Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Great place for lunch and dinner. They are famous for their beers, burgers and chicken. Around the corner of the apartment!
523 locals recommend
de Biertuin
29 LinnaeusstraatGreat place for lunch and dinner. They are famous for their beers, burgers and chicken. Around the corner of the apartment!
Do you like lobster, burgers and cocktails? You should definitely pay a visit to Smokin' Barrels!
134 locals recommend
Smokin' Barrels
22 BeukenpleinDo you like lobster, burgers and cocktails? You should definitely pay a visit to Smokin' Barrels!
Amazing steak and lobster, surf and turf is also an option for those who cannot choose. Make sure to reserve online though to make sure you have a spot: http://www.restaurantred.nl/
126 locals recommend
Restaurant RED
594 KeizersgrachtAmazing steak and lobster, surf and turf is also an option for those who cannot choose. Make sure to reserve online though to make sure you have a spot: http://www.restaurantred.nl/
Best sushi in Amsterdam, great service! They don't have a pin machine so make sure to bring cash with you. Reserve online otherwise it might be full: http://www.restaurantgenki.nl/en/homepage
32 locals recommend
Genki
26 ReguliersdwarsstraatBest sushi in Amsterdam, great service! They don't have a pin machine so make sure to bring cash with you. Reserve online otherwise it might be full: http://www.restaurantgenki.nl/en/homepage
Best pizza in Amsterdam if you ask me. Especially the bresaola pizza is amazing!Great service!
10 locals recommend
Restaurant Oost pizza pasta
44-46 Andreas BonnstraatBest pizza in Amsterdam if you ask me. Especially the bresaola pizza is amazing!Great service!
Australian restaurant with a great menu, quality of food is amazing.
122 locals recommend
Drovers Dog Atjehstraat
Eerste AtjehstraatAustralian restaurant with a great menu, quality of food is amazing.
Super amazing burgers made out of organic ingredients. Place to sit is tiny but cosy. You can of course also take away. And try their milkshakes, they are yummie!
60 locals recommend
Burgermeester | Artis
37 Plantage KerklaanSuper amazing burgers made out of organic ingredients. Place to sit is tiny but cosy. You can of course also take away. And try their milkshakes, they are yummie!
Amazing restaurant in Noord. Lovely view over the water and great food.
322 locals recommend
Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenadeAmazing restaurant in Noord. Lovely view over the water and great food.
Original bar/restaurant in Noord. Take the ferry to 'NDSM' werf from Central Station. It;s industrial and cosy at the same time. In winter they have a huge fireplace in the middle.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegOriginal bar/restaurant in Noord. Take the ferry to 'NDSM' werf from Central Station. It;s industrial and cosy at the same time. In winter they have a huge fireplace in the middle.
Adorable farm transformed into a restaurant/cafe. Very cute & cosy. For a moment you forget you are in the city.
118 locals recommend
Vergulden Eenhoorn
58 RingdijkAdorable farm transformed into a restaurant/cafe. Very cute & cosy. For a moment you forget you are in the city.
Boi Boi
56 DapperstraatBest Thai food if you ask me! Great atmosphere!
A very tiny restaurant for the most amazing hummus ever. Lovely vibe, super nice people and excellent food. You might have to wait a little to get a table in the weekend.
40 locals recommend
Sir Hummus
181 Van der HelstpleinA very tiny restaurant for the most amazing hummus ever. Lovely vibe, super nice people and excellent food. You might have to wait a little to get a table in the weekend.
A restaurant that is famous for its steak! They have extended their menu with salads, soups, poke bowls and vegetarian meals as well. You have several locations of Loetje spread out through the city, this one is closest to the apartment. See their website for the other branches: https://loetje.nl/?lang=en
167 locals recommend
Loetje Oost
15 RuyschstraatA restaurant that is famous for its steak! They have extended their menu with salads, soups, poke bowls and vegetarian meals as well. You have several locations of Loetje spread out through the city, this one is closest to the apartment. See their website for the other branches: https://loetje.nl/?lang=en
Amazing Syrian falafel served with delicious saus and salad. It;s not a restaurant, you can take away. They also have a supermarket with lots of oriental deliciousness. This place is extremely budget friendly and dangerously close by!
20 locals recommend
Tigris En Eufraat
20H JavastraatAmazing Syrian falafel served with delicious saus and salad. It;s not a restaurant, you can take away. They also have a supermarket with lots of oriental deliciousness. This place is extremely budget friendly and dangerously close by!
Great location, nice vibe. Nice to combine with a visit to the North or to the Haarlemmerstraat.
64 locals recommend
Meneer Nieges
40H WesterdoksdijkGreat location, nice vibe. Nice to combine with a visit to the North or to the Haarlemmerstraat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is all available here. very popular with a lovely terrace.
241 locals recommend
Louie Louie
11A LinnaeusstraatBreakfast, lunch and dinner is all available here. very popular with a lovely terrace.
Great bar for a Friday and/or Saturday night. Super nice and mixed crowd, great drinks!
