Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

Here are some of our favourite and regular places. Some touristy and great, some simply great and some hardly known and outstanding. You will not go home hungry.
The best apple pie in town. Anyone thinks different - they are wrong. It's a world contender.
506 habitants recommandent
Winkel 43
43 Noordermarkt
506 habitants recommandent
The best apple pie in town. Anyone thinks different - they are wrong. It's a world contender.
The perfect lunch & dinner setting. Overlook the canals and tuck into their fresh, seasonal menu.
74 habitants recommandent
De Belhamel
60 Brouwersgracht
74 habitants recommandent
The perfect lunch & dinner setting. Overlook the canals and tuck into their fresh, seasonal menu.
Great authentic informal tapas with flamenco dancing classes in the back.
50 habitants recommandent
Duende Tapas Bar
62 Lindengracht
50 habitants recommandent
Great authentic informal tapas with flamenco dancing classes in the back.
Spanish jamon indulgence. Grab yourself a sandwich here.
27 habitants recommandent
Ibericus Amsterdam
93 Haarlemmerstraat
27 habitants recommandent
Spanish jamon indulgence. Grab yourself a sandwich here.
Consistently great place to eat. Great ambiance, inspiring interior and no, it's not a hotel. Expect to see the owners' vintage cars within the space. A favourite.
410 habitants recommandent
Hotel De Goudfazant
30 Aambeeldstraat
410 habitants recommandent
Consistently great place to eat. Great ambiance, inspiring interior and no, it's not a hotel. Expect to see the owners' vintage cars within the space. A favourite.
The place for steak frites in a superb old turbine hall. Child friendly.
284 habitants recommandent
Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 Watertorenplein
284 habitants recommandent
The place for steak frites in a superb old turbine hall. Child friendly.
Great, fresh, wood oven pizza. Book a seat in advance or you may be lucky to find a spot at the bar.
248 habitants recommandent
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede Tuindwarsstraat
248 habitants recommandent
Great, fresh, wood oven pizza. Book a seat in advance or you may be lucky to find a spot at the bar.
Inspiring street food in a huge an old tram shed. Buzzing at the weekends.
615 habitants recommandent
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie Dankbaarpassage
615 habitants recommandent
Inspiring street food in a huge an old tram shed. Buzzing at the weekends.
'Secret' spot for brunch. Check their site for what's on and their other Amsterdam location.
42 habitants recommandent
Gs jordaan
91 Goudsbloemstraat
42 habitants recommandent
'Secret' spot for brunch. Check their site for what's on and their other Amsterdam location.
Small, friendly & authentic Spanish tapas. Book ahead or be early. Lunch served at weekends.
8 habitants recommandent
Tasca Bellota
2 Bickerswerf
8 habitants recommandent
Small, friendly & authentic Spanish tapas. Book ahead or be early. Lunch served at weekends.
Inspiring quality & local fresh food - breakfast, lunch and dinner.
135 habitants recommandent
Buffet van Odette
598 Prinsengracht
135 habitants recommandent
Inspiring quality & local fresh food - breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The right place for that special dinner in a beautiful converted banking hall. Book ahead & only ten minutes walk down the canal.
45 habitants recommandent
THE DUCHESS
172 Spuistraat
45 habitants recommandent
The right place for that special dinner in a beautiful converted banking hall. Book ahead & only ten minutes walk down the canal.
The best chocolate cookies known to mankind, ever, baked freshly throughout the day. A highly recommended treat. A classic example of the benefit of doing just one thing really well.
41 habitants recommandent
Van Stapele Koekmakerij
4 Heisteeg
41 habitants recommandent
The best chocolate cookies known to mankind, ever, baked freshly throughout the day. A highly recommended treat. A classic example of the benefit of doing just one thing really well.
Thoughtful coffee and tea spot with home made cakes and a few craft beers. Plenty of room to take it easy or grab an early caffeine fix. Open 7.30 weekdays, 9.00 at the weekend.
63 habitants recommandent
Toki
15 Binnen Dommersstraat
63 habitants recommandent
Thoughtful coffee and tea spot with home made cakes and a few craft beers. Plenty of room to take it easy or grab an early caffeine fix. Open 7.30 weekdays, 9.00 at the weekend.
