Guidebook for Amsterdam

Michelle
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

This tiny establishment serves big and tasty burgers with an assortment of toppings. Tasty fries too!
47 habitants recommandent
Bar De Burgh
2 Kolksteeg
47 habitants recommandent
This tiny establishment serves big and tasty burgers with an assortment of toppings. Tasty fries too!
Seasons is a cosy little local restaurant that serves, you guessed it, seasonal food. If you book an early table they offer a special two for one deal.
8 habitants recommandent
Seasons
16 Herenstraat
8 habitants recommandent
Seasons is a cosy little local restaurant that serves, you guessed it, seasonal food. If you book an early table they offer a special two for one deal.
This place is tucked away behind the Nieuwe Kerk but serves tasty food. The real highlight however are their cakes!
68 habitants recommandent
De Drie Graefjes
130 Rokin
68 habitants recommandent
This place is tucked away behind the Nieuwe Kerk but serves tasty food. The real highlight however are their cakes!
This place recently re-opened and now specialises in seafood. Crayfish, crab, you name it. They also do a great fish & chips.
8 habitants recommandent
De Goudvis Club
4 Spuistraat
8 habitants recommandent
This place recently re-opened and now specialises in seafood. Crayfish, crab, you name it. They also do a great fish & chips.
Restaurant Max services Indonesian cuisine but they also have an international menu with other types of dishes. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
17 habitants recommandent
Restaurant Max
14 Herenstraat
17 habitants recommandent
Restaurant Max services Indonesian cuisine but they also have an international menu with other types of dishes. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
This is a perfect spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. They do fried eggs, bacon etc. All for a good price.
26 habitants recommandent
Broodje Bert
321 Singel
26 habitants recommandent
This is a perfect spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. They do fried eggs, bacon etc. All for a good price.
This place opens really early. You can get sandwiches, coffee, pastries and even fresh fruit.
MOUSSAIQUE
88 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
This place opens really early. You can get sandwiches, coffee, pastries and even fresh fruit.
The food here is scrumptious and the interior is charming. Great place for breakfast or lunch. You can get lovely take-away sandwiches from the entrance around the corner from the main entrance.
23 habitants recommandent
Brasserie Bâton/ Espressamente Baton
82 Herengracht
23 habitants recommandent
The food here is scrumptious and the interior is charming. Great place for breakfast or lunch. You can get lovely take-away sandwiches from the entrance around the corner from the main entrance.
This is by far the best place to get a take-away lunch in the area. They offer an assortment of authentic Italian sandwiches, pasta's etc. The coffee is also delicious and very affordable!
13 habitants recommandent
Caldi e freddi
102 Spuistraat
13 habitants recommandent
This is by far the best place to get a take-away lunch in the area. They offer an assortment of authentic Italian sandwiches, pasta's etc. The coffee is also delicious and very affordable!
Greenwoods does one of the best breakfasts in town. They also do a great lunch. They are a small establishment and they're very popular so booking a table the day before is recommended.
49 habitants recommandent
Greenwoods Singel
103 Singel
49 habitants recommandent
Greenwoods does one of the best breakfasts in town. They also do a great lunch. They are a small establishment and they're very popular so booking a table the day before is recommended.
Here you can indulge on traditional Dutch pancakes for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try the bacon and sugar syrup pancake!
63 habitants recommandent
The Pancake Bakery
191 Prinsengracht
63 habitants recommandent
Here you can indulge on traditional Dutch pancakes for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try the bacon and sugar syrup pancake!
Popular chain that serves bagels with an assortment of toppings. Good spot for breakfast, it opens at 08:30 during the week and 09:30 at weekends. Free Wi-Fi.
111 habitants recommandent
Bagels & Beans
504 Keizersgracht
111 habitants recommandent
Popular chain that serves bagels with an assortment of toppings. Good spot for breakfast, it opens at 08:30 during the week and 09:30 at weekends. Free Wi-Fi.
A charming place to stop and have a coffee. Winkel 43 is also renowned for their Dutch apple pie.
506 habitants recommandent
Winkel 43
43 Noordermarkt
506 habitants recommandent
A charming place to stop and have a coffee. Winkel 43 is also renowned for their Dutch apple pie.
This Middle Eastern restaurant is housed in a stunning converted church. The menu is exotic and affordable. You can usually get a table without booking.
258 habitants recommandent
De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert Cuypstraat
258 habitants recommandent
This Middle Eastern restaurant is housed in a stunning converted church. The menu is exotic and affordable. You can usually get a table without booking.

