Food Scene
Anna
111 WarmoesstraatOne star Michelin restaurant in a serene, sophisticated environment is the home of Chef Chris Naylor. Who experiments with the products that he receives from local farmers daily. This results in robust dishes with pure and clean flavours - some of the best fine dinning in the area.
8 locals recommend
Restaurant Vermeer
59-72 Prins HendrikkadeOne star Michelin restaurant in a serene, sophisticated environment is the home of Chef Chris Naylor. Who experiments with the products that he receives from local farmers daily. This results in robust dishes with pure and clean flavours - some of the best fine dinning in the area.
The Duchess resides in one of the best-kept historic gems, the former KAS Bank and now part of W Hotel Amsterdam, where guests are introduced to the elegance of traditional London hospitality balanced with Viennese grandeur.
45 locals recommend
THE DUCHESS
172 SpuistraatThe Duchess resides in one of the best-kept historic gems, the former KAS Bank and now part of W Hotel Amsterdam, where guests are introduced to the elegance of traditional London hospitality balanced with Viennese grandeur.
Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a tucked-away Medieval spice warehouse with exposed brick walls.
22 locals recommend
Restaurant Blauw aan de Wal
99 Oudezijds Achterburgwal Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a tucked-away Medieval spice warehouse with exposed brick walls.
Great for lunch Madam is one of 3 restaurants, including Moon and The Butcher all in one tower...
603 locals recommend
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinGreat for lunch Madam is one of 3 restaurants, including Moon and The Butcher all in one tower...
Brothers Hartering
10 PeperstraatProbably my fave restaurant in Amsterdam...
Traditional Dutch dishes served in a cozy, wood-panelled setting overlooking the Montelbaan Tower.
61 locals recommend
Greetje
23 PeperstraatTraditional Dutch dishes served in a cozy, wood-panelled setting overlooking the Montelbaan Tower.
Dutch-European dishes served in a stalwart restaurant with simple, modern interior & leafy terrace.
34 locals recommend
Hemelse Modder
11 Oude WaalDutch-European dishes served in a stalwart restaurant with simple, modern interior & leafy terrace.
Great french bistro - owned by a passionate couple who are happy to recommend the best french wine, cider or beer to match your meal.
Côte Ouest
20 GravenstraatGreat french bistro - owned by a passionate couple who are happy to recommend the best french wine, cider or beer to match your meal.
Ron Blaauw oversees this stylish Mitchelin star restaurant within the Grand Hotel serving innovative seafood dishes.
21 locals recommend
Bridges
197 Oudezijds VoorburgwalRon Blaauw oversees this stylish Mitchelin star restaurant within the Grand Hotel serving innovative seafood dishes.
Chic garden conservatory serving Mediterranean dishes made from organic ingredients in season and grown on-site.
267 locals recommend
De Kast
3 Kamerlingh OnneslaanChic garden conservatory serving Mediterranean dishes made from organic ingredients in season and grown on-site.
Scheepskameel presents a regularly changing classic European menu. Think raw fish, barbecue vegetables, roasts with classic sauces and traditional cheeses. Bright, fresh and recognizable flavors.The extensive wine list consists exclusively of German wines.
74 locals recommend
Scheepskameel
5 KattenburgerstraatScheepskameel presents a regularly changing classic European menu. Think raw fish, barbecue vegetables, roasts with classic sauces and traditional cheeses. Bright, fresh and recognizable flavors.The extensive wine list consists exclusively of German wines.
French-Flemish dishes served in a modern, industrial canteen restaurant with an open kitchen.
216 locals recommend
Rijsel
52 MarcusstraatFrench-Flemish dishes served in a modern, industrial canteen restaurant with an open kitchen.
Vinkeles is a French style restaurant with a contemporary twist. Awarded one Michelin star. Also has the Occo brasserie.
11 locals recommend
The Dylan
384 KeizersgrachtVinkeles is a French style restaurant with a contemporary twist. Awarded one Michelin star. Also has the Occo brasserie.
De Bakkerswinkel (The Bakers Shop) serves great breakfast, lunch, high tea or simply coffee and cake (caters for veggie/glutton/dairy free).
Open Mon-Fri 08:00-17:30, Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00. Warmoesstraat 69 (street behind De OudeKerk)
4mins walk from house
48 locals recommend
De Bakkerswinkel Centrum
69 WarmoesstraatDe Bakkerswinkel (The Bakers Shop) serves great breakfast, lunch, high tea or simply coffee and cake (caters for veggie/glutton/dairy free).
Open Mon-Fri 08:00-17:30, Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00. Warmoesstraat 69 (street behind De OudeKerk)
4mins walk from house
De Bakkerswinkel Meeneemwinkel is the chains small takeaway store for home baked cakes and coffee.
Warmoesstraat 133.
www.debakkerswinkel.com
16 locals recommend
De Bakkerswinkel - Meeneemwinkel
133 WarmoesstraatDe Bakkerswinkel Meeneemwinkel is the chains small takeaway store for home baked cakes and coffee.
Warmoesstraat 133.
www.debakkerswinkel.com
Ivy and Bros is a small café opposite the house, that serves great coffee, breakfasts, brunch, cakes and lunch with seating outside for sunny days.
Open from 08:00-18:00.
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 96.
15 locals recommend
Ivy and Bros
96A Oudezijds VoorburgwalIvy and Bros is a small café opposite the house, that serves great coffee, breakfasts, brunch, cakes and lunch with seating outside for sunny days.
Open from 08:00-18:00.
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 96.
Omelegg Centrum is the first ‘omelettery’ in Holland, serving egg breakfast of all descriptions.
Mon-Fri 7am to 4pm, Sat-Sun 8am to 4pm
Nieuwebrugsteeg 24.
5 mins walk from house
www.omelegg.com
18 locals recommend
Omelegg - City Centre
24 NieuwebrugsteegOmelegg Centrum is the first ‘omelettery’ in Holland, serving egg breakfast of all descriptions.
Mon-Fri 7am to 4pm, Sat-Sun 8am to 4pm
Nieuwebrugsteeg 24.
5 mins walk from house
www.omelegg.com
Super cheesecake, apple pie, sandwiches & smoothies. Kloveniersburgwal 18.
5 mins walk from the house.
15 locals recommend
Broodbar
18 KloveniersburgwalSuper cheesecake, apple pie, sandwiches & smoothies. Kloveniersburgwal 18.
5 mins walk from the house.
Latei serves great coffee, homemade cakes and sandwiches in a funky venue where the vintage decor is all for sale.
