Guidebook for Amsterdam
Parks & Nature
The most famous park in town. Centrally placed south of Leidseplein and near Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, and Van Gogh Museum. The Vondelpark is loved by Amsterdammers as well as by tourists, and is full of people - enjoying a sunny day, dog-walking, jogging, roller-skating, listening to music, people-watching, or just lazing about in grass. Free concerts are given at the open-air theatre or in the summer at the park's bandstand
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Vondelpark
The most famous park in town. Centrally placed south of Leidseplein and near Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, and Van Gogh Museum. The Vondelpark is loved by Amsterdammers as well as by tourists, and is full of people - enjoying a sunny day, dog-walking, jogging, roller-skating, listening to music, people-watching, or just lazing about in grass. Free concerts are given at the open-air theatre or in the summer at the park's bandstand
Located in Amsterdam West, the Westerpark is a wonderful place to walk, skate, relax or have a picnic with friends. This green expanse dotted with trees and ponds is part of the Westergasfabriek complex, a former gasworks that was completely renovated in recent years. Besides the park, this area is home to a nice selection of cafés, restaurants, and bars, as well as an art-house cinema and a variety of small creative businesses
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Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegLocated in Amsterdam West, the Westerpark is a wonderful place to walk, skate, relax or have a picnic with friends. This green expanse dotted with trees and ponds is part of the Westergasfabriek complex, a former gasworks that was completely renovated in recent years. Besides the park, this area is home to a nice selection of cafés, restaurants, and bars, as well as an art-house cinema and a variety of small creative businesses
Arts & Culture
The Anne Frank House is a writer's house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. Get your tickets in advance to avoid a long queue.
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Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktThe Anne Frank House is a writer's house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. Get your tickets in advance to avoid a long queue.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pacific Park is a place in Westerpark, that is very hard to describe. They call themselves a rock'n'roll bar and dance bistro. But on sunny days they also have the biggest terrace in the Westerpark. And.. it's also a place where you can go for proper partying till late.
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Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadePacific Park is a place in Westerpark, that is very hard to describe. They call themselves a rock'n'roll bar and dance bistro. But on sunny days they also have the biggest terrace in the Westerpark. And.. it's also a place where you can go for proper partying till late.
To get in to De Nieuwe Anita you have to ring the door bell. That might seem strange for a bar, but when you get in, it will all make sense. The place is divided in two parts. The front is basically a living room (flower curtains, furniture and retro lamps) with a bar in the middle. The back is used all sorts of performances (and heavy dancing). De Nieuwe Anita is hosting a lot of different events, parties, contests and expositions. Check the website for the agenda.
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De Nieuwe Anita
111 Frederik HendrikstraatTo get in to De Nieuwe Anita you have to ring the door bell. That might seem strange for a bar, but when you get in, it will all make sense. The place is divided in two parts. The front is basically a living room (flower curtains, furniture and retro lamps) with a bar in the middle. The back is used all sorts of performances (and heavy dancing). De Nieuwe Anita is hosting a lot of different events, parties, contests and expositions. Check the website for the agenda.
A bar in a mill. Brouwerij Het IJ is already quite popular among tourists. But that doesn't mean locals don't come here. In 1985 a Dutch man thought is was time to provide the people of Amsterdam with special beers, just like the Belgians do for their people. All the beers are still made in the two breweries in this street. Open from 15:00 till 20:00!
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeA bar in a mill. Brouwerij Het IJ is already quite popular among tourists. But that doesn't mean locals don't come here. In 1985 a Dutch man thought is was time to provide the people of Amsterdam with special beers, just like the Belgians do for their people. All the beers are still made in the two breweries in this street. Open from 15:00 till 20:00!
City beach, market and event hall and bar in one, perfectly encapsulates the spirit of cool Amsterdam East. The sandy waterside setting encourages punters to get their toes out in summer, and this is combined with a huge hall used for markets, film screenings and other (often child-friendly) events. The hall also adds some industrial charm to the city beach idyll. Roest’s café and bar offers a wide selection of drinks and snacks, so no beach bum has to go hungry.
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Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsCity beach, market and event hall and bar in one, perfectly encapsulates the spirit of cool Amsterdam East. The sandy waterside setting encourages punters to get their toes out in summer, and this is combined with a huge hall used for markets, film screenings and other (often child-friendly) events. The hall also adds some industrial charm to the city beach idyll. Roest’s café and bar offers a wide selection of drinks and snacks, so no beach bum has to go hungry.
Food Scene
Located in the magnificent De Hallen cultural complex in Amsterdam’s hip Oud-West neighbourhood, Foodhallen is a classy indoor food market and bar serving up a range of high-end street food and beverages in historic surroundings.
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinLocated in the magnificent De Hallen cultural complex in Amsterdam’s hip Oud-West neighbourhood, Foodhallen is a classy indoor food market and bar serving up a range of high-end street food and beverages in historic surroundings.
Without a doubt the most phenomenal view of/on the city. Even from the ground floor. Built with old sea containers (and a lot of love), Pllek's main mission is to keep on surprising their customers. That goes for both their food and their events. Great plus: artificial 'beach'!
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegWithout a doubt the most phenomenal view of/on the city. Even from the ground floor. Built with old sea containers (and a lot of love), Pllek's main mission is to keep on surprising their customers. That goes for both their food and their events. Great plus: artificial 'beach'!
