Guidebook for Amsterdam
Essentials
Great supermarket, just a minute away from the apartment (open every day from 8.00 till 22.00)
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AH Westerstraat
79 WesterstraatGreat supermarket, just a minute away from the apartment (open every day from 8.00 till 22.00)
Marqt at the Haarlemmerstraat offers biologic food (open: every day from 08.00 till 22.00)
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Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanMarqt at the Haarlemmerstraat offers biologic food (open: every day from 08.00 till 22.00)
Go here for a quick bite, or a tasty muffin. Just right around the corner.
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STACH Food
1A Nieuwe HoogstraatGo here for a quick bite, or a tasty muffin. Just right around the corner.
Find all kinds of Dutch cheesem or grab a sandwich, just at the corner of Haarlemmerdijk (next to the Albert Heijn)
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Kaasland Haarlemmerdijk
1 HaarlemmerdijkFind all kinds of Dutch cheesem or grab a sandwich, just at the corner of Haarlemmerdijk (next to the Albert Heijn)
Food Scene
Nestled on the edge of the Jordaan neighbourhood of Amsterdam, this brown café is located in a beautiful gabled property dating back to 1642.
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Cafe Papeneiland
2 PrinsengrachtNestled on the edge of the Jordaan neighbourhood of Amsterdam, this brown café is located in a beautiful gabled property dating back to 1642.
Great spot for coffee, just round the corner! Please note that you can not pay with cash here (the accept only debit and credit cards)
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Coffee Company
14 JavapleinGreat spot for coffee, just round the corner! Please note that you can not pay with cash here (the accept only debit and credit cards)
Right in the middle of the Warmoesstraat (red light district) you will find this wonderful bakkery where you can have lunch (tip: check out the cheesecake!)
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De Bakkerswinkel - Meeneemwinkel
133 WarmoesstraatRight in the middle of the Warmoesstraat (red light district) you will find this wonderful bakkery where you can have lunch (tip: check out the cheesecake!)
Bistro Bij Ons is a cosy place where you can enjoy delicious Dutch food in a typical Amsterdam atmosphere.
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Bistro Bij ons
287H PrinsengrachtBistro Bij Ons is a cosy place where you can enjoy delicious Dutch food in a typical Amsterdam atmosphere.
Dinner at a very high level for an extremely reasonable price in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. ANNA is located in the oldest part of Amsterdam in two spectacularly renewed monumental buildings.
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Anna
111 WarmoesstraatDinner at a very high level for an extremely reasonable price in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. ANNA is located in the oldest part of Amsterdam in two spectacularly renewed monumental buildings.
My favourite place for Italian food, at the start of Amsterdam's gay street.
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Rossini
3-5 ReguliersdwarsstraatMy favourite place for Italian food, at the start of Amsterdam's gay street.
This post-industrial spot near NDSM Wharf offers one of the best panoramic views of the River IJ. Both the view and the organic delights inside attract an crowd from young hip creatives to old locals.
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegThis post-industrial spot near NDSM Wharf offers one of the best panoramic views of the River IJ. Both the view and the organic delights inside attract an crowd from young hip creatives to old locals.
Wonderful coffee bar, if you're fed up with Starbucks go here :)
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Coffee & Such
182 HaarlemmerdijkWonderful coffee bar, if you're fed up with Starbucks go here :)
Everything Else
Anne Frank is one of Amsterdam’s most well known former residents. The Anne Frank House at Prinsengracht 263 is where she lived in hiding with her family for more than 2 years during the 2nd world war
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Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktAnne Frank is one of Amsterdam’s most well known former residents. The Anne Frank House at Prinsengracht 263 is where she lived in hiding with her family for more than 2 years during the 2nd world war
Located mere footsteps from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, this 17th-century Protestant church is the largest of its kind in the Netherlands.
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Westerkerk
279 PrinsengrachtLocated mere footsteps from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, this 17th-century Protestant church is the largest of its kind in the Netherlands.
The Leidseplein is home of many bars, restaurants and clubs, as well as the Apple Store.
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Leidseplein
LeidsepleinThe Leidseplein is home of many bars, restaurants and clubs, as well as the Apple Store.
A prominent feature in the west of Amsterdam, the Westergasfabriek (a former gas works) is one of the city's thriving creative hotspots. Here you can find bars, a restaurant and a movie theatre.
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Zuiveringshal West
37 PazzanistraatA prominent feature in the west of Amsterdam, the Westergasfabriek (a former gas works) is one of the city's thriving creative hotspots. Here you can find bars, a restaurant and a movie theatre.
Here you can rent bikes (entrance at the East side of Central Station)
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MacBike
Here you can rent bikes (entrance at the East side of Central Station)
Sightseeing
Amsterdam’s Homomonument was unveiled on 5 September 1987 and was the first tribute in the world to the many gay and lesbian people who lost their lives during World War II.
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Homomonument
WestermarktAmsterdam’s Homomonument was unveiled on 5 September 1987 and was the first tribute in the world to the many gay and lesbian people who lost their lives during World War II.
The Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace) on Dam Square is one of 3 palaces still in use by the Dutch royal family. The palace was built between 1648 and 1655 as the City Hall.
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Royal Palace Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalThe Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace) on Dam Square is one of 3 palaces still in use by the Dutch royal family. The palace was built between 1648 and 1655 as the City Hall.
The Oude Kerk (Old Church) is the oldest building of Amsterdam and located in the oldest neighbourhood, just at the hear of the red light district.
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The Oude Church
23 OudekerkspleinThe Oude Kerk (Old Church) is the oldest building of Amsterdam and located in the oldest neighbourhood, just at the hear of the red light district.