251 locals recommend
Walter's - The Walter Woodbury Bar
42 JavastraatGreat bar for a Friday and/or Saturday night. Super nice and mixed crowd, great drinks!
I would say one of the most popular bars in the area. Breakfast , lunch and drinks with a bar menu served till after midnight!
549 locals recommend
bar Bukowski
10 OosterparkI would say one of the most popular bars in the area. Breakfast , lunch and drinks with a bar menu served till after midnight!
What can I say, the East has a lot of great bars and this is one of them!
166 locals recommend
Bar Basquiat
88-90 JavastraatWhat can I say, the East has a lot of great bars and this is one of them!
another great place nearby the apartment. The square this cafe has on has several bars/restaurants to choose from incl. Smokin' Barrels
213 locals recommend
Café Maxwell
27 Beukenpleinanother great place nearby the apartment. The square this cafe has on has several bars/restaurants to choose from incl. Smokin' Barrels
All beerlovers pay attention! You don't want to miss out on Brouwerij 't IJ. And lucky for you: it's walking distance from the apartment. They have a great terrace as well.
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeAll beerlovers pay attention! You don't want to miss out on Brouwerij 't IJ. And lucky for you: it's walking distance from the apartment. They have a great terrace as well.
A great rooftop bar/beergarden with an amazing view! Open from May-September.
36 locals recommend
Dakterras HOPP
4 Eerste RingdijkstraatA great rooftop bar/beergarden with an amazing view! Open from May-September.
Super nice place, mixed crowd. On a Saturday the music is mixed to, something for everyone!
66 locals recommend
Supperclub
460 SingelSuper nice place, mixed crowd. On a Saturday the music is mixed to, something for everyone!
Another recommended nightclub. Either way it's always good to check out the programming of all clubs in the city: https://www.djguide.nl/events.p?city=amsterdam&language=en
97 locals recommend
Panama
4 Oostelijke HandelskadeAnother recommended nightclub. Either way it's always good to check out the programming of all clubs in the city: https://www.djguide.nl/events.p?city=amsterdam&language=en
Shopping
Nice area to walk around, mainly shops (Rituals, H&M) but especially nice cafe's on the canal, if there is sunshine pick one of the terraces at Oostpoort to enjoy it.
120 locals recommend
Oostpoort
Nice area to walk around, mainly shops (Rituals, H&M) but especially nice cafe's on the canal, if there is sunshine pick one of the terraces at Oostpoort to enjoy it.
Lovely area to walk around and do some shopping, you see authentic boutiques while enjoying the canals of Amsterdam.
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
Lovely area to walk around and do some shopping, you see authentic boutiques while enjoying the canals of Amsterdam.
Cheapest and most diverse market in Amsterdam. Fresh fruit and vegetables, typical Dutch waffles and the best doner kebab of Amsterdam can be found here!
673 locals recommend
Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van SwindenstraatCheapest and most diverse market in Amsterdam. Fresh fruit and vegetables, typical Dutch waffles and the best doner kebab of Amsterdam can be found here!
A crowded and long but fun street to walk or bike through! Many original boutiques, coffee places and restaurants.
411 locals recommend
Haarlemmerstraat
HaarlemmerstraatA crowded and long but fun street to walk or bike through! Many original boutiques, coffee places and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Like the 9 Straatjes, great area to walk around. Zillion little cafe's and restaurants. shops and tiny streets and canals. A real Amsterdam vibe.
756 locals recommend
Jordaan
Like the 9 Straatjes, great area to walk around. Zillion little cafe's and restaurants. shops and tiny streets and canals. A real Amsterdam vibe.
Around this square you find several museums (Van Gogh, Stedelijk) plus the square itself is nice. The famous I Amsterdam sign can be found here. In winter they create an ice-skating area!
1480 locals recommend
Museumplein
MuseumpleinAround this square you find several museums (Van Gogh, Stedelijk) plus the square itself is nice. The famous I Amsterdam sign can be found here. In winter they create an ice-skating area!
Go to Central Station, take the ferry to 'Buislotermeerweg' and within a few minutes you find yourself in Amsterdam Noord. The EYE is a film museum and cafe/restaurant at the same time.
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeGo to Central Station, take the ferry to 'Buislotermeerweg' and within a few minutes you find yourself in Amsterdam Noord. The EYE is a film museum and cafe/restaurant at the same time.
When the weather is nice make sure to pass by Vondelpark, the most popular park in the center. Walk around, bike around and enjoy.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
When the weather is nice make sure to pass by Vondelpark, the most popular park in the center. Walk around, bike around and enjoy.
The famous Anne Frank house. Avoid the queue and buy online tickets! http://www.annefrank.org/en/Museum/Practical-information/Online-ticket-sales/
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktThe famous Anne Frank house. Avoid the queue and buy online tickets! http://www.annefrank.org/en/Museum/Practical-information/Online-ticket-sales/
Lovely park very near to the East, very relaxed crowd and has an amazing cafe at the entrance.
91 locals recommend
Jeruzalem
Lovely park very near to the East, very relaxed crowd and has an amazing cafe at the entrance.
Take tram 7 towards 'Slotermeer' and get out at stop 'Ten Katestraat'. There you find De Hallen, an indoor hall with food,drinks, a cinema, a hotel and a great atmosphere!
