Food Scene
Chique French bistro style restaurant for the Amsterdam in crowd, quality food and a nice wine list. Great terrace for brunch in summertime overlooking the Noordermarkt. 2 mins from our B&B apartment. Our local favourite.
Our daughter works here Friday evenings and on Sundays. Always happening and busy: a (web) reservation is required: libertine petit cafe noordermarkt
21 locals recommend
Libertine Petit Café
4 NoordermarktChique French bistro style restaurant for the Amsterdam in crowd, quality food and a nice wine list. Great terrace for brunch in summertime overlooking the Noordermarkt. 2 mins from our B&B apartment. Our local favourite.
Our daughter works here Friday evenings and on Sundays. Always happening and busy: a (web) reservation is required: libertine petit cafe noordermarkt
Great authentic Italian cuisine, chique relaxed atmosphere, nice wine list. 2 minutes from the apartment at the Noordermarkt. Our local favourite.
16 locals recommend
Domenica
7 NoordermarktGreat authentic Italian cuisine, chique relaxed atmosphere, nice wine list. 2 minutes from the apartment at the Noordermarkt. Our local favourite.
One of our favourite locals. Excellent food, great service, informal athmosphere. A nice experience to try the pintxos, i.e. small snacks, traditional in Basque country, northern Spain. You will get a full explanation on each one of the 20 different ones displayed at the bar area. You'll need to make a reservation in advance: +31 20 320 4316
107 locals recommend
La Oliva
122 124 EgelantiersstraatOne of our favourite locals. Excellent food, great service, informal athmosphere. A nice experience to try the pintxos, i.e. small snacks, traditional in Basque country, northern Spain. You will get a full explanation on each one of the 20 different ones displayed at the bar area. You'll need to make a reservation in advance: +31 20 320 4316
Quality food and excellent wines. French chique but informal athmosphere, authentic décor (check out the original wall in the back of the restaurant). Perfect for a nice dinner with good friends. +31 20 400 3210
42 locals recommend
Bistrot Neuf
9 HaarlemmerstraatQuality food and excellent wines. French chique but informal athmosphere, authentic décor (check out the original wall in the back of the restaurant). Perfect for a nice dinner with good friends. +31 20 400 3210
Good quality basic food, in a beautiful historic building (once the head office of the West Indian Company). Great cocktails too. 1 minute from the apartment.
Café Nieuw Amsterdam
75 HaarlemmerstraatGood quality basic food, in a beautiful historic building (once the head office of the West Indian Company). Great cocktails too. 1 minute from the apartment.
Authentic Indonesian restaurant, great food. Order a few different sates or the rijsttafel. 10 min walk from the apartment.
19 locals recommend
Indonesisch Restaurant Long Pura
46-48 RozengrachtAuthentic Indonesian restaurant, great food. Order a few different sates or the rijsttafel. 10 min walk from the apartment.
On the opposite side of the Brouwersgracht you can find the beautiful art nouveau restaurant De Belhamel, French-Italian cuisine with some Dutch influence and stunning views of the canals. In the summer you can book a table outside and enjoy the sunset. +31 (0) 20 622 1095
74 locals recommend
De Belhamel
60 BrouwersgrachtOn the opposite side of the Brouwersgracht you can find the beautiful art nouveau restaurant De Belhamel, French-Italian cuisine with some Dutch influence and stunning views of the canals. In the summer you can book a table outside and enjoy the sunset. +31 (0) 20 622 1095
Wood-fired pizzas served in a buzzing no-frills restaurant with outdoor seating. Reservations pizzaperla.nl
248 locals recommend
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede TuindwarsstraatWood-fired pizzas served in a buzzing no-frills restaurant with outdoor seating. Reservations pizzaperla.nl
The best steaks, burgers and ribs in town, cool vibe and decor. Great staff. A favourite.
9 locals recommend
Cannibale Royale Rozengracht
114 RozengrachtThe best steaks, burgers and ribs in town, cool vibe and decor. Great staff. A favourite.
Basic nice bar food, try the spicy chicken sandwich. With a bit of sunshine sitting outside on their terrace is the perfect spot in the neighbourhood. They also serve really good local beers, try the IJ-wit.
24 locals recommend
Harlem Soul Food
77 HaarlemmerstraatBasic nice bar food, try the spicy chicken sandwich. With a bit of sunshine sitting outside on their terrace is the perfect spot in the neighbourhood. They also serve really good local beers, try the IJ-wit.
Italian coffee bar and breakfast lounge: excellent coffee and nice sandwiches. 1 minute from the the B&B apartment.