5mins walk from house on Zeedijk 143.
63 locals recommend
Latei
143 ZeedijkLatei serves great coffee, homemade cakes and sandwiches in a funky venue where the vintage decor is all for sale.
5mins walk from house on Zeedijk 143.
Café in De Waag is based in a grand city gatehouse circa 1488 - this relaxed, candle-lit restaurant/cafe has a big terrace, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
On Nieuwmarkt 4.
59 locals recommend
Waag
4 NieuwmarktCafé in De Waag is based in a grand city gatehouse circa 1488 - this relaxed, candle-lit restaurant/cafe has a big terrace, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
On Nieuwmarkt 4.
Poco Loco is a cosy traditional café and great people watching location for breakfast, lunch or evening drinks.
On Nieuwmarkt 24
www.diningcity.net/pocoloco/eng
Poco Loco
24 NieuwmarktPoco Loco is a cosy traditional café and great people watching location for breakfast, lunch or evening drinks.
On Nieuwmarkt 24
www.diningcity.net/pocoloco/eng
Cafe del Mondo is a traditional Amsterdam café where you can have breakfast, lunch, light snack or just a drink.
On Nieuwmarkt 28
www.cafedelmondo.nl
6 locals recommend
Cafe de Koning
1 NieuwmarktCafe del Mondo is a traditional Amsterdam café where you can have breakfast, lunch, light snack or just a drink.
On Nieuwmarkt 28
www.cafedelmondo.nl
Savoury and sweet, european & American Pancakes plus Poffertjes (bite size).
8am-8pm at Prins Hendrikkade 48. www.pancakes.amsterdam/locations/2/pancakes-amsterdam-centraal
Ganache Amsterdam
17 OudekerkspleinSavoury and sweet, european & American Pancakes plus Poffertjes (bite size).
8am-8pm at Prins Hendrikkade 48. www.pancakes.amsterdam/locations/2/pancakes-amsterdam-centraal
Bakers & Roasters Centrum is a fantastic New Zealand style brunch and lunch venue. Be prepared to que...
On Kadijksplein 16 (also one in De Pijp) www.bakersandroasters.com
315 locals recommend
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatBakers & Roasters Centrum is a fantastic New Zealand style brunch and lunch venue. Be prepared to que...
On Kadijksplein 16 (also one in De Pijp) www.bakersandroasters.com
Coffee Company is a Dutch chain with good coffee and free Wi-Fi.
Open Mon-Thu 08:00-21:00, Fri 08:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-22:00.
Oude Doelenstraat 11.
2 mins walk from house (they also have another larger branch on Waterlooplein). www.coffeecompany.nl/locations
172 locals recommend
coffeecompany
92 Van WoustraatCoffee Company is a Dutch chain with good coffee and free Wi-Fi.
Open Mon-Thu 08:00-21:00, Fri 08:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-22:00.
Oude Doelenstraat 11.
2 mins walk from house (they also have another larger branch on Waterlooplein). www.coffeecompany.nl/locations
Bagels & Beans Waterlooplein is one of several in this Amsterdam chain. Serving sweet & savoury bagels, juices and cakes.
On Waterlooplein 2.
www.bagelsbeans.nl/en
410 locals recommend
Bagels & Beans
52 RuyschstraatBagels & Beans Waterlooplein is one of several in this Amsterdam chain. Serving sweet & savoury bagels, juices and cakes.
On Waterlooplein 2.
www.bagelsbeans.nl/en
De Laatste Kruimel (The Last Crumb): serves great coffee with homemade breads and tarts in this very small café. (owner & chef trainned at De Bakkerswinkle)
Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00 Sunday 09:00-20:00.
At Langebrugsteeg 4.
79 locals recommend
De Laatste Kruimel
4 LangebrugsteegDe Laatste Kruimel (The Last Crumb): serves great coffee with homemade breads and tarts in this very small café. (owner & chef trainned at De Bakkerswinkle)
Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00 Sunday 09:00-20:00.
At Langebrugsteeg 4.
De Koffieschenkerij (The Coffee Parlour): The old sacristy and adjoining garden of the OudeKerk is now a charming cafe. Serving delicious cakes, coffee and juice on the sunny terrace. The owners Job and Anne are helping train the victims of human trafficking in culinary skills.
Open daily 10:00-18:00.
At the side of De OudeKerk (Old Church) on Oudekerksplein 27. 2 minutes from the house.
13 locals recommend
De Koffieschenkerij
27 OudekerkspleinDe Koffieschenkerij (The Coffee Parlour): The old sacristy and adjoining garden of the OudeKerk is now a charming cafe. Serving delicious cakes, coffee and juice on the sunny terrace. The owners Job and Anne are helping train the victims of human trafficking in culinary skills.
Open daily 10:00-18:00.
At the side of De OudeKerk (Old Church) on Oudekerksplein 27. 2 minutes from the house.
The Lobby serves ‘wentelteefjes’ (French toast), homemade granola, American pancakes and Eggs Benedict...plus great coffee.
Breakfast from 07:00-12:00 noon.
At Nes 49.
www.thelobbynesplein.nl/en
48 locals recommend
The Lobby Nesplein
49 NesThe Lobby serves ‘wentelteefjes’ (French toast), homemade granola, American pancakes and Eggs Benedict...plus great coffee.
Breakfast from 07:00-12:00 noon.
At Nes 49.
www.thelobbynesplein.nl/en
Het Molenpad is a great local Eetcafé that serves lunch and dinner in a cosy environment and with a terrace on canal edge (very friendly but extremely slow service) on Prinsengracht 653.
34 locals recommend
Café Het Molenpad
653 PrinsengrachtHet Molenpad is a great local Eetcafé that serves lunch and dinner in a cosy environment and with a terrace on canal edge (very friendly but extremely slow service) on Prinsengracht 653.
Come here for lunch, coffee or something stronger all day long. But be prepared to fight for a spot on the Amstel-side large terrace in the summer…
Upstairs becomes a restaurant after 5.30pm.
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22. 5 mins walk from house.
119 locals recommend
Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe DoelenstraatCome here for lunch, coffee or something stronger all day long. But be prepared to fight for a spot on the Amstel-side large terrace in the summer…
Upstairs becomes a restaurant after 5.30pm.
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22. 5 mins walk from house.
Go to the Pancake House Upstairs for great Dutch pannenkoeken in a small cosy atmosphere.
