Michiel’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful and characteristic from the outside. Interesting and world broadening from the inside. Get to know the Dutch masters, history and culture by a visit.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatWonderful and characteristic from the outside. Interesting and world broadening from the inside. Get to know the Dutch masters, history and culture by a visit.
A very central area with a lot of nice places to visit or admire from the outside. The Van Gogh museum, Stedelijk museum, Rijksmuseum, the Concert building, and much more around the area
1480 locals recommend
Museumplein
MuseumpleinA very central area with a lot of nice places to visit or admire from the outside. The Van Gogh museum, Stedelijk museum, Rijksmuseum, the Concert building, and much more around the area
Contemporary art and very interesting architecture from the outside (Like a giant bathtub)
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinContemporary art and very interesting architecture from the outside (Like a giant bathtub)
A must see and within walking distance of the apartment. A large park located in the centre of Amsterdam. Always bustling with locals and tourists alike. Take some drinks, food and a blanket and sit in the grass while you watch the constant stream of people playing sports or enjoying the outdoors
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
A must see and within walking distance of the apartment. A large park located in the centre of Amsterdam. Always bustling with locals and tourists alike. Take some drinks, food and a blanket and sit in the grass while you watch the constant stream of people playing sports or enjoying the outdoors
See a typical, old canal house in the original state back from the Dutch East (West) -Indian Company. Now you finally know how big those houses are and what they used to look like
138 locals recommend
Museum Van Loon
672 KeizersgrachtSee a typical, old canal house in the original state back from the Dutch East (West) -Indian Company. Now you finally know how big those houses are and what they used to look like
Neighborhoods
Cosy and very accessible neighborhood walking distance from the apartment. Enjoy some local bars, restaurants, canals and atmospheres with a lot less tourists than at the red light district
756 locals recommend
Jordaan
Cosy and very accessible neighborhood walking distance from the apartment. Enjoy some local bars, restaurants, canals and atmospheres with a lot less tourists than at the red light district
All around the apartment you can find this neighborhood filled with locals enjoying their leisure time. Some nice parks, great restaurants and truly nice bars
45 locals recommend
Amsterdam Oud-West
All around the apartment you can find this neighborhood filled with locals enjoying their leisure time. Some nice parks, great restaurants and truly nice bars
Go shopping here or just walk around to enjoy the sights. Very cosy and easygoing and you can walk everywhere
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
Go shopping here or just walk around to enjoy the sights. Very cosy and easygoing and you can walk everywhere
Food scene
Within 5 minutes walking distance you can find the delicious Foodhallen with lots of stalls to try different kinds of foods and local drinks. Always bustling with people and a great atmosphere!
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinWithin 5 minutes walking distance you can find the delicious Foodhallen with lots of stalls to try different kinds of foods and local drinks. Always bustling with people and a great atmosphere!
A few 100 meters down the street you can find a wonderful and exclusive (yet affordable) Thai place with some surprising dishes and cocktails!
22 locals recommend
Kevin Bacon Bar (Thai Restaurant & Cocktailbar)
38 Witte de WithstraatA few 100 meters down the street you can find a wonderful and exclusive (yet affordable) Thai place with some surprising dishes and cocktails!
(Spring and summertime). Want to sit in the sun on the waterside and enjoy some nice drinks with all the other young people in Amsterdam? Go here and see all the boats pass while sipping some beers or cocktails. Tip: if you want to try some dishes from Suriname, the best roti can be found here (the roti roll is exquisite!)
436 locals recommend
Waterkant
55 Kapelweg(Spring and summertime). Want to sit in the sun on the waterside and enjoy some nice drinks with all the other young people in Amsterdam? Go here and see all the boats pass while sipping some beers or cocktails. Tip: if you want to try some dishes from Suriname, the best roti can be found here (the roti roll is exquisite!)
The original place for wall-snacks in the Netherlands. Get some typical food like the Kroket or Frikandel. From a wall! Eat like a local with these Dutch snacks
43 locals recommend
FEBO
89B Ferdinand BolstraatThe original place for wall-snacks in the Netherlands. Get some typical food like the Kroket or Frikandel. From a wall! Eat like a local with these Dutch snacks
Great secluded place walking distance from the house. Amazing coffee and some interesting and delicious food options for lunch you probably never heard of
354 locals recommend
Café Cook
2 James CookstraatGreat secluded place walking distance from the house. Amazing coffee and some interesting and delicious food options for lunch you probably never heard of
Located in Amsterdam East is one of the taller buildings in Amsterdam. On the 11th floor you can find a really nice restaurant/bar where only locals go to enjoy the view. Affordable and with a beautiful roof terrace that is excellent to enjoy in the sun!
346 locals recommend
Canvas
150 WibautstraatLocated in Amsterdam East is one of the taller buildings in Amsterdam. On the 11th floor you can find a really nice restaurant/bar where only locals go to enjoy the view. Affordable and with a beautiful roof terrace that is excellent to enjoy in the sun!
High end food in a traditional old Dutch primary school. Expensive but delicious. The real recommendation here is if you like to party, Berlin style. A 24 hour club filled with Techno. All in an old Dutch primary school with that atmosphere
355 locals recommend
De School
3 Doctor Jan van BreemenstraatHigh end food in a traditional old Dutch primary school. Expensive but delicious. The real recommendation here is if you like to party, Berlin style. A 24 hour club filled with Techno. All in an old Dutch primary school with that atmosphere
City advice
Getting around
Trams go everywhere, buy a day card!
Easiest way besides biking to get around. There is a tram-stop almost next to the house!
Getting around
Rent a bike!
There are a number of rent-a-bike shops around the apartment within walking distance. The fastest, easiest and most exciting way to see the city and experience it as a local!
Don't miss
Do some underground brewery tours instead of Heineken
There are a number of very interesting and cool local breweries to visit around Amsterdam. Contact me for some full details but here are a few to start off with: Oedipus (Amsterdam North, take a free ferry there!), Brewery 't Ij (located next to a old windmill), Troost (multiple locations with excellent bars and restaurants in the brewery!)