Guidebook for Amsterdam
Everything Else
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatCinema housed in art deco theatre, mainstream films.
Reopened in 2013 after a 10 year renovation, a world class museum is packed with Dutch masters. Book online to avoid the queues. 15 mins walk.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatReopened in 2013 after a 10 year renovation, a world class museum is packed with Dutch masters. Book online to avoid the queues. 15 mins walk.
Our no 1 museum recommendation, amazing paintings, manageable collection.
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinOur no 1 museum recommendation, amazing paintings, manageable collection.
Vondelpark is the largest city park in Amsterdam, and certainly the most famous park in the Netherlands, which welcomes about 10 million visitors every year.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
Vondelpark is the largest city park in Amsterdam, and certainly the most famous park in the Netherlands, which welcomes about 10 million visitors every year.
The Anne Frank House is where Anne Frank lived in hiding with her family for more than two years during World War II. The Anne Frank House is now converted into a museum.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktThe Anne Frank House is where Anne Frank lived in hiding with her family for more than two years during World War II. The Anne Frank House is now converted into a museum.
Housed inside Heineken’s historic brewery in the centre of Amsterdam, this interactive museum will take you on an exciting journey through the wild world of one of Europe’s most popular pilsners.
1283 locals recommend
Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeHoused inside Heineken’s historic brewery in the centre of Amsterdam, this interactive museum will take you on an exciting journey through the wild world of one of Europe’s most popular pilsners.
The Royal Palace on Amsterdam’s Dam Square is one of three palaces still in use by the Dutch royal family. When the palace is not being used by the royal family, it is open to the public.
360 locals recommend
Royal Palace Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalThe Royal Palace on Amsterdam’s Dam Square is one of three palaces still in use by the Dutch royal family. When the palace is not being used by the royal family, it is open to the public.
Although only opened in spring 2012, the building of the EYE is already one of Amsterdam’s modern icons. Situated on the northern bank of the River IJ, just opposite Central Station.
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeAlthough only opened in spring 2012, the building of the EYE is already one of Amsterdam’s modern icons. Situated on the northern bank of the River IJ, just opposite Central Station.
Amsterdam is made for cycling. With special bicycle traffic lights and bicycle lanes it is the fastest and cheapest way to travel in and around the city.
77 locals recommend
MacBike Repair Shop Waterlooplein
289 WaterloopleinAmsterdam is made for cycling. With special bicycle traffic lights and bicycle lanes it is the fastest and cheapest way to travel in and around the city.
The Hermitage Amsterdam is the Dutch branch of the world-famous Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelThe Hermitage Amsterdam is the Dutch branch of the world-famous Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Foam is an internationally renowned museum that exhibits all genres of photography in a beautiful canal-side setting.
792 locals recommend
Foam
609 KeizersgrachtFoam is an internationally renowned museum that exhibits all genres of photography in a beautiful canal-side setting.
Step into the amazing world of Madame Tussauds right in the centre of town. Enjoy surprising encounters with famous performers, royalty, film stars, artists and more!
218 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
20 DamStep into the amazing world of Madame Tussauds right in the centre of town. Enjoy surprising encounters with famous performers, royalty, film stars, artists and more!
There's no place like the Albert Cuyp street market to discover Amsterdam’s typical sense of laid back atmosphere. With 260 stands, the Albert Cuypmarkt is the largest and most popular outdoor market.
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatThere's no place like the Albert Cuyp street market to discover Amsterdam’s typical sense of laid back atmosphere. With 260 stands, the Albert Cuypmarkt is the largest and most popular outdoor market.
Artis Royal Zoo was the first zoo to be established in the Netherlands, and it’s located right in the centre of Amsterdam. It’s a place where nature and cultural heritage come together since 1838.
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanArtis Royal Zoo was the first zoo to be established in the Netherlands, and it’s located right in the centre of Amsterdam. It’s a place where nature and cultural heritage come together since 1838.
One of the eight leading fashion museums in the world and the only museum with such an extensive, specialised collection of bags and purses, the Museum of Bags and Purses
100 locals recommend
Museum of Bags and Purses
573 HerengrachtOne of the eight leading fashion museums in the world and the only museum with such an extensive, specialised collection of bags and purses, the Museum of Bags and Purses
You could spend a whole weekend at Amsterdam’s bustling Leidseplein and still not see everything. This seems to be the true heart of the city and it pulses with bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres.