Open Mon to Sat 12:00-18:00 Sunday 12:00-17:00 upstairs at Grimburgwal 2.
www.upstairspannenkoeken.nl
18 locals recommend
Pancakehouse Upstairs
2 GrimburgwalGo to the Pancake House Upstairs for great Dutch pannenkoeken in a small cosy atmosphere.
Open Mon to Sat 12:00-18:00 Sunday 12:00-17:00 upstairs at Grimburgwal 2.
www.upstairspannenkoeken.nl
Café Steven’s is a good bar for people watching serves lunch and dinner.
5mins walk from house off of the Nieuwmarkt at Geldersekade 123.
26 locals recommend
Cafe Stevens
123 GeldersekadeCafé Steven’s is a good bar for people watching serves lunch and dinner.
5mins walk from house off of the Nieuwmarkt at Geldersekade 123.
Tempo Doeloe is an authentic Indonesia but you really have to book well in advance as it is a very popular and small venue…try their Rijsttaffel (Rice Table is a tasting selection of all dishes).
Utrechtsestraat 75.
www.tempodoeloerestaurant.nl
34 locals recommend
Tempo Doeloe
75 UtrechtsestraatTempo Doeloe is an authentic Indonesia but you really have to book well in advance as it is a very popular and small venue…try their Rijsttaffel (Rice Table is a tasting selection of all dishes).
Utrechtsestraat 75.
www.tempodoeloerestaurant.nl
Me Naam Naam is a great local authentic Thai restaurant (owner also owns the Thai supermarket on the same street where fresh ingredients are flown in from Thailand daily). Located at Koningsstraat 29.
10 mins walk from house off the Nieuwmarkt. www.menaamnaan.nl
8 locals recommend
Thais Restaurant Me Naam Naan
29 KoningsstraatMe Naam Naam is a great local authentic Thai restaurant (owner also owns the Thai supermarket on the same street where fresh ingredients are flown in from Thailand daily). Located at Koningsstraat 29.
10 mins walk from house off the Nieuwmarkt. www.menaamnaan.nl
Bird Restaurant is a bit of a local institution, with the main Thai restaurant on one side of street and the take-away café on the other side.
5 min’s walk from house on Zeedijk 72-74.
www.thai-bird.nl
166 locals recommend
Bird Thais Restaurant
72-74 ZeedijkBird Restaurant is a bit of a local institution, with the main Thai restaurant on one side of street and the take-away café on the other side.
5 min’s walk from house on Zeedijk 72-74.
www.thai-bird.nl
De Bazar is based in a former church, now an Arabic café on Albert Cuypmarkt. Most dishes on the menu find their origin in North Africa and the Middle East and are very reasonably priced.
Albert Cuypstraat 182.
www.hotelbazar.nl/nl/restaurant-bazar-amsterdam
258 locals recommend
De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert CuypstraatDe Bazar is based in a former church, now an Arabic café on Albert Cuypmarkt. Most dishes on the menu find their origin in North Africa and the Middle East and are very reasonably priced.
Albert Cuypstraat 182.
www.hotelbazar.nl/nl/restaurant-bazar-amsterdam
Golden Chopsticks famously use the traditional style and recipes of Hong Kong and are known for their crispy Peking Duck.
Oude Doelenstraat 1
www.goldenchopsticks.nl/en
Golden Chopsticks
1 Oude DoelenstraatGolden Chopsticks famously use the traditional style and recipes of Hong Kong and are known for their crispy Peking Duck.
Oude Doelenstraat 1
www.goldenchopsticks.nl/en
Oriental City is a multi-floor Cantonese restaurant and is a local institution for the Asian local population looking for Dim Sum on a Sunday.
2 mins walk from the house at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 177-179.
www.oriental-city.com/en
47 locals recommend
Oriental City
177-179 Oudezijds VoorburgwalOriental City is a multi-floor Cantonese restaurant and is a local institution for the Asian local population looking for Dim Sum on a Sunday.
2 mins walk from the house at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 177-179.
www.oriental-city.com/en
This popular china town spot has low-lit sleek wood interior serves Mandarin dishes like duck & dim sum.
Zeedijk 115-117,
Closes at 22:30
59 locals recommend
New King
115-117 ZeedijkThis popular china town spot has low-lit sleek wood interior serves Mandarin dishes like duck & dim sum.
Zeedijk 115-117,
Closes at 22:30
Agood food & drink venue with live music, housed in an old water pump station.
www.pompstation.nu
139 locals recommend
Bar Restaurant Pompstation
52 ZeeburgerdijkAgood food & drink venue with live music, housed in an old water pump station.
www.pompstation.nu
REM Eiland is a restaurant in an old radio tower out on the Ij. Great food with a view and very friendly staff.
www.remeiland.com
118 locals recommend
REM Eiland
45-2 HaparandadamREM Eiland is a restaurant in an old radio tower out on the Ij. Great food with a view and very friendly staff.
www.remeiland.com
Floor17, although way out west it has a sky bar and roof terrace with its own roller-skating ring…their restaurant serves ‘New Dutch Cuisine’ using local Dutch ingredients and spices from around the world.
Ramada Apollo Amsterdam Centre, Staalmeesterslaan 410
www.floor17.nl
119 locals recommend
Floor17
410 StaalmeesterslaanFloor17, although way out west it has a sky bar and roof terrace with its own roller-skating ring…their restaurant serves ‘New Dutch Cuisine’ using local Dutch ingredients and spices from around the world.
Ramada Apollo Amsterdam Centre, Staalmeesterslaan 410
www.floor17.nl
Café Amsterdam is based in a spacious warehouse (west of De Jordaan), which was originally used to pump water from the dunes at Vogelenzang into the city. A relaxed family friendly area during the day, but buzzing evening spot for cocktails, beers and dinner - a mix of Dutch and French dishes.
Watertorenplein 6.
www.cradam.nl/EN
18 locals recommend
Café Gruter
73/75 WillemsparkwegCafé Amsterdam is based in a spacious warehouse (west of De Jordaan), which was originally used to pump water from the dunes at Vogelenzang into the city. A relaxed family friendly area during the day, but buzzing evening spot for cocktails, beers and dinner - a mix of Dutch and French dishes.
Watertorenplein 6.
www.cradam.nl/EN
Mappa doesn’t pretend to be traditional Italian but is a local restaurant that embraces the Italian kitchen with recipes from Milano to Sicily.
8 mins walk from house. Nes 59.
www.restaurantmappa.nl
34 locals recommend
Mappa
59 NesMappa doesn’t pretend to be traditional Italian but is a local restaurant that embraces the Italian kitchen with recipes from Milano to Sicily.
