FOOD. Organic, homemade and tasty. Breakfast and lunch only.
No one can resist these cakes, pies and other sweets.
79 locals recommend
De Laatste Kruimel
4 Langebrugsteeg
79 locals recommend
No one can resist these cakes, pies and other sweets.
Coffee & local design.
16 locals recommend
KOKO
145 Oudezijds Achterburgwal
16 locals recommend
Coffee & local design.
One of my favorite places for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. Housed in an old theater, the atmosphere is creative and relaxed.
372 locals recommend
Coffee & Coconuts
282 Ceintuurbaan
372 locals recommend
One of my favorite places for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. Housed in an old theater, the atmosphere is creative and relaxed.
Instock is the initiative where surplus food from supermarkets is rescued to turn it into delicious meals. The menu is a surprise every day.
38 locals recommend
Instock Amsterdam
21 Czaar Peterstraat
38 locals recommend
Instock is the initiative where surplus food from supermarkets is rescued to turn it into delicious meals. The menu is a surprise every day.
This Algherian restaurant is a great hang-out in summer, when the terrace is furnished with large pillows and chef Laurent lights the large campfire.
69 locals recommend
Rainarai Westerpark
40 Polonceaukade
69 locals recommend
This Algherian restaurant is a great hang-out in summer, when the terrace is furnished with large pillows and chef Laurent lights the large campfire.
Built on a former helideck, this restaurant offers you probably one of the best views on the city harbour.
118 locals recommend
REM Eiland
45-2 Haparandadam
118 locals recommend
Built on a former helideck, this restaurant offers you probably one of the best views on the city harbour.
Amsterdam city beach. Not for swimming though, but for a nice relaxed hang with your feed in the sand.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
1052 locals recommend
Amsterdam city beach. Not for swimming though, but for a nice relaxed hang with your feed in the sand.
Small place, small description: great sandwiches.
98 locals recommend
Small World Catering
14 Binnen Oranjestraat
98 locals recommend
Small place, small description: great sandwiches.
Sunday Brunch with bloody mary's.
42 locals recommend
Gs jordaan
91 Goudsbloemstraat
42 locals recommend
Sunday Brunch with bloody mary's.
Serves plateaus of high quality fingerfood! Kitchen: European/Mediterranean/Asian
105 locals recommend
Boca's
30 Westerstraat
105 locals recommend
Serves plateaus of high quality fingerfood! Kitchen: European/Mediterranean/Asian
Ozzy brunch
164 locals recommend
Little Collins De Pijp
19F Eerste Sweelinckstraat
164 locals recommend
Ozzy brunch
Steaks only restaurant.
289 locals recommend
Café Loetje
52 Johannes Vermeerstraat
289 locals recommend
Steaks only restaurant.
Bib-Gourmand restaurant with a menu of € 36,00 per person. The next level according to Michelin is a star.
38 locals recommend
Restaurant "Le Garage"
54-56 Ruysdaelstraat
38 locals recommend
Bib-Gourmand restaurant with a menu of € 36,00 per person. The next level according to Michelin is a star.
The name says it all.
94 locals recommend
The Seafood Bar
5h Van Baerlestraat
94 locals recommend
The name says it all.
This is a true hidden treasure. Don't let the simple interior and no-nonsense waiters mislead you; the Italian dishes are Michelin level.
109 locals recommend
Restaurant Daalder
1 Postjesweg
109 locals recommend
This is a true hidden treasure. Don't let the simple interior and no-nonsense waiters mislead you; the Italian dishes are Michelin level.
Although the name might makes you think Asian, this Italian restaurant is very good. I would recommend the Pizza YamYam with mascarpone and truffle sauce.
129 locals recommend
YamYam Trattoria Pizzeria
88-90 Frederik Hendrikstraat
129 locals recommend
Although the name might makes you think Asian, this Italian restaurant is very good. I would recommend the Pizza YamYam with mascarpone and truffle sauce.
Stylish bar for food and drinks.
53 locals recommend
Souvla
10-hs Hugo de Grootplein
53 locals recommend
Stylish bar for food and drinks.
From morning untill midnight. Kitchen: Italian/French.
225 locals recommend
Razmataz
7HS Hugo de Grootplein
225 locals recommend
From morning untill midnight. Kitchen: Italian/French.
Burgers!
38 locals recommend
Thrill Grill
98 Gerard Doustraat
38 locals recommend
Burgers!
Get your healthy shot! Fresh fruit and vegetable juices.
9 locals recommend
Dr. Blend
1 Koolhovenlaan
9 locals recommend
Get your healthy shot! Fresh fruit and vegetable juices.
No description needed.
63 locals recommend
The Pancake Bakery
191 Prinsengracht
63 locals recommend
No description needed.

