Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Vietnamese cafe, serving salads and sandwiches. Try their Vietnamese coffee if you like your coffee strong!
9 locals recommend
FRNZY
27 H Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatVietnamese cafe, serving salads and sandwiches. Try their Vietnamese coffee if you like your coffee strong!
Melbourne-style brunch place just around the corner. Be warned that the waiting list may be 45 minutes and longer! The choices are worth waiting for.
315 locals recommend
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatMelbourne-style brunch place just around the corner. Be warned that the waiting list may be 45 minutes and longer! The choices are worth waiting for.
Ever bought fast food from a hole-in-the-wall? Do it the Dutch way. Fun fact, FEBO stands for Ferdinand Bol, which makes this particular branch rather spiritual.
43 locals recommend
FEBO
89B Ferdinand BolstraatEver bought fast food from a hole-in-the-wall? Do it the Dutch way. Fun fact, FEBO stands for Ferdinand Bol, which makes this particular branch rather spiritual.
Great choices of seafood in the neighbourhood. Go for the seafood platter!
94 locals recommend
The Seafood Bar
5h Van BaerlestraatGreat choices of seafood in the neighbourhood. Go for the seafood platter!
Want a quick snack or croissant for the morning after? Buy a few and take them home from here.
7 locals recommend
Simon Meijssen
78 Albert CuypstraatWant a quick snack or croissant for the morning after? Buy a few and take them home from here.
If you're like me, I like to end some boozy nights with a hearty meal. Go here and order a kapsalon (barber shop). Generous servings of shawarma, fries, topped with cheese and salad in a box!
Kebab House
23 BG Ferdinand BolstraatIf you're like me, I like to end some boozy nights with a hearty meal. Go here and order a kapsalon (barber shop). Generous servings of shawarma, fries, topped with cheese and salad in a box!
Drinks & Nightlife
Forget bars within the canal rings, this is quite a hip spot to be at. Choose from 3-4 different bars around the square.
197 locals recommend
Gerard Douplein
Gerard DoupleinForget bars within the canal rings, this is quite a hip spot to be at. Choose from 3-4 different bars around the square.
Bar serving delicious drinks in a luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Lucky that you're browsing this on Airbnb - I bet they don't have my guide to help you out.
130 locals recommend
Conservatorium Hotel
50 Paulus PotterstraatBar serving delicious drinks in a luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Lucky that you're browsing this on Airbnb - I bet they don't have my guide to help you out.
Arts & Culture
The Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history. Masterpieces from Rembrandt and Johannes Vermeer.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history. Masterpieces from Rembrandt and Johannes Vermeer.
Everything dedicated to the works and masterpieces for Vincent Van Gogh, holding his largest catalogue.
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinEverything dedicated to the works and masterpieces for Vincent Van Gogh, holding his largest catalogue.
Museum for modern and contemporary art. Find works from Henri Matisse, Marlene Dumas, Jackson Pollock and many more. On a sunny day, you can even soak in the sun outside, on their sloped terrace overlooking Museum Square!
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinMuseum for modern and contemporary art. Find works from Henri Matisse, Marlene Dumas, Jackson Pollock and many more. On a sunny day, you can even soak in the sun outside, on their sloped terrace overlooking Museum Square!
Anything and everything about the Heineken beer. Lines form up quite early in the morning so make sure you time yourself well. Ask them about Freddie.
1283 locals recommend
Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeAnything and everything about the Heineken beer. Lines form up quite early in the morning so make sure you time yourself well. Ask them about Freddie.
Sightseeing
Behind the Rijksmuseum, you will find the Museum Square, with its winding fields stretching all the way to the Concertgebouw (Concert Hall). Don't forget to climb over the massive Iamsterdam marquee!
1480 locals recommend
Museumplein
MuseumpleinBehind the Rijksmuseum, you will find the Museum Square, with its winding fields stretching all the way to the Concertgebouw (Concert Hall). Don't forget to climb over the massive Iamsterdam marquee!
Essentials
Anything for your travels, from travel kits, towels, clothing and even food.
106 locals recommend
HEMA
93 Ferdinand BolstraatAnything for your travels, from travel kits, towels, clothing and even food.
Supermarket, with the tagline "if you are smart" in Dutch. Cheaper than other supermarkets.
744 locals recommend
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinSupermarket, with the tagline "if you are smart" in Dutch. Cheaper than other supermarkets.
Want a bit of quality in your groceries? I prefer Albert Heijn.
130 locals recommend
AH Stadhouderskade
101 StadhouderskadeWant a bit of quality in your groceries? I prefer Albert Heijn.
Entertainment & Activities
10 minute walk will get you to a cinema. English films subtitled in Dutch, unlike many other European countries
109 locals recommend
Pathe City
15-19 Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen10 minute walk will get you to a cinema. English films subtitled in Dutch, unlike many other European countries
Parks & Nature
Park of choice for residents of De Pijp. Unlike Vondelpark, the modest size is perfect for a quick stroll or winding down from your day.
40 locals recommend
Sarphatipark
SarphatiparkPark of choice for residents of De Pijp. Unlike Vondelpark, the modest size is perfect for a quick stroll or winding down from your day.
The popular park amongst Amsterdam folks and tourists. Although it is frowned upon nowadays, try sneak in those mini-BBQ sets and you'll be enjoying the view for hours
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
The popular park amongst Amsterdam folks and tourists. Although it is frowned upon nowadays, try sneak in those mini-BBQ sets and you'll be enjoying the view for hours