Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Indoor food market, something for everyone and simply delicious. I also love the clothing and jewellery stands and art galleries surrounding the food area!
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinIndoor food market, something for everyone and simply delicious. I also love the clothing and jewellery stands and art galleries surrounding the food area!
This whole area is packed with lovely restaurant which tend to be visited by locals a lot and is not that touristic!
Overtoombuurt
This whole area is packed with lovely restaurant which tend to be visited by locals a lot and is not that touristic!
Café Panache
117 Ten KatestraatThe food is good, but I especially like the interior of this place!
De twee Grieken
20HS PrinsenstraatLovely traditional Greek restaurant, with very reasonable prices!
Drinks & Nightlife
Located beneath a parking garage and next to the water, this is an ideal spot for a drink or an extensive lunch or dinner, as the menu is amazing. This place is always packed with young (local) people
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Waterkant
55 KapelwegLocated beneath a parking garage and next to the water, this is an ideal spot for a drink or an extensive lunch or dinner, as the menu is amazing. This place is always packed with young (local) people
Hosts an open mic every Tuesday from 20.00 to 23.00. If you love live and singer songwriter music, this is your place to be!
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Café De Koe
381 Marnixstraat Hosts an open mic every Tuesday from 20.00 to 23.00. If you love live and singer songwriter music, this is your place to be!
Somewhere at the industrial area you can find this 'Pllek' (literally translates to place), where you can sit back and relax on the artificial beach or join the terrace. On the beach, you are allowed to bring and drink your own consumptions and during summer nights you can enjoy a lovely bonfire here!
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegSomewhere at the industrial area you can find this 'Pllek' (literally translates to place), where you can sit back and relax on the artificial beach or join the terrace. On the beach, you are allowed to bring and drink your own consumptions and during summer nights you can enjoy a lovely bonfire here!
This is probably the oldest bar in Amsterdam, but famous for being traditional!
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Cafe Rooie Nelis
101 LaurierstraatThis is probably the oldest bar in Amsterdam, but famous for being traditional!
With 2 different bands every evening, this is great venue if you like live music. It hosts different genres, from hard rock to disco. Also has happy hour every day!
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The Waterhole Live Music Bar
49 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatWith 2 different bands every evening, this is great venue if you like live music. It hosts different genres, from hard rock to disco. Also has happy hour every day!
A hidden gem, randomly located between houses rather than other cafes. Perfect for drinks and/or food!
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Café Lennep
334 Jacob Van LennepkadeA hidden gem, randomly located between houses rather than other cafes. Perfect for drinks and/or food!
This area is a bit less crowded than the city centre and hosts some great restaurants and bars!
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De Pijp
This area is a bit less crowded than the city centre and hosts some great restaurants and bars!
Sightseeing
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinFor a fantastic top view of Amsterdam!
You won't be able to avoid them, but the canals are what makes Amsterdam special. Consider renting a boat to experience it from the water itself via Barqo.co (Airbnb for boats!)
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Grachtengordel
You won't be able to avoid them, but the canals are what makes Amsterdam special. Consider renting a boat to experience it from the water itself via Barqo.co (Airbnb for boats!)
Parks & Nature
Vondelpark
(Alcoholic) drinks allowed!
Not the same as the Vondelpark, but besides drinks, you are also allowed to barbecue here. Perfect for summer evenings! You can buy dispensable barbecues at Albert Heijn!
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Rembrandtpark
RembrandtparkNot the same as the Vondelpark, but besides drinks, you are also allowed to barbecue here. Perfect for summer evenings! You can buy dispensable barbecues at Albert Heijn!
Shopping
Probably the busiest street of Amsterdam during day light, but hosting the most (well-known) clothing stores!
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Kalverstraat
KalverstraatProbably the busiest street of Amsterdam during day light, but hosting the most (well-known) clothing stores!
If you love different and are not looking for main stream clothing stores, you should definitely take a look around this area. It hosts lovely vintage stores as well as new but unique fashion
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De 9 Straatjes
If you love different and are not looking for main stream clothing stores, you should definitely take a look around this area. It hosts lovely vintage stores as well as new but unique fashion
Ten Kate Markt
32 Ten KatestraatSmall, but nice!
Essentials
AH Postjesweg
65 H PostjeswegALDI
56C Admiraal de RuijterwegThis whole street is packed with stores: clothing stores, drug stores and doner places
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Kinkerstraat
KinkerstraatThis whole street is packed with stores: clothing stores, drug stores and doner places
Arts & Culture
No need to say more. Try to reserve ahead (via the official website), to avoid a waiting in line for quite a long time!
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Hús Anne Frank
20 WestermarktNo need to say more. Try to reserve ahead (via the official website), to avoid a waiting in line for quite a long time!