The Reguliersdwarsstraat is one of the most important gay and lesbian streets in Amsterdam for wining, dining and partying!
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Reguliersdwarsstraat
ReguliersdwarsstraatThe Reguliersdwarsstraat is one of the most important gay and lesbian streets in Amsterdam for wining, dining and partying!
The Rembrandtplein can be considered as of one of Amsterdam's most popular nightlife areas.
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Rembrandtplein
The Rembrandtplein can be considered as of one of Amsterdam's most popular nightlife areas.
Although only opened in 2012, the building of EYE is already one of Amsterdam’s modern icons. The building is home of the film museum, a cinema and a café/restaurant. Take the free ferry and go North!
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Museo del Cine Eye
1 IJpromenadeAlthough only opened in 2012, the building of EYE is already one of Amsterdam’s modern icons. The building is home of the film museum, a cinema and a café/restaurant. Take the free ferry and go North!
The Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most popular park, attracting tourists, residents, and everyone in between. Have a stroll or go jogging when the weather is good :)
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Vondelpark
The Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most popular park, attracting tourists, residents, and everyone in between. Have a stroll or go jogging when the weather is good :)
A public square overlooking the city is what architect Renzo Piano envisioned when he designed the NEMO building. His vision has been a huge success. NEMO has the largest roof terrace of Amsterdam.
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokA public square overlooking the city is what architect Renzo Piano envisioned when he designed the NEMO building. His vision has been a huge success. NEMO has the largest roof terrace of Amsterdam.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee or drinks. Based in a canal house from 1603. Every Friday night Kobalt becomes a club with dj and on Sunday there's live jazz from around 5pm.
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Café Kobalt
2 A SingelGreat spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee or drinks. Based in a canal house from 1603. Every Friday night Kobalt becomes a club with dj and on Sunday there's live jazz from around 5pm.
Rooftop cocktail bar of the DoubleTree Hotel, enjoy some drinks with a stunning view! (please note: hotel bar prices)
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SkyLounge Amsterdam
4 OosterdoksstraatRooftop cocktail bar of the DoubleTree Hotel, enjoy some drinks with a stunning view! (please note: hotel bar prices)
Arts & Culture
The Rijksmuseum is the museum of the Netherlands. In 2013, an entirely renovated Rijksmuseum opened its doors to the public. Don't forget Rembrandt's Nightwatch and Vermeer's milkmaid!
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Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe Rijksmuseum is the museum of the Netherlands. In 2013, an entirely renovated Rijksmuseum opened its doors to the public. Don't forget Rembrandt's Nightwatch and Vermeer's milkmaid!
If you love modern and contemporary art you have to visit the Stedelijk. The style of the collection is comparable to MoMA in New York. Go here for Malevich, Kienholz, Willem de Kooning and Warhol :)
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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinIf you love modern and contemporary art you have to visit the Stedelijk. The style of the collection is comparable to MoMA in New York. Go here for Malevich, Kienholz, Willem de Kooning and Warhol :)
Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum houses the largest collection of pieces by Vincent van Gogh in the world. Don't miss the sunflowers! :)
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Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinAmsterdam's Van Gogh Museum houses the largest collection of pieces by Vincent van Gogh in the world. Don't miss the sunflowers! :)
Interactive museum that will tell you all about history and modern day use of Amsterdam's famous canals, housed in a beautiful canal house.
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Het Grachtenhuis
386 HerengrachtInteractive museum that will tell you all about history and modern day use of Amsterdam's famous canals, housed in a beautiful canal house.
The right place to go if you're into modern and contemporary photography.
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Foam
609 KeizersgrachtThe right place to go if you're into modern and contemporary photography.
One of Amsterdam's oldest movie theatres. Movies are mostly screened in original version with Dutch subtitles.
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The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkOne of Amsterdam's oldest movie theatres. Movies are mostly screened in original version with Dutch subtitles.
Commonly referred to in English as ‘Our Lord in the Attic,’ this hidden Catholic church can be found in a 17th-century canal house in central Amsterdam. It’s the city’s most famous clandestine church.
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Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder
38-40 Oudezijds VoorburgwalCommonly referred to in English as ‘Our Lord in the Attic,’ this hidden Catholic church can be found in a 17th-century canal house in central Amsterdam. It’s the city’s most famous clandestine church.
Museum Het Schip explores the Amsterdam School style of architecture in its social, political and artistic context. A must see if you're into architecture (and not far from the apartment).
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Museum Het Schip
45 OostzaanstraatMuseum Het Schip explores the Amsterdam School style of architecture in its social, political and artistic context. A must see if you're into architecture (and not far from the apartment).
The Hermitage Amsterdam is the Dutch branch of the world-famous Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia and shows works from its amazing collection.
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Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelThe Hermitage Amsterdam is the Dutch branch of the world-famous Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia and shows works from its amazing collection.
Built in 1656, the former national naval warehouse was once used by the Dutch navy to store sails, ropes, weapons and ammunition. Since 1973 it has been home to the National Maritime Museum.
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El Museo Marítimo
1 KattenburgerpleinBuilt in 1656, the former national naval warehouse was once used by the Dutch navy to store sails, ropes, weapons and ammunition. Since 1973 it has been home to the National Maritime Museum.
Shopping
Renowned as an independent shopping street, Amsterdam’s Haarlemmerstraat and Haarlemmerdijk are the perfect spot to check out quirky boutiques or sample a variety of bars and restaurants.
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Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkRenowned as an independent shopping street, Amsterdam’s Haarlemmerstraat and Haarlemmerdijk are the perfect spot to check out quirky boutiques or sample a variety of bars and restaurants.