Guidebook for Amsterdam

Michiel
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Sightseeing

Amsterdam's newest landmark, beautiful building. Great terrace with excellent view.
36 locals raden deze aan
IJpromenade
IJpromenade
36 locals raden deze aan
Amsterdam's newest landmark, beautiful building. Great terrace with excellent view.
Beautiful ancient dike house of a former village.
6 locals raden deze aan
Buiksloterdijk
Buiksloterdijk
6 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful ancient dike house of a former village.
who knew there were still wooden houses in the city?
46 locals raden deze aan
Nieuwendammerdijk
Nieuwendammerdijk
46 locals raden deze aan
who knew there were still wooden houses in the city?
Science Center NEMO takes you into the world of quite remarkable things. At NEMO, every visitor can experience science for themselves.
603 locals raden deze aan
NEMO Science Center
2 Oosterdok
603 locals raden deze aan
Science Center NEMO takes you into the world of quite remarkable things. At NEMO, every visitor can experience science for themselves.
Europe’s largest public library. Go to the restaurant terrace and have one of the best free views in town.
188 locals raden deze aan
OBA Oosterdok
143 Oosterdokskade
188 locals raden deze aan
Europe’s largest public library. Go to the restaurant terrace and have one of the best free views in town.
See the place where Anne Frank went into hiding and wrote her diary.
2775 locals raden deze aan
Anne Frank Huis
20 Westermarkt
2775 locals raden deze aan
See the place where Anne Frank went into hiding and wrote her diary.
One of the most photographed buildings in Amsterdam, just around the corner on the Brouwersgracht.
26 locals raden deze aan
Brouwersgracht
Brouwersgracht
26 locals raden deze aan
One of the most photographed buildings in Amsterdam, just around the corner on the Brouwersgracht.
Head to Westerpark and you'll find trendy cafés, charming eateries, cutting-edge galleries, a cinema and an avant garde club.
1599 locals raden deze aan
Westerpark
4 Haarlemmerweg
1599 locals raden deze aan
Head to Westerpark and you'll find trendy cafés, charming eateries, cutting-edge galleries, a cinema and an avant garde club.
picturesque village dating from around the 12th century
22 locals raden deze aan
Ransdorp
22 locals raden deze aan
picturesque village dating from around the 12th century
It's usually standard practice to construct buildings vertically, but in Amsterdam-Noord the world of architecture has been turned upside down.
Kraanspoor
It's usually standard practice to construct buildings vertically, but in Amsterdam-Noord the world of architecture has been turned upside down.
The smallest church in Amsterdam is located in Noord and was built for a small community of Mennonites who were unable to attend Sunday services on the other side of the IJ.
Meerpad 9
9 Meerpad
The smallest church in Amsterdam is located in Noord and was built for a small community of Mennonites who were unable to attend Sunday services on the other side of the IJ.
The museum also offers plenty of maps for guided or independent walking and cycling tours that will help you explore the attractions of North and its surrounding wetlands.
Zamenhofstraat
Zamenhofstraat
The museum also offers plenty of maps for guided or independent walking and cycling tours that will help you explore the attractions of North and its surrounding wetlands.
National monument
Noordhollandschkanaaldijk
National monument
Rembrandt lived and worked in this beautiful and monumental house between 1639 and 1658.
301 locals raden deze aan
Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)
4 Jodenbreestraat
301 locals raden deze aan
Rembrandt lived and worked in this beautiful and monumental house between 1639 and 1658.
The National Maritime Museum has the second-largest maritime collection in the world. Beautifully displayed and very interactive.
820 locals raden deze aan
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
1 Kattenburgerplein
820 locals raden deze aan
The National Maritime Museum has the second-largest maritime collection in the world. Beautifully displayed and very interactive.
In the heart of Amsterdam, right in the red light district. It is the oldest building in the city
112 locals raden deze aan
De Oude Kerk
23 Oudekerksplein
112 locals raden deze aan
In the heart of Amsterdam, right in the red light district. It is the oldest building in the city
Oldest zoo of the Netherlands, founded in 1838, an oasis of peace right at the heart of a fast-paced city.
