Guidebook for Amsterdam
Drinks & Nightlife
Trendy no-nonsense bar with industrial vintage look. Grab a lunch or dinner just around the corner. The bar is crowded on friday & saturday evening with an electic crowd of urban hipsters
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Cafe de Walvis
516 SpaarndammerstraatTrendy no-nonsense bar with industrial vintage look. Grab a lunch or dinner just around the corner. The bar is crowded on friday & saturday evening with an electic crowd of urban hipsters
Waterkant Amsterdam is a cafe restaurant under the Q-park on the border of the city center and West. This spot is perfect for sunny weather but also cosy during the colder months. The interior design is inspired by Paramaribo in Surinam. With tropical food (and the regular bar snacks), specialty beers and more. Sun-Thu: 11:00 - 01:00 Fri-Sat: 11:00 - 03:00
Order a local IJwit-beer (pronouce Eye-wid) which is brewed in Amsterdam. When the tables are full you can sit at the water side. The place is sunny until sundown.
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Waterkant
55 KapelwegWaterkant Amsterdam is a cafe restaurant under the Q-park on the border of the city center and West. This spot is perfect for sunny weather but also cosy during the colder months. The interior design is inspired by Paramaribo in Surinam. With tropical food (and the regular bar snacks), specialty beers and more. Sun-Thu: 11:00 - 01:00 Fri-Sat: 11:00 - 03:00
Order a local IJwit-beer (pronouce Eye-wid) which is brewed in Amsterdam. When the tables are full you can sit at the water side. The place is sunny until sundown.
One of Amsterdam best kept secrets! Local bar with great terras. Take the (free) ferry (see transportation), it is worth it!
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegOne of Amsterdam best kept secrets! Local bar with great terras. Take the (free) ferry (see transportation), it is worth it!
JacqWijn
592 SpaarndammerstraatLocal winery. Nice guys and good wine!
Hotelbars are trending in Amsterdam at the moment. This is one of the nicest ones in Amsterdam with great wine!
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The Hoxton, Amsterdam
255 HerengrachtHotelbars are trending in Amsterdam at the moment. This is one of the nicest ones in Amsterdam with great wine!
Hotelbars are trending in Amsterdam at the moment. One of the best with great Gin & Tonics!
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Morgan & Mees
2-6 Tweede Hugo de GrootstraatHotelbars are trending in Amsterdam at the moment. One of the best with great Gin & Tonics!
Great local bar! Visit at Thursday, Friday or Saturday for a crowed local experience!
Also suitable for lunch during daytime of diner!
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Café de Tuin
13 Tweede TuindwarsstraatGreat local bar! Visit at Thursday, Friday or Saturday for a crowed local experience!
Also suitable for lunch during daytime of diner!
Bar Mick
53 SpaarndammerstraatLocal bar. Nice place for a drink!
Razmataz
7HS Hugo de GrootpleinNice bar, just a few minutes by bike.
Hip little bar with with good music on Friday and Saturday (bit crowdy) and a good spot for just a drink if you are out in that part of town
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bar Bukowski
10 OosterparkHip little bar with with good music on Friday and Saturday (bit crowdy) and a good spot for just a drink if you are out in that part of town
Round the corner - great for a coffee, breakfast or beer with "bitterballen" and "kaasstengels" (typically dutch snacks)
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Café Mads
1h ZoutkeetspleinRound the corner - great for a coffee, breakfast or beer with "bitterballen" and "kaasstengels" (typically dutch snacks)
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. On sunny days they also have the biggest terrace in the Westerpark.
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Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadePacific 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. On sunny days they also have the biggest terrace in the Westerpark.
A café/restaurant/brewery where you can taste amazing beers brewed in Amsterdam, way more special than the traditional Heineken beer!
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Brouwerij Troost Westergas
27 PazzanistraatA café/restaurant/brewery where you can taste amazing beers brewed in Amsterdam, way more special than the traditional Heineken beer!
The Espressofabriek is the ideal meeting place at the Westergasfabriek. There is WiFi, old-fashioned apple cake and of course the best coffee made by a genuine barista.
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Espressofabriek
39 PazzanistraatThe Espressofabriek is the ideal meeting place at the Westergasfabriek. There is WiFi, old-fashioned apple cake and of course the best coffee made by a genuine barista.
Very low profile, hip place to eat with friends, share a fish, meat or vega plate or eat international tapas. Also good for just a drink at the bar.
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Boca's
30 WesterstraatVery low profile, hip place to eat with friends, share a fish, meat or vega plate or eat international tapas. Also good for just a drink at the bar.
Typical dutch cafe, great for watching football while enjoying a beer and/or food from the daily changing menu on the board.
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De Blaffende Vis
118 WesterstraatTypical dutch cafe, great for watching football while enjoying a beer and/or food from the daily changing menu on the board.