8 mins walk from house. Nes 59.
www.restaurantmappa.nl
Go here for a very traditional Dutch dinner or lunch. On Spuistraat 275.
www.haesjeclaes.nl
51 locals recommend
Haesje Claes Restaurant
275 SpuistraatGo here for a very traditional Dutch dinner or lunch. On Spuistraat 275.
www.haesjeclaes.nl
Mata Hari: named after Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, a local girl who became an exotic dancer, mistress of princes and spy - ending her life in front of a French firing squad…
Eat lunch or dinner here right in the heart of the red light district, where you can expect influences from the bazaars of the Middle East to the seaside terraces of the Mediterranean.
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 22.
www.matahari-amsterdam.nl/en
121 locals recommend
Mata Hari
22 Oudezijds AchterburgwalMata Hari: named after Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, a local girl who became an exotic dancer, mistress of princes and spy - ending her life in front of a French firing squad…
Eat lunch or dinner here right in the heart of the red light district, where you can expect influences from the bazaars of the Middle East to the seaside terraces of the Mediterranean.
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 22.
www.matahari-amsterdam.nl/en
Lotti's (The Hoxton Hotel) is a lively restaurant, featuring brasserie-style dishes created with locally sourced ingredients. The main seating area has a retractable glass roof that opens when the sun comes out.
Located at Herengracht 255. thehoxton.com/holland/amsterdam/restaurants-and-bars/lottis
15 locals recommend
Lotti's Cafe Bar & Grill
255 HerengrachtLotti's (The Hoxton Hotel) is a lively restaurant, featuring brasserie-style dishes created with locally sourced ingredients. The main seating area has a retractable glass roof that opens when the sun comes out.
Located at Herengracht 255. thehoxton.com/holland/amsterdam/restaurants-and-bars/lottis
Hotel de Goudfazant (there aren't rooms, despite the name) is a refurbished warehouse with grand chandeliers & classic cars hanging above the tables – a reminder of the former use of the building…a car garage! The food has a focus on French cuisine and a changing seasonal menu.
Aambeeldstraat 10, Amsterdam Noord. www.hoteldegoudfazant.nl
410 locals recommend
Hotel De Goudfazant
30 AambeeldstraatHotel de Goudfazant (there aren't rooms, despite the name) is a refurbished warehouse with grand chandeliers & classic cars hanging above the tables – a reminder of the former use of the building…a car garage! The food has a focus on French cuisine and a changing seasonal menu.
Aambeeldstraat 10, Amsterdam Noord. www.hoteldegoudfazant.nl
Stork is a unique seafood restaurant serving fresh classic ‘Fruits de Mer’ plateau to entire fish. Located in an old industrial warehouse in the business park of De Overkant, the restaurant has more than 150 seats and the café more than 100. In the summer months there is a huge terrace directly on the IJ.
Find it at ‘De Overkant’ Gedempt Hamerkanaal 201. www.restaurantstork.nl/en
161 locals recommend
Café-Restaurant Stork
201 Gedempt HamerkanaalStork is a unique seafood restaurant serving fresh classic ‘Fruits de Mer’ plateau to entire fish. Located in an old industrial warehouse in the business park of De Overkant, the restaurant has more than 150 seats and the café more than 100. In the summer months there is a huge terrace directly on the IJ.
Find it at ‘De Overkant’ Gedempt Hamerkanaal 201. www.restaurantstork.nl/en
Despite being based in a large wooden shed, chef Ricardo van Ede (who cooked Michelin star cuisine at the tender age of 21), creates fresh dishes where ingredients are given a starring role. The huge terrace is a great place to hang out in the sun (they have two large fireplaces in the winter months so you can still sit outside).
Aambeeldstraat 36, Amsterdam Noord. www.hangar.amsterdam
87 locals recommend
Hangar Amsterdam
36 AambeeldstraatDespite being based in a large wooden shed, chef Ricardo van Ede (who cooked Michelin star cuisine at the tender age of 21), creates fresh dishes where ingredients are given a starring role. The huge terrace is a great place to hang out in the sun (they have two large fireplaces in the winter months so you can still sit outside).
Aambeeldstraat 36, Amsterdam Noord. www.hangar.amsterdam
The NDSM terrain has that fashionable industrial feel and is a free 10 min boat ride from Centraal Station. You can spend hours, soaking up the sun from a relaxing chair on the mini beach at the waterside, enjoying the wonderful view out over the IJ. There’s free WiFi and every week they have yoga classes, tai chi, art exhibitions, live music on Sunday afternoon and on Friday evening a DJ hits the decks during the Dine & Dance nights. The restaurant has biological & seasonal menu that is very reasonably priced.
www.pllek.nl
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegThe NDSM terrain has that fashionable industrial feel and is a free 10 min boat ride from Centraal Station. You can spend hours, soaking up the sun from a relaxing chair on the mini beach at the waterside, enjoying the wonderful view out over the IJ. There’s free WiFi and every week they have yoga classes, tai chi, art exhibitions, live music on Sunday afternoon and on Friday evening a DJ hits the decks during the Dine & Dance nights. The restaurant has biological & seasonal menu that is very reasonably priced.
www.pllek.nl
DOK is the place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city in the summer, at this hotspot in the Houthaven you feel you are at the beach! Very casual with live DJ’s, the Café is open from Thursday to Sunday from 12.00-23.00. Check website for events.
Location is at Moermanskkade 71, www.dokamsterdam.nl
20 locals recommend
Dok Amsterdam
12 Joan MuyskenwegDOK is the place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city in the summer, at this hotspot in the Houthaven you feel you are at the beach! Very casual with live DJ’s, the Café is open from Thursday to Sunday from 12.00-23.00. Check website for events.
Location is at Moermanskkade 71, www.dokamsterdam.nl
The Good Companion: this small sustainable seafood restaurant in the middle of Amsterdam's Jordaan quarter serves authentic Fish & Chips with a twist.
Westerstraat 264.
www.thegoodcompanion.nl/en/home
The Good Companion
264 WesterstraatThe Good Companion: this small sustainable seafood restaurant in the middle of Amsterdam's Jordaan quarter serves authentic Fish & Chips with a twist.
Westerstraat 264.
www.thegoodcompanion.nl/en/home
Vinkeles based in the The Dylan Hotel, is a French restaurant with a contemporary twist and awarded one Michelin star. The hotel also offers the slightly cheaper Occo brasserie.
At Keizersgracht 384.
www.vinkeles.com
14 locals recommend
Vinkeles
384 KeizersgrachtVinkeles based in the The Dylan Hotel, is a French restaurant with a contemporary twist and awarded one Michelin star. The hotel also offers the slightly cheaper Occo brasserie.
