Guidebook for Amsterdam
Shopping
Vivian Hann
102 HaarlemmerdijkAmazing ceramics, glassware and cutlery from around the globe.
Cool little boutique with clever twists on jewelry, ceramics, and some clothes too.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
RESTORED
6 G.J.M. SarlemijnstraatCool little boutique with clever twists on jewelry, ceramics, and some clothes too.
Letterpress store for original and charming cards, tailor made invites etc
Typique-Ambachtelijke Drukkerij
123-HS HaarlemmerdijkLetterpress store for original and charming cards, tailor made invites etc
Delicious chocolates. My favourites are the amaretto and boozy ones.
65 Einheimische empfehlen
Puccini Bomboni
17 StaalstraatDelicious chocolates. My favourites are the amaretto and boozy ones.
the Otherist
6 LeliegrachtEclectic mix of olde worlde and new paraphernalia, and gifts
Cool store in an old supermarket. Stock Margiela, Rick Owens, Acne etc plus Topshop boutique, books, jewellery and retro furniture. One of my favourites.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
SPRMRKT Amsterdam
191 RozengrachtCool store in an old supermarket. Stock Margiela, Rick Owens, Acne etc plus Topshop boutique, books, jewellery and retro furniture. One of my favourites.
Best selection of Diptyque, specialist perfumes and cosmetics in Amsterdam, right in heart of nine streets.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Skins Cosmetics Runstraat
11 RunstraatBest selection of Diptyque, specialist perfumes and cosmetics in Amsterdam, right in heart of nine streets.
A design destination. Many dutch designers and craftspeople amongst others.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Frozen Fountain
645 PrinsengrachtA design destination. Many dutch designers and craftspeople amongst others.
Amsterdam
The original dutch design store.
Puccini Bomboni
17 StaalstraatThe BEST chocolates in Amsterdam, made on the premises.
Wonderwood
3 RuslandMid century modern Danish and european furniture.
Etos
140 B SloterkadeChemist, medicines and personal necessities.
Great boutique for Isabel Marant, APC, And fantastic dutch label Humanoid.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
DOS Amsterdam
1 MarnixpleinGreat boutique for Isabel Marant, APC, And fantastic dutch label Humanoid.
Great jean selection from Current Elliott, along with other cool streetwear labels.
LockStock & Barrel
26 HartenstraatGreat jean selection from Current Elliott, along with other cool streetwear labels.
Arts & Culture
The oldest Movie theatre in Amsterdam. Simply Gorgeous.
Has a bar and cafe attached. All english movies are subtitled in dutch. No dubbing here!
429 Einheimische empfehlen
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkThe oldest Movie theatre in Amsterdam. Simply Gorgeous.
Has a bar and cafe attached. All english movies are subtitled in dutch. No dubbing here!
Beautiful historical theatre. Worth visiting just to see building.
125 Einheimische empfehlen
Pathe de Munt
15 VijzelstraatBeautiful historical theatre. Worth visiting just to see building.
Foam
609 KeizersgrachtMy favourite exhibition space. All photography.
Food Scene
Chic little dutch fusion restaurant with outdoor padded squabs in summer
43 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafe Nobo
73 HaarlemmerstraatChic little dutch fusion restaurant with outdoor padded squabs in summer
Super cosy, fantastic new dutch /european cuisine. Has kitchen at front behind glass wall. Looks small but is actually quite long.
42 Einheimische empfehlen
Bistrot Neuf
9 HaarlemmerstraatSuper cosy, fantastic new dutch /european cuisine. Has kitchen at front behind glass wall. Looks small but is actually quite long.
Best Italian Restaurant in Amsterdam hands down. Bookings way in advance essential. Is bustling and bright, with large open kitchen.
313 Einheimische empfehlen
Toscanini
75 LindengrachtBest Italian Restaurant in Amsterdam hands down. Bookings way in advance essential. Is bustling and bright, with large open kitchen.
Best apple tart in Amsterdam. On Mondays, during the Noordmarkt there are queues out the door for it.
506 Einheimische empfehlen
Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktBest apple tart in Amsterdam. On Mondays, during the Noordmarkt there are queues out the door for it.
Mexican with a very cool decor. I come here for the strawberry and mango margaritas.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Los Pilones
4 Eerste AnjeliersdwarsstraatMexican with a very cool decor. I come here for the strawberry and mango margaritas.
Envy
381 PrinsengrachtChic and sexy restaurant with innovative food and a classy crowd.
And lunch spot. Cool crowd. Very small place but with seats outside in summer.
