Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Affordable bike rental. Check http://www.greenbudgetbikes.nl/rental.php?lang=en
Raadhuisstraat 29
Affordable bike rental. Check http://www.greenbudgetbikes.nl/rental.php?lang=en
Very nearest bike rental (but quite expensive).
85 habitants recommandent
Bike City
68-70 Bloemgracht
85 habitants recommandent
Very nearest bike rental (but quite expensive).
What's in a name...
1346 habitants recommandent
Amsterdam Centraal station
Stationsplein
1346 habitants recommandent
What's in a name...
From here on parking gets significantly cheaper, and also the payment windows are shorter. It's a 15 mins walk from here to the boat.
Jan van Galenstraat 56
From here on parking gets significantly cheaper, and also the payment windows are shorter. It's a 15 mins walk from here to the boat.

Sightseeing

Honestly? I never visited it. I do see the long lines however, every single day. Therefore: book online! http://www.annefrank.org/en/Museum/Practical-information/Online-ticket-sales/
2775 habitants recommandent
Maison Anne Frank
20 Westermarkt
2775 habitants recommandent
Honestly? I never visited it. I do see the long lines however, every single day. Therefore: book online! http://www.annefrank.org/en/Museum/Practical-information/Online-ticket-sales/
There is this anonymous wooden door at Spui-square. Don't be afraid, just open it. At the other end of the corridor you'll enter an oasis of peace in the middle of the city...
277 habitants recommandent
Begijnhof
1 Begijnhof
277 habitants recommandent
There is this anonymous wooden door at Spui-square. Don't be afraid, just open it. At the other end of the corridor you'll enter an oasis of peace in the middle of the city...
The botanical gardens are beautiful!
299 habitants recommandent
Jardin botanique Hortus
2a Plantage Middenlaan
299 habitants recommandent
The botanical gardens are beautiful!
This really is a great park. Crowded with people towards the city center, more quiet in the back, but when it's sunny people are swarming! Bring yr food & drinks, or even a BBQ.
4196 habitants recommandent
Parc Vondelpark
4196 habitants recommandent
This really is a great park. Crowded with people towards the city center, more quiet in the back, but when it's sunny people are swarming! Bring yr food & drinks, or even a BBQ.
If you ask me, this is the most beautiful modern building in Amsterdam, with a touch of harbour history (it was built on a huge former concrete crane track).
Kraanspoor
If you ask me, this is the most beautiful modern building in Amsterdam, with a touch of harbour history (it was built on a huge former concrete crane track).
Ever seen a submarine, a former Greenpeace ship and a transformed radio pirates ship in 1 spot? NDSM is a bit of a rough area, an upcoming cultural spot.
17 habitants recommandent
Amsterdam, NDSM station
17 habitants recommandent
Ever seen a submarine, a former Greenpeace ship and a transformed radio pirates ship in 1 spot? NDSM is a bit of a rough area, an upcoming cultural spot.
In this area you'll see some magnificent examples of Amsterdam School architecture. Must see if you're into 1920's Dutch architecture.
8 habitants recommandent
Spaarndammerbuurt
8 habitants recommandent
In this area you'll see some magnificent examples of Amsterdam School architecture. Must see if you're into 1920's Dutch architecture.
One of my personal favorites. Brilliant architect, lovely building. Spacious from the inside, solide from the outside. If you have the chance (e.g. exhibition) be sure to visit from inside!
24 habitants recommandent
Beurs van Berlage
243 Damrak
24 habitants recommandent
One of my personal favorites. Brilliant architect, lovely building. Spacious from the inside, solide from the outside. If you have the chance (e.g. exhibition) be sure to visit from inside!
The most beautiful canal of Amsterdam. After Bloemgracht.
26 habitants recommandent
Brouwersgracht
Brouwersgracht
26 habitants recommandent
The most beautiful canal of Amsterdam. After Bloemgracht.

Essentials

The nearest supermarket. It's opposite of Westertoren. In between the tower and the supermarket is the tram stop. Opens till 10 PM, Sundays till 8 PM.
115 habitants recommandent
Albert Heijn
21 Westermarkt
115 habitants recommandent
The nearest supermarket. It's opposite of Westertoren. In between the tower and the supermarket is the tram stop. Opens till 10 PM, Sundays till 8 PM.
Cheapest supermarket around
514 habitants recommandent
Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat
514 habitants recommandent
Cheapest supermarket around
Biological supermarket. Opens till 10 PM
857 habitants recommandent
Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
857 habitants recommandent
Biological supermarket. Opens till 10 PM
Biological supermarket. Opens till 9 PM
25 habitants recommandent
Wolvenstraat 23
23 Wolvenstraat
25 habitants recommandent
Biological supermarket. Opens till 9 PM
On Saturdays there is a biological market at this square.
892 habitants recommandent
Noordermarkt
42B Noordermarkt
892 habitants recommandent
On Saturdays there is a biological market at this square.
The best bakery in town! Try one of their very dark breads, or their "Sultana" cookies.
Bakkerij Nico Brakenhoff V.O.F.
180 Rozengracht
The best bakery in town! Try one of their very dark breads, or their "Sultana" cookies.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the oldest and cosiest bars in Amsterdam and one of the few where you can still smoke (cigarettes that is). Not that I do...
29 habitants recommandent
Cafe Chris
42 Bloemstraat
29 habitants recommandent
One of the oldest and cosiest bars in Amsterdam and one of the few where you can still smoke (cigarettes that is). Not that I do...

Food Scene

Best Italian restaurant in town (not a pizza place!)
Tweede Egelantiersdwarsstraat 6
6 Tweede Egelantiersdwarsstraat
Best Italian restaurant in town (not a pizza place!)
Best pizza in town. Avoid if you like American pizza, visit twice if you love thin crispy crust and fresh ingredients.
37 habitants recommandent
da portare VIA
34HS Leliegracht
37 habitants recommandent
Best pizza in town. Avoid if you like American pizza, visit twice if you love thin crispy crust and fresh ingredients.
Simple Chinese food, take away and a few tables.
Kam Wah
18 Tweede Anjeliersdwarsstraat
Simple Chinese food, take away and a few tables.
Traditional Dutch food. The best. Reservation recommended: http://www.moeders.com/pagina.php?m=25&p=25
Rozengracht 251
251 Rozengracht
Traditional Dutch food. The best. Reservation recommended: http://www.moeders.com/pagina.php?m=25&p=25
Nice breakfast. Try "tosti's"!
Prinsengracht 126
Nice breakfast. Try "tosti's"!
Stunning building, magnificent view, nice food. Happens to be the an arthouse cinema / movie museum as well. https://www.eyefilm.nl/en
36 habitants recommandent
IJpromenade
IJpromenade
36 habitants recommandent
Stunning building, magnificent view, nice food. Happens to be the an arthouse cinema / movie museum as well. https://www.eyefilm.nl/en
Very nice warm sandwiches, fresh juices and smoothies, cosy place, visit to score breakfast and eat it in the "Begijnhof" (see my map)
croissanterie Egstorf
274 Spuistraat
Very nice warm sandwiches, fresh juices and smoothies, cosy place, visit to score breakfast and eat it in the "Begijnhof" (see my map)
This area has just been opened, and already is on it's way to become the next place to be (for normal people). Try not just the hotel bar, but also the cinema etc.
26 habitants recommandent
Hotel De Hallen
47 Bellamyplein
26 habitants recommandent
This area has just been opened, and already is on it's way to become the next place to be (for normal people). Try not just the hotel bar, but also the cinema etc.
At this restaurant they grow most of their own foods. No a la carte, trust the chef! delicious food, great personnel and a very special atmosphere. Don't forget to bring money though.
267 habitants recommandent
De Kast
3 Kamerlingh Onneslaan
267 habitants recommandent
At this restaurant they grow most of their own foods. No a la carte, trust the chef! delicious food, great personnel and a very special atmosphere. Don't forget to bring money though.

Shopping

Why would you want to go to this department store? Try the hidden gems. Get yourself the most typical Dutch sausage ("rookworst") or ask for "tompouce", a typical sweet pastry.
11 habitants recommandent
Hema
212 Kalverstraat
11 habitants recommandent
Why would you want to go to this department store? Try the hidden gems. Get yourself the most typical Dutch sausage ("rookworst") or ask for "tompouce", a typical sweet pastry.

Arts & Culture

Soon "opening"! Me and my brother will be offering Virtual Reality experiences. Contact me for more info.
Uilenburgerwerf
Soon "opening"! Me and my brother will be offering Virtual Reality experiences. Contact me for more info.
I'm biased, I worked for them. But still, Heineken is our first beer brand, internationally reknown, and it has a long history. Find out about the past, the present or simply: the taste :)
1283 habitants recommandent
Heineken Experience
78 Stadhouderskade
1283 habitants recommandent
I'm biased, I worked for them. But still, Heineken is our first beer brand, internationally reknown, and it has a long history. Find out about the past, the present or simply: the taste :)
Photo museum with usually very good exhibitions.
792 habitants recommandent
Mousse
609 Keizersgracht
792 habitants recommandent
Photo museum with usually very good exhibitions.
Want to learn what Amsterdam looked like centuries ago? And how the city developed? The archives are not as dull as it sounds!
32 habitants recommandent
Amsterdam City Archives
32 Vijzelstraat
32 habitants recommandent
Want to learn what Amsterdam looked like centuries ago? And how the city developed? The archives are not as dull as it sounds!
Jugendstil / Art deco cinema. Nowadays part of Pathé. Careful when buying tickets: get tickets for room 1 or skip it. Room 1 is like an opera, the best atmosphere ever to experience a movie.
340 habitants recommandent
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 Reguliersbreestraat
340 habitants recommandent
Jugendstil / Art deco cinema. Nowadays part of Pathé. Careful when buying tickets: get tickets for room 1 or skip it. Room 1 is like an opera, the best atmosphere ever to experience a movie.
Beautifully renovated building full of old crap (I mean: many of the most famous paintings of our golden era!)
3186 habitants recommandent
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 habitants recommandent
Beautifully renovated building full of old crap (I mean: many of the most famous paintings of our golden era!)