Food Scene
Café Kadijk
KadijkspleinBest Indonesian place in town!
7 EUR for the best pasta! The best and hippest budget italian food in town! Visited often by library goers and Conservatory students. Great coffee, open till late!
36 locals recommend
Vapiano Amsterdam Oosterdokskade
145 Oosterdokskade7 EUR for the best pasta! The best and hippest budget italian food in town! Visited often by library goers and Conservatory students. Great coffee, open till late!
This place is great for coffee and a sandwich. A place many people would overlook..
65 locals recommend
Puccini Bomboni
17 StaalstraatThis place is great for coffee and a sandwich. A place many people would overlook..
Soup en Zo - Jodenbree
94 JodenbreestraatBest soups and salads to eat there or take away!
Coffee Company
14 JavapleinLovely to hang out and relax here when it rains.
Great cozy restaurant! The waiters actually come and sit with you to discuss what you would like to eat! Very nice!
18 locals recommend
Café restaurant van Kerkwijk
41 NesGreat cozy restaurant! The waiters actually come and sit with you to discuss what you would like to eat! Very nice!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe de Druif
83 RapenburgerpleinOne of the oldest authentic Dutch bars in town right next door.
Studio K offers arts, entertainment, food and drinks. Check out their calendar to see what's playing.
383 locals recommend
Studio/K
62 TimorpleinStudio K offers arts, entertainment, food and drinks. Check out their calendar to see what's playing.
Essentials
The Dappermarkt is the best outdoor market of Amsterdam.
Many locals do their grocery and other shopping here as it is much cheaper. A must see if you want to taste some of our local flavors.
673 locals recommend
Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van SwindenstraatThe Dappermarkt is the best outdoor market of Amsterdam.
Many locals do their grocery and other shopping here as it is much cheaper. A must see if you want to taste some of our local flavors.
My favorite deli store! Fresh juices, great sandwiches and salads. Perfect for when you are on your way to the park.
11 locals recommend
V.O.F. 'n Sterk Staaltje
12 StaalstraatMy favorite deli store! Fresh juices, great sandwiches and salads. Perfect for when you are on your way to the park.
Sightseeing
The Oosterpark is lovely and filled with people on a summer day. Bring a soccer ball and some food and drinks : )
839 locals recommend
Oosterpark
OosterparkThe Oosterpark is lovely and filled with people on a summer day. Bring a soccer ball and some food and drinks : )
Artis Zoo! I sometimes lie in bed amazed by the fact that less than a mile away,.. lions and bears are sleeping too : )
1621 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanArtis Zoo! I sometimes lie in bed amazed by the fact that less than a mile away,.. lions and bears are sleeping too : )
The new public Library. Go to the top floor, order a coffee, step outside and be amazed by the view. Don't forget to take a picture!
188 locals recommend
OBA Library of Amsterdam
143 OosterdokskadeThe new public Library. Go to the top floor, order a coffee, step outside and be amazed by the view. Don't forget to take a picture!
The Nieuwmarkt is an old city square where bars, Chinatown, Prostitution and a biological produce market meet. Have a look inside the Waag building.
268 locals recommend
Nieuwmarkt
NieuwmarktThe Nieuwmarkt is an old city square where bars, Chinatown, Prostitution and a biological produce market meet. Have a look inside the Waag building.
A windmill in the middle of the city! Have a beer at Brouwerij 't IJ when you're there.
49 locals recommend
De Gooyer Windmill
5 FunenkadeA windmill in the middle of the city! Have a beer at Brouwerij 't IJ when you're there.
Shopping
For Chocolate lovers.. The best chocolaterie in town. Tres expensive though!
65 locals recommend
Puccini Bomboni
17 StaalstraatFor Chocolate lovers.. The best chocolaterie in town. Tres expensive though!
The Jodenbreestraat is the nearest shopping street where you can find a large Albert Heijn grocery store, but also a dozen other stores.
Jodenbreestraat
JodenbreestraatThe Jodenbreestraat is the nearest shopping street where you can find a large Albert Heijn grocery store, but also a dozen other stores.
Arts & Culture
The Nautical museum, newly renovated, is worth at least a few hours of your time.
820 locals recommend
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
1 KattenburgerpleinThe Nautical museum, newly renovated, is worth at least a few hours of your time.
Hortus Botanicus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanHortus Botanicus if you enjoy plants : )
The Hermitage is a Royal Russian / Dutch collaboration where exquisite art is on display.
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelThe Hermitage is a Royal Russian / Dutch collaboration where exquisite art is on display.
The most prestigious theatre of Amsterdam. Check their calendar to see what's playing.
250 locals recommend
Royal Theater Carre
115 /125 AmstelThe most prestigious theatre of Amsterdam. Check their calendar to see what's playing.
Paradiso is the Music temple of Amsterdam. Check their calendar to see who's playing. Also a great place to go clubbing.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansParadiso is the Music temple of Amsterdam. Check their calendar to see who's playing. Also a great place to go clubbing.