At Keizersgracht 384.
www.vinkeles.com
The industrial, shabby chic interior and ever-changing daily menu of modern Dutch cuisine has made the ‘Wild Boar’ a trendy, popular haunt in Oost. The idea is simple; choose either three or four courses, order some wine, and let the kitchen work their magic with fresh, seasonal produce (do try the boar though). And if something a little lighter is required, head next door to their Eetbar, where they do smaller, individual plates from just €7.
468 locals recommend
Wilde Zwijnen
23 JavapleinThe industrial, shabby chic interior and ever-changing daily menu of modern Dutch cuisine has made the ‘Wild Boar’ a trendy, popular haunt in Oost. The idea is simple; choose either three or four courses, order some wine, and let the kitchen work their magic with fresh, seasonal produce (do try the boar though). And if something a little lighter is required, head next door to their Eetbar, where they do smaller, individual plates from just €7.
Situated in the pristine gardens of Hoftuin, behind the Hermitage Museum, there is nowhere better for an al fresco brunch. Using seasonal organic produce and vegetables from their own garden; quinoa and buckwheat porridge, zucchini and chickpea fritters, and macrobiotic salad bowls sit alongside more standard fare like smashed avo and eggs benedict. Kids are well catered for too, with a special menu and plenty of space to run around.
85 locals recommend
Dignita Hoftuin
18a Nieuwe HerengrachtSituated in the pristine gardens of Hoftuin, behind the Hermitage Museum, there is nowhere better for an al fresco brunch. Using seasonal organic produce and vegetables from their own garden; quinoa and buckwheat porridge, zucchini and chickpea fritters, and macrobiotic salad bowls sit alongside more standard fare like smashed avo and eggs benedict. Kids are well catered for too, with a special menu and plenty of space to run around.
Segugio stands for Italian passion for the perfect wine with the dishes. And the owner and sommelier Adriano is the most of passionate Italians when it comes to great food & wine. You can enjoy the five-course menu, a pasta dish or just a aperitif & antipasti.
On Utrechtsestraat 96.
www.segugio.nl
9 locals recommend
Segugio
96 UtrechtsestraatSegugio stands for Italian passion for the perfect wine with the dishes. And the owner and sommelier Adriano is the most of passionate Italians when it comes to great food & wine. You can enjoy the five-course menu, a pasta dish or just a aperitif & antipasti.
On Utrechtsestraat 96.
www.segugio.nl
Incanto is a classic Italian kitchen and Venetian chef Nicolò Rossi understands that the most tasteful dishes do not need many ingredients. He chooses exactly the right proportions for each of his courses and brings them together in such a way that a small chef d'oeuvre emerges from almost nothing. At Amstel 2.
www.restaurant-incanto.nl
16 locals recommend
Incanto
2 AmstelIncanto is a classic Italian kitchen and Venetian chef Nicolò Rossi understands that the most tasteful dishes do not need many ingredients. He chooses exactly the right proportions for each of his courses and brings them together in such a way that a small chef d'oeuvre emerges from almost nothing. At Amstel 2.
www.restaurant-incanto.nl
Drinks & Nightlife
Three restaurants (Madam, Moon and The Butcher), great view from the bar and night club all in one tower...
603 locals recommend
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinThree restaurants (Madam, Moon and The Butcher), great view from the bar and night club all in one tower...
HPS - Cocktail Bar
18 RapenburgAndaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht - a concept by Hyatt
587 PrinsengrachtLong-standing non-profit venue for concerts, club nights & arts events in a former milking factory.
444 locals recommend
Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtLong-standing non-profit venue for concerts, club nights & arts events in a former milking factory.
Converted church housing live music & nightclub venue with eclectic program in 2 rooms.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansConverted church housing live music & nightclub venue with eclectic program in 2 rooms.
Paradiso Noord: The concert hall in the Tolhuistuin in the north of Amsterdam has a capacity of 550. The free ferry from Centraal Station takes only a couple of minutes to get across and continues through the night.
Located at IJpromenade 2.
www.tolhuistuin.nl
16 locals recommend
Paradiso Noord
2 IJpromenadeParadiso Noord: The concert hall in the Tolhuistuin in the north of Amsterdam has a capacity of 550. The free ferry from Centraal Station takes only a couple of minutes to get across and continues through the night.
Located at IJpromenade 2.
www.tolhuistuin.nl
Shelter Amsterdam: a new Amsterdam haven for quality dance music. Built around the idea of creating a home away from home for veteran clubbers and enthusiastic newcomers alike, Shelter Amsterdam provides a diverse clubbing experience in the Dutch capital.
www.shelteramsterdam.nl
78 locals recommend
Shelter
3 OverhoekspleinShelter Amsterdam: a new Amsterdam haven for quality dance music. Built around the idea of creating a home away from home for veteran clubbers and enthusiastic newcomers alike, Shelter Amsterdam provides a diverse clubbing experience in the Dutch capital.
www.shelteramsterdam.nl
Winston Kingdom Club: small club with live music on Warmoesstraat 131.
www.winston.nl
7 locals recommend
Winston Kingdom
131 WarmoesstraatWinston Kingdom Club: small club with live music on Warmoesstraat 131.
www.winston.nl
De Nieuwe Anita: Lively nightclub, live music, theatre, comedy, dj's, exhibition space, pub quiz, cinema & cocktails. www.denieuweanita.nl
116 locals recommend
De Nieuwe Anita
111 Frederik HendrikstraatDe Nieuwe Anita: Lively nightclub, live music, theatre, comedy, dj's, exhibition space, pub quiz, cinema & cocktails. www.denieuweanita.nl
Bitterzoet: offers a spot in Amsterdam where well known as well as upcoming DJ's, bands and other performing artists get a chance to perform in a warm intimate club & live music venue.
5 mins walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station at Spuistraat 2.
www.bitterzoet.com
89 locals recommend
Bitterzoet
2 HS SpuistraatBitterzoet: offers a spot in Amsterdam where well known as well as upcoming DJ's, bands and other performing artists get a chance to perform in a warm intimate club & live music venue.
5 mins walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station at Spuistraat 2.
www.bitterzoet.com
Escape: is one of Amsterdam's largest nightclubs located on Rembrandtplein 11.
www.escape.nl
39 locals recommend
Escape
11 RembrandtpleinEscape: is one of Amsterdam's largest nightclubs located on Rembrandtplein 11.
www.escape.nl
Top-name house & techno DJs & live acts fill the vast dance floor of this waterside warehouse club.
