Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van Campenstraateverything is so delicious
Café Orloff Amsterdam
11 KadijkspleinSunny terrace
If in a mood for Thai food while at home, I always order (they deliver as well) at this place
Tom Yum Kung
31 OostenburgergrachtIf in a mood for Thai food while at home, I always order (they deliver as well) at this place
De Plantage
36 Plantage KerklaanGreat place to sit and next to the Zoo.
Restaurant Moon
3 OverhoekspleinA great view and a stunning building
Burger bar with a feel of a restaurant. Don't miss the fries with truffel and parmigiano.
38 locals recommend
Thrill Grill
98 Gerard DoustraatBurger bar with a feel of a restaurant. Don't miss the fries with truffel and parmigiano.
They say best apple cake in Amsterdam. I haven't tried them all but this one is really good for sure. Plus beautiful setting, ideal to sit down for a cup of coffee and watch beautiful people :)
506 locals recommend
Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktThey say best apple cake in Amsterdam. I haven't tried them all but this one is really good for sure. Plus beautiful setting, ideal to sit down for a cup of coffee and watch beautiful people :)
Lots of restaurants under one roof. located in a building that served as a parking for trams.
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinLots of restaurants under one roof. located in a building that served as a parking for trams.
Everything is really tasty here. If you like bread, try their homemade soda bread. This is the original cafe (a new bigger location more in the center has been opened) and this is the one you want to visit. Just be patient to get a table and then even more patient with the service....it is sloooow, but worth it :)
49 locals recommend
Greenwoods Singel
103 SingelEverything is really tasty here. If you like bread, try their homemade soda bread. This is the original cafe (a new bigger location more in the center has been opened) and this is the one you want to visit. Just be patient to get a table and then even more patient with the service....it is sloooow, but worth it :)
100% Organic and 100% vegan. Buffet style delicious food , big variety. They weigh the plate and it is a bit on the expensive side though (approx 3 EUR per gram)
30 locals recommend
Spirit Amsterdam
2a Czaar Peterstraat100% Organic and 100% vegan. Buffet style delicious food , big variety. They weigh the plate and it is a bit on the expensive side though (approx 3 EUR per gram)
For the ones who wish to check the other type of coffee shop - Amsterdam style ;-)
Greenhouse Effect Coffeeshop
14 NieuwmarktFor the ones who wish to check the other type of coffee shop - Amsterdam style ;-)
Parks & Nature
Westerpark
4 Haarlemmerwegvery down to earth with great cafes
Vondelpark
Iconic & must see
Very close to my house. Quiet place where you can sit next to the canal and relax from a long day of walking
6 locals recommend
Auschwitz Monument
WertheimparkVery close to my house. Quiet place where you can sit next to the canal and relax from a long day of walking
Sightseeing
Durgerdam
ideal place to visit if you wish to make a bike tour on a sunny day.
Schellingwouderdijk
SchellingwouderdijkIf you bike to Durgerdam - make sure you pass through this village .
Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofHidden gem.
Lot of people, not so many flowers. Seems that souvenirs sell better than flowers; Still worth of a visit
447 locals recommend
Bloemenmarkt
SingelLot of people, not so many flowers. Seems that souvenirs sell better than flowers; Still worth of a visit
Portuguese Synagogue
3 Mr. VisserpleinMAGNIFICENT
De Pijp
Just walk around
Biological food market. It is a bit more expensive than an average market but hey, you aren't going to cook much while on a holiday. The great thing is the location, in the famous district of Jordaan. Plus the cafe that serves the best apple cake ever is located on the side of the market.
891 locals recommend
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktBiological food market. It is a bit more expensive than an average market but hey, you aren't going to cook much while on a holiday. The great thing is the location, in the famous district of Jordaan. Plus the cafe that serves the best apple cake ever is located on the side of the market.
Brouwersgracht
BrouwersgrachtMy personal favorite canal - just couldn't afford it :-)
Maritime museum - I wasn't wowed by the exposition personally but you may always enter the great courtyard for free :-) Just check it - it is next door
820 locals recommend
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
1 KattenburgerpleinMaritime museum - I wasn't wowed by the exposition personally but you may always enter the great courtyard for free :-) Just check it - it is next door
Arts & Culture
Amsterdam Museum Building
92 Kalverstraatit is about Amsterdam :)
Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)
4 Jodenbreestraat
OT301
301 OvertoomYes it is very touristic but it is worth a visit. Behind this building you will find the famous I AMSTERDAM sign. TIP : Book a ticket online a day before the visit, will save you some time. You may also buy an I AMSTERDAM pass for all museums but in my opinion it is not worth it - you do need at least 3 hours per museum (Van Gogh and Contemporary Art museums are next door) , and those passes are for a day or two days - you probably don't want to spend a whole day inside of a building.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatYes it is very touristic but it is worth a visit. Behind this building you will find the famous I AMSTERDAM sign. TIP : Book a ticket online a day before the visit, will save you some time. You may also buy an I AMSTERDAM pass for all museums but in my opinion it is not worth it - you do need at least 3 hours per museum (Van Gogh and Contemporary Art museums are next door) , and those passes are for a day or two days - you probably don't want to spend a whole day inside of a building.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinModern art - and always a new exposition.
Essentials
A bit more expensive but really very close. Closes at 21:00 and 19:00 on Sunday
21 locals recommend
SPAR
91 RapenburgA bit more expensive but really very close. Closes at 21:00 and 19:00 on Sunday
Open every day 8 - 22:00. You'll need to carry the bags 10 mins to the home in case you haven't rented a bike.
125 locals recommend
AH Jodenbreestraat
21 JodenbreestraatOpen every day 8 - 22:00. You'll need to carry the bags 10 mins to the home in case you haven't rented a bike.
AH Kleine Wittenburgerstr
18 Kleine WittenburgerstraatOpen daily 8 - 22
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatThe most famous market
Shopping
De 9 Straatjes
9 small streets with shops. Also nice to just walk around
for the regular generic stores that you can find everywhere around the world
643 locals recommend
Kalverstraat
Kalverstraatfor the regular generic stores that you can find everywhere around the world
P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz HooftstraatFor the ones who wish to dress in designer clothes
Everything Else
Here you can find arts, culture some clubs...a bit of everything in an former industrial setting. The best thing is that you can take the ferry boat ride from behind of the Central Station that is free of charge and experience the city from a different prospective.
17 locals recommend
Amsterdam, NDSM station
Here you can find arts, culture some clubs...a bit of everything in an former industrial setting. The best thing is that you can take the ferry boat ride from behind of the Central Station that is free of charge and experience the city from a different prospective.
A small cinema not part of the big chains with a nice feel factor and a nice bar. Frequented by students.
176 locals recommend
Filmtheater Kriterion
170 RoetersstraatA small cinema not part of the big chains with a nice feel factor and a nice bar. Frequented by students.