1622 locals raden deze aan
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
1622 locals raden deze aan
Oldest zoo of the Netherlands, founded in 1838, an oasis of peace right at the heart of a fast-paced city.
Original part of the medieval city wall of Amsterdam, built in the 15th century.
7 locals raden deze aan
Café the Schreiertower
95 Prins Hendrikkade
7 locals raden deze aan
Original part of the medieval city wall of Amsterdam, built in the 15th century.
Behind the characteristic facade of the house by the canal lies a largely original 17th-century home and a complete hidden church.
172 locals raden deze aan
Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder
38-40 Oudezijds Voorburgwal
172 locals raden deze aan
Behind the characteristic facade of the house by the canal lies a largely original 17th-century home and a complete hidden church.
Royal Palace Amsterdam
360 locals raden deze aan
Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
360 locals raden deze aan
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Red light District
636 locals raden deze aan
De Wallen
636 locals raden deze aan
Red light District
The structure dates from 1408, although interior is plan, the magnificent oak chancel, the bronze choir screen and the massive gilded organ justify a look.
72 locals raden deze aan
De Nieuwe Kerk
De Dam
72 locals raden deze aan
The structure dates from 1408, although interior is plan, the magnificent oak chancel, the bronze choir screen and the massive gilded organ justify a look.
Modern museum about Judaism, which is located in four monumental synagogues at the Waterloo, in the heart of the old Jewish quarter of Amsterdam.
151 locals raden deze aan
Joods Historisch Museum
1 Nieuwe Amstelstraat
151 locals raden deze aan
Modern museum about Judaism, which is located in four monumental synagogues at the Waterloo, in the heart of the old Jewish quarter of Amsterdam.
This church was built between 1603 and 1611, and was the first Protestant church of Amsterdam. The splendid tower was completed in 1614.
8 locals raden deze aan
Zuiderkerk
1 Zuiderkerksteeg
8 locals raden deze aan
This church was built between 1603 and 1611, and was the first Protestant church of Amsterdam. The splendid tower was completed in 1614.
A beautiful tower on bank of the canal Oudeschans. It was built in 1516 for the purpose of defending the city.
6 locals raden deze aan
Montelbaanstoren
2 Oudeschans
6 locals raden deze aan
A beautiful tower on bank of the canal Oudeschans. It was built in 1516 for the purpose of defending the city.
Most beautiful canal of Amsterdam, very photogenic with the Zuiderkerk in the background.
7 locals raden deze aan
Groenburgwal
Groenburgwal
7 locals raden deze aan
Most beautiful canal of Amsterdam, very photogenic with the Zuiderkerk in the background.
Beautiful square, next to the Prinsengracht with it's organic market on Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
892 locals raden deze aan
Noordermarkt
42B Noordermarkt
892 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful square, next to the Prinsengracht with it's organic market on Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
This small museum offers a comprehensive overview of our favorite bloom.
25 locals raden deze aan
Amsterdam Cheese Museum
112 Prinsengracht
25 locals raden deze aan
This small museum offers a comprehensive overview of our favorite bloom.
Designed by Hendrik van Berlage, this structure originally housed Amsterdam's Stock Exchange. Illustrating the shift from 19th to 20th-century architecture.
24 locals raden deze aan
Beurs van Berlage
243 Damrak
24 locals raden deze aan
Designed by Hendrik van Berlage, this structure originally housed Amsterdam's Stock Exchange. Illustrating the shift from 19th to 20th-century architecture.
great
301 locals raden deze aan
Volendam
301 locals raden deze aan
great
great
158 locals raden deze aan
Marken
158 locals raden deze aan
great
great
651 locals raden deze aan
Zaanse Schans
Kraaienest
651 locals raden deze aan
great
great
62 locals raden deze aan
Monnickendam
62 locals raden deze aan
great
great
74 locals raden deze aan
Edam
74 locals raden deze aan
great
great
218 locals raden deze aan
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
20 Dam
218 locals raden deze aan
great
great
48 locals raden deze aan
Broek in Waterland
48 locals raden deze aan
great
who knew there were still wooden houses in the city?
Nieuwendammerdijk 1
1 Nieuwendammerdijk
who knew there were still wooden houses in the city?

