Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Shopping

Great for niche and alternative stores. Nice and quiet compared to the Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijks.
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De 9 Straatjes
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Great for niche and alternative stores. Nice and quiet compared to the Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijks.
A flea market that runs every second week, located in the old shipbuilding yards. Enjoy the nice trip over on the ferry. Entry cost is ~4.50€
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Vlooienmarkt IJhallen
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A flea market that runs every second week, located in the old shipbuilding yards. Enjoy the nice trip over on the ferry. Entry cost is ~4.50€

Food Scene

I love the old charm and that it feels like it has been there for hundreds of years. Usually a long line up to eat there and no reservations taken. Only go if you like to eat meat.
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Cafe De Klos
41 Kerkstraat
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I love the old charm and that it feels like it has been there for hundreds of years. Usually a long line up to eat there and no reservations taken. Only go if you like to eat meat.
Quick and easy meals, very close by my house.
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Salsa Shop
32 Amstelstraat
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Quick and easy meals, very close by my house.
The old tram workshop converted into an indoor restaurant market with bars, a cinema, and other random stuff. Definitely worth a visit!
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 Bellamyplein
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The old tram workshop converted into an indoor restaurant market with bars, a cinema, and other random stuff. Definitely worth a visit!
Amazing hummus!
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Sir Hummus
181 Van der Helstplein
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Amazing hummus!
Great bakery. Definitely a favourite. Not far to walk to, but you can also catch the tram. They do take-out, but you can also enjoy a coffee and something to eat there.
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Bakhuys Amsterdam
61 Sarphatistraat
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Great bakery. Definitely a favourite. Not far to walk to, but you can also catch the tram. They do take-out, but you can also enjoy a coffee and something to eat there.

Entertainment & Activities

You can order bottles of beer, play jenga and pinball with friends. Not your regular bar! There is also another location in westerpark, which is bigger and has a larger variety of games available.
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TonTon Club Centrum
6 Sint Annendwarsstraat
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You can order bottles of beer, play jenga and pinball with friends. Not your regular bar! There is also another location in westerpark, which is bigger and has a larger variety of games available.
Amsterdam is beautiful from the water. You can get on one of the organized boat tours that leave from close to Central Station. Another option would be to rent your own boat. This is especially nice in summer. We have good experiences with this company. Another company we have used is mokumboat.
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Sloepdelen Amsterdam
69 Elandsgracht
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Amsterdam is beautiful from the water. You can get on one of the organized boat tours that leave from close to Central Station. Another option would be to rent your own boat. This is especially nice in summer. We have good experiences with this company. Another company we have used is mokumboat.
There are plenty of cinemas in amsterdam and close to my place. Tuschinki is the most famous one. You can check which movies are screening on pathe.nl Other locations (Pathe city and Pathe de Munt) are also within walking distance. If you prefer art-house movies you can check the website of another company, Kriterion. www.kriterion.nl.
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Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 Reguliersbreestraat
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There are plenty of cinemas in amsterdam and close to my place. Tuschinki is the most famous one. You can check which movies are screening on pathe.nl Other locations (Pathe city and Pathe de Munt) are also within walking distance. If you prefer art-house movies you can check the website of another company, Kriterion. www.kriterion.nl.

Essentials

Cheaper than Albert Heijn, just lacks a broad selection.
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Lidl
25a Hemonylaan
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Cheaper than Albert Heijn, just lacks a broad selection.
Closest Albert Heijn to my place!
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AH Weteringschans
165 D Weteringschans
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Closest Albert Heijn to my place!
Another supermarket that's close by. This supermarket has a larger selection than albert heijn around the corner
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Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat
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Another supermarket that's close by. This supermarket has a larger selection than albert heijn around the corner

Drinks & Nightlife

Sits in the middle of the red light district, but mostly locals will drink there. It's a great place!
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Brouwerij de Prael
26 Oudezijds Armsteeg
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Sits in the middle of the red light district, but mostly locals will drink there. It's a great place!
I like the old charm, leaning shelfs and liquors!
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Wynand Fockink
31 Pijlsteeg
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I like the old charm, leaning shelfs and liquors!
Who wouldn't want to drink underneath a windmill? Great beers, super interesting location. Be aware, it closes at 20:00 SHARP! No exceptions.
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 Funenkade
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Who wouldn't want to drink underneath a windmill? Great beers, super interesting location. Be aware, it closes at 20:00 SHARP! No exceptions.
Voted one of the best 5 whisky bars in the world! I think they have over 500 varieties to try from. Definitely super gezellige atmosphere, with staff who can give you help with what to choose.
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Whiskycafe L&B
82 Korte Leidsedwarsstraat
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Voted one of the best 5 whisky bars in the world! I think they have over 500 varieties to try from. Definitely super gezellige atmosphere, with staff who can give you help with what to choose.
Nice location, good drinks, expect it to be busy!
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Tales & Spirits
5-7 Lijnbaanssteeg
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Nice location, good drinks, expect it to be busy!

Parks & Nature

It's vondel park. Definitely worth a visit, especially in summer. Have a beer, bbq, or go for a run.
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Vondelpark
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It's vondel park. Definitely worth a visit, especially in summer. Have a beer, bbq, or go for a run.
You can feed the baby goats and chickens! I embrace my inner child! :) :)
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Geitenboerderij Ridammerhoeve
4 Nieuwe Meerlaan
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You can feed the baby goats and chickens! I embrace my inner child! :) :)

Sightseeing

Prostitutes in red windows. Look out for the blue ones, that means something else! ;)
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De Wallen
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Prostitutes in red windows. Look out for the blue ones, that means something else! ;)
The skinny bridge crossing the Amstel river. Definitely worth a visit to see the great view!
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Magere Brug
Magere Brug
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The skinny bridge crossing the Amstel river. Definitely worth a visit to see the great view!