Il Tramezzino
79A HaarlemmerstraatItalian coffee bar and breakfast lounge: excellent coffee and nice sandwiches. 1 minute from the the B&B apartment.
You have to try the Dutch Apple Pie and this is the place to do it, they are famous for it. On a sunny day, the perfect terrace to sit and experience the Jordaan neighbourhood.
506 locals recommend
Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktYou have to try the Dutch Apple Pie and this is the place to do it, they are famous for it. On a sunny day, the perfect terrace to sit and experience the Jordaan neighbourhood.
A cool, relaxed lunch room / café, serving small and delicious sandwiches. A fun experience, order 2-4 sandwiches each. +31 20 820 3727
105 locals recommend
Boca's
30 WesterstraatA cool, relaxed lunch room / café, serving small and delicious sandwiches. A fun experience, order 2-4 sandwiches each. +31 20 820 3727
Patisserie, breakfast & lunch room. Paris-trained pastry chef Meike Scaling and her team create exquisite French pastries on site: intricate 'miniminis', i.e. tiny tarts topped with jewel-like fruit, macarons made rom ground almond flour, shell-shaped madeleine cakes and savory quiches. Go spoil yourself :)
13 locals recommend
Petit Gateau
80 HaarlemmerstraatPatisserie, breakfast & lunch room. Paris-trained pastry chef Meike Scaling and her team create exquisite French pastries on site: intricate 'miniminis', i.e. tiny tarts topped with jewel-like fruit, macarons made rom ground almond flour, shell-shaped madeleine cakes and savory quiches. Go spoil yourself :)
Fine dining Michelin star restaurant, French international kitchen, stunning and unique views over the IJ-lake. A short pleasant walk from our B&B apartment.
28 locals recommend
MOS
185 IJdokFine dining Michelin star restaurant, French international kitchen, stunning and unique views over the IJ-lake. A short pleasant walk from our B&B apartment.
Fine dining by chef Jurgen van der Zalm and his team in this intimate and historic restaurant. 2 Michelin stars. A 10 min walk from our B&B apartment.
14 locals recommend
Vinkeles
384 KeizersgrachtFine dining by chef Jurgen van der Zalm and his team in this intimate and historic restaurant. 2 Michelin stars. A 10 min walk from our B&B apartment.
Fine dining at Michael Wolf's own restaurant offers small, innovative, delicate courses. Unique location: a large glass unit on top of a 1920 railway bridge, quite an experience. +31 (20) 344 64 27
27 locals recommend
Wolf Atelier
20 WesterdokspleinFine dining at Michael Wolf's own restaurant offers small, innovative, delicate courses. Unique location: a large glass unit on top of a 1920 railway bridge, quite an experience. +31 (20) 344 64 27
Fine dining in casual loft style restaurant. Surprising courses with beautiful but unique taste combinations with local produce, some of it from the greenhouse on the roof of the restaurant. A very good vegetarian menu and beautiful natural wines for pairing. Another favourite. Reservations: +31 (0)20 21 03 09 0
61 locals recommend
Choux
128 De RuijterkadeFine dining in casual loft style restaurant. Surprising courses with beautiful but unique taste combinations with local produce, some of it from the greenhouse on the roof of the restaurant. A very good vegetarian menu and beautiful natural wines for pairing. Another favourite. Reservations: +31 (0)20 21 03 09 0
Best restaurant of Amsterdam according to readers of the Parool local newspaper. High quality menu of daring sophisticated combinations, informal atmosphere and very attentive staff and chefs/owners. Reservations: +31 (0)20 233 6544
51 locals recommend
Kaagman & Kortekaas
43 Sint NicolaasstraatBest restaurant of Amsterdam according to readers of the Parool local newspaper. High quality menu of daring sophisticated combinations, informal atmosphere and very attentive staff and chefs/owners. Reservations: +31 (0)20 233 6544
Modern international cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu is a carte blanche of five, seven or nine courses with great wine pairing. Highly rated by food critics 'surprising and delicious courses, attentive service and a great kitchen brigade with creativity'. Beautiful authentic canal house décor with high ceilings. One of our neighbourhood favourites. Reservations: +31 (0)20 622 52 33
63 locals recommend
BREDA
210 SingelModern international cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu is a carte blanche of five, seven or nine courses with great wine pairing. Highly rated by food critics 'surprising and delicious courses, attentive service and a great kitchen brigade with creativity'. Beautiful authentic canal house décor with high ceilings. One of our neighbourhood favourites. Reservations: +31 (0)20 622 52 33
Fine dining at Michelin Chef Chris Naylor's restaurant. Chris experiments with products which he receives from local farmers locally, and he maintains a herb & spices garden on the rooftop. This results in robust dishes with pure and clean flavours.