Food Scene

Delicious food! Especially the Fruits de Mer is a must and the location is superb. Located at former warehouse.
161 locals raden deze aan
Café-Restaurant Stork
201 Gedempt Hamerkanaal
161 locals raden deze aan
Delicious food! Especially the Fruits de Mer is a must and the location is superb. Located at former warehouse.
The restaurant is located in an old, big car repair at the IJ. View is fabulous. It is very large, but cozy, in the weekends always packed.
410 locals raden deze aan
Hotel De Goudfazant
30 Aambeeldstraat
410 locals raden deze aan
The restaurant is located in an old, big car repair at the IJ. View is fabulous. It is very large, but cozy, in the weekends always packed.
This remarkable building is located in one of the most scenic areas of Amsterdam-Noord. At a intersection of age-old water routes that farmers once used to bring their milk to the centre of town.
127 locals raden deze aan
Café ‘t Sluisje
297 Nieuwendammerdijk
127 locals raden deze aan
This remarkable building is located in one of the most scenic areas of Amsterdam-Noord. At a intersection of age-old water routes that farmers once used to bring their milk to the centre of town.
This striking and transparent brasserie with its fabulous terrace on the NDSM harbour has just about everything, breakfast, luncj or diner.
104 locals raden deze aan
Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-Kade
104 locals raden deze aan
This striking and transparent brasserie with its fabulous terrace on the NDSM harbour has just about everything, breakfast, luncj or diner.
See the city from great heights at this award winning roof-top bar & terrace
228 locals raden deze aan
SkyLounge Amsterdam
4 Oosterdoksstraat
228 locals raden deze aan
See the city from great heights at this award winning roof-top bar & terrace
Have diner in this 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square.. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam.
59 locals raden deze aan
Waag
4 Nieuwmarkt
59 locals raden deze aan
Have diner in this 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square.. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam.
Chef Jamie Oliver attempts to train a group of fifteen disadvantaged youth, who will — if they complete the course — be offered jobs at Oliver's restaurant Fifteen.
46 locals raden deze aan
Fifteen
9 Jollemanhof
46 locals raden deze aan
Chef Jamie Oliver attempts to train a group of fifteen disadvantaged youth, who will — if they complete the course — be offered jobs at Oliver's restaurant Fifteen.
Good food and nice terrace in this old canteen of Shell oil.
322 locals raden deze aan
Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenade
322 locals raden deze aan
Good food and nice terrace in this old canteen of Shell oil.
2 Michelin ster restaurant
13 locals raden deze aan
& moshik
5 Oosterdokskade
13 locals raden deze aan
2 Michelin ster restaurant
TripAdvisor - Top 10 restaurant
18 locals raden deze aan
Bickers aan de Werf
2 Bickerswerf
18 locals raden deze aan
TripAdvisor - Top 10 restaurant
First real Italian coffee shop in Amsterdam. Here you eat pure, delicious Italian sandwiches and delicious soups and drink an excellent espresso or cappuccino.
19 locals raden deze aan
Al Ponte - Caffe' Italiano
1 Pontplein
19 locals raden deze aan
First real Italian coffee shop in Amsterdam. Here you eat pure, delicious Italian sandwiches and delicious soups and drink an excellent espresso or cappuccino.
Very good and trendy restaurant, probably the best of Amsterdam North.
131 locals raden deze aan
Café Modern
2 Meidoornweg
131 locals raden deze aan
Very good and trendy restaurant, probably the best of Amsterdam North.
Up until 1995, what is now Pont 13 used to be a ferry; now, the boat has been converted into an upscale restaurant, completely renovated. Feel the habour ambiance and sit inside or outside.
71 locals raden deze aan
Pont 13
50 Haparandadam
71 locals raden deze aan
Up until 1995, what is now Pont 13 used to be a ferry; now, the boat has been converted into an upscale restaurant, completely renovated. Feel the habour ambiance and sit inside or outside.
Best pancakes house in town
18 locals raden deze aan
Pancakehouse Upstairs
2 Grimburgwal
18 locals raden deze aan
Best pancakes house in town
Eating as many pancakes as you want whilst cruising. The pancake boat is a unique experience for young and old. Cruise with us on the river IJ in Amsterdam and discover here the most beautiful places.
27 locals raden deze aan
Pannenkoekenboot Amsterdam
33 Ms. van Riemsdijkweg
27 locals raden deze aan
Eating as many pancakes as you want whilst cruising. The pancake boat is a unique experience for young and old. Cruise with us on the river IJ in Amsterdam and discover here the most beautiful places.
Great place for breakfast
48 locals raden deze aan
De Bakkerswinkel Centrum
69 Warmoesstraat
48 locals raden deze aan
Great place for breakfast
Great place for breakfast
49 locals raden deze aan
Greenwoods Singel
103 Singel
49 locals raden deze aan
Great place for breakfast
Truly a soup lover's paradise. The menu, which rotates on a daily basis, features a minimum of eight different (and creative) soups.
25 locals raden deze aan
Soup en Zo - Jodenbree
94 Jodenbreestraat
25 locals raden deze aan
Truly a soup lover's paradise. The menu, which rotates on a daily basis, features a minimum of eight different (and creative) soups.
Nice and cozy place for lunch.
63 locals raden deze aan
Latei
143 Zeedijk
63 locals raden deze aan
Nice and cozy place for lunch.
Wonderful place on the water for a snack and drink in the sun
87 locals raden deze aan
Hangar Amsterdam
36 Aambeeldstraat
87 locals raden deze aan
Wonderful place on the water for a snack and drink in the sun
30 locals raden deze aan
de Bakkerszonen
113 Mosveld
30 locals raden deze aan