Oostelijke Handelskade 4.
www.panama.nl
97 locals recommend
Panama
4 Oostelijke HandelskadeTop-name house & techno DJs & live acts fill the vast dance floor of this waterside warehouse club.
Oostelijke Handelskade 4.
www.panama.nl
Club John Doe: Opening five nights a week, John Doe offers its guest five nights of different styles of music, people and entertainment. Opens after 11pm until 4am/5am. www.clubjohndoe.nl
Club YOLO
178 AmstelClub John Doe: Opening five nights a week, John Doe offers its guest five nights of different styles of music, people and entertainment. Opens after 11pm until 4am/5am. www.clubjohndoe.nl
The SuperClub is more than just a restaurant, it is also a club, bar and gallery. Supperclub brings you a night full of spectacle, from an exciting 5 course surprise menu to exhilarating music, occasional performances to 260 degrees visuals, everyone plays a role, even you! Wear your good socks because when you step through the silver door of the old theatre hall and lay on the crisp white beds, you’ll be kicking off your shoes. www.supperclub.amsterdam/en
65 locals recommend
Supperclub
460 SingelThe SuperClub is more than just a restaurant, it is also a club, bar and gallery. Supperclub brings you a night full of spectacle, from an exciting 5 course surprise menu to exhilarating music, occasional performances to 260 degrees visuals, everyone plays a role, even you! Wear your good socks because when you step through the silver door of the old theatre hall and lay on the crisp white beds, you’ll be kicking off your shoes. www.supperclub.amsterdam/en
SupperClub Cruises run by the same team as SuperClub - where you dine on the infamous crisp white beds while you discover Amsterdam from a unique perspective of the water. www.supperclubcruise.com/en
SUPPER Cruise
14 De RuijterkadeSupperClub Cruises run by the same team as SuperClub - where you dine on the infamous crisp white beds while you discover Amsterdam from a unique perspective of the water. www.supperclubcruise.com/en
Jimmy Woo is an exclusive 2-storey nightclub with elegant Asian-themed bar & dance floor.
At Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 18. www.jimmywoo.com/
169 locals recommend
Jimmy Woo
18 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatJimmy Woo is an exclusive 2-storey nightclub with elegant Asian-themed bar & dance floor.
At Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 18. www.jimmywoo.com/
Risen from the ashes of the legendary club iT in Amsterdam's city centre, AIR is a house and dance club with an interior designed by Marcel Wanders and featuring impressive VOID systems, state-of-the-art lighting and a mind-boggling LED wall. Due to their diverse and international program, AIR yearly makes it to the top 100 best clubs in the world (according to DJ Mags prestigious ranking). 800 lockers ensure guests can store their personal belongings while they enjoy the five bars, and club which is divided into three areas, with the biggest one a sizeable split-level room and the other two offering more intimate environs.
On Amstelstraat 16.
www.air.nl
109 locals recommend
AIR Amsterdam
24 AmstelstraatRisen from the ashes of the legendary club iT in Amsterdam's city centre, AIR is a house and dance club with an interior designed by Marcel Wanders and featuring impressive VOID systems, state-of-the-art lighting and a mind-boggling LED wall. Due to their diverse and international program, AIR yearly makes it to the top 100 best clubs in the world (according to DJ Mags prestigious ranking). 800 lockers ensure guests can store their personal belongings while they enjoy the five bars, and club which is divided into three areas, with the biggest one a sizeable split-level room and the other two offering more intimate environs.
On Amstelstraat 16.
www.air.nl
Arts & Culture
The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to the best arts and history in Amsterdam. The museum is located at the Museum Square in the borough Amsterdam South, close to the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and the Concertgebouw.
472 locals recommend
Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum station
The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to the best arts and history in Amsterdam. The museum is located at the Museum Square in the borough Amsterdam South, close to the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and the Concertgebouw.
The Stedelijk is a museum of design, modern and contemporary art located in Amsterdam museum district.
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinThe Stedelijk is a museum of design, modern and contemporary art located in Amsterdam museum district.
The Van Gogh Museum is dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries.
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinThe Van Gogh Museum is dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries.
Fine canal-house museum with a varied collection of paintings, furniture, silver and porcelain.
138 locals recommend
Museum Van Loon
672 KeizersgrachtFine canal-house museum with a varied collection of paintings, furniture, silver and porcelain.
The Dutch national Photographic museum it shows eclectic photography exhibition program housed in an 18th-century, canalside house.
791 locals recommend
Foam
609 KeizersgrachtThe Dutch national Photographic museum it shows eclectic photography exhibition program housed in an 18th-century, canalside house.
Intreasting 1666 canal house with displays tracing the history of the western bag over 500 years.
100 locals recommend
Museum of Bags and Purses
573 HerengrachtIntreasting 1666 canal house with displays tracing the history of the western bag over 500 years.
Restored, stunning 17th-century house where Rembrandt lived & worked for 20 years, hung with his paintings and etchings.
301 locals recommend
Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)
4 JodenbreestraatRestored, stunning 17th-century house where Rembrandt lived & worked for 20 years, hung with his paintings and etchings.
Grand residence for royal receptions since 1808, open to the public & exhibitions when not in use.
360 locals recommend
Royal Palace Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalGrand residence for royal receptions since 1808, open to the public & exhibitions when not in use.
The Museum of Amsterdam is housed in a former orphanage with artwork, artifacts & interactive exhibitions tracing the city's history.
111 locals recommend
Amsterdam Museum Building
92 KalverstraatThe Museum of Amsterdam is housed in a former orphanage with artwork, artifacts & interactive exhibitions tracing the city's history.
Museum Het Grachtenhuis showcases the history of Amsterdam's canals through films & audio & interactive exhibits in a waterside museum.
89 locals recommend
The Canal House Museum
386 Herengracht Museum Het Grachtenhuis showcases the history of Amsterdam's canals through films & audio & interactive exhibits in a waterside museum.
Museum of Dutch & international contemporary photography in a bright 17th-century merchant's house.
99 locals recommend
Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography
401 KeizersgrachtMuseum of Dutch & international contemporary photography in a bright 17th-century merchant's house.
Landmark 19th-century concert hall with renowned acoustics for orchestral, chamber & pop music.
476 locals recommend
The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinLandmark 19th-century concert hall with renowned acoustics for orchestral, chamber & pop music.
Dutch branch of St. Petersburg's art & culture museum with regularly changing temporary exhibitions.