The epitome of the old-style Jordaan cafe, this kitschy red-vinyl place is where the original Jordaanese would sing oompah ballads with drunken abandon. They still do, but nowadays everyone joins in. Packed with peole, but an experience
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Cafe Nol
109 WesterstraatThe epitome of the old-style Jordaan cafe, this kitschy red-vinyl place is where the original Jordaanese would sing oompah ballads with drunken abandon. They still do, but nowadays everyone joins in. Packed with peole, but an experience
Immensely popular cafe in Amsterdam with locals. Yes we do drink here our coffee on the terrace. Laid back, nice spot any time of day.
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Café Thijssen
107 BrouwersgrachtImmensely popular cafe in Amsterdam with locals. Yes we do drink here our coffee on the terrace. Laid back, nice spot any time of day.
Funky murals decorate this hip bar-restaurant serving burgers & sandwiches, plus a spacious terrace.
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Brandstof B.V.
357 MarnixstraatFunky murals decorate this hip bar-restaurant serving burgers & sandwiches, plus a spacious terrace.
Parks & Nature
One of the best parks in Amsterdam!
Shop some groceries at the AH (Albert Heijn supermarket) and picnic like a local in the park. Offcourse best when sunny / good weather ;)
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Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegOne of the best parks in Amsterdam!
Shop some groceries at the AH (Albert Heijn supermarket) and picnic like a local in the park. Offcourse best when sunny / good weather ;)
The famous Vondelpark is alway worth a walk in the park. On sunny days it can be a little crowded an busy tough.
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Vondelpark
The famous Vondelpark is alway worth a walk in the park. On sunny days it can be a little crowded an busy tough.
Essentials
Great allround supermarkt with fair prices. Just 200m to your left.
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AH Spaarndammerdijk
3 SpaarndammerdijkGreat allround supermarkt with fair prices. Just 200m to your left.
Getting Around
1min walk. Bicycles can be rented here.
Always double-lock your bike...this is Amsterdam ;)
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Fietspiraat
83A Spaarndammerstraat1min walk. Bicycles can be rented here.
Always double-lock your bike...this is Amsterdam ;)
Take the free ferry to the NDSM-werf to go to Pllek or to explore the North of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Westerdoksdijk station
Take the free ferry to the NDSM-werf to go to Pllek or to explore the North of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Assendelftstraat station
Busstop with line 22 to take you to Amsterdam Central Station
At the West and East side of Amsterdam CS there are 2 bike shops that rent NS bikes, the so-called OV-Fiets. Good bikes and at very competative rates. See for prices and conditions the NS website.
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Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinAt the West and East side of Amsterdam CS there are 2 bike shops that rent NS bikes, the so-called OV-Fiets. Good bikes and at very competative rates. See for prices and conditions the NS website.
Arts & Culture
Definitely worth a visit and a 5min walk. One of the most charactaristic buildings in the area.
The apartment building on the Spaarndammer-plantsoen by Michel de Klerk, which has been nicknamed Het Schip (the Ship), is renowned worldwide. The building resembles a bizarre art form. Its appearance is unconventional from all angles.
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Музей Het Schip
45 OostzaanstraatDefinitely worth a visit and a 5min walk. One of the most charactaristic buildings in the area.
The apartment building on the Spaarndammer-plantsoen by Michel de Klerk, which has been nicknamed Het Schip (the Ship), is renowned worldwide. The building resembles a bizarre art form. Its appearance is unconventional from all angles.
The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht,
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Дом Анны Франк
20 WestermarktThe Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht,
Step into Van Gogh's world. Discover the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, featuring masterpieces such as Almond Blossom and the Sunflowers.
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Музей Ван Гога
6 MuseumpleinStep into Van Gogh's world. Discover the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, featuring masterpieces such as Almond Blossom and the Sunflowers.
The Stedelijk Museum or as the Dutch call it short Stedelijk (Municipal), strives to be one of the most innovative and interesting museums of modern art in the entire world. Must see
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Музей Стеделийк в Амстердаме
10 MuseumpleinThe Stedelijk Museum or as the Dutch call it short Stedelijk (Municipal), strives to be one of the most innovative and interesting museums of modern art in the entire world. Must see
The Rijksmuseum is a national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam.The museum has on display important masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer.
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Рейксмюсеум
1 MuseumstraatThe Rijksmuseum is a national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam.The museum has on display important masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer.
Food Scene
Bagels & Beans
52 RuyschstraatNice coffeebar!
Very trendy foodmarket with nice foods ands drinks!
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinVery trendy foodmarket with nice foods ands drinks!
Best Itallian pizza of the netherlands, they actually go to Milan Italy for international baking contests. Extreme tasty
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Pinsa's
772 SpaarndammerstraatBest Itallian pizza of the netherlands, they actually go to Milan Italy for international baking contests. Extreme tasty
Holy Ravioli
35 SpaarndammerstraatFreshest and best Ravioli. Everyday. Take out or eat in.
Nice bar in the famous Haarlemmerstraat!