1535 locals recommend
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinYou could spend a whole weekend at Amsterdam’s bustling Leidseplein and still not see everything. This seems to be the true heart of the city and it pulses with bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres.
The Begijnhof is one of Amsterdam's best known hofjes (almshouses). It consists of a group of houses built around a secluded courtyard and garden which provided modest homes for the Beguines.
277 locals recommend
Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofThe Begijnhof is one of Amsterdam's best known hofjes (almshouses). It consists of a group of houses built around a secluded courtyard and garden which provided modest homes for the Beguines.
The Nieuwmarkt is one of the oldest districts in Amsterdam. Spend a few hours exploring this part of town to get a great introduction to city’s rich history and cultural diversity.
268 locals recommend
Nieuwmarkt
NieuwmarktThe Nieuwmarkt is one of the oldest districts in Amsterdam. Spend a few hours exploring this part of town to get a great introduction to city’s rich history and cultural diversity.
The area, known as the 9 Streets, named after the 9 side streets connecting the main canals.Together they constitute a charming neighbourhood with wonderful places to have lunch and a great atmosphere
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
The area, known as the 9 Streets, named after the 9 side streets connecting the main canals.Together they constitute a charming neighbourhood with wonderful places to have lunch and a great atmosphere
The Royal Concertgebouw is one of the world's most renowned concert venues, acclaimed for its excellent acoustics.
476 locals recommend
The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinThe Royal Concertgebouw is one of the world's most renowned concert venues, acclaimed for its excellent acoustics.
Amsterdam’s largest daily flea market is located on the Waterlooplein in the centre of the city. Spend a couple hours browsing through its many stalls to get a taste of the local culture.
282 locals recommend
Waterlooplein
WaterloopleinAmsterdam’s largest daily flea market is located on the Waterlooplein in the centre of the city. Spend a couple hours browsing through its many stalls to get a taste of the local culture.
The Vlaamse Friteshuis is located in Amsterdam since 1957. Vleminckx sells Belgium fries and is specialized in 25 types of sauces.
53 locals recommend
Vlaams Friteshuis Vleminckx
33 VoetboogstraatThe Vlaamse Friteshuis is located in Amsterdam since 1957. Vleminckx sells Belgium fries and is specialized in 25 types of sauces.
Vlaamsch Broodhuys
122 b/g ElandsgrachtTrendy bakery and cafe
Vlaamsch Broodhuys A'dam B.V.
109 VijzelstraatTrendy bakery and cafe
AH Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
226 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalSuper market 'Albert Heijn'
Pathe Arena
600 Johan Cruijff BoulevardIMAX Movie Theatre
Damstraat Rent a Bike is THE place to rent a bike when you are in Amsterdam. We have an extensive range of bicycles in many different sizes.We only rent out Dutch quality bikes like Gazelle and Sparta
28 locals recommend
Rent a Bikey
20-22 DamstraatDamstraat Rent a Bike is THE place to rent a bike when you are in Amsterdam. We have an extensive range of bicycles in many different sizes.We only rent out Dutch quality bikes like Gazelle and Sparta
From brothels to sex shops to museums, the Amsterdam Red Light District leaves nothing to the imagination.
636 locals recommend
De Wallen
From brothels to sex shops to museums, the Amsterdam Red Light District leaves nothing to the imagination.
Head to Westerpark and you'll find trendy cafés, charming eateries, cutting-edge galleries, a cinema and an avant garde club.
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegHead to Westerpark and you'll find trendy cafés, charming eateries, cutting-edge galleries, a cinema and an avant garde club.
Sinne
342 Huis CeintuurbaanFrench, Italian, Mediterranean
A lunch or a real Italian coffee in the Espresso Bar, dinner in the Restaurant, drinks with stuzzicchini in the Gran Caffé
75 locals recommend
Bar Italia
96 NesA lunch or a real Italian coffee in the Espresso Bar, dinner in the Restaurant, drinks with stuzzicchini in the Gran Caffé
Food Scene
Elandsgracht 130 for excellent burgers and vegetarian too (also take-away)
115 locals recommend
Burgermeester | de Jordaan
130 ElandsgrachtElandsgracht 130 for excellent burgers and vegetarian too (also take-away)
Dining at Sazanka guarantees you culinary enjoyment, and above all an entertaining time – whether there are just two of you, or you visit in a group.