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelDutch branch of St. Petersburg's art & culture museum with regularly changing temporary exhibitions.
Including the famous Jazz venue the BimHuis - an amazing concert hall for contemporary music in a striking, wrap-around glass box jutting into the water. Restaurant and bar onsite...
105 locals recommend
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
1 Piet HeinkadeIncluding the famous Jazz venue the BimHuis - an amazing concert hall for contemporary music in a striking, wrap-around glass box jutting into the water. Restaurant and bar onsite...
Small but intreasting museum detailing the WWII Dutch resistance through collections of photos, films & artifacts.
76 locals recommend
Persmuseum Amsterdam
Small but intreasting museum detailing the WWII Dutch resistance through collections of photos, films & artifacts.
The Tropenmuseum is an ethnographic museum founded in 1864. The museum is about people from the Netherlands & its former colonies. Located in one of the largest and most beautiful original museum buildings in the Netherlands. Now a merger of the Tropenmuseum, Afrika Museum and Museum Volkenkunde...
627 locals recommend
Tropenmuseum
2 LinnaeusstraatThe Tropenmuseum is an ethnographic museum founded in 1864. The museum is about people from the Netherlands & its former colonies. Located in one of the largest and most beautiful original museum buildings in the Netherlands. Now a merger of the Tropenmuseum, Afrika Museum and Museum Volkenkunde...
Joods Historisch Museum houses artworks, ceremonial items & other objects relating to Jews in the Netherlands & its former colonies.
151 locals recommend
Jewish Historical Museum
1 Nieuwe AmstelstraatJoods Historisch Museum houses artworks, ceremonial items & other objects relating to Jews in the Netherlands & its former colonies.
Anne Frank along with her family had to go into hiding during World War II. They hid in the secret annex at Prinsengracht 263. After more than two years they were discovered and deported to concentration camps. After her death she became world famous because of the diary she wrote while in hiding at this canal house.
The demand to visit means it’s common to see queues stretching around the block, often with waiting times of up to 2 hours at peak times. Tickets are only available online (80% of the tickets are released exactly two months in advance. The remaining 20% are released on their website at 9am on the day itself). At Prinsengracht 263-267.
www.annefrank.org/en
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktAnne Frank along with her family had to go into hiding during World War II. They hid in the secret annex at Prinsengracht 263. After more than two years they were discovered and deported to concentration camps. After her death she became world famous because of the diary she wrote while in hiding at this canal house.
The demand to visit means it’s common to see queues stretching around the block, often with waiting times of up to 2 hours at peak times. Tickets are only available online (80% of the tickets are released exactly two months in advance. The remaining 20% are released on their website at 9am on the day itself). At Prinsengracht 263-267.
www.annefrank.org/en
Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Sweet Lord in the Attic) was built in 1663. This seventeenth-century house from the Dutch Golden Age, was used by Catholics during the 17th century when they were banned from worshipping after the Alteration. Explore the living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms, all leading to the highpoint of the museum: an entire secret church suspended in the Attic.
On Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40.
www.opsolder.nl/en
172 locals recommend
Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder
38-40 Oudezijds VoorburgwalMuseum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Sweet Lord in the Attic) was built in 1663. This seventeenth-century house from the Dutch Golden Age, was used by Catholics during the 17th century when they were banned from worshipping after the Alteration. Explore the living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms, all leading to the highpoint of the museum: an entire secret church suspended in the Attic.
On Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40.
www.opsolder.nl/en
Museum Willet-Holthuysen shows how Abraham Willet and his wealthy wife Sandrina Louisa Geertruyda Holthuysen, lived in the golden age (1861-1895).
On Herengracht 605.
www.willetholthuysen.nl/en
42 locals recommend
Willet-Holthuysen Museum
605 HerengrachtMuseum Willet-Holthuysen shows how Abraham Willet and his wealthy wife Sandrina Louisa Geertruyda Holthuysen, lived in the golden age (1861-1895).
On Herengracht 605.
www.willetholthuysen.nl/en
Allard Pierson Museum is the archaeology museum of the University of Amsterdam. The ancient civilisations of ancient Egypt, the Near East, the Greek World, Etruria and the Roman Empire are revived in this museum via art-objects and utensils, dating from 10,000 BC to 1000 AD give an impression of everyday-life from those periods.
www.allardpiersonmuseum.nl/en
9 locals recommend
Allard Pierson
127-129 Oude TurfmarktAllard Pierson Museum is the archaeology museum of the University of Amsterdam. The ancient civilisations of ancient Egypt, the Near East, the Greek World, Etruria and the Roman Empire are revived in this museum via art-objects and utensils, dating from 10,000 BC to 1000 AD give an impression of everyday-life from those periods.
www.allardpiersonmuseum.nl/en
Entertainment & Activities
Cinema & performance space in a lavish building with ornate Art Nouveau & Art Deco flourishes. Looking at the interior can be as interesting as watching a film here.
340 locals recommend
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatCinema & performance space in a lavish building with ornate Art Nouveau & Art Deco flourishes. Looking at the interior can be as interesting as watching a film here.
Palatial neo-Renassiance theater for classical & experimental plays, musicals & dance performances.
136 locals recommend
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
26 LeidsepleinPalatial neo-Renassiance theater for classical & experimental plays, musicals & dance performances.
Everything from stand-up, theatre, circus, musicals to concerts...
250 locals recommend
Royal Theater Carre
115 /125 AmstelEverything from stand-up, theatre, circus, musicals to concerts...
Dutch national film institute; with a collection of Dutch & foreign movies & film posters in contemporary, waterside culture center.
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeDutch national film institute; with a collection of Dutch & foreign movies & film posters in contemporary, waterside culture center.
Filmhallen
12 Hannie DankbaarpassageOosterpark hosts the city's world music event; Amsterdam Roots Festival from 30thJune - 7thJuly 2019.
839 locals recommend
Oosterpark
OosterparkOosterpark hosts the city's world music event; Amsterdam Roots Festival from 30thJune - 7thJuly 2019.
Flevopark
FlevoparkCatch the Appelsap Fresh Music Festival in Flevopark on 10th Aug 2019.
Bimhuis is the place to go for jazz next door to the Muziekgebouw. www.bimhuis.nl/en/
120 locals recommend
Bimhuis
3 Piet HeinkadeBimhuis is the place to go for jazz next door to the Muziekgebouw. www.bimhuis.nl/en/
The Concertgebouw is a landmark 19th-century concert hall with renowned acoustics for orchestral, chamber & pop music.
