Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Easy going cafe/restaurant with sunny terrace. The Radijs burger is always a good idea!
304 locals recommend
Radijs Amsterdam
41HS Jan EvertsenstraatEasy going cafe/restaurant with sunny terrace. The Radijs burger is always a good idea!
Trendy hotel bar (Kevin Bacon) with great cocktail menu (try the one with ginger beer) and since April the 1st; Thai food on the menu! Try the fishcakes and Penang curry chicken njom njom.
22 locals recommend
Hotel Not Hotel
34 Piri ReïspleinTrendy hotel bar (Kevin Bacon) with great cocktail menu (try the one with ginger beer) and since April the 1st; Thai food on the menu! Try the fishcakes and Penang curry chicken njom njom.
Don't feel like home cooking or going out, go to Stach for awesome take-away food. And they have it all; sandwiches, pizza's, healthy meals, desserts, snacks, coffee...
148 locals recommend
STACH Food
154 Van WoustraatDon't feel like home cooking or going out, go to Stach for awesome take-away food. And they have it all; sandwiches, pizza's, healthy meals, desserts, snacks, coffee...
Best pizza's in town! This really nice neighborhood restaurant is just around the corner. Also take-away.
138 locals recommend
Restaurant FAAM
10 Reinier ClaeszenstraatBest pizza's in town! This really nice neighborhood restaurant is just around the corner. Also take-away.
Situated in a former school this building is amazing. Eat a simple, delicious sandwich at cafe DS or check their agenda for awesome concerts or club nights. But our favorite is their restaurant De School! A real jewel with an extremely good tasting menu served with best wines.
355 locals recommend
De School
3 Doctor Jan van BreemenstraatSituated in a former school this building is amazing. Eat a simple, delicious sandwich at cafe DS or check their agenda for awesome concerts or club nights. But our favorite is their restaurant De School! A real jewel with an extremely good tasting menu served with best wines.
Best chicken ever! Be there on time as they don't accept bookings in advance. Don't forget to order side dishes such as fries, coleslaw and apple compote! Together with the yummy sweet onions, bbq sauce and ketchup this meal is to die for;)
196 locals recommend
Van 't Spit
95 De ClercqstraatBest chicken ever! Be there on time as they don't accept bookings in advance. Don't forget to order side dishes such as fries, coleslaw and apple compote! Together with the yummy sweet onions, bbq sauce and ketchup this meal is to die for;)
Drinks & Nightlife
Burgers & many, many craft beers! Lovely pub quizzes and Friday parties once in a while.
229 locals recommend
Café Frits
135 Jan EvertsenstraatBurgers & many, many craft beers! Lovely pub quizzes and Friday parties once in a while.
Hendrix
82 De ClercqstraatNice, relaxed bar for afternoon drinks or later in the evening.
Best (waterfront) terrace ever! Tropical ambiance, drinks & food/snacks together with lovely people. Awesome spot for beautiful Amsterdam summer days.
436 locals recommend
Waterkant
55 KapelwegBest (waterfront) terrace ever! Tropical ambiance, drinks & food/snacks together with lovely people. Awesome spot for beautiful Amsterdam summer days.
Parks & Nature
Not far away from our apartment you'll find this beautiful park for a nice walk, bbq, music festival (mostly during summer time), drink or lunch; it's all there!
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
Not far away from our apartment you'll find this beautiful park for a nice walk, bbq, music festival (mostly during summer time), drink or lunch; it's all there!
Almost around the corner you'll find this quiet parc, not that crowded as Vondelpark, with 2 recently opened hotspots; Bartack (more for dining) & De Huiskamer van Rembrandt (coffee & cakes).
329 locals recommend
Rembrandt Park
PostjeswegAlmost around the corner you'll find this quiet parc, not that crowded as Vondelpark, with 2 recently opened hotspots; Bartack (more for dining) & De Huiskamer van Rembrandt (coffee & cakes).
Essentials
Around the corner you'll find the most popular supermarket of Holland!
156 locals recommend
AH Jan Evertsenstraat
13 A Jan EvertsenstraatAround the corner you'll find the most popular supermarket of Holland!
Arts & Culture
Modern contemporary art museum. Till September 2016 the Banksy exhibition!
113 locals recommend
Moco Museum
20 HonthorststraatModern contemporary art museum. Till September 2016 the Banksy exhibition!
Foam
609 KeizersgrachtPhotography museum with interesting exhibitions.
Old and beautiful music stage with even better line-up. Check their website and buy tickets in advance!
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansOld and beautiful music stage with even better line-up. Check their website and buy tickets in advance!
In the months December and January you can visit the Amsterdam Light Festival. Amsterdam city center will be filled with the most amazing light objects. Go and see them, by foot or boat (start at Central Station) - https://amsterdamlightfestival.com
1346 locals recommend
Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinIn the months December and January you can visit the Amsterdam Light Festival. Amsterdam city center will be filled with the most amazing light objects. Go and see them, by foot or boat (start at Central Station) - https://amsterdamlightfestival.com
Shopping
Nearby shop with trendy cloths and lifestyle & home accessories/gifts.
121 locals recommend
Things I Like Things I Love
106 Jan EvertsenstraatNearby shop with trendy cloths and lifestyle & home accessories/gifts.
Small outdoor market where you can find all kind of products. Don't miss the hummus bus, definitely go for the mango one!
371 locals recommend
Ten Kate Markt
32 Ten KatestraatSmall outdoor market where you can find all kind of products. Don't miss the hummus bus, definitely go for the mango one!
Go out for a walk on a nice summer evening and treat yourself on a delicious ice-cream (they also have sorbet ice).
97 locals recommend
IJscuypje
27 Eerste van der HelststraatGo out for a walk on a nice summer evening and treat yourself on a delicious ice-cream (they also have sorbet ice).
For him and her, this is a great shop with the most beautiful cloths and accessories. We actually love every part of this street so take your time to visit more!
36 locals recommend
Johnny at the spot
90-92- 94 Jan Pieter HeijestraatFor him and her, this is a great shop with the most beautiful cloths and accessories. We actually love every part of this street so take your time to visit more!
Getting Around
Stops in front of our house and brings you to Amsterdam city center within 5 minutes.
10 locals recommend
Tram
TramStops in front of our house and brings you to Amsterdam city center within 5 minutes.