Drinks & Nightlife

If beer is your thing then Arendsnest is the place to go. They specialise in Dutch beers, more than 100 to choose from including 30 on tap!
65 habitants recommandent
Proeflokaal Arendsnest
90 Herengracht
65 habitants recommandent
If beer is your thing then Arendsnest is the place to go. They specialise in Dutch beers, more than 100 to choose from including 30 on tap!
As the name suggests, this tiny bar specialises in Belgian beers. Most nights they also have DJ's playing vinyl records, lots of reggae, funk, soul etc. It's a real little hidden gem!
25 habitants recommandent
Cafe Belgique
2 Gravenstraat
25 habitants recommandent
As the name suggests, this tiny bar specialises in Belgian beers. Most nights they also have DJ's playing vinyl records, lots of reggae, funk, soul etc. It's a real little hidden gem!
This place was recently voted the best cocktail bar in Amsterdam. Their drinks are sublime and the place has a great atmosphere. It's not cheap but it's worth it. Book ahead if you can.
87 habitants recommandent
Tales & Spirits
5-7 Lijnbaanssteeg
87 habitants recommandent
This place was recently voted the best cocktail bar in Amsterdam. Their drinks are sublime and the place has a great atmosphere. It's not cheap but it's worth it. Book ahead if you can.
Watch the boats go by in this unpretentious bar/restaurant situated next to the water. This is a very popular spot with young locals, it's buzzing all year round.
533 habitants recommandent
Hannekes Boom
4 Dijksgracht
533 habitants recommandent
Watch the boats go by in this unpretentious bar/restaurant situated next to the water. This is a very popular spot with young locals, it's buzzing all year round.
Pacific Parc is a cool alternative local hangout away from the hustle and bustle of the centre. They serve dinner most evenings and on weekends there are DJ's and occasional live bands.
428 habitants recommandent
Pacific Parc
23 Polonceaukade
428 habitants recommandent
Pacific Parc is a cool alternative local hangout away from the hustle and bustle of the centre. They serve dinner most evenings and on weekends there are DJ's and occasional live bands.
This recently renovated nightclub is on the 7th floor of an old newspaper building. You have to pay to get in but it's worth it. The lineups are varied so check out what's on before you go.
346 habitants recommandent
Canvas
150 Wibautstraat
346 habitants recommandent
This recently renovated nightclub is on the 7th floor of an old newspaper building. You have to pay to get in but it's worth it. The lineups are varied so check out what's on before you go.
With its creative retro sci-fi themed cocktail menu and atmospheric decor, Door 74 is not one to miss. That is easier said than done; they have a secret hidden entrance. Good luck finding it!
149 habitants recommandent
Door74
74 Reguliersdwarsstraat
149 habitants recommandent
With its creative retro sci-fi themed cocktail menu and atmospheric decor, Door 74 is not one to miss. That is easier said than done; they have a secret hidden entrance. Good luck finding it!
Amsterdam's only bar dedicated to Hip-Hop music! Most nights live DJ's play a selection of classics and/or new school. Be warned: it can get seriously crowded at the weekends.
10 habitants recommandent
Café De Duivel
87 Reguliersdwarsstraat
10 habitants recommandent
Amsterdam's only bar dedicated to Hip-Hop music! Most nights live DJ's play a selection of classics and/or new school. Be warned: it can get seriously crowded at the weekends.
Bitterzoet is a bar/club where anything goes, from singer/songwriter nights to banging electro. It's not open every weekend and their website is only in Dutch so just walk past to see what's on.
89 habitants recommandent
Bitterzoet
2 HS Spuistraat
89 habitants recommandent
Bitterzoet is a bar/club where anything goes, from singer/songwriter nights to banging electro. It's not open every weekend and their website is only in Dutch so just walk past to see what's on.
If you want a grungy, authentic A'dam nightlife experience then check out OT301. Their club nights are not every weekend so consult their schedule before you go. The music tends to be bass orientated.
89 habitants recommandent
OT301
301 Overtoom
89 habitants recommandent
If you want a grungy, authentic A'dam nightlife experience then check out OT301. Their club nights are not every weekend so consult their schedule before you go. The music tends to be bass orientated.
This cute bar/restaurant is housed on a boat that's moored in front of the Amsterdam Public Library. It tends to attract a lot of students from the neighboring music school.
7 habitants recommandent
Cafe restaurant Barco
4d Dijksgracht
7 habitants recommandent
This cute bar/restaurant is housed on a boat that's moored in front of the Amsterdam Public Library. It tends to attract a lot of students from the neighboring music school.
This fancy bar is located at the top of the DoubleTree Hilton hotel. Just go into the hotel and take the lift to the top floor. The bar has stunning views of the city.
Simon Carmiggeltstraat
This fancy bar is located at the top of the DoubleTree Hilton hotel. Just go into the hotel and take the lift to the top floor. The bar has stunning views of the city.