98 Einheimische empfehlen
Small World Catering
14 Binnen OranjestraatAnd lunch spot. Cool crowd. Very small place but with seats outside in summer.
De Belhamel
60 BrouwersgrachtAward winning gourmand restaurant. Very quaint and intimate.
If you venture into town, this is THE spot to have lunch. Great people watching and a big terrace onto Amstel.
119 Einheimische empfehlen
Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe DoelenstraatIf you venture into town, this is THE spot to have lunch. Great people watching and a big terrace onto Amstel.
Busy and cosy little Spanish Tapas restaurant for lunch and dinner
107 Einheimische empfehlen
La Oliva
122 124 EgelantiersstraatBusy and cosy little Spanish Tapas restaurant for lunch and dinner
Drinks & Nightlife
Tiny but cool little cocktail bar with some interesting concoctions.
166 Einheimische empfehlen
Vesper
57 VinkenstraatTiny but cool little cocktail bar with some interesting concoctions.
Very popular with a 30's ish bohemian crowd, more typical dutch style pub.
202 Einheimische empfehlen
Café de Tuin
13 Tweede TuindwarsstraatVery popular with a 30's ish bohemian crowd, more typical dutch style pub.
Typical Amstrdam bar/coffee/restaurant. Great spot for people watching on the canal.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
De Vergulde Gaper
30 PrinsenstraatTypical Amstrdam bar/coffee/restaurant. Great spot for people watching on the canal.
Specialist Wine bar up market with extensive wine menus and great informed staff
31 Einheimische empfehlen
Vyne
411 PrinsengrachtSpecialist Wine bar up market with extensive wine menus and great informed staff
Typical cosy dutch bar, with posters stapled 50 thick on walls, board games a plenty and good pub food.
29 Einheimische empfehlen
De Oranjerie
15hs Binnen OranjestraatTypical cosy dutch bar, with posters stapled 50 thick on walls, board games a plenty and good pub food.
Young and slightly grungy bar and music venue. Usually a cool arty crowd. More rock and roll than classy.
116 Einheimische empfehlen
De Nieuwe Anita
111 Frederik HendrikstraatYoung and slightly grungy bar and music venue. Usually a cool arty crowd. More rock and roll than classy.
Very busy little bar. Open late. Has great dumplings. You can sit outside on big squabs in summer. A great view of where canals meet and to people watch.
105 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafe Tabac
101 BrouwersgrachtVery busy little bar. Open late. Has great dumplings. You can sit outside on big squabs in summer. A great view of where canals meet and to people watch.
Typical Dutch Cafe. Good for coffee and soup during the day and a very busy bar at night.
160 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Thijssen
107 BrouwersgrachtTypical Dutch Cafe. Good for coffee and soup during the day and a very busy bar at night.
It can get very noisy and crowded. Best during a sunny afternoon for people watching.
133 Einheimische empfehlen
Finch Café
5 H NoordermarktIt can get very noisy and crowded. Best during a sunny afternoon for people watching.
Essentials
It's a one minute walk around the corner for grocery essentials.
303 Einheimische empfehlen
AH Westerstraat
79 WesterstraatIt's a one minute walk around the corner for grocery essentials.
Sightseeing
Westerkerk
279 PrinsengrachtHuge church next to Anne Frank House
A must see. Brings tears to your eyes. Go very early or very late to avoid queues.
2775 Einheimische empfehlen
Anne-Frank-Haus
20 WestermarktA must see. Brings tears to your eyes. Go very early or very late to avoid queues.
Great market on Saturday (including Lindengracht around corner) for organic food, antiques. On Monday mornings for second hand clothes etc.
892 Einheimische empfehlen
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktGreat market on Saturday (including Lindengracht around corner) for organic food, antiques. On Monday mornings for second hand clothes etc.
Everything Else
Closest exercise spot to apartment, for those who like it hot.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Bikram Yoga Amsterdam - Centrum
91 - Links Korte PrinsengrachtClosest exercise spot to apartment, for those who like it hot.
The best mid century modern furniture shop in Amsterdam Misja has a fantastic eye. I have bought quite a bit from him.
Open Thurs - Saturday or by appointment.
Vintage Home
97 Daniël StalpertstraatThe best mid century modern furniture shop in Amsterdam Misja has a fantastic eye. I have bought quite a bit from him.
Open Thurs - Saturday or by appointment.
A great gym, with squash courts of course, plus classes in pilates, yoga etc.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Squash City
6 KetelmakerstraatA great gym, with squash courts of course, plus classes in pilates, yoga etc.