Waterfront warehouse restaurant with beach area. Cosy fireplace for the winter and overall a great atmosphere with good fair priced food.
1052 habitants recommandent
Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
1052 habitants recommandent
Waterfront warehouse restaurant with beach area. Cosy fireplace for the winter and overall a great atmosphere with good fair priced food.
The best freshly made and authentic Sardinian pasta in their canal side studio. Magic!
8 habitants recommandent
Salvatorica
71 Lijnbaansgracht
8 habitants recommandent
The best freshly made and authentic Sardinian pasta in their canal side studio. Magic!
Beef patties, fried chicken, kimchi salad, jalapeños cheese fries, corn, coleslaw and oreo milkshakes. Life is complete. It gets booked up, so arrive around 18.00/19.00 for a seat at the bar.
92 habitants recommandent
Rotisserie Amsterdam
81H De Clercqstraat
92 habitants recommandent
Beef patties, fried chicken, kimchi salad, jalapeños cheese fries, corn, coleslaw and oreo milkshakes. Life is complete. It gets booked up, so arrive around 18.00/19.00 for a seat at the bar.
Great fresh salads. Eat in or takeaway. We prefer to choose one from their menu, they tend to be really good.
102 habitants recommandent
SLA
34 Westerstraat
102 habitants recommandent
Great fresh salads. Eat in or takeaway. We prefer to choose one from their menu, they tend to be really good.
Authentic Japanese ramen near the museum district and at last look, open daily.
Vatten Ramen Kerkstraat
Kerkstraat
Authentic Japanese ramen near the museum district and at last look, open daily.
Modern, refined and tasteful smokehouse. Great quality and daily smoked meat. Book in advance online and it's an easy 20 minutes walk away to 'try' and burn it all off.
27 habitants recommandent
Pendergast
14 Groen van Prinstererstraat
27 habitants recommandent
Modern, refined and tasteful smokehouse. Great quality and daily smoked meat. Book in advance online and it's an easy 20 minutes walk away to 'try' and burn it all off.
If you like inspiring tasty food in a tasteful and comfortable setting, this is the place. Young progressive team, friendly knowledgeable service - this makes for a lovely dinner out for 2 or a group of friends. Make an evening of it here.
63 habitants recommandent
BREDA
210 Singel
63 habitants recommandent
If you like inspiring tasty food in a tasteful and comfortable setting, this is the place. Young progressive team, friendly knowledgeable service - this makes for a lovely dinner out for 2 or a group of friends. Make an evening of it here.
If you love natural wines and thoughtful food. Café Binnenvisser is the one for you. Authentic and locals favourite, it's a 20 minutes walk away through the canals.
57 habitants recommandent
Café Binnenvisser
36 Bilderdijkstraat
57 habitants recommandent
If you love natural wines and thoughtful food. Café Binnenvisser is the one for you. Authentic and locals favourite, it's a 20 minutes walk away through the canals.
Cecconi's wins on atmosphere, service and food. Dress up and take it all in. If you can't book in advance, they take some walk in's and you might be lucky for a seat at the bar. Just ten minutes walk away down the canal
29 habitants recommandent
Cacao Connections Amsterdam
210 Spuistraat
29 habitants recommandent
Cecconi's wins on atmosphere, service and food. Dress up and take it all in. If you can't book in advance, they take some walk in's and you might be lucky for a seat at the bar. Just ten minutes walk away down the canal
Quality India restaurant less than 10 minutes walk from us. Book a table or phone ahead for a takeaway and take a stroll. Ashoka's well worth eating in though, it has a very nice ambiance.
Ashoka Restaurant- Amsterdam Centrum
3G Spuistraat
Quality India restaurant less than 10 minutes walk from us. Book a table or phone ahead for a takeaway and take a stroll. Ashoka's well worth eating in though, it has a very nice ambiance.
This is it. This is where you get your authentic Amsterdam Stroopwafel fix. Lanskroon is a charming, authentic Amsterdam bakery specialising in this traditional Dutch treat.
8 habitants recommandent
Lanskroon Bakery
385 Singel
8 habitants recommandent
This is it. This is where you get your authentic Amsterdam Stroopwafel fix. Lanskroon is a charming, authentic Amsterdam bakery specialising in this traditional Dutch treat.