8 locals recommend
Restaurant Vermeer
59-72 Prins HendrikkadeFine dining at Michelin Chef Chris Naylor's restaurant. Chris experiments with products which he receives from local farmers locally, and he maintains a herb & spices garden on the rooftop. This results in robust dishes with pure and clean flavours.
The revolving restaurant located on the 19th floor of the landmark A'DAM Tower, offers a unique fine dining experience with spectacular 360 panorama views of Amsterdam. Reservations: restaurantmoon.nl
61 locals recommend
Restaurant Moon
3 OverhoekspleinThe revolving restaurant located on the 19th floor of the landmark A'DAM Tower, offers a unique fine dining experience with spectacular 360 panorama views of Amsterdam. Reservations: restaurantmoon.nl
Very nice casual restaurant, basic good pub style food, with an excellent and extensive wine list. Perfect after a walk in Westerpark. Large beautiful restaurant with industrial décor: the old machine room of Amsterdam's clean water supply pump building. Also suitable for large groups. +31 20 68 22 666
284 locals recommend
Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 WatertorenpleinVery nice casual restaurant, basic good pub style food, with an excellent and extensive wine list. Perfect after a walk in Westerpark. Large beautiful restaurant with industrial décor: the old machine room of Amsterdam's clean water supply pump building. Also suitable for large groups. +31 20 68 22 666
Casual Indonesian restaurant in Art Deco style in the buzzing Spuistraat. Great food and the perfect place for a lazy Sunday afternoon after a good night out. The cocktails are great as well. +31 20 620 3074
69 locals recommend
Kantjil & De Tijger
291 A SpuistraatCasual Indonesian restaurant in Art Deco style in the buzzing Spuistraat. Great food and the perfect place for a lazy Sunday afternoon after a good night out. The cocktails are great as well. +31 20 620 3074
Nice restaurant & bar of the Eye Film Museam, very nice design, stunning views over the IJ-lake. In the summer you can sit outside.
Take the ferry from the back of Central Station in the direction of the 'Buiksloterweg', which departs every 8 minutes and will bring you in a few minutes to the opposite site of the IJ-lake, from there you can walk to the iconic building of the Eye Film Museum.
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeNice restaurant & bar of the Eye Film Museam, very nice design, stunning views over the IJ-lake. In the summer you can sit outside.
Take the ferry from the back of Central Station in the direction of the 'Buiksloterweg', which departs every 8 minutes and will bring you in a few minutes to the opposite site of the IJ-lake, from there you can walk to the iconic building of the Eye Film Museum.
For the best street food go to Foodhallen, a compact indoor food court located in a former tram depot in Amsterdam West, where entrepreneurs sell snacks and drinks that can be enjoyed on the spot. Great vibe, quality food and great craft beers and G&Ts. We love it and it is very popular among foodies, both local and visiting. A 10 min bike or taxi ride away.
The concept was inspired by ‘indoor food markets’ such as the Torvehallerne in Copenhagen, Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid and the Borough Market in London. The Foodhallen is part of the Hallen Amsterdam, a centre for media, culture, fashion, craftsmanship and food. So if you're up for a salsa lesson or want to see the latest indie movie, this is also the place to be.
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinFor the best street food go to Foodhallen, a compact indoor food court located in a former tram depot in Amsterdam West, where entrepreneurs sell snacks and drinks that can be enjoyed on the spot. Great vibe, quality food and great craft beers and G&Ts. We love it and it is very popular among foodies, both local and visiting. A 10 min bike or taxi ride away.
The concept was inspired by ‘indoor food markets’ such as the Torvehallerne in Copenhagen, Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid and the Borough Market in London. The Foodhallen is part of the Hallen Amsterdam, a centre for media, culture, fashion, craftsmanship and food. So if you're up for a salsa lesson or want to see the latest indie movie, this is also the place to be.
Nice lunch restaurant and bar in the Westerpark, often live music on Sunday's.
12 locals recommend
Restaurant Bar Kantoor
8 HaarlemmerwegNice lunch restaurant and bar in the Westerpark, often live music on Sunday's.
One of the coolest hotspots in Amsterdam: city beach, restaurant, bar, club, theatre, (outside) cinema, flea market (every 3rd Saturday of the month) with an amazing view over the IJ lake. Take the 6 minute ferry from behind Central Station to NDSM. Check out what is going on pllek.nl
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegOne of the coolest hotspots in Amsterdam: city beach, restaurant, bar, club, theatre, (outside) cinema, flea market (every 3rd Saturday of the month) with an amazing view over the IJ lake. Take the 6 minute ferry from behind Central Station to NDSM. Check out what is going on pllek.nl
Laid-back gastropub with a hip/alternative crowd overlooking the Easter Dock canals, great vibe on the large terraces when the sun is out, you can moor your canal boat in front. Good selection of craft beers. Order a portion of 'bitterballen', a typical Dutch meat based snack to accompany your drinks. Live jazz on Sundays.