26 locals recommend
Sazanka
333 Ferdinand BolstraatDining at Sazanka guarantees you culinary enjoyment, and above all an entertaining time – whether there are just two of you, or you visit in a group.
An evening with fantastic dishes, great wines and incredible performances by passionate wait staff who provide you with excellent service and sing everything from opera to classics and current songs.
43 locals recommend
Pasta e Basta
8 Nieuwe SpiegelstraatAn evening with fantastic dishes, great wines and incredible performances by passionate wait staff who provide you with excellent service and sing everything from opera to classics and current songs.
The only terrace on the canals in the city centre: P96 (Prinsengracht 96).
17 locals recommend
Café P96
96 PrinsengrachtThe only terrace on the canals in the city centre: P96 (Prinsengracht 96).
Named after the bloke whose statue graces the square outside, this friendly neighborhood pub is frequented by people of all ages and stripes and is known for its huge beer selection and terrace
160 locals recommend
Café Thijssen
107 BrouwersgrachtNamed after the bloke whose statue graces the square outside, this friendly neighborhood pub is frequented by people of all ages and stripes and is known for its huge beer selection and terrace
Gollem is a specialty beer cafe in Amsterdam. At the charming original location in a tiny alley in the center of Amsterdam. This bar stocks more than 200 types of bottled beers and 10 beers on tap.
174 locals recommend
Gollem's Proeflokaal
160-162 OvertoomGollem is a specialty beer cafe in Amsterdam. At the charming original location in a tiny alley in the center of Amsterdam. This bar stocks more than 200 types of bottled beers and 10 beers on tap.
The DoubleTree SkyLounge is not your typical generic hotel bar as it happens to have one of the very best views in all of Amsterdam.
122 locals recommend
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
4 OosterdoksstraatThe DoubleTree SkyLounge is not your typical generic hotel bar as it happens to have one of the very best views in all of Amsterdam.
Drinks & Nightlife
Here you can simultaneously drinking a beer and standing in a National Monument. Hoppe, founded in 1670, was initially a distillery. Now it is one of the most popular cafes in the city.
80 locals recommend
Hoppa!
18-20 SpuiHere you can simultaneously drinking a beer and standing in a National Monument. Hoppe, founded in 1670, was initially a distillery. Now it is one of the most popular cafes in the city.
Werck
277 PrinsengrachtA charming, cozy and trendy hotspot in the heart of Amsterdam.
ZOUK started out as a modern local bar close to the Overtoom, Vondelpark and Leidse square. ZOUK has a cosy terrace which makes you wonder whether you’re at a local bar or in the “big city”.
49 locals recommend
Zouk
45 Eerste Constantijn HuygensstraatZOUK started out as a modern local bar close to the Overtoom, Vondelpark and Leidse square. ZOUK has a cosy terrace which makes you wonder whether you’re at a local bar or in the “big city”.
This new bar has a concept that is unique in Amsterdam: patrons can serve themselves beer from taps in the center of the tables! Gezellig!
61 locals recommend
Bierfabriek Amsterdam
67 NesThis new bar has a concept that is unique in Amsterdam: patrons can serve themselves beer from taps in the center of the tables! Gezellig!
Amsterdam’s only Australian pub and a haven for sports fans, Coco’s Outback boasts seventeen flat-screen TVs and two big screens that show any number of games from five or so different sports channels
21 locals recommend
Coco's Outback
8-12 ThorbeckepleinAmsterdam’s only Australian pub and a haven for sports fans, Coco’s Outback boasts seventeen flat-screen TVs and two big screens that show any number of games from five or so different sports channels
This post-industrial spot with a beach-like atmosphere offers one of the best panoramic views of the IJ River. Pllek also is home to Amsterdam’s largest disco ball at night.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegThis post-industrial spot with a beach-like atmosphere offers one of the best panoramic views of the IJ River. Pllek also is home to Amsterdam’s largest disco ball at night.
Essentials
AH Koningsplein
6 KoningspleinSuper market 'Albert Heijn'
Shopping
The P.C. Hooftstraat is one of the most expensive shopping streets in the Netherlands.
652 locals recommend
P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz HooftstraatThe P.C. Hooftstraat is one of the most expensive shopping streets in the Netherlands.