Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Tips for brunch, lunch and dinner in the neighborhood....
Curving lights & red banquettes decorate this buzzing spot serving upscale French brasserie dishes.
38 locals recommend
Restaurant "Le Garage"
54-56 RuysdaelstraatCurving lights & red banquettes decorate this buzzing spot serving upscale French brasserie dishes.
Brasserie classics from steak tartare to crème brûlée in a bright, elegant restaurant with patio.
10 locals recommend
Brasserie van Baerle
158 Van BaerlestraatBrasserie classics from steak tartare to crème brûlée in a bright, elegant restaurant with patio.
Specialty steaks & classical Dutch dishes are served at this bustling cafe with a shaded terrace.
289 locals recommend
Café Loetje
52 Johannes VermeerstraatSpecialty steaks & classical Dutch dishes are served at this bustling cafe with a shaded terrace.
Fantastic, real French brasserie in the Pijp. Make sure you make a reservation at least a week in advance. Populair spot at this moment (mid 2017)
53 locals recommend
Café Caron
28 Frans HalsstraatFantastic, real French brasserie in the Pijp. Make sure you make a reservation at least a week in advance. Populair spot at this moment (mid 2017)
Great place for lunches and diners. Nice crowed, fashionable and during Summer a fantastic terrace in posh South Amsterdam.
64 locals recommend
GEORGE W.P.A.
74 WillemsparkwegGreat place for lunches and diners. Nice crowed, fashionable and during Summer a fantastic terrace in posh South Amsterdam.
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatBest place for coffee and great breakfast - fashionable crowd!
Café George
84 LeidsegrachtDrinks & Nightlife
Rembrandtplein is one of the busiest squares in the city, at least when it comes to nightlife and clubbing. During the day you can enjoy a nice latte on the terrace of a café.
1024 locals recommend
Rembrandtplein
Rembrandtplein is one of the busiest squares in the city, at least when it comes to nightlife and clubbing. During the day you can enjoy a nice latte on the terrace of a café.
The Leidseplein is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. The side streets are packed with restaurants and nightclubs. The Stadsschouwburg, a theater, is the most notable architectural landmark on the square.
1535 locals recommend
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinThe Leidseplein is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. The side streets are packed with restaurants and nightclubs. The Stadsschouwburg, a theater, is the most notable architectural landmark on the square.
Parks & Nature
The lovely Vondelpark! Enjoy a nice stroll through the park and see the locals make their daily run. Or go for a drink in one of the many nice little café's, such as Blauwe Theehuis or Vondeltuin.
4195 locals recommend
Vondelpark
The lovely Vondelpark! Enjoy a nice stroll through the park and see the locals make their daily run. Or go for a drink in one of the many nice little café's, such as Blauwe Theehuis or Vondeltuin.
Sightseeing
The famous Albert Cuyp Market! Feel like a local and enjoy strolling around this street market. Try a Stroopwafel or buy yourself some local cheese!
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatThe famous Albert Cuyp Market! Feel like a local and enjoy strolling around this street market. Try a Stroopwafel or buy yourself some local cheese!
De Hallen you should visit when you are staying here. It has a great international food court, many little shops, a cinema and often a little market.
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinDe Hallen you should visit when you are staying here. It has a great international food court, many little shops, a cinema and often a little market.
Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeFeel the real Heineken vibe in their former brewery!
The most famous square of Amsterdam, the Museum Square, with the majestic Rijks Museum, the recently renovated Stedelijk Museum and of course the Van Gogh Museum!
1480 locals recommend
Museumplein
MuseumpleinThe most famous square of Amsterdam, the Museum Square, with the majestic Rijks Museum, the recently renovated Stedelijk Museum and of course the Van Gogh Museum!
The famous Dam Square! Go shopping or visit different tourist attractions, there is a lot to do here!
1418 locals recommend
Dam Square
The famous Dam Square! Go shopping or visit different tourist attractions, there is a lot to do here!
Flower market dating from 1862, displaying blooms from tulips to geraniums on floating barges.
447 locals recommend
Bloemenmarkt
SingelFlower market dating from 1862, displaying blooms from tulips to geraniums on floating barges.
Arts & Culture
Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktMuseum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.
Interactive museum in former storehouse with virtual voyages & replica, 18th-century merchant ship.
820 locals recommend
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
1 KattenburgerpleinInteractive museum in former storehouse with virtual voyages & replica, 18th-century merchant ship.
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinA must for any one who is intersted in culture
There is always a great exposition next to the regulair collection.
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinThere is always a great exposition next to the regulair collection.
One of the most beautifull buildings in Amsterdam, with also a great garden (free of charge) and coffeeshop to enjoy a sunny day. Know that often the museum has really fun and interesting tours/activities for childeren - check their website.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatOne of the most beautifull buildings in Amsterdam, with also a great garden (free of charge) and coffeeshop to enjoy a sunny day. Know that often the museum has really fun and interesting tours/activities for childeren - check their website.
Getting Around
Amsterdam Central Station has all the transport you need, such as trams, busses, metro, ferry and train. It will bring you everywhere in Amsterdam and around. It is located in a beautiful building, so even if you do not need the transport it is worth a visit!
1345 locals recommend
Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinAmsterdam Central Station has all the transport you need, such as trams, busses, metro, ferry and train. It will bring you everywhere in Amsterdam and around. It is located in a beautiful building, so even if you do not need the transport it is worth a visit!
Everything Else
Here is our office located. Come by for some extra tips or to drop-off your luggage before your check-in or after you check out.
771 locals recommend
iamb&b
330 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalHere is our office located. Come by for some extra tips or to drop-off your luggage before your check-in or after you check out.