532 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtLaid-back gastropub with a hip/alternative crowd overlooking the Easter Dock canals, great vibe on the large terraces when the sun is out, you can moor your canal boat in front. Good selection of craft beers. Order a portion of 'bitterballen', a typical Dutch meat based snack to accompany your drinks. Live jazz on Sundays.
Traditional authentic Dutch food in historic building with classic canal house interior décor. Try the Dutch classics: pea soup, shrimp croquettes, herring, hutspot, steamed mussels, cod filet to finish off with apple pie or pancakes. +31 20 624 9998
51 locals recommend
Haesje Claes Restaurant
275 SpuistraatTraditional authentic Dutch food in historic building with classic canal house interior décor. Try the Dutch classics: pea soup, shrimp croquettes, herring, hutspot, steamed mussels, cod filet to finish off with apple pie or pancakes. +31 20 624 9998
Dutch pancake house in a canal house around the corner, any taste you like or want to try: savoury or sweet. Apple, raisins and cinnamon is my favourite.
63 locals recommend
The Pancake Bakery
191 PrinsengrachtDutch pancake house in a canal house around the corner, any taste you like or want to try: savoury or sweet. Apple, raisins and cinnamon is my favourite.
The best Italian Ice Cream Shop in Amsterdam, homemade, simply delicious.
66 locals recommend
Monte Pelmo
17 Tweede AnjeliersdwarsstraatThe best Italian Ice Cream Shop in Amsterdam, homemade, simply delicious.
Great variety of home-cooked Surinam food for take-away for lunch or dinner. I love Java chicken sandwich.
Tokoman
Great variety of home-cooked Surinam food for take-away for lunch or dinner. I love Java chicken sandwich.
Best Indonesian take-away in the neighbourhood. Authentic & home made, for a night on the sofa.
Eethuis Pondok Indah
42 PrinsengrachtBest Indonesian take-away in the neighbourhood. Authentic & home made, for a night on the sofa.
Best take away pizza in the neighbourhood, 5 min walk. Order online depizzabakkers.nl, Leliegracht branch.
De Pizzabakkers Leliegracht
34HS LeliegrachtBest take away pizza in the neighbourhood, 5 min walk. Order online depizzabakkers.nl, Leliegracht branch.
Van Stapele Bakery
17 HeisteegThey only have one product: the best cookies in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like beers, this is the place: copper pipes & wood-paneled walls adorn this cozy bar serving over 100 beers from Dutch breweries. With plenty on draft, you can make a tasting journey (also nice terrace outside).
65 locals recommend
Proeflokaal Arendsnest
90 HerengrachtIf you like beers, this is the place: copper pipes & wood-paneled walls adorn this cozy bar serving over 100 beers from Dutch breweries. With plenty on draft, you can make a tasting journey (also nice terrace outside).
You have to see the inside of this beautiful cafe, which has been on the spot since 1642 with it's historic decor, try one of the Amsterdam craft beers on draft.
71 locals recommend
Cafe Papeneiland
2 PrinsengrachtYou have to see the inside of this beautiful cafe, which has been on the spot since 1642 with it's historic decor, try one of the Amsterdam craft beers on draft.
Beautiful traditional Jordan pub, with wood panelled wall and canal side terrace. Excellent craft beers on draft.
90 locals recommend
't Smalle
12 EgelantiersgrachtBeautiful traditional Jordan pub, with wood panelled wall and canal side terrace. Excellent craft beers on draft.
Beautiful traditional pub with great selection of 250 types of beers, 15 beers on draft. I used to work here behind the bar during my student days.
34 locals recommend
Cafe Gollem Raamsteeg
4 RaamsteegBeautiful traditional pub with great selection of 250 types of beers, 15 beers on draft. I used to work here behind the bar during my student days.
The tasting café of Brouwerij 't IJ, a local brewery, brewing some of my favourite artisan beers. It is located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the De Gooyer windmill
The brewery allows tours and tastings, and has a pub with an outdoor terrace.
The brewery's logo features an ostrich, with an egg, and a distant windmill. The brewery is named after the nearby IJ waterbody.
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeThe tasting café of Brouwerij 't IJ, a local brewery, brewing some of my favourite artisan beers. It is located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the De Gooyer windmill
The brewery allows tours and tastings, and has a pub with an outdoor terrace.