369 locals recommend
De Hallen
41 BellamypleinTake tram 7 towards 'Slotermeer' and get out at stop 'Ten Katestraat'. There you find De Hallen, an indoor hall with food,drinks, a cinema, a hotel and a great atmosphere!
Go to the Amsterdam Tower in the North of Amsterdam and be a daredevil: take a seat in the highest swing of the city and swing just over the edge of the rooftop, exciting and you have an amazing view over the city! After your nerves are calmed down you can have a delicious burger at the Butcher downstairs.
603 locals recommend
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinGo to the Amsterdam Tower in the North of Amsterdam and be a daredevil: take a seat in the highest swing of the city and swing just over the edge of the rooftop, exciting and you have an amazing view over the city! After your nerves are calmed down you can have a delicious burger at the Butcher downstairs.
Exploring Amsterdam by bike is the best way if you ask me. Black Bikes has the most bicycle rental locations in Amsterdam. You can pick up your bike at any of their 14 locations around the city, and leave it at any other when you are finished.
43 locals recommend
Black Bikes Oostpoort
1E Land van CocagnepleinExploring Amsterdam by bike is the best way if you ask me. Black Bikes has the most bicycle rental locations in Amsterdam. You can pick up your bike at any of their 14 locations around the city, and leave it at any other when you are finished.
Of course the Red Light District is one of Amsterdam's famous spots, recommended to go in the evening so the red light vibe is more present. A great cocktail bar around there is Lime. A great karaoke bar is called The End. Always fun!
118 locals recommend
Zeedijk
ZeedijkOf course the Red Light District is one of Amsterdam's famous spots, recommended to go in the evening so the red light vibe is more present. A great cocktail bar around there is Lime. A great karaoke bar is called The End. Always fun!
Arts & Culture
Very laid back club, make sure to check the line up: http://www.melkweg.nl/en/
444 locals recommend
Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtVery laid back club, make sure to check the line up: http://www.melkweg.nl/en/
One of my favorites, this club used to be a church and this you can still see in the interior. http://www.paradiso.nl/web/English-Agenda.htm
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansOne of my favorites, this club used to be a church and this you can still see in the interior. http://www.paradiso.nl/web/English-Agenda.htm
Nice club, they don't have an elaborate agenda so for the line up maybe better to give them a call 020 760 1171
102 locals recommend
Chicago Social Club
12 LeidsepleinNice club, they don't have an elaborate agenda so for the line up maybe better to give them a call 020 760 1171
Salsa lovers should go to this place on Wednesdays or Sundays, salsa/bachata/merengue night!
27 locals recommend
Café Restaurant P.King
515 HerengrachtSalsa lovers should go to this place on Wednesdays or Sundays, salsa/bachata/merengue night!
Fun and artistic place to be, located in the gay street with very mixed crowd. http://clubnyx.nl/
59 locals recommend
Club NYX
42 ReguliersdwarsstraatFun and artistic place to be, located in the gay street with very mixed crowd. http://clubnyx.nl/
Very lai back club in the middle of the center, alternative vibe. People of all ages and backgrounds can be found here.
43 locals recommend
Club Up
26-1 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatVery lai back club in the middle of the center, alternative vibe. People of all ages and backgrounds can be found here.
Bitterzoet
2 HS SpuistraatHip hop fans should definitely check out this club.
Tired of sightseeing?Rainy outside?Go to this beautiful cinema. It is known for one of the most beautiful cinemas in the Netherlands. https://en.pathe.nl/bioscoop/tuschinski
340 locals recommend
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatTired of sightseeing?Rainy outside?Go to this beautiful cinema. It is known for one of the most beautiful cinemas in the Netherlands. https://en.pathe.nl/bioscoop/tuschinski
The place to enjoy concerts and performances. For the line up check the website: https://www.muziekgebouw.nl/muziekgebouw/English/
105 locals recommend
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
1 Piet HeinkadeThe place to enjoy concerts and performances. For the line up check the website: https://www.muziekgebouw.nl/muziekgebouw/English/
Parks & Nature
A park very close to the apartment, 8 min by bike. Very quiet and relaxed !
154 locals recommend
Park Frankendael
A park very close to the apartment, 8 min by bike. Very quiet and relaxed !
A bit far from the apartment (I would say 30-40 min by tram since you have to switch to tram number 10 on Leidseplein) but still a lovely park to see. What's fun here that there are lots of nice cafe's around and in the park where you can relax. It's a big park, nice to bike or walk around.
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegA bit far from the apartment (I would say 30-40 min by tram since you have to switch to tram number 10 on Leidseplein) but still a lovely park to see. What's fun here that there are lots of nice cafe's around and in the park where you can relax. It's a big park, nice to bike or walk around.
Everything Else
Great street to chill, nice to see a different part of the city. Nice restaurants,cafe's and a chill vibe! Close to westerpark.
21 locals recommend
Spaarndammerstraat
SpaarndammerstraatGreat street to chill, nice to see a different part of the city. Nice restaurants,cafe's and a chill vibe! Close to westerpark.