Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
This tiny establishment serves big and tasty burgers with an assortment of toppings. Tasty fries too!
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Bar De Burgh
2 KolksteegThis 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.
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Seasons
16 HerenstraatSeasons 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!
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De Drie Graefjes
130 RokinThis 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.
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De Goudvis Club
4 SpuistraatThis 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.
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Restaurant Max
14 HerenstraatRestaurant 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.
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Broodje Bert
321 SingelThis 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 VoorburgwalThis 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.
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Brasserie Bâton/ Espressamente Baton
82 HerengrachtThe 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!
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Caldi e freddi
102 SpuistraatThis 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.
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Greenwoods Singel
103 SingelGreenwoods 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!
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The Pancake Bakery
191 PrinsengrachtHere 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.
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Bagels & Beans
504 KeizersgrachtPopular 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.
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Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktA 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.
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De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert CuypstraatThis 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!
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Proeflokaal Arendsnest
90 HerengrachtIf 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!
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Cafe Belgique
2 GravenstraatAs 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.
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Tales & Spirits
5-7 LijnbaanssteegThis 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.
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Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtWatch 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.
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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.
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.
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Canvas
150 WibautstraatThis 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!
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Door74
74 ReguliersdwarsstraatWith 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.
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Café De Duivel
87 ReguliersdwarsstraatAmsterdam'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.
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Bitterzoet
2 HS SpuistraatBitterzoet 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.
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OT301
301 OvertoomIf 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.
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Cafe restaurant Barco
4d DijksgrachtThis 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.
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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!
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Парк Eureka Springs
42B NoordermarktA 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.
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Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn HuygensstraatThis 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.
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AH Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
226 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalThis 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.
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Coffeeshop Siberie
11 BrouwersgrachtThis 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.
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Amnesia
133 HerengrachtAmnesia 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.
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Кофейня Grey Area
2 Oude LeliestraatA 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
RaadhuisstraatThis 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.
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Sauna Deco
115A HerengrachtThis 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.
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Амстердамская публичная библиотека
143 OosterdokskadeThe 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.
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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.
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Katsu Coffeeshop
70 Eerste van der HelststraatKatsu 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.
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Млечный Путь
234A LijnbaansgrachtAlthough 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!
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The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkThis 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.
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Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatWith 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.
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Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansThe 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.
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Музей EYE Film
1 IJpromenadeThis 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.
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Het Marnix
1 MarnixpleinThe 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.
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Vondelpark
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.
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Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegThe 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!
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АРТИС
38-40 Plantage KerklaanThe 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
OosterdokScience 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.
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Mt. Ondinaweg
Mt. OndinawegThe 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-PleinThis 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.
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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 the hotel.