The brewery's logo features an ostrich, with an egg, and a distant windmill. The brewery is named after the nearby IJ waterbody.
Trendy crowd in an old fashioned pub, busy on weekends, a fun and happening place.
63 locals recommend
Café Brandon
157 KeizersgrachtTrendy crowd in an old fashioned pub, busy on weekends, a fun and happening place.
Named after the Vesper cocktail, invented and named by Ian Fleming in the 1953 James Bond novel Casino Royale, this bar is a superb cocktail experience!
166 locals recommend
Vesper
57 VinkenstraatNamed after the Vesper cocktail, invented and named by Ian Fleming in the 1953 James Bond novel Casino Royale, this bar is a superb cocktail experience!
Enjoy a drink with a nice view over Amsterdam on the rooftop of the Hilton Double Tree.
227 locals recommend
SkyLounge Amsterdam
4 OosterdoksstraatEnjoy a drink with a nice view over Amsterdam on the rooftop of the Hilton Double Tree.
Boom Chicago is a an renowned and innovative stand-up comedy club. Many famous American comedians have learned the ropes here early in their careers (Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Ike Barinholtz, and Kay Cannon). Boom alumni fill the writing staffs at Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and many other successful TV programs. Enjoy the next generation of comedy superstars, a guaranteed great night out and only a 10 min walk from our B&B guest apartment. Tickets: boomchicago.nl
101 locals recommend
Boom Chicago
117 RozengrachtBoom Chicago is a an renowned and innovative stand-up comedy club. Many famous American comedians have learned the ropes here early in their careers (Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Ike Barinholtz, and Kay Cannon). Boom alumni fill the writing staffs at Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and many other successful TV programs. Enjoy the next generation of comedy superstars, a guaranteed great night out and only a 10 min walk from our B&B guest apartment. Tickets: boomchicago.nl
This famous Jazz concert hall offers over 300 concerts per year. They also have a nice restaurant. Afterhours a DJ plays jazzy tunes. Beautiful views over the IJ-lake. Reservations: bimhuis.nl
120 locals recommend
Bimhuis
3 Piet HeinkadeThis famous Jazz concert hall offers over 300 concerts per year. They also have a nice restaurant. Afterhours a DJ plays jazzy tunes. Beautiful views over the IJ-lake. Reservations: bimhuis.nl
Guests lounge in beds and order food and drinks at this clubby, lively eatery, bar and performance space. Very cool, hip, club music for a night out until the next morning. You already know it? Try the Supperclub Cruise!
65 locals recommend
Supperclub
460 SingelGuests lounge in beds and order food and drinks at this clubby, lively eatery, bar and performance space. Very cool, hip, club music for a night out until the next morning. You already know it? Try the Supperclub Cruise!
Amsterdam's pop music temple, dance party venue and centre of culture. Seewhat is going on paradiso.nl.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansAmsterdam's pop music temple, dance party venue and centre of culture. Seewhat is going on paradiso.nl.
The Melkweg concert hall and multimedia centre with live pop music, dance parties, theatre, photography and cinema. See melkweg.nl for what is going on.
444 locals recommend
Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtThe Melkweg concert hall and multimedia centre with live pop music, dance parties, theatre, photography and cinema. See melkweg.nl for what is going on.
The Chin Chin Club is one of the most happening and vibrant clubs in Amsterdam and around the corner of our B&B guest apartment. Before 10pm you can enjoy Asian food & cocktails, after 10 the place is always packed with a cool crowd dancing into the early hours with many famous and up & coming DJs playing R&B, EDM and Pop music. You have to make reservations to get onto the guest list chinchinclub.nl.
80 locals recommend
Chin Chin Club
133 RozengrachtThe Chin Chin Club is one of the most happening and vibrant clubs in Amsterdam and around the corner of our B&B guest apartment. Before 10pm you can enjoy Asian food & cocktails, after 10 the place is always packed with a cool crowd dancing into the early hours with many famous and up & coming DJs playing R&B, EDM and Pop music. You have to make reservations to get onto the guest list chinchinclub.nl.
One of the newer clubs in Amsterdam and one of the few that are allowed to stay open all night, hosting national and international Electro-DJs.
78 locals recommend
Shelter
3 OverhoekspleinOne of the newer clubs in Amsterdam and one of the few that are allowed to stay open all night, hosting national and international Electro-DJs.
Parks & Nature
Our favourite park, combining expansive greenery, great for a run (5km one lap) and just around the corner. The renovated city gas including the Westergasfabrik is a lively neigbourhood to many cultural events and a varied mix of independent shops, old school street markets, shiny new restaurants and traditional brown cafes. A bit further into the park is a natural playground called "Het Woeste Western" which is located at Overbrakepad 3, which is a great adventure for children.