Arts & Culture

The rightful classics and the inspiring contender of Body World's which we find amazing.
This is it. The queues are extreme, try booking ahead online.
2775 habitants recommandent
Maison Anne Frank
20 Westermarkt
2775 habitants recommandent
This is it. The queues are extreme, try booking ahead online.
Brilliantly curated photography museum.
792 habitants recommandent
Mousse
609 Keizersgracht
792 habitants recommandent
Brilliantly curated photography museum.
The hidden and beautiful Church in Amsterdam's infamous red light district. This is a real gem.
172 habitants recommandent
Musée Notre Seigneur dans le grenier
38-40 Oudezijds Voorburgwal
172 habitants recommandent
The hidden and beautiful Church in Amsterdam's infamous red light district. This is a real gem.
You're staying in the Jordaan, originally the poor district of the working class and home of Rembrandt van Rijn himself. Go see the glorious Rijksmuseum to see where he ended up.
3186 habitants recommandent
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 habitants recommandent
You're staying in the Jordaan, originally the poor district of the working class and home of Rembrandt van Rijn himself. Go see the glorious Rijksmuseum to see where he ended up.
A very striking and informative exhibition of humans and happiness. Apparently the only permanent Body Worlds show in Europe by critically acclaimed scientist Gunther von Hagen.
35 habitants recommandent
Body Worlds
66 Damrak
35 habitants recommandent
A very striking and informative exhibition of humans and happiness. Apparently the only permanent Body Worlds show in Europe by critically acclaimed scientist Gunther von Hagen.

Drinks & Nightlife

For your local intimate cocktail fix.
166 habitants recommandent
Vesper
57 Vinkenstraat
166 habitants recommandent
For your local intimate cocktail fix.
More cocktails & very popular. It's worth booking your spot.
99 habitants recommandent
Hiding in Plain Sight
18 Rapenburg
99 habitants recommandent
More cocktails & very popular. It's worth booking your spot.
Herengracht 255
Friendly, lively, well used locals bar. A few local draft beers on tap usually too.
160 habitants recommandent
Café Thijssen
107 Brouwersgracht
160 habitants recommandent
Friendly, lively, well used locals bar. A few local draft beers on tap usually too.
Step out of your door, turn left and you can't miss it. Your new Amsterdam living room. Local, authentic and the best bridge and converging canals of Amsterdam for people watching. Take a drink inside or out, sit, relax, chat with your neighbour or simply watch. This is the great Amsterdam spot to simply be. Serving coffee, apple pie, beer, drinks Het Papeneiland is good for any time of day and when you do buy at the bar, say a friendly 'Dank u wel!' which translates to 'thank you'. It'll be well appreciated.
71 habitants recommandent
Cafe Papeneiland
2 Prinsengracht
71 habitants recommandent
Step out of your door, turn left and you can't miss it. Your new Amsterdam living room. Local, authentic and the best bridge and converging canals of Amsterdam for people watching. Take a drink inside or out, sit, relax, chat with your neighbour or simply watch. This is the great Amsterdam spot to simply be. Serving coffee, apple pie, beer, drinks Het Papeneiland is good for any time of day and when you do buy at the bar, say a friendly 'Dank u wel!' which translates to 'thank you'. It'll be well appreciated.

Sightseeing

All types of action over here with huge warehouses hosting the Ij-Hallen flea market, plus plenty of child friendly cafes. Free ferry behind centraal station.
143 habitants recommandent
Vlooienmarkt IJhallen
143 habitants recommandent
All types of action over here with huge warehouses hosting the Ij-Hallen flea market, plus plenty of child friendly cafes. Free ferry behind centraal station.
The A'DAM Lookout gives spectacular views over the city. There's an open air viewing deck, cafe, restaurant, clubs and a super fast experiential lift ride up. For convenience, book tickets in advance.
603 habitants recommandent
Belvédère A'dam
5 Overhoeksplein
603 habitants recommandent
The A'DAM Lookout gives spectacular views over the city. There's an open air viewing deck, cafe, restaurant, clubs and a super fast experiential lift ride up. For convenience, book tickets in advance.

Shopping

The best of Dutch design & beyond. Superbly curated interiors & furniture store.
28 habitants recommandent
Frozen Fountain
645 Prinsengracht
28 habitants recommandent
The best of Dutch design & beyond. Superbly curated interiors & furniture store.
An ode to denim. Well curated quality clothing for men & women just 2 minutes away.
45 habitants recommandent
Tenue de Nimes
60 Elandsgracht
45 habitants recommandent
An ode to denim. Well curated quality clothing for men & women just 2 minutes away.
Vintage & industrial interior pieces.
Chrysantenstraat 20
20 Chrysantenstraat
Vintage & industrial interior pieces.
Essential, simple stylish basics for home, kitchen and garden. Good for thoughtful gifts.
11 habitants recommandent
Dille and Kamille
16-18 Nieuwendijk
11 habitants recommandent
Essential, simple stylish basics for home, kitchen and garden. Good for thoughtful gifts.
The original Amsterdam jewellery shop. Predominantly secondhand jewellery & ornaments this is the place frequented by fashion and interior stylists.
Lyppens Jeweler
8 Langebrugsteeg
The original Amsterdam jewellery shop. Predominantly secondhand jewellery & ornaments this is the place frequented by fashion and interior stylists.
An organic food market of local producers Saturday and a flea market Monday. This is wonderful, authentic Amsterdam.
892 habitants recommandent
Noordermarkt
42B Noordermarkt
892 habitants recommandent
An organic food market of local producers Saturday and a flea market Monday. This is wonderful, authentic Amsterdam.
The Amsterdam sneaker and streetwear destination. Famed artist Parra created Patta's logo. The immediate area has grown to be a cultural hub.
18 habitants recommandent
Patta
68-70 Zeedijk
18 habitants recommandent
The Amsterdam sneaker and streetwear destination. Famed artist Parra created Patta's logo. The immediate area has grown to be a cultural hub.

Essentials

Organic supermarket for all your needs. Open from approximately 8.00-22.00 daily. Pay with pin card only and bring a bag.
857 habitants recommandent
Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
857 habitants recommandent
Organic supermarket for all your needs. Open from approximately 8.00-22.00 daily. Pay with pin card only and bring a bag.
The award winning delicatessen and right on our doorstep.
Caulils Delicatessen
115HS Haarlemmerstraat
The award winning delicatessen and right on our doorstep.
Super convenient and inspiring grocery store with fresh baked bread and pastries every morning. This is your local stop for almost everything you need.
45 habitants recommandent
STACH Food
1A Nieuwe Hoogstraat
45 habitants recommandent
Super convenient and inspiring grocery store with fresh baked bread and pastries every morning. This is your local stop for almost everything you need.
CASH! Your local ATM. This gets busy on Saturday.
Rabobank ATM
721 IJburglaan
CASH! Your local ATM. This gets busy on Saturday.
Convenient and very local laundrette. Open every day they can also do your washing for you.
6 habitants recommandent
The Clean Brothers Laundry
26 Westerstraat
6 habitants recommandent
Convenient and very local laundrette. Open every day they can also do your washing for you.
Our local and excellent wine shop with knowledgeable helpful staff.
22 habitants recommandent
Chabrol Wines
7 Haarlemmerstraat
22 habitants recommandent
Our local and excellent wine shop with knowledgeable helpful staff.

Entertainment & Activities

Intimate and authentic local cinema showing both blockbusters and arthouse all within ten minutes walk. Possible to eat here too.
429 habitants recommandent
The Movies
159 - 163 Haarlemmerdijk
429 habitants recommandent
Intimate and authentic local cinema showing both blockbusters and arthouse all within ten minutes walk. Possible to eat here too.
Grab the free ferry across the water to get a new perspective on the city. Inspiring building, great films & fantastic views from their cafe.
15 habitants recommandent
IJpromenade 1
1 IJpromenade
15 habitants recommandent
Grab the free ferry across the water to get a new perspective on the city. Inspiring building, great films & fantastic views from their cafe.
We're spoilt to have Rapha Cycle Club so close. Avid cyclists ourselves you can store your road bikes safely inside the Carriage house.
15 habitants recommandent
Raak Amsterdam
46 Eerste van der Helststraat
15 habitants recommandent
We're spoilt to have Rapha Cycle Club so close. Avid cyclists ourselves you can store your road bikes safely inside the Carriage house.