Shopping

The IJ-Hallen takes place every first Saturday and Sunday of the month the most attractive and biggest flea markets in Europe (750 vendors). Located at an enormous shed on former shipyard.
Tt. Neveritaweg 15
The IJ-Hallen takes place every first Saturday and Sunday of the month the most attractive and biggest flea markets in Europe (750 vendors). Located at an enormous shed on former shipyard.
Boven 't IJ - a good-sized shopping mall with popular labels, local wares
105 locals raden deze aan
AH Buikslotermeerplein
310 Buikslotermeerplein
105 locals raden deze aan
Boven 't IJ - a good-sized shopping mall with popular labels, local wares
Together with the Kalverstraat biggest shoppingstreet of the Netherlands.
53 locals raden deze aan
Nieuwendijk
Nieuwendijk
53 locals raden deze aan
Together with the Kalverstraat biggest shoppingstreet of the Netherlands.
Waterlooplein Flea market is a big outdoor bazaar, best for the second hand clothing and full of general bric-a-brac.
182 locals raden deze aan
Waterloopleinmarkt
2 Waterlooplein
182 locals raden deze aan
Waterlooplein Flea market is a big outdoor bazaar, best for the second hand clothing and full of general bric-a-brac.
great
Dam 1
great
Boven 't IJ - a good-sized shopping mall with popular labels, local wares
18 locals raden deze aan
Bomengarage
237 Buikslotermeerplein
18 locals raden deze aan
Boven 't IJ - a good-sized shopping mall with popular labels, local wares