A daily market in Amsterdam Oud-West where you can buy fabrics, flowers, cheese, furniture, clothing, vegetables and fruit
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Ten Kate Markt
32 Ten KatestraatA daily market in Amsterdam Oud-West where you can buy fabrics, flowers, cheese, furniture, clothing, vegetables and fruit
Fier Amsterdam is a relaxed eetcafe with a good beer selection and tasty Belgian inspired menu.For dinner you’ll find rotisserie chicken, crispy fries, burgers from the Big Green Egg, and even traditional stew made from horse meat. Of course there are also salads, but we say go for the chicken and a side of fries with one of their homemade sauces.
Fier also serves brunch and lunch. Try the omelette, eggs benedict or go for pancakes.
It has a nice and crowded terraze
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Fier Amsterdam
79 De ClercqstraatFier Amsterdam is a relaxed eetcafe with a good beer selection and tasty Belgian inspired menu.For dinner you’ll find rotisserie chicken, crispy fries, burgers from the Big Green Egg, and even traditional stew made from horse meat. Of course there are also salads, but we say go for the chicken and a side of fries with one of their homemade sauces.
Fier also serves brunch and lunch. Try the omelette, eggs benedict or go for pancakes.
It has a nice and crowded terraze
It is always full of young people. It has a nice terrace and it is a good place to have dinner or just to have some drinks at night.
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Hendrix
82 De ClercqstraatIt is always full of young people. It has a nice terrace and it is a good place to have dinner or just to have some drinks at night.
To enter Happyhappyjoyjoy is a lot like opening a door to a different universe. The warm, red light creates a welcoming and magical atmosphere.
This hotspot of the famous (TV)cook Julius Jaspers is a place where you can get Asian street food, all day long. No big portions, but small bites so you can taste as many different dishes as you like and it’s easy to share.
It is always crowded, go early or book in advance
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Happyhappyjoyjoy West
158HS BilderdijkstraatTo enter Happyhappyjoyjoy is a lot like opening a door to a different universe. The warm, red light creates a welcoming and magical atmosphere.
This hotspot of the famous (TV)cook Julius Jaspers is a place where you can get Asian street food, all day long. No big portions, but small bites so you can taste as many different dishes as you like and it’s easy to share.
It is always crowded, go early or book in advance
Typical Dutch food in a nice environment. The walls are decoratively adorned with a collage of photos, featuring mothers from all corners of the world.
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Restaurant Moeders
251 RozengrachtTypical Dutch food in a nice environment. The walls are decoratively adorned with a collage of photos, featuring mothers from all corners of the world.
One of our favorite pizzerias in Amsterdam, Fuoco Vivo uses natural sourdough yeast to make their dough and many of their ingredients are organic. The menu is simple with just a selection of pizzas, three antipasti options, and three dessert options.
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Fuoco Vivo
12 De ClercqstraatOne of our favorite pizzerias in Amsterdam, Fuoco Vivo uses natural sourdough yeast to make their dough and many of their ingredients are organic. The menu is simple with just a selection of pizzas, three antipasti options, and three dessert options.
Essentials
Big supermarket where you can buy everything you could need.
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Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinBig supermarket where you can buy everything you could need.
Another supermarket where you can do some groceries.
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AH Bilderdijkstraat
37 H BilderdijkstraatAnother supermarket where you can do some groceries.
Shopping
the Nine Streets are the coziest streets of Amsterdam. You find them within walking distance of the Dam Square at the western part of the Canal District. Like the name suggests, the district is famous for its nine streets connected by the canals. Here you will find great fashion boutiques and delicious lunch cafes. The Nine Streets are a must visit for everyone living in or visiting Amsterdam.
The Nine Streets consist of: Reestraat, Hartenstraat, Gasthuismolensteeg, Berenstraat, Wolvenstraat, Oude Spiegelstraat, Runstraat, Huidenstraat and Wijde Heisteeg.
This neighbourhood is a very popular area to buy clothes, books, jewellery and art. Fans of vintage clothes can shop at Laura Dols, Episode or Zipper.
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De 9 Straatjes
the Nine Streets are the coziest streets of Amsterdam. You find them within walking distance of the Dam Square at the western part of the Canal District. Like the name suggests, the district is famous for its nine streets connected by the canals. Here you will find great fashion boutiques and delicious lunch cafes. The Nine Streets are a must visit for everyone living in or visiting Amsterdam.
The Nine Streets consist of: Reestraat, Hartenstraat, Gasthuismolensteeg, Berenstraat, Wolvenstraat, Oude Spiegelstraat, Runstraat, Huidenstraat and Wijde Heisteeg.
This neighbourhood is a very popular area to buy clothes, books, jewellery and art. Fans of vintage clothes can shop at Laura Dols, Episode or Zipper.
Just a stone’s throw away from the Anne Frank house, you will find the impressive 3-floor Hutspot department store. This former syrup factory is home to some unique brands and special design products, but also contains a lunchroom hosted by the lovely Frenchies from Penelope’s.
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Hutspot
4 Van WoustraatJust a stone’s throw away from the Anne Frank house, you will find the impressive 3-floor Hutspot department store. This former syrup factory is home to some unique brands and special design products, but also contains a lunchroom hosted by the lovely Frenchies from Penelope’s.