Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Nice relatively quiet place at a beautiful spot near the river Amstel. Go here for a drink, lunch or simple dinner. On Sunday afternoons there is often a jazz ensemble playing
105 locals recommend
tHUIS aan de AMSTEL
45 Korte OuderkerkerdijkNice relatively quiet place at a beautiful spot near the river Amstel. Go here for a drink, lunch or simple dinner. On Sunday afternoons there is often a jazz ensemble playing
Pinxtos (baskian tapas) - really good. Be sure to try the tuna steak with foie gras.
107 locals recommend
La Oliva
122 124 EgelantiersstraatPinxtos (baskian tapas) - really good. Be sure to try the tuna steak with foie gras.
Serve just two things: entrecote or sole with fries. They do not take reservations.
42 locals recommend
L'Entrecôte et les Dames
47-49 Van BaerlestraatServe just two things: entrecote or sole with fries. They do not take reservations.
Best Roti (Surinam flatbread with chicken, potato and bora) in town. Typical take out food - they deliver as well.
90 locals recommend
Roopram Roti
4 Eerste Van SwindenstraatBest Roti (Surinam flatbread with chicken, potato and bora) in town. Typical take out food - they deliver as well.
At Seven
92 ScheldestraatNice stop for breakfast / lunch / coffee. They open early.
't Vliegertje
79 ScheldestraatGood spare ribs and saté
Visaandeschelde
4 ScheldepleinExpensive but good fish restaurant
Terrace in/on the riverside - nice walk along the river, but watch out for the cyclists.
14 locals recommend
Klein Kalfje
355 Amsteldijk NoordTerrace in/on the riverside - nice walk along the river, but watch out for the cyclists.
Restaurant in a former shipyard area. Nice for a summer day. They have activities for kids on Sunday afternoons. Lots of hipster people as well. A ferry from behind central station will bring you really close (be careful to take the correct one though).
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegRestaurant in a former shipyard area. Nice for a summer day. They have activities for kids on Sunday afternoons. Lots of hipster people as well. A ferry from behind central station will bring you really close (be careful to take the correct one though).
Pont 13
50 HaparandadamRestaurant in a former ferry.
Amsterdam classic - nice terrace, spacious interior. Perfect for sunday morning breakfast - but they do lunch and dinner as well.
399 locals recommend
Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 WeesperzijdeAmsterdam classic - nice terrace, spacious interior. Perfect for sunday morning breakfast - but they do lunch and dinner as well.
Pop-up restaurant with good service and Michelin-star-worthy dishes at very reasonable prices. Be sure to make reservations well in advance.
8 locals recommend
BAUT & Dreesmann
164 RokinPop-up restaurant with good service and Michelin-star-worthy dishes at very reasonable prices. Be sure to make reservations well in advance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brouwerij Troost
21 Cornelis TroostpleinPretty good burgers and they brew their own beer.
Tap Zuid
70 MaasstraatA LOT of beers ... open until 03:00
'Reasonably priced' hotel - but the bar is apparently open 24H, so good for that one last drink.
Motel One Amsterdam
23 Europaboulevard'Reasonably priced' hotel - but the bar is apparently open 24H, so good for that one last drink.
De School
3 Doctor Jan van BreemenstraatRestaurant/Club from the former owners of Trouw/Club 11.
De Marktkantine
6 Jan van GalenstraatEssentials
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatBiggest food market of Amsterdam
AH Scheldeplein
5 ScheldepleinNot so cheap - but better selection
Real (as in non-tourist) cheese shop. Get the real good dutch cheese here. We recommend 'Boeren September' (medium aged farmer's cheese)
50 locals recommend
Kaashuis Tromp
90 UtrechtsestraatReal (as in non-tourist) cheese shop. Get the real good dutch cheese here. We recommend 'Boeren September' (medium aged farmer's cheese)
Getting Around
Direct connection to Schiphol every 20 minutes. Metro to Central Station.
86 locals recommend
Amsterdam RAI station
Direct connection to Schiphol every 20 minutes. Metro to Central Station.
Really close - but only open during the week and relatively expensive
7 locals recommend
Sixt Car Rental Amsterdam RAI
2 EuropaboulevardReally close - but only open during the week and relatively expensive
Parks & Nature
Beatrixpark
21 DiepenbrockstraatNice playground with pool in the summer (if temperature is > 20C)
Big park, originally built for the Floriade. It has a big children's section with playground and stuff like midget golf etc.
140 locals recommend
Amstelpark
AmstelparkBig park, originally built for the Floriade. It has a big children's section with playground and stuff like midget golf etc.
Have a look how busy it can be, but go somewhere else if you want to relax.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
Have a look how busy it can be, but go somewhere else if you want to relax.
Entertainment & Activities
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanIndoor and outdoor swimming pool - ideal to take the kids to on a rainy day.
70 locals recommend
De Mirandabad
9 De MirandalaanIndoor and outdoor swimming pool - ideal to take the kids to on a rainy day.
Sightseeing
Canals of Amsterdam