Drinks & Nightlife

Because here you enjoy the day in the sun can sink into the late summer with a delicious campfire, and then can dance until the wee hours.
489 locals raden deze aan
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-Plein
489 locals raden deze aan
Because here you enjoy the day in the sun can sink into the late summer with a delicious campfire, and then can dance until the wee hours.
SkyLounge, an award winning roof-top bar, offers a panoramic view of the most energetic capital of Europe.
122 locals raden deze aan
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
4 Oosterdoksstraat
122 locals raden deze aan
SkyLounge, an award winning roof-top bar, offers a panoramic view of the most energetic capital of Europe.
The latest hotspot.
355 locals raden deze aan
Café de Ceuvel
4 Korte Papaverweg
355 locals raden deze aan
The latest hotspot.
There are over 20 cafés and restaurants facing the square. There is a daily market, as well as an organic food market on Saturdays and a market for antiques and books on Sundays in the Summer.
268 locals raden deze aan
Nieuwmarkt
Nieuwmarkt
268 locals raden deze aan
There are over 20 cafés and restaurants facing the square. There is a daily market, as well as an organic food market on Saturdays and a market for antiques and books on Sundays in the Summer.
Has been a trendy, slightly off beat, unpretentious local hangout for years now. A great place to hang out and watch to boats go by.
533 locals raden deze aan
Hannekes Boom
4 Dijksgracht
533 locals raden deze aan
Has been a trendy, slightly off beat, unpretentious local hangout for years now. A great place to hang out and watch to boats go by.
With its beautiful terrace, his boat dock and its beautiful view of the harbor is very popular establishment in Amsterdam.
59 locals raden deze aan
Wilhelmina Dok
1 Noordwal
59 locals raden deze aan
With its beautiful terrace, his boat dock and its beautiful view of the harbor is very popular establishment in Amsterdam.
Roest is a city oasis. A creative sanctuary, an experiment that is open to original ideas. Roest is minimalist, but warm.
496 locals raden deze aan
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob Bontiusplaats
496 locals raden deze aan
Roest is a city oasis. A creative sanctuary, an experiment that is open to original ideas. Roest is minimalist, but warm.
The tasting room of Amsterdam´s leading organic microbrewery has a cosy down and dirtty beer hall feel. Bonus it sits under a windmill.
1100 locals raden deze aan
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 Funenkade
1100 locals raden deze aan
The tasting room of Amsterdam´s leading organic microbrewery has a cosy down and dirtty beer hall feel. Bonus it sits under a windmill.
Great 'brown café' with very nice terrace facing the Montelbaan Tower
19 locals raden deze aan
Café de Sluyswacht
1 Jodenbreestraat
19 locals raden deze aan
Great 'brown café' with very nice terrace facing the Montelbaan Tower
new hipster hangout, a beer brewery and tasting room, open Thursday to Sunday
105 locals raden deze aan
Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt Hamerkanaal
105 locals raden deze aan
new hipster hangout, a beer brewery and tasting room, open Thursday to Sunday