Essentials

A large farmers market is held here every Saturday morning and afternoon. The prices are a little steep but the produce is outstanding!
892 habitants recommandent
Noordermarkt
42B Noordermarkt
892 habitants recommandent
A large farmers market is held here every Saturday morning and afternoon. The prices are a little steep but the produce is outstanding!
This is a smaller and more local supermarket than the one behind Dam Square. Also the selection is different.
514 habitants recommandent
Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat
514 habitants recommandent
This is a smaller and more local supermarket than the one behind Dam Square. Also the selection is different.
This is the biggest grocery store in the neighbourhood. It's not the most pleasant place to do your shopping but you will probably find what you are looking for.
108 habitants recommandent
AH Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
226 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
108 habitants recommandent
This is the biggest grocery store in the neighbourhood. It's not the most pleasant place to do your shopping but you will probably find what you are looking for.

Everything Else

This coffeeshop is little bit more out of the way and caters more to locals. Their menu isn't outstanding but it's a great place for hanging out. They've got pool tables and an air hockey machine.
13 habitants recommandent
Coffeeshop Siberie
11 Brouwersgracht
13 habitants recommandent
This coffeeshop is little bit more out of the way and caters more to locals. Their menu isn't outstanding but it's a great place for hanging out. They've got pool tables and an air hockey machine.
Amnesia is a great coffeeshop for lounging, they've got vaporisers, board games etc. Their cannabis menu is also outstanding.
16 habitants recommandent
Amnesia
133 Herengracht
16 habitants recommandent
Amnesia is a great coffeeshop for lounging, they've got vaporisers, board games etc. Their cannabis menu is also outstanding.
A number of prominent coffeeshops have closed in the area recently but Grey Area is still going strong! Good quality cannabis and a buzzing atmosphere.
13 habitants recommandent
Café Grey Area
2 Oude Leliestraat
13 habitants recommandent
A number of prominent coffeeshops have closed in the area recently but Grey Area is still going strong! Good quality cannabis and a buzzing atmosphere.
This is the closest ATM from the hotel. It's from ING bank and takes most major creditcards and debit cards.
Raadhuisstraat
Raadhuisstraat
This is the closest ATM from the hotel. It's from ING bank and takes most major creditcards and debit cards.
This spa and wellness centre has been around for 30 years and is housed in a gorgeous art-deco building. There are various types of sauna's and relaxation spaces. They also offer private massages.
35 habitants recommandent
Sauna Deco
115A Herengracht
35 habitants recommandent
This spa and wellness centre has been around for 30 years and is housed in a gorgeous art-deco building. There are various types of sauna's and relaxation spaces. They also offer private massages.
The OBA is the largest library in the Netherlands. You can browse a huge selection of books, newspapers and magazines. There are also free computers, Wi-Fi and a great restaurant on the top floor.
188 habitants recommandent
OBA Library of Amsterdam
143 Oosterdokskade
188 habitants recommandent
The OBA is the largest library in the Netherlands. You can browse a huge selection of books, newspapers and magazines. There are also free computers, Wi-Fi and a great restaurant on the top floor.
If you need some laundry done then this is the spot, it's just a few doors down from the hotel.
Lijnbaanssteeg 1
If you need some laundry done then this is the spot, it's just a few doors down from the hotel.
Katsu is what a coffeeshop should be. The staff is friendly and the cannabis selection is top-notch. They have a welcoming interior with good added touches like boardgames and a glass vaporizer.
26 habitants recommandent
Café Katsu
70 Eerste van der Helststraat
26 habitants recommandent
Katsu is what a coffeeshop should be. The staff is friendly and the cannabis selection is top-notch. They have a welcoming interior with good added touches like boardgames and a glass vaporizer.