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegOur favourite park, combining expansive greenery, great for a run (5km one lap) and just around the corner. The renovated city gas including the Westergasfabrik is a lively neigbourhood to many cultural events and a varied mix of independent shops, old school street markets, shiny new restaurants and traditional brown cafes. A bit further into the park is a natural playground called "Het Woeste Western" which is located at Overbrakepad 3, which is a great adventure for children.
The quite neighbourhood square opposite the apartment with a nice playground and a few benches to relax and watch the scenery.
10 locals recommend
Herenmarkt
12 HerenmarktThe quite neighbourhood square opposite the apartment with a nice playground and a few benches to relax and watch the scenery.
To see and to be seen. Amsterdam's central park, always something happening.
4195 locals recommend
Vondelpark
To see and to be seen. Amsterdam's central park, always something happening.
Zandvoort is a bustling beach-town close to Amsterdam, with many beach restaurants and cool bars a happening place on a sunny day in summer, but also great for a refreshing beach walk in the autumn or spring. Our favourite beach restaurant is Thalassa. Try the fresh Kibbeling, battered chunks of cod, a popular Dutch snack. In the autumn try a hot chocholate drink with cream after a long beach walk. It is a 40 min train ride from Amsterdam Central Station.
29 locals recommend
Thalassa Beach Pavilion
18 Boulevard BarnaartZandvoort is a bustling beach-town close to Amsterdam, with many beach restaurants and cool bars a happening place on a sunny day in summer, but also great for a refreshing beach walk in the autumn or spring. Our favourite beach restaurant is Thalassa. Try the fresh Kibbeling, battered chunks of cod, a popular Dutch snack. In the autumn try a hot chocholate drink with cream after a long beach walk. It is a 40 min train ride from Amsterdam Central Station.
Local essentials for your stay
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanOrganic grocery store with healthy, high quality and local products.
Closest branch of the largest Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn, for all essentials.
269 locals recommend
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkClosest branch of the largest Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn, for all essentials.
Our favourite local cheese store, be amazed by the huge variety of Dutch cheese, with quite a few cheeses served in bowls for tasting. If you would want to taste one that is not served, you can ask the staff and they will cut a piece for you with a traditional Cheese slicer. If you buy cheese to take abroad you can ask the staff to vacuum package it.
13 locals recommend
Kaasland Haarlemmerdijk
1 HaarlemmerdijkOur favourite local cheese store, be amazed by the huge variety of Dutch cheese, with quite a few cheeses served in bowls for tasting. If you would want to taste one that is not served, you can ask the staff and they will cut a piece for you with a traditional Cheese slicer. If you buy cheese to take abroad you can ask the staff to vacuum package it.
Our local Fishmonger, with daily fresh fish from the nearby fishing village of Volendam.
Being surrounded by water, the Dutch eat a lot of fish, often as a snack at the fishmonger or the herring market stalls you see at many street corners, try it for yourself.
The staple snack is raw herring with onions. The Dutch will eat it on the spot. An acquired taste, but very addictive once you tried it and a healthy choice.
Another more safe choice and popular snack is 'Kibbeling', battered and fried chucks of cod, often served with a garlic or tartar sauce.
Another typical Dutch fish is 'gerookte paling' or smoked eel from the Ijselmeer, the lake in the middle of Holland. As a snack it is served on a white bread roll.
And finally you have to try the 'Hollandse garnalen' the Dutch North Sea shrimps, small but the most tasty shrimps you will have tasted. You can order a shrimp salad as a snack.
Vishandel Centrum
4 HaarlemmerdijkOur local Fishmonger, with daily fresh fish from the nearby fishing village of Volendam.
Being surrounded by water, the Dutch eat a lot of fish, often as a snack at the fishmonger or the herring market stalls you see at many street corners, try it for yourself.
The staple snack is raw herring with onions. The Dutch will eat it on the spot. An acquired taste, but very addictive once you tried it and a healthy choice.
Another more safe choice and popular snack is 'Kibbeling', battered and fried chucks of cod, often served with a garlic or tartar sauce.
Another typical Dutch fish is 'gerookte paling' or smoked eel from the Ijselmeer, the lake in the middle of Holland. As a snack it is served on a white bread roll.
And finally you have to try the 'Hollandse garnalen' the Dutch North Sea shrimps, small but the most tasty shrimps you will have tasted. You can order a shrimp salad as a snack.
Local Moroccan halal butcher, in addition to quality meat, they have really nice snacks: wide variety of fresh olives, homemade humus & aubergine dips. Nice to accompany some drinks in the apartment or to enjoy during a canal boat ride.