Everything Else

Enjoy the lovely view over the IJ from the beach or, whatever the weather, from behind the glass front.
1052 locals raden deze aan
Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
1052 locals raden deze aan
Enjoy the lovely view over the IJ from the beach or, whatever the weather, from behind the glass front.
Event location. Many events take place here.
the Kromhouthal
231 Gedempt Hamerkanaal
Event location. Many events take place here.
Central train station. The beautiful building, which was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who designed many buildings in the city, among others the Rijksmuseum.
1346 locals raden deze aan
Amsterdam Centraal station
Stationsplein
1346 locals raden deze aan
Central train station. The beautiful building, which was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who designed many buildings in the city, among others the Rijksmuseum.
Amsterdam’s oldest forest just celebrated its 100-year anniversary. This large nature area is in the middle of Amsterdam Noord
40 locals raden deze aan
Camping Vliegenbos Amsterdam
138 Meeuwenlaan
40 locals raden deze aan
Amsterdam’s oldest forest just celebrated its 100-year anniversary. This large nature area is in the middle of Amsterdam Noord
Nearly the size of the Vondelpark. Excellent place to kick back and relax. The landscape of trees and fields is perfect for picnics and plans for walking and biking routes are also in the works.
104 locals raden deze aan
Noorderpark
1 Floraparkweg
104 locals raden deze aan
Nearly the size of the Vondelpark. Excellent place to kick back and relax. The landscape of trees and fields is perfect for picnics and plans for walking and biking routes are also in the works.
Nice beach club with a large beach located on the IJ river near Westerdok. This beach is known for its trendy parties. During the day it is the place to go for young adults with children.
19 locals raden deze aan
Strand West
900 Stavangerweg
19 locals raden deze aan
Nice beach club with a large beach located on the IJ river near Westerdok. This beach is known for its trendy parties. During the day it is the place to go for young adults with children.
Official Tourist information
1346 locals raden deze aan
Amsterdam Centraal station
Stationsplein
1346 locals raden deze aan
Official Tourist information
Zeedijk is the heart of Chinatown, the Chinese neighbourhood of Amsterdam. There are many tokos and restaurants there, such as Nam Kee.
118 locals raden deze aan
Zeedijk
Zeedijk
118 locals raden deze aan
Zeedijk is the heart of Chinatown, the Chinese neighbourhood of Amsterdam. There are many tokos and restaurants there, such as Nam Kee.
Restaurant & nightclub
97 locals raden deze aan
Panama
4 Oostelijke Handelskade
97 locals raden deze aan
Restaurant & nightclub
The outpost of Russia's Hermitage Museum picks from the home rich collection to mount mega exhibitions. Located in 17th century former alsmhouse set around a sweeping courtyard facing the river.
604 locals raden deze aan
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 Amstel
604 locals raden deze aan
The outpost of Russia's Hermitage Museum picks from the home rich collection to mount mega exhibitions. Located in 17th century former alsmhouse set around a sweeping courtyard facing the river.
great
104 locals raden deze aan
Twiske
1 De Noorderlaaik
104 locals raden deze aan
great

Essentials

Big and cheapest supermarket of the Netherlands
128 locals raden deze aan
Dirk
76 Meeuwenlaan
128 locals raden deze aan
Big and cheapest supermarket of the Netherlands
On the Pekmarkt you can do your daily shopping or shopping for unique gifts and culinary surprises.
60 locals raden deze aan
Van der Pekstraat
Van der Pekstraat
60 locals raden deze aan
On the Pekmarkt you can do your daily shopping or shopping for unique gifts and culinary surprises.
Largest fresh market with lowest prices at a special location in an old shed in Amsterdam. Eat in or take home.
6 locals raden deze aan
Gedempt Hamerkanaal
Gedempt Hamerkanaal
6 locals raden deze aan
Largest fresh market with lowest prices at a special location in an old shed in Amsterdam. Eat in or take home.
Great supermarket, brand new, you can also buy cheap fresh food (pizza, fish, sushi, asian food and eat it in their cafe...good cheap coffees too.
514 locals raden deze aan
Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat
514 locals raden deze aan
Great supermarket, brand new, you can also buy cheap fresh food (pizza, fish, sushi, asian food and eat it in their cafe...good cheap coffees too.
125 locals raden deze aan
Albert Heijn
129 Mosveld
125 locals raden deze aan
48 locals raden deze aan
DEEN Supermarkten
70-72 Dorpsstraat
48 locals raden deze aan

Arts & Culture

The restyled venue offers a large café/restaurant, three theater and concert halls, a sun terrace on the River IJ, exhibition spaces, a hip-hop school and a children’s art hall.
322 locals raden deze aan
Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenade
322 locals raden deze aan
The restyled venue offers a large café/restaurant, three theater and concert halls, a sun terrace on the River IJ, exhibition spaces, a hip-hop school and a children’s art hall.
Derelict shipyard turned edgy arts community. It wafts a post/apocalyptic vibe: an old submarine slumps in the harbour, abandoned trams rust, graffiti artists tagging buildings, etc.
166 locals raden deze aan
NDSM terrein
28 NDSM-Plein
166 locals raden deze aan
Derelict shipyard turned edgy arts community. It wafts a post/apocalyptic vibe: an old submarine slumps in the harbour, abandoned trams rust, graffiti artists tagging buildings, etc.