Arts & Culture

Although it might not look it from the outside, the Melkweg is the standout venue for live music in Amsterdam. Throughout the year they play host to the biggest names in all spheres of popular music.
444 habitants recommandent
Melkweg
234A Lijnbaansgracht
444 habitants recommandent
Although it might not look it from the outside, the Melkweg is the standout venue for live music in Amsterdam. Throughout the year they play host to the biggest names in all spheres of popular music.
This local art-house cinema has been around since 1912. Some of the screening rooms are a little small but it makes up for it in atmosphere. Order any drink at the bar and take it into the screening!
429 habitants recommandent
The Movies
159 - 163 Haarlemmerdijk
429 habitants recommandent
This local art-house cinema has been around since 1912. Some of the screening rooms are a little small but it makes up for it in atmosphere. Order any drink at the bar and take it into the screening!
With its impressive mix of architectural styles, this is without doubt one of the most beautiful cinemas in the world. If you can, go and see a film in screening room 1, it will take your breath away.
340 habitants recommandent
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 Reguliersbreestraat
340 habitants recommandent
With its impressive mix of architectural styles, this is without doubt one of the most beautiful cinemas in the world. If you can, go and see a film in screening room 1, it will take your breath away.
The Paradiso has been dubbed the 'pop temple' of the Netherlands. Since the 60's this converted church has played host to acts such as Pink Floyd and James Brown.
937 habitants recommandent
Paradiso
6-8 Weteringschans
937 habitants recommandent
The Paradiso has been dubbed the 'pop temple' of the Netherlands. Since the 60's this converted church has played host to acts such as Pink Floyd and James Brown.
This striking building is as impressive from the inside as it is from the outside. It boasts two cinema's, a restaurant and an exhibition space that recently hosted a David Cronenberg retrospective.
1109 habitants recommandent
Musée du Cinéma Eye
1 IJpromenade
1109 habitants recommandent
This striking building is as impressive from the inside as it is from the outside. It boasts two cinema's, a restaurant and an exhibition space that recently hosted a David Cronenberg retrospective.

Entertainment & Activities

The facilities at this local indoor pool are clean and modern. There is a warm pool for relaxing and a colder pool for swimming lengths. Check their website for the swimming schedule.
72 habitants recommandent
Het Marnix
1 Marnixplein
72 habitants recommandent
The facilities at this local indoor pool are clean and modern. There is a warm pool for relaxing and a colder pool for swimming lengths. Check their website for the swimming schedule.
Amsterdam's version of Central Park, a beautiful stretch of green in the middle of the city. It's great for walking/jogging or just hanging out. There are some nice cafe's and playgrounds for kids.
4196 habitants recommandent
Parc Vondelpark
4196 habitants recommandent
Amsterdam's version of Central Park, a beautiful stretch of green in the middle of the city. It's great for walking/jogging or just hanging out. There are some nice cafe's and playgrounds for kids.
The Westerpark is great alternative to the Vondelpark, which can get really crowded in the summer. There are a host of great bars/cafe's in the park and loads of green space.
1599 habitants recommandent
Westerpark
4 Haarlemmerweg
1599 habitants recommandent
The Westerpark is great alternative to the Vondelpark, which can get really crowded in the summer. There are a host of great bars/cafe's in the park and loads of green space.
The Amsterdam Zoo (officially called Natura Artis Magistra) is a great day out for the whole family. The planetarium and aquarium are highlights!
1622 habitants recommandent
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
1622 habitants recommandent
The Amsterdam Zoo (officially called Natura Artis Magistra) is a great day out for the whole family. The planetarium and aquarium are highlights!
Science Center NEMO is a really hands-on experience and is sure to entertain the kids for hours. It's accessible to all ages and it's open all year round.
Oosterdok
Oosterdok
Science Center NEMO is a really hands-on experience and is sure to entertain the kids for hours. It's accessible to all ages and it's open all year round.

Sightseeing

The NDSM Werf is an old industrial area that has since been given a new lease of life as a cultural and creative hub. Just take the free ferry from the back of Centraal Station, it takes 10 min.
11 habitants recommandent
Mt. Ondinaweg
Mt. Ondinaweg
11 habitants recommandent
The NDSM Werf is an old industrial area that has since been given a new lease of life as a cultural and creative hub. Just take the free ferry from the back of Centraal Station, it takes 10 min.
This was once a ship building hanger but now houses a full-time artist studio complex. It also plays host to the 'IJ-Hallen' for one weekend every month, it's the biggest flea market in Europe!
Kinetic North Foundation
85 NDSM-Plein
This was once a ship building hanger but now houses a full-time artist studio complex. It also plays host to the 'IJ-Hallen' for one weekend every month, it's the biggest flea market in Europe!
There are a plethora of places in Amsterdam to get tickets for a canal cruise. Rederij Lovers is a fine option and within walking distance of the hotel.
45 habitants recommandent
Rederij Lovers B.V.
25 Prins Hendrikkade
45 habitants recommandent
There are a plethora of places in Amsterdam to get tickets for a canal cruise. Rederij Lovers is a fine option and within walking distance of the hotel.