Sightseeing
Dam Square
Royal palace.
Skinny Bridge
Magere BrugDefinitely the prettiest bridge of Amsterdam, especially at night.
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanAmazing city zoo.
The Oude Church
23 OudekerkspleinOldest church in Amsterdam. Surrounded by red light district.
Beurs van Berlage
243 DamrakCool place with a cafe/restaurant and a changing exhibition.
Hidden in between buildings, this openly accessible little courtyard garden can only be inhabited by women.
277 locals recommend
Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofHidden in between buildings, this openly accessible little courtyard garden can only be inhabited by women.
Vondelpark
City park.
Shopping
De 9 Straatjes
Nice area with cute boutiques.
Kalverstraat
KalverstraatMain shopping street.
Arts & Culture
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatNewly renovated museum, absolutely gorgeous.
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinMust-see for fans of Van Gogh.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinModern art.
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
26 LeidsepleinCity's best theatre.
Brakke Grond, Flemish Cultural Centre
45 NesExhibitions, theatre, bar and restaurant.
Debate nights and cinema. Usually in Dutch. Also great coffee and restaurant.
41 locals recommend
De Balie
10 Kleine-GartmanplantsoenDebate nights and cinema. Usually in Dutch. Also great coffee and restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinMain square for clubbing.
Rembrandtplein
Clubbing area.
Cafe Cox
429 MarnixstraatOne of my favorite places for going out (age around 22-30).
Odeon
Hip club.
Trouw Amsterdam
125 WibautstraatUnderground techno club.
Café Brecht
157 WeteringschansGreat, cosy place to grab a beer.
Café Katoen
153 Oude TurfmarktCosy place for a beer.
Everything Else
One of the hippest places in Amsterdam. Drink a beer on the city's only little 'beach' or dance until dawn in the huge bunker.
494 locals recommend
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsOne of the hippest places in Amsterdam. Drink a beer on the city's only little 'beach' or dance until dawn in the huge bunker.
Famous market with second hand clothes and stuff, every Monday through Saturday.
282 locals recommend
Waterlooplein
WaterloopleinFamous market with second hand clothes and stuff, every Monday through Saturday.
Reguliersdwarsstraat
ReguliersdwarsstraatGay area.
Entertainment & Activities
Nemo Guest Accommodations
Interactive science museum.
Food Scene
the cake of my aunt
10 Ferdinand BolstraatBest place for all kinds of cake.
Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe DoelenstraatNice spot for a good dinner.
Dauphine
175 Prins BernhardpleinGreat place for dinner; lots of Dutch media celebs come here.