Food Scene
Next door you find the only Afghan restaurant in town, Mantoe. The chef will prepare a three course surprise menu with typical dishes. Lina will invite you for a free welcome drink.
252 locals recommend
Restaurant Moeders
251 RozengrachtNext door you find the only Afghan restaurant in town, Mantoe. The chef will prepare a three course surprise menu with typical dishes. Lina will invite you for a free welcome drink.
According to a Mexican friend the best Mexican restaurant in Amsterdam (and he's tried them all :)!
19 locals recommend
Los Pilones
4 Eerste AnjeliersdwarsstraatAccording to a Mexican friend the best Mexican restaurant in Amsterdam (and he's tried them all :)!
I love this place for coffee or lunch! One of the best terraces on the canals ..
26 locals recommend
Spanjer en van Twist
60 LeliegrachtI love this place for coffee or lunch! One of the best terraces on the canals ..
pizze: La Perla.
The best pizza in the Jordaan! (from a large wood fueled brick oven). You can take away, or eat in the pizzeria across the street, to enjoy the lively in- and outdoor scene.
248 locals recommend
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede Tuindwarsstraatpizze: La Perla.
The best pizza in the Jordaan! (from a large wood fueled brick oven). You can take away, or eat in the pizzeria across the street, to enjoy the lively in- and outdoor scene.
Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktBest apple pie in town!
Everything Else
Welcome to Bike City! A privately owned bike rental company in Amsterdam city centre. We rent out original Dutch bikes only, all with an inconspicuous black finish. You blend in with the locals!
85 locals recommend
Bike City
68-70 BloemgrachtWelcome to Bike City! A privately owned bike rental company in Amsterdam city centre. We rent out original Dutch bikes only, all with an inconspicuous black finish. You blend in with the locals!
Turn left at the bridge and you'll find lots of small restaurants and shops in this lively street.
10 locals recommend
Tweede Egelantiersdwarsstraat
Tweede EgelantiersdwarsstraatTurn left at the bridge and you'll find lots of small restaurants and shops in this lively street.
Outside the touristy scene this square is lively on sunny days with nice bars and restaurants like Razmataz, Orontes (Turkish kitchen), and oriental food shops (Asian, Turk, Greek) in its side streets
57 locals recommend
Hugo de Grootplein
Hugo de GrootpleinOutside the touristy scene this square is lively on sunny days with nice bars and restaurants like Razmataz, Orontes (Turkish kitchen), and oriental food shops (Asian, Turk, Greek) in its side streets
My favorite city park (instead of famous Vondelpark) is this one. It is not only a perfect place to relax in natural surroundings, but also a venue for art and culture.
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegMy favorite city park (instead of famous Vondelpark) is this one. It is not only a perfect place to relax in natural surroundings, but also a venue for art and culture.
Kitsch Kitchen
48 HaarlemmerdijkThe closest ATM
Sightseeing
Standing 85 metres tall, the famous 'Ouwe Wester' is Amsterdam's highest church and where Rembrandt was buried. It is open to the public on weekdays between on weekdays between 10 am and 3 pm.
154 locals recommend
Westerkerk
279 PrinsengrachtStanding 85 metres tall, the famous 'Ouwe Wester' is Amsterdam's highest church and where Rembrandt was buried. It is open to the public on weekdays between on weekdays between 10 am and 3 pm.
See the place where Anne Frank went into hiding during WWII and where she wrote here famous diary. The museum is open every day.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktSee the place where Anne Frank went into hiding during WWII and where she wrote here famous diary. The museum is open every day.
Since the 17th century, Dam Square has been the central meeting place. The Royal Palace and the Dam form a central icon that reflect centuries of national events and important history.
1418 locals recommend
Dam Square
Since the 17th century, Dam Square has been the central meeting place. The Royal Palace and the Dam form a central icon that reflect centuries of national events and important history.
Shopping
On Saturdays (9-16h) this is a biological farmersmarket, on Monday mornings (9-13h) it turns into a flee market where you'll find second hand furniture and plenty of nostalgia.
891 locals recommend
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktOn Saturdays (9-16h) this is a biological farmersmarket, on Monday mornings (9-13h) it turns into a flee market where you'll find second hand furniture and plenty of nostalgia.
This busy, lively street has a large variety of shops, food stores and restaurants (and the oldest cinema of Amsterdam, The Movies). Fun to stroll around in our local atmosphere!
269 locals recommend
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkThis busy, lively street has a large variety of shops, food stores and restaurants (and the oldest cinema of Amsterdam, The Movies). Fun to stroll around in our local atmosphere!
Famous for shopping are these "9 streets" within walking distance (5 minutes). Here you will find privately owned shops and boutiques for fashion & lifestyle, antiques, decor & accessories, and food.
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
Famous for shopping are these "9 streets" within walking distance (5 minutes). Here you will find privately owned shops and boutiques for fashion & lifestyle, antiques, decor & accessories, and food.
Essentials
Starting out as a small grocery store in 1887 today Albert Heijn is our most popular supermarket chain with hundreds of stores. This is the one closest to my home. ATM inside.
302 locals recommend
AH Westerstraat
79 WesterstraatStarting out as a small grocery store in 1887 today Albert Heijn is our most popular supermarket chain with hundreds of stores. This is the one closest to my home. ATM inside.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the most traditional bars in Amsterdam full of authentic details. A great place for drinks and conversation or to hang out on the terrace.
90 locals recommend
't Smalle
12 EgelantiersgrachtOne of the most traditional bars in Amsterdam full of authentic details. A great place for drinks and conversation or to hang out on the terrace.
Finch Café
5 H NoordermarktNice place at night!
Café de Tuin
13 Tweede TuindwarsstraatMy favorite place for coffee in the morning or drinks at night.
Not a personal favorite but if you want to experience a typical evening full of croon songs and old Jordanese atmosphere, this the place to visit!
15 locals recommend
De Twee Zwaantjes
114 PrinsengrachtNot a personal favorite but if you want to experience a typical evening full of croon songs and old Jordanese atmosphere, this the place to visit!