Slagerij Buzhu
63 HaarlemmerdijkLocal Moroccan halal butcher, in addition to quality meat, they have really nice snacks: wide variety of fresh olives, homemade humus & aubergine dips. Nice to accompany some drinks in the apartment or to enjoy during a canal boat ride.
Our local artisan bakery and breakfast- & lunchroom.
31 locals recommend
Vlaamsch Broodhuys Haarlemmerstraat Amsterdam
108 HaarlemmerstraatOur local artisan bakery and breakfast- & lunchroom.
Local deli, where you can get fresh foods for take away, nice cookies and local beers.
45 locals recommend
STACH Food
1A Nieuwe HoogstraatLocal deli, where you can get fresh foods for take away, nice cookies and local beers.
A local favourite: an authentic Spanish deli and lunch room, specializing in Jamon Iberico and other Spanish products. If you like Spanish ham, this is place is heaven. You can choose (and taste) from over 80 different types of ham. Take some home to the B&B apartment to enjoy with a nice glass of wine or craft beer.
27 locals recommend
Ibericus Amsterdam
93 HaarlemmerstraatA local favourite: an authentic Spanish deli and lunch room, specializing in Jamon Iberico and other Spanish products. If you like Spanish ham, this is place is heaven. You can choose (and taste) from over 80 different types of ham. Take some home to the B&B apartment to enjoy with a nice glass of wine or craft beer.
Shopping
JUTKA & RISKA
143 HaarlemmerdijkWomens Boutique with lots of fashionable treasures.
RESTORED
6 G.J.M. SarlemijnstraatStylish concept store with bags, tee sets, jewelry and much more.
Very cool men's bike and clothes shop located in the 9th Streets fashion and boutique shopping area, with lots of quirky shops and nice eateries.
15 locals recommend
Raak Amsterdam
46 Eerste van der HelststraatVery cool men's bike and clothes shop located in the 9th Streets fashion and boutique shopping area, with lots of quirky shops and nice eateries.
Kwazimodo
60 HaarlemmerstraatCool modern boutique, specializing in G-star raw jeans.
Very cool jeans boutique, and they sell the collector's item special Vans shoes with the three Amsterdam crosses on the sole.
45 locals recommend
Tenue de Nimes
60 ElandsgrachtVery cool jeans boutique, and they sell the collector's item special Vans shoes with the three Amsterdam crosses on the sole.
Gentlemen: want to stand out at a party: designer shoes like you've never seen them before. Have a look.
Mascolori Amsterdam
119 HaarlemmerstraatGentlemen: want to stand out at a party: designer shoes like you've never seen them before. Have a look.
Arts & Culture
A visit to Anne Franks' hiding place in the second World War is a meaningful experience. It can be quite busy, and tickets can be bought online in advance.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktA visit to Anne Franks' hiding place in the second World War is a meaningful experience. It can be quite busy, and tickets can be bought online in advance.
The small Amsterdam Museum, located in an historic orphanage has a really good and concise introduction to the history of Amsterdam with a very well thought through interactive tour supplemented by historic paintings and objects. Before you visit the other large museums such as the Rijksmuseum, which can be a bit overwhelming, we recommend you visit this museum first to form a picture of Amsterdam throughout its history.
111 locals recommend
Amsterdam Museum Building
92 KalverstraatThe small Amsterdam Museum, located in an historic orphanage has a really good and concise introduction to the history of Amsterdam with a very well thought through interactive tour supplemented by historic paintings and objects. Before you visit the other large museums such as the Rijksmuseum, which can be a bit overwhelming, we recommend you visit this museum first to form a picture of Amsterdam throughout its history.
You can book tickets online to visit the famous Royal Palace, which started as the City Council Hall, and enjoy the beautiful interiors step back in time. paleisamsterdm.nl
360 locals recommend
Royal Palace Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalYou can book tickets online to visit the famous Royal Palace, which started as the City Council Hall, and enjoy the beautiful interiors step back in time. paleisamsterdm.nl
Brillant day out with the kids. Theylove to run around and do the hands on experiements in this science museum. The iconic building is designed by Renzo Piano. It also has a nice roof terrace with view over Amsterdam.
603 locals recommend
NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokBrillant day out with the kids. Theylove to run around and do the hands on experiements in this science museum. The iconic building is designed by Renzo Piano. It also has a nice roof terrace with view over Amsterdam.
