Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Our favorite hangout in the area in the summer; best place for a small lunch or afternoon beer/wine and/or diner on the terrace in the park on any sunny day.
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De Liefde
1A BilderdijkparkOur favorite hangout in the area in the summer; best place for a small lunch or afternoon beer/wine and/or diner on the terrace in the park on any sunny day.
Beautiful restored old tram shed. Inspired by famous indoor food markets as the Borough Market in London and the Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid. Very popular place for locals. Relaxed atmosphere while snacking, drinking and/or dining with a wide variety of culinary choices.
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinBeautiful restored old tram shed. Inspired by famous indoor food markets as the Borough Market in London and the Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid. Very popular place for locals. Relaxed atmosphere while snacking, drinking and/or dining with a wide variety of culinary choices.
Du Cap
2HS KwakerspleinLarge terrace for morning coffee or afternoon drinks on a dry day.
Great terrace in the middle of the vondelpark to hang out on a sunny day
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Groot Melkhuis
2 VondelparkGreat terrace in the middle of the vondelpark to hang out on a sunny day
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
112 KinkerstraatBest coffee in town!
Excellent Asian food experience in a funky ambiance and literally around the corner, highly recommended.
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Happyhappyjoyjoy West
158HS BilderdijkstraatExcellent Asian food experience in a funky ambiance and literally around the corner, highly recommended.
Check out www.lionnoir.nl and decide for yourself if you like to give this a try... it has one of the most beautiful Amsterdam courtyards.
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Lion Noir
28 Reguliersdwarsstraat Check out www.lionnoir.nl and decide for yourself if you like to give this a try... it has one of the most beautiful Amsterdam courtyards.
Arts & Culture
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinMust see...
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatMust see...
Open theatre in the Vondelpark with free weekend concerts and performances in the summer
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Vondelpark Openluchttheater
5a VondelparkOpen theatre in the Vondelpark with free weekend concerts and performances in the summer
Spiegelkwartier
Arts, Crafts & Antiques
The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinClassical music from symphony orchestra
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively area with lots of café's, bars, restaurants and one of the biggest apple stores in the world with great service area in case your iWhatever plays up.
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Leidseplein
LeidsepleinLively area with lots of café's, bars, restaurants and one of the biggest apple stores in the world with great service area in case your iWhatever plays up.
One of the most popular squares in the city center with many bars and restaurants
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Rembrandtplein
One of the most popular squares in the city center with many bars and restaurants
Sightseeing
The Jordaan is the most attractive part of the city with endless little streets and great shops, bars and restaurants.
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Jordaan
The Jordaan is the most attractive part of the city with endless little streets and great shops, bars and restaurants.
Bellamyplein
BellamypleinChildren playground
The Jordaan is the most attractive part of the city with endless little streets and great shops, bars and restaurants
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Elandsgracht
13 A ElandsgrachtThe Jordaan is the most attractive part of the city with endless little streets and great shops, bars and restaurants
Largest open market in Amsterdam, open 6 days a week (not on Sunday) from 9:00-17:00. Good for sight seeing and a must try for haring and stroopwafels...
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Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatLargest open market in Amsterdam, open 6 days a week (not on Sunday) from 9:00-17:00. Good for sight seeing and a must try for haring and stroopwafels...
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Check out this website for special tips... there must be something for everybody
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Koffiespot
53 Elandsgrachthttp://www.yourlittleblackbook.me/cityguide/amsterdam/
Check out this website for special tips... there must be something for everybody
Science center for your 6-16 child and marvelous spot with a view of the city
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokScience center for your 6-16 child and marvelous spot with a view of the city
Great for visit with the kids... old Dutch ship in harbor of Amsterdam
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The Maritime Museum
1 KattenburgerpleinGreat for visit with the kids... old Dutch ship in harbor of Amsterdam
Entertainment & Activities
West Gym
41 Jan van GalenstraatFitness center, daily rate €10
Heineken tour... old Heineken factory, now only open for tourists with nice sunny Heineken square behind the factory for a beer after the tour
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Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeHeineken tour... old Heineken factory, now only open for tourists with nice sunny Heineken square behind the factory for a beer after the tour
For the fans of gambling... part of Government owned chain of Casino's, so well controlled and legal.
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Holland Casino
7 BadhuispleinFor the fans of gambling... part of Government owned chain of Casino's, so well controlled and legal.
Any canal tour company is ok, it is a unique experience to see the city from the water.
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Amsterdam BBQ Canal Cruise
75 RokinAny canal tour company is ok, it is a unique experience to see the city from the water.
Parks & Nature
Very small park in the area, but with good bar/restaurant/terrace, so perfect chance to let your kids run around while you enjoy your drink and snack...
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Bilderdijkpark
BilderdijkparkVery small park in the area, but with good bar/restaurant/terrace, so perfect chance to let your kids run around while you enjoy your drink and snack...
This is where Amsterdam hangs out on a dry day, great place to walk, check out people and very good terraces for a beer, wine or anything you like.
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Vondelpark
This is where Amsterdam hangs out on a dry day, great place to walk, check out people and very good terraces for a beer, wine or anything you like.
Essentials
Sener Import Export
49A KinkerstraatBest fresh fruit & veggies in town!
Vomar Voordeelmarkt
34 KinkerstraatLiterally around the corner for easy essential shopping