Take the nachos for a snack! ;)
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Harlem Soul Food
77 HaarlemmerstraatNice bar in the famous Haarlemmerstraat!
Take the nachos for a snack! ;)
Pizza & Prosecco, probably one of the best Pizza places in Amsterdam! Crunchy and thin crust with great choice of toppings. They also serve salads and antipasti. Take-away also possible.
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De Pizzabakkers Haarlemmerdijk
128 HS HaarlemmerdijkPizza & Prosecco, probably one of the best Pizza places in Amsterdam! Crunchy and thin crust with great choice of toppings. They also serve salads and antipasti. Take-away also possible.
Please, please, please visit Winkel 43 and try their apple pie! It's known to be the best apple pie in Amsterdam, especially during sunny weekends people will line up to get their hands on a piece.
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Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktPlease, please, please visit Winkel 43 and try their apple pie! It's known to be the best apple pie in Amsterdam, especially during sunny weekends people will line up to get their hands on a piece.
Typical traditional old Amsterdam brown bar (pub) in an old canal house. Great little terrace on the canal too! Very nice canal area
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't Smalle
12 EgelantiersgrachtTypical traditional old Amsterdam brown bar (pub) in an old canal house. Great little terrace on the canal too! Very nice canal area
Great italian food. The food especially the pizza is outstanding in quality and flavor. Wood burning stove, absolutely fresh ingredients. One side of street is take away, the other has sit down dining
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La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede TuindwarsstraatGreat italian food. The food especially the pizza is outstanding in quality and flavor. Wood burning stove, absolutely fresh ingredients. One side of street is take away, the other has sit down dining
All the food is 100% vegan!
At Dophert Amsterdam you’re welcome for breakfast and lunch during the day. On the menu you find some delicious dishes from granola to a club sandwich.
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DopHert
49-H SpaarndammerstraatAll the food is 100% vegan!
At Dophert Amsterdam you’re welcome for breakfast and lunch during the day. On the menu you find some delicious dishes from granola to a club sandwich.
Waterfront Grand Cafe and restaurant, just across the Y river at the ferry landing.
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Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-KadeWaterfront Grand Cafe and restaurant, just across the Y river at the ferry landing.
Sightseeing
The famous skinny bridge. Briliant for taking beautiful pictures of the canals and the Amstel river.
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Магере Брюг
Magere BrugThe famous skinny bridge. Briliant for taking beautiful pictures of the canals and the Amstel river.
Rent a boat for some hours. Great to see the canels of amsterdam from a different view.
See on the internet if you can rent a boat to explore the canals by yourself!
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Sloepdelen Amsterdam
69 ElandsgrachtRent a boat for some hours. Great to see the canels of amsterdam from a different view.
See on the internet if you can rent a boat to explore the canals by yourself!
A great market on Saturdays. Highly recommended! Stroll all the way to the Noordermarkt. A lot of biological food products as well.
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Lindengracht
4B LindengrachtA great market on Saturdays. Highly recommended! Stroll all the way to the Noordermarkt. A lot of biological food products as well.
The famous Haarlemmerstraat. Definitly worth a walk!
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Haarlemmerstraat
HaarlemmerstraatThe famous Haarlemmerstraat. Definitly worth a walk!
Every saturday farmers market and every monday 10-13.30 vintage market. Both great for visiting. Don't forget to eat fresh warm apple pie in Café Winkel 43. The line is worth it.
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Парк Eureka Springs
42B NoordermarktEvery saturday farmers market and every monday 10-13.30 vintage market. Both great for visiting. Don't forget to eat fresh warm apple pie in Café Winkel 43. The line is worth it.
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 Centraal Station.
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Rederij Lovers B.V.
25 Prins HendrikkadeThere 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 Centraal Station.
There is a market (half organic) here every Wednesday with delicious crepes, fresh baked bread, vegetables and fruit, cheese, meat, fresh pasta, hamburgers etc.
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AH Haarlemmerplein
34 HaarlemmerpleinThere is a market (half organic) here every Wednesday with delicious crepes, fresh baked bread, vegetables and fruit, cheese, meat, fresh pasta, hamburgers etc.
Much of Amsterdam's nightlife centres around Leidseplein and the streets nearby. Famous music venues such as Melkweg and Paradiso can be found here, while Irish pubs, brown cafés and smaller nightclub can be used for a drink
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Лейдсеплейн
LeidsepleinMuch of Amsterdam's nightlife centres around Leidseplein and the streets nearby. Famous music venues such as Melkweg and Paradiso can be found here, while Irish pubs, brown cafés and smaller nightclub can be used for a drink
The Museumplein is a huge public space.At the Museumplein are three major museums - the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum - and the concert hall Concertgebouw.
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Музейплейн
MuseumpleinThe Museumplein is a huge public space.At the Museumplein are three major museums - the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum - and the concert hall Concertgebouw.