A visit to Amsterdam is not complete without a visit at the Rijksmuseum - to see Rembrandts Nightwatch for yourself. In 2013 after a 10 year restauration it reopend with its priceless collection of Dutch Masters. We recommend booking your tickets online via rijksmuseum.nl, as it can be very busy. You can also book very nice workshops and tours for children.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatA visit to Amsterdam is not complete without a visit at the Rijksmuseum - to see Rembrandts Nightwatch for yourself. In 2013 after a 10 year restauration it reopend with its priceless collection of Dutch Masters. We recommend booking your tickets online via rijksmuseum.nl, as it can be very busy. You can also book very nice workshops and tours for children.
The Stedelijk Museum is Amsterdam's Museum of Modern Art, with a really good Cobra collection. You can sit outside on the terrace or on the grass of the Museums plein/square after your visit. They offer great childrens workshops as well.
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinThe Stedelijk Museum is Amsterdam's Museum of Modern Art, with a really good Cobra collection. You can sit outside on the terrace or on the grass of the Museums plein/square after your visit. They offer great childrens workshops as well.
Step back in time and visit this historic Canal House from the famous Amsterdam merchant family Van Loon, and enjoy the original 17th century interiors and gardens.
138 locals recommend
Museum Van Loon
672 KeizersgrachtStep back in time and visit this historic Canal House from the famous Amsterdam merchant family Van Loon, and enjoy the original 17th century interiors and gardens.
One of the most famous classical music halls in the world, renowned for its amazing acoustics. See what is on at concertgebouw.nl. Check for their free Lunch Concerts on Wednesdays!
476 locals recommend
The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinOne of the most famous classical music halls in the world, renowned for its amazing acoustics. See what is on at concertgebouw.nl. Check for their free Lunch Concerts on Wednesdays!
A visit to Amsterdam is not complete without a visit to the Van Gogh Museum. Buy tickets online in advance to skip the long queue. vangoghmuseum.nl The museum offer special tours for families as well as fun assignments for the kids to learn about the great artist.
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinA visit to Amsterdam is not complete without a visit to the Van Gogh Museum. Buy tickets online in advance to skip the long queue. vangoghmuseum.nl The museum offer special tours for families as well as fun assignments for the kids to learn about the great artist.
A small and intimate museum and 17th century monument in The Hague with some of the best and most famous Masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age. The permanent collection includes masterpieces such as Vermeer's Girl with Pearl Earring, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt,The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Bull by Potter. A must see for art lovers.
Not in Amsterdam but in The Hague, a 50 min train ride from Central Station.
390 locals recommend
Mauritshuis
29 PleinA small and intimate museum and 17th century monument in The Hague with some of the best and most famous Masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age. The permanent collection includes masterpieces such as Vermeer's Girl with Pearl Earring, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt,The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Bull by Potter. A must see for art lovers.
Not in Amsterdam but in The Hague, a 50 min train ride from Central Station.
Rembrandt lived and worked in this house between 1639 and 1656. The 17th century interior has been reconstructed and you feel as if you walk straight into his studio. The collection contains some of his etchings and paintings of contemporaries.
301 locals recommend
Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)
4 JodenbreestraatRembrandt lived and worked in this house between 1639 and 1656. The 17th century interior has been reconstructed and you feel as if you walk straight into his studio. The collection contains some of his etchings and paintings of contemporaries.
Entertainment & Activities
About the quickest and most fun way to fly through our little country Holland. Kids love it!
50 locals recommend
THIS IS HOLLAND
51 OverhoekspleinAbout the quickest and most fun way to fly through our little country Holland. Kids love it!
Amsterdam's 360° observation deck with the perfect view over town and the surrounding area, exiting lift ride up. The A'DAM tower hosts art/fashion shows, danc events and is home to the Michelin Star Restaurant Moon.
Tip: If you rather invest the money for the A'DAM Deck in a drink or a meal make a reservation at Madam - a restaurant and bar with nice food, a stunnig view and free access to the deck.
603 locals recommend
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinAmsterdam's 360° observation deck with the perfect view over town and the surrounding area, exiting lift ride up. The A'DAM tower hosts art/fashion shows, danc events and is home to the Michelin Star Restaurant Moon.
Tip: If you rather invest the money for the A'DAM Deck in a drink or a meal make a reservation at Madam - a restaurant and bar with nice food, a stunnig view and free access to the deck.
Local art house movie theatre with an Art Deco interior, a buzzing restaurant, small cozy screening rooms and an excellent international movie selection. You can have dinner / drinks in advance of the movie. +31 20 638 6016
429 locals recommend
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkLocal art house movie theatre with an Art Deco interior, a buzzing restaurant, small cozy screening rooms and an excellent international movie selection. You can have dinner / drinks in advance of the movie. +31 20 638 6016