Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
112 KinkerstraatBest coffee in town
Castell
254, 252 LijnbaansgrachtBest ribs in town. Can be a bit touristy but the food is great.
Great food for fair prices in a great location. Unique vibe. Well recommended
121 Einheimische empfehlen
Mata Hari
22 Oudezijds AchterburgwalGreat food for fair prices in a great location. Unique vibe. Well recommended
My favorite restaurant. It's dutch food with a twist. It is on the expensive side tho.
468 Einheimische empfehlen
Wilde Zwijnen
23 JavapleinMy favorite restaurant. It's dutch food with a twist. It is on the expensive side tho.
Fine cuisine in an old bank building.
Great food and surrounding.
131 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Modern
2 MeidoornwegFine cuisine in an old bank building.
Great food and surrounding.
Cantinetta Wine & Pasta
105 De ClercqstraatGreat Italian (pizza only as a starter)
Nice interior, very international. A bit posh. They have a separate bar which is great.
268 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Panache
117 Ten KatestraatNice interior, very international. A bit posh. They have a separate bar which is great.
Pastini Restaurant
29 LeidsegrachtA special italian in town, good vibe. (no pizza)
Great thai for a quick bite. It's small and popular so expect to wait a bit. Go to the snackbar not the restaurant across.
167 Einheimische empfehlen
Bird Thais Restaurant
72-74 ZeedijkGreat thai for a quick bite. It's small and popular so expect to wait a bit. Go to the snackbar not the restaurant across.
Bar Brouw
16 Ten KatestraatGood place for pulled pork and IPA's
Set at a special location. They cook with local products at their best.
5 courses: €45
7 courses: €60
101 Einheimische empfehlen
BAK restaurant
408 Van DiemenstraatSet at a special location. They cook with local products at their best.
5 courses: €45
7 courses: €60
Drinks & Nightlife
Best bar in town in my opinion. Only locals and only a few meters from the apartment.
84 Einheimische empfehlen
Café L'Affiche
39 Jacob van LennepstraatBest bar in town in my opinion. Only locals and only a few meters from the apartment.
One of the oldest and smallest bars in town.
Lot's of character, a must see.
53 Einheimische empfehlen
Café De Koe
381 MarnixstraatOne of the oldest and smallest bars in town.
Lot's of character, a must see.
Gollem's Proeflokaal
160-162 OvertoomBar with massive amounts of different kinds of beer.
Great place that attracts all kinds of people after 24 o'clock. Not the prettiest but it has character.
15 Einheimische empfehlen
De Buurvrouw
29 Sint PieterspoortsteegGreat place that attracts all kinds of people after 24 o'clock. Not the prettiest but it has character.
Essentials
AH Kinkerstraat
89 KinkerstraatHollands most common supermarket
Arts & Culture
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanWell maintained zoo
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkOldest cinema in town.
All in art deco styl.
Amsteram's most famous concert hall. Nirvana, Pink Floyd, the Stone's, Joy Division, Amy Winehouse and many others have played here.
937 Einheimische empfehlen
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansAmsteram's most famous concert hall. Nirvana, Pink Floyd, the Stone's, Joy Division, Amy Winehouse and many others have played here.
Everything Else
MacBike | Bike Rental Amsterdam | Vondelpark
45 OvertoomBike rental
Club with live music. Blues, funk and rock. The crowd is mixed and can be excited. Entrance is €5.
44 Einheimische empfehlen
Bourbon Street B.V.
Club with live music. Blues, funk and rock. The crowd is mixed and can be excited. Entrance is €5.
ING Bank
159 StadionwegAtm, closest to the apartment.
Sightseeing
The rijksmuseum is holland's biggest museum. It contains paintings of old masters, modern art, costumes, ceramic and furniture. The building alone is well worth a visit.
3186 Einheimische empfehlen
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
1 MuseumstraatThe rijksmuseum is holland's biggest museum. It contains paintings of old masters, modern art, costumes, ceramic and furniture. The building alone is well worth a visit.
A uniquely seventeenth-century house from the Dutch Golden Age. Explore the narrow corridors and climb the stairs to historically furnished livingrooms, kitchens and an entire church in the attic.
172 Einheimische empfehlen
Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder
38-40 Oudezijds VoorburgwalA uniquely seventeenth-century house from the Dutch Golden Age. Explore the narrow corridors and climb the stairs to historically furnished livingrooms, kitchens and an entire church in the attic.