My Amsterdam Guide
Food!
More of the special places, going by my taste, but also some more standard ones that are just very good
Great coffee, nice cakes and simple but very good breakfast
43 locals recommend
Samen - Lunch and Juices
72 Bos en LommerwegGreat coffee, nice cakes and simple but very good breakfast
Wilde Westen
1 Bos en LommerplantsoenPizzzzaaaaa!
The best Japanese food I’ve ever had! The Omakaze menu is to die for and so is everything else! Don’t miss the pumpkin ice cream when they have it!
13 locals recommend
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76 WeteringschansThe best Japanese food I’ve ever had! The Omakaze menu is to die for and so is everything else! Don’t miss the pumpkin ice cream when they have it!
The Breakfast Club
2-h BellamystraatBreakfast for everyone!
Loetje Oost
15 RuyschstraatIf you like steak, you’ll like Loetje.
The best place to go for Ethiopian/African food. Order the Ibis Special to taste all the amazing dishes and have a mango juice or a mango beer to go with it!
16 locals recommend
Eetcafé Ibis
43-H WeesperzijdeThe best place to go for Ethiopian/African food. Order the Ibis Special to taste all the amazing dishes and have a mango juice or a mango beer to go with it!
A beautiful restaurant located in Frankendael park. They grow most of their vegetables themselves and serve them in the most amazing ways. A little bit more expensive, but definitely worth it or if you have something to celebrate
267 locals recommend
De Kast
3 Kamerlingh OnneslaanA beautiful restaurant located in Frankendael park. They grow most of their vegetables themselves and serve them in the most amazing ways. A little bit more expensive, but definitely worth it or if you have something to celebrate
Simple but great pastas is what you get here, and communal dining makes it very informal and 'gezellig' (cozy-ish) :)
181 locals recommend
Spaghetteria Van Woustraat
123 Van WoustraatSimple but great pastas is what you get here, and communal dining makes it very informal and 'gezellig' (cozy-ish) :)
The classic burgers or something more special, like really good vegetarian options. I'd recommend to get the three mini ones, so you can taste more of them!
111 locals recommend
Burgermeester | de Pijp
48 Albert CuypstraatThe classic burgers or something more special, like really good vegetarian options. I'd recommend to get the three mini ones, so you can taste more of them!
Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktApple pie is all you need
A-ma-zing Indian food, order as much different things you think you'll be able to finish or ask the staff to recommend things
13 locals recommend
Shah Jahan Indian Restaurant
18 Eerste AnjeliersdwarsstraatA-ma-zing Indian food, order as much different things you think you'll be able to finish or ask the staff to recommend things
Great coffee and lovely staff. They also have a great selection of cakes, with my all time favorite being the grapefruit poppyseed!
164 locals recommend
Coffee Bru
14 BeukenpleinGreat coffee and