Located at 2-6 Concertgebouwplein. www.concertgebouw.nl/en/
476 locals recommend
The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinThe Concertgebouw is a landmark 19th-century concert hall with renowned acoustics for orchestral, chamber & pop music.
Located at 2-6 Concertgebouwplein. www.concertgebouw.nl/en/
Sightseeing
The OudeKerk is a 13th-century church, now Calvinist, hosting religious & cultural activities including concerts. Holds two amazing working Organs and is known because it contains the grave of Rembrandts wife Saskia. The 800-year-old church is Amsterdam’s oldest building and oldest parish church, founded ca. 1213 and consecrated in 1306 by the bishop of Utrecht with Saint Nicolas as its patron saint.
112 locals recommend
The Oude Church
23 OudekerkspleinThe OudeKerk is a 13th-century church, now Calvinist, hosting religious & cultural activities including concerts. Holds two amazing working Organs and is known because it contains the grave of Rembrandts wife Saskia. The 800-year-old church is Amsterdam’s oldest building and oldest parish church, founded ca. 1213 and consecrated in 1306 by the bishop of Utrecht with Saint Nicolas as its patron saint.
The Nieuwe Kerk is a 15th-century church in Amsterdam, consecrated in 1409, and located on Dam Square, next to the Royal Palace. It oftern shows exhibitions when not hosting royal weddings, ceremonies & organ recitals.
72 locals recommend
The New Church
De DamThe Nieuwe Kerk is a 15th-century church in Amsterdam, consecrated in 1409, and located on Dam Square, next to the Royal Palace. It oftern shows exhibitions when not hosting royal weddings, ceremonies & organ recitals.
Parks & Nature
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegRestaurants, cafes, bars, movies and festivals all happen here...
Vondelpark
Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam forest) also offer open-air theatre performances.
48 locals recommend
Grand Caf‚ De Bosbaan B.V.
4 BosbaanAmsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam forest) also offer open-air theatre performances.
When the temperatures soar in Amsterdam, sun-seekers hop on the train to the great beache at Bloemendaal (approx. 20mins) to bask on the sands and soak up the vibrant nightlife in one of the many vibrant beach clubs.
245 locals recommend
Bloemendaal aan Zee
When the temperatures soar in Amsterdam, sun-seekers hop on the train to the great beache at Bloemendaal (approx. 20mins) to bask on the sands and soak up the vibrant nightlife in one of the many vibrant beach clubs.
When the temperatures soar in Amsterdam, sun-seekers hop on the train to the great beaches at Zandvoort (approx. 20mins) to bask on the sands and soak up the vibrant nightlife in one of the many vibrant beach clubs.
303 locals recommend
Zandvoort aan Zee station
When the temperatures soar in Amsterdam, sun-seekers hop on the train to the great beaches at Zandvoort (approx. 20mins) to bask on the sands and soak up the vibrant nightlife in one of the many vibrant beach clubs.
De Keukenhof gardens in Lisse are alive with blooming flowers in every colour of the rainbow from 21st March to 19th May 2019. The world’s largest flower garden is open daily between 08:00 to 19:30. Also a trip to the Black Tulip Museum or the Historical Garden at Aalsmeer, will let you see that tulip mania never really ended. Tickets are €18.
465 locals recommend
Keukenhof
166A StationswegDe Keukenhof gardens in Lisse are alive with blooming flowers in every colour of the rainbow from 21st March to 19th May 2019. The world’s largest flower garden is open daily between 08:00 to 19:30. Also a trip to the Black Tulip Museum or the Historical Garden at Aalsmeer, will let you see that tulip mania never really ended. Tickets are €18.
If Holland’s famous Flower Strip called the Bollenstreek (Bulb District) is in full bloom when you visit you’ll be surrounded on all sides by a rainbow of flowers. Stretching for 20 miles between Haarlem and Leiden, the best time to visit is from mid-March to mid-May, which is classed as the core season.
The best time to see the tulips is mid-April, when the Tulip Festival takes over Amsterdam and the famous flower parade featuring dozens of elaborate floats travels on its 40km route from Bollenstreek to Haarlem (this year the flower parade is on 13th April).
The 2019 edition of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek will be on from the 10th to 14th April.
11 locals recommend
Stichting Bloemencorso Bollenstreek
115 1e HavendwarsstraatIf Holland’s famous Flower Strip called the Bollenstreek (Bulb District) is in full bloom when you visit you’ll be surrounded on all sides by a rainbow of flowers. Stretching for 20 miles between Haarlem and Leiden, the best time to visit is from mid-March to mid-May, which is classed as the core season.
The best time to see the tulips is mid-April, when the Tulip Festival takes over Amsterdam and the famous flower parade featuring dozens of elaborate floats travels on its 40km route from Bollenstreek to Haarlem (this year the flower parade is on 13th April).
The 2019 edition of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek will be on from the 10th to 14th April.
Shopping
De 9 Straatjes are a series of quaint and quirky streets that straddle Amsterdam’s grandest canals. Known to locals as De Negen Straatjes or ‘The Nine Streets’, this special neighbourhood is full to bursting with vintage and designer shopping, unique and one off speciality stores and cosy cafés.
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
De 9 Straatjes are a series of quaint and quirky streets that straddle Amsterdam’s grandest canals. Known to locals as De Negen Straatjes or ‘The Nine Streets’, this special neighbourhood is full to bursting with vintage and designer shopping, unique and one off speciality stores and cosy cafés.
The sheds where the first electric trams in Amsterdam were maintained has been given a new lease of life. The De Hallen Amsterdam is now located in the former tram depot, a national monument built between 1902-1928. Along with designer stalls it also boasts the magnificent Foodhallen; a classy indoor food market lined with stalls of top-notch street food from some of Amsterdam's most respected kitchens, as well as plentiful bars and seating areas.
615 locals recommend
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageThe sheds where the first electric trams in Amsterdam were maintained has been given a new lease of life. The De Hallen Amsterdam is now located in the former tram depot, a national monument built between 1902-1928. Along with designer stalls it also boasts the magnificent Foodhallen; a classy indoor food market lined with stalls of top-notch street food from some of Amsterdam's most respected kitchens, as well as plentiful bars and seating areas.
Westerpark hosts a weekly Sunday market (art, fashion and design market) check dates and opening times on website.
www.sundaymarket.nl/home-en
77 locals recommend
Westergasfabriek
15 PazzanistraatWesterpark hosts a weekly Sunday market (art, fashion and design market) check dates and opening times on website.
www.sundaymarket.nl/home-en