Guidebook for Amsterdam
Arts & Culture
One of the best music venues in the world is right next-door, just 5 minutes away on foot.
120 locals recommend
Bimhuis
3 Piet HeinkadeOne of the best music venues in the world is right next-door, just 5 minutes away on foot.
The concert hall of the 21st century, where you can hear music by Ben Frost, Morton Feldman and Christian Marclay. Or tango, but I don't deal in tango so much.
105 locals recommend
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
1 Piet HeinkadeThe concert hall of the 21st century, where you can hear music by Ben Frost, Morton Feldman and Christian Marclay. Or tango, but I don't deal in tango so much.
Think of this as the hacker's equivalent of the Tate Turbine Hall. Art, technology and a bunch of 'weirdos' playing badass music.
16 locals recommend
Mediamatic ETEN
6 DijksgrachtThink of this as the hacker's equivalent of the Tate Turbine Hall. Art, technology and a bunch of 'weirdos' playing badass music.
Food Scene
For a perfect beginning of your day, have a luongo coffee at the beautiful Lloyd Hotel. Refurbished by MVRDV, this characteristic building is a landmark in Zeeburg.
65 locals recommend
Lloyd Hotel Amsterdam
34 Oostelijke HandelskadeFor a perfect beginning of your day, have a luongo coffee at the beautiful Lloyd Hotel. Refurbished by MVRDV, this characteristic building is a landmark in Zeeburg.
Rosa & Rita
471 ConradstraatSteak and pizza in an industrial building, just around the corner.
Nice breakfast and lunch spot on the water. Ask for the banana-soy shake, hands-down the best in town.
411 locals recommend
Bagels & Beans
52 RuyschstraatNice breakfast and lunch spot on the water. Ask for the banana-soy shake, hands-down the best in town.
One of my favourite sushi restaurants in this part of town. You can order in, or just go there and have an intimate dinner. The food is superb.
41 locals recommend
Sushi 'n Sake
34A DapperstraatOne of my favourite sushi restaurants in this part of town. You can order in, or just go there and have an intimate dinner. The food is superb.
Nice French toast, granola and yoghurt, and good coffee. Friendly staff and colourful locals make this cafe lovely.
53 locals recommend
Helena Primakoff
28 LijndenstraatNice French toast, granola and yoghurt, and good coffee. Friendly staff and colourful locals make this cafe lovely.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hipster hangout, hippy heaven or bar with a view. Whichever description you use, Hanneke's Boom is down the road, and perfect for a late afternoon beer or final gin and tonic at midnight.
533 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtHipster hangout, hippy heaven or bar with a view. Whichever description you use, Hanneke's Boom is down the road, and perfect for a late afternoon beer or final gin and tonic at midnight.
Mad Max meets Hacienda, this is the industrial Amsterdam refitted for nightlife. Go. There. Now.
496 locals recommend
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsMad Max meets Hacienda, this is the industrial Amsterdam refitted for nightlife. Go. There. Now.