Drinks & Nightlife

Vintage interior, sit-down bar with a great atmosphere, that also serves Asian snacks.
92 locals recommend
Wolvenstraat
Wolvenstraat
92 locals recommend
Vintage interior, sit-down bar with a great atmosphere, that also serves Asian snacks.
Nice bar to go and have a drink on thursday, friday or saturday. During the day it is also a good place to have lunch or sit down for a coffee.
79 locals recommend
Café Schilders
45 Eerste van der Helststraat
79 locals recommend
Nice bar to go and have a drink on thursday, friday or saturday. During the day it is also a good place to have lunch or sit down for a coffee.
Very nice restaurant with a good menu, laid back atmosphere and friendly staff. It is the ideal place to have a good and solid lunch or a drink in the afternoon. Also serves dinner.
132 locals recommend
Bar Moustache
141 Utrechtsestraat
132 locals recommend
Very nice restaurant with a good menu, laid back atmosphere and friendly staff. It is the ideal place to have a good and solid lunch or a drink in the afternoon. Also serves dinner.
This bohemian site on the waterfront cannot be described. It has to be experienced. It's nicer in summer though.
533 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 Dijksgracht
533 locals recommend
This bohemian site on the waterfront cannot be described. It has to be experienced. It's nicer in summer though.
Cocktails and sushi
113 locals recommend
IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar
2-6 Albert Cuypstraat
113 locals recommend
Cocktails and sushi
With it's simple but good quality menu, Bar Mick is a place to come in for an afternoon coffee and leave after midnight cocktails.
72 locals recommend
Bar Mick
53 Spaarndammerstraat
72 locals recommend
With it's simple but good quality menu, Bar Mick is a place to come in for an afternoon coffee and leave after midnight cocktails.
Cocktails.
149 locals recommend
Door74
74 Reguliersdwarsstraat
149 locals recommend
Cocktails.
Hipster hangout for drinks and dancing
7 locals recommend
A l'Elephant du Congo
37 Reguliersdwarsstraat
7 locals recommend
Hipster hangout for drinks and dancing
On Saturdays this bar hosts a great party night called Rewind. Dance the night away on hits from then and now. Feel like going? Ask me to put you on the guest list.
Chapter 21
21 Jonge Roelensteeg
On Saturdays this bar hosts a great party night called Rewind. Dance the night away on hits from then and now. Feel like going? Ask me to put you on the guest list.
Cocktails!
166 locals recommend
Vesper
57 Vinkenstraat
166 locals recommend
Cocktails!
Cocktails with the best view of the city: rooftop bar of the Hilton Hotel.
228 locals recommend
SkyLounge Amsterdam
4 Oosterdoksstraat
228 locals recommend
Cocktails with the best view of the city: rooftop bar of the Hilton Hotel.
Sunny terrace
76 locals recommend
Bar Mash
9 Gerard Douplein
76 locals recommend
Sunny terrace

Shopping

The floating flower market of Amsterdam
447 locals recommend
Bloemenmarkt
Singel
447 locals recommend
The floating flower market of Amsterdam
Vintage vintage vintage!
40 locals recommend
Episode
1 Berenstraat
40 locals recommend
Vintage vintage vintage!
The typical girls store: clothes (both new and vintage), accessories and home-made cupcakes.
6 locals recommend
The Darling
4 Runstraat
6 locals recommend
The typical girls store: clothes (both new and vintage), accessories and home-made cupcakes.
http://www.filippa- k.com/
Filippa K
6 Wolvenstraat
http://www.filippa- k.com/
Dutch clothing store, both male and female. Could be compared to Abercrombie & Fitch, but a little less preppy and a little more folklore.
10 locals recommend
Scotch & Soda
3 Huidenstraat
10 locals recommend
Dutch clothing store, both male and female. Could be compared to Abercrombie & Fitch, but a little less preppy and a little more folklore.
Art, photography, travel, fashion, music, design, literature, sci-fi, history, nature... This store has all kinds of books on all kinds of subjects. Students get 10 % off.
24 locals recommend
The American Book Center
12 Spui
24 locals recommend
Art, photography, travel, fashion, music, design, literature, sci-fi, history, nature... This store has all kinds of books on all kinds of subjects. Students get 10 % off.
Great concept store (female clothing, bags, accessories, lifestyle, interior, baby) housed in an old garage. Wed-Sat 10:00-18:00 http://www.thecollector.com/faq/
The Collector
1D Eerste van der Helststraat
Great concept store (female clothing, bags, accessories, lifestyle, interior, baby) housed in an old garage. Wed-Sat 10:00-18:00 http://www.thecollector.com/faq/
Women's wear, accessories and home decoration. http://www.raakamsterdam.nl/
15 locals recommend
Raak Amsterdam
46 Eerste van der Helststraat
15 locals recommend
Women's wear, accessories and home decoration. http://www.raakamsterdam.nl/
The 5th Avenue of Amsterdam, with stores like Burberry, Cartier, Chanel, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Hermes, Vuitton, etc.
652 locals recommend
P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat
652 locals recommend
The 5th Avenue of Amsterdam, with stores like Burberry, Cartier, Chanel, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Hermes, Vuitton, etc.
Beautiful leather handbags and wallets, of all sizes and colors.
SMAAK | Amsterdam
39 Berenstraat
Beautiful leather handbags and wallets, of all sizes and colors.
The largest department store of Amsterdam, with spectacular display windows.
425 locals recommend
De Bijenkorf
1 Dam
425 locals recommend
The largest department store of Amsterdam, with spectacular display windows.
Womens clothing store with labels as Marc by Marc Jacobs, Acne and Vanessa Bruno.
6 locals recommend
Centre Neuf B.V.
120HS Utrechtsestraat
6 locals recommend
Womens clothing store with labels as Marc by Marc Jacobs, Acne and Vanessa Bruno.
One of the major shopping streets in Amsterdam.
245 locals recommend
Leidsestraat
Leidsestraat
245 locals recommend
One of the major shopping streets in Amsterdam.
One of the major shopping streets in Amsterdam, with stores as Zara, H&M, River Island, Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Forever 21, etc.
643 locals recommend
Kalverstraat
Kalverstraat
643 locals recommend
One of the major shopping streets in Amsterdam, with stores as Zara, H&M, River Island, Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Forever 21, etc.
Brand new concept store. For him, her, kids, home, art, food & drinks.
290 locals recommend
Hutspot
4 Van Woustraat
290 locals recommend
Brand new concept store. For him, her, kids, home, art, food & drinks.
Brand new concept store. For him, her, kids, home, art, food & drinks.
290 locals recommend
Hutspot
4 Van Woustraat
290 locals recommend
Brand new concept store. For him, her, kids, home, art, food & drinks.
Beautiful store to spend hours, accessories and home decoration. http://anna-nina.nl/
18 locals recommend
Anna + Nina clothing
128A Gerard Doustraat
18 locals recommend
Beautiful store to spend hours, accessories and home decoration. http://anna-nina.nl/
MACARONS This little shop makes its own macarons in all kinds of flavors.
10 locals recommend
Poptasi Creative Pastry Agency
103 Gerard Doustraat
10 locals recommend
MACARONS This little shop makes its own macarons in all kinds of flavors.
Very nice boutique with different clothing labels for him (in the shop on nr. 36) and her (down the street on nr. 68).
8 locals recommend
We Are Labels
119-121 Meent
8 locals recommend
Very nice boutique with different clothing labels for him (in the shop on nr. 36) and her (down the street on nr. 68).
Vintage clothes, bags, shoes and accessories. Heaven for every vintage loving girl.
19 locals recommend
Jutka & Riska
194 Bilderdijkstraat
19 locals recommend
Vintage clothes, bags, shoes and accessories. Heaven for every vintage loving girl.
Clothes for him, her and kids. This store mixed their own brand with Dutch and Scandinavian fashion brands.
gsus kledingwinkel Amsterdam westerstraat
158 Westerstraat
Clothes for him, her and kids. This store mixed their own brand with Dutch and Scandinavian fashion brands.
Great Italian gelateria with over 50 flavors of ice cream.
14 locals recommend
Pisa IJs
62B Eerste van der Helststraat
14 locals recommend
Great Italian gelateria with over 50 flavors of ice cream.
The Barber is a shaving salon that believes in the luxury of a good old straight razor shave or trim. Their skilled barbers are happy to welcome you with a great coffee, whisky or a cold beer.
6 locals recommend
Barber
24 Binnen Oranjestraat
6 locals recommend
The Barber is a shaving salon that believes in the luxury of a good old straight razor shave or trim. Their skilled barbers are happy to welcome you with a great coffee, whisky or a cold beer.
Sneakers.
17 locals recommend
Baskets Stores
57 Elandsgracht
17 locals recommend
Sneakers.
Spanish Jamon
27 locals recommend
Ibericus Amsterdam
93 Haarlemmerstraat
27 locals recommend
Spanish Jamon
Perfect gift shop to find nice things for your boyfriend, brother or father.
13 locals recommend
Six and Sons
41 Haarlemmerdijk
13 locals recommend
Perfect gift shop to find nice things for your boyfriend, brother or father.
This former post offices houses various stores and lunch spots. A very unique shopping mall.
50 locals recommend
Swarovski Boutique Magna Plaza
182I Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
50 locals recommend
This former post offices houses various stores and lunch spots. A very unique shopping mall.
Chocolates
65 locals recommend
Puccini Bomboni
17 Staalstraat
65 locals recommend
Chocolates

Sightseeing

The most quiet place in the city center: an old sister's courtyard.
277 locals recommend
Begijnhof
1 Begijnhof
277 locals recommend
The most quiet place in the city center: an old sister's courtyard.
On a summer's day, the park transforms into one big picknick site. In wintertime children skate on the frozen ponds. In autumn the leaves change to different colors. This park is always beautiful.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
4196 locals recommend
On a summer's day, the park transforms into one big picknick site. In wintertime children skate on the frozen ponds. In autumn the leaves change to different colors. This park is always beautiful.
The Westerpark is an upcoming site. A lot of festivals take place here during the year, but people also come to relax on the grass and let their children play around. And: you can bring your own bbq!
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 Haarlemmerweg
1599 locals recommend
The Westerpark is an upcoming site. A lot of festivals take place here during the year, but people also come to relax on the grass and let their children play around. And: you can bring your own bbq!

Essentials

The most famous street market of Amsterdam with food, flowers and clothes. Monday- Saturday 9:00-17:00.
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert Cuypstraat
1832 locals recommend
The most famous street market of Amsterdam with food, flowers and clothes. Monday- Saturday 9:00-17:00.
The best cheese shop in Amsterdam, for Amsterdammers. This is not a tourist shop but it actually sells great products that the owner himself buys from local farmers.
36 locals recommend
De Kaaskamer
7 Runstraat
36 locals recommend
The best cheese shop in Amsterdam, for Amsterdammers. This is not a tourist shop but it actually sells great products that the owner himself buys from local farmers.
Bio/organic supermarket.
857 locals recommend
Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
857 locals recommend
Bio/organic supermarket.
This supermarket is the closest to my apartment.
744 locals recommend
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie Heinekenplein
744 locals recommend
This supermarket is the closest to my apartment.

Arts & Culture

This dependance of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, organises exhibitions with artworks from the large and rich Russian collection, from Golden Age to Impressionism.
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 Amstel
604 locals recommend
This dependance of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, organises exhibitions with artworks from the large and rich Russian collection, from Golden Age to Impressionism.
The Photography Museum of Amsterdam is a young, creative institute that shows the work of both established names (such as Avedon or Arbus) and new talent.
792 locals recommend
Foam
609 Keizersgracht
792 locals recommend
The Photography Museum of Amsterdam is a young, creative institute that shows the work of both established names (such as Avedon or Arbus) and new talent.
For the latest movies and timetables, check: http://www.pathe.nl /bioscoop/city
109 locals recommend
Pathe City
15-19 Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen
109 locals recommend
For the latest movies and timetables, check: http://www.pathe.nl /bioscoop/city
Modern art from the late 19th century to present day. This newly reopened museum can not be missed. Wether you like it or not, the architecture is a must see. http://www.stedelijk.nl/
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 Museumplein
1544 locals recommend
Modern art from the late 19th century to present day. This newly reopened museum can not be missed. Wether you like it or not, the architecture is a must see. http://www.stedelijk.nl/
The national museum shows Dutch art from the middle ages to present day. See the Nightwatch by Rembrandt, beautiful works by Vermeer, or a self=portrait by Van Gogh. https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 locals recommend
The national museum shows Dutch art from the middle ages to present day. See the Nightwatch by Rembrandt, beautiful works by Vermeer, or a self=portrait by Van Gogh. https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/
One of the oldest movie theatres in town. Check out their calender on http://www.themovies.nl/
429 locals recommend
The Movies
159 - 163 Haarlemmerdijk
429 locals recommend
One of the oldest movie theatres in town. Check out their calender on http://www.themovies.nl/
The name says it all. Avoid the long waiting lines by booking a ticket online.
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 Museumplein
2485 locals recommend
The name says it all. Avoid the long waiting lines by booking a ticket online.
The Amsterdam Zoo. In summer they organize special music nights among the animals.
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
1622 locals recommend
The Amsterdam Zoo. In summer they organize special music nights among the animals.
Jazz concerts & drinks with an amazing view over the IJ.
120 locals recommend
Bimhuis
3 Piet Heinkade
120 locals recommend
Jazz concerts & drinks with an amazing view over the IJ.

Everything Else

This former ship yard hosts a huge fleamarket on every first weekend of the month.
166 locals recommend
NDSM
28 NDSM-Plein
166 locals recommend
This former ship yard hosts a huge fleamarket on every first weekend of the month.
This hotel houses a great restaurant (also for lunch), cocktailbar, spa and various stores, also accessible for non hotel guests.
130 locals recommend
Conservatorium Hotel
50 Paulus Potterstraat
130 locals recommend
This hotel houses a great restaurant (also for lunch), cocktailbar, spa and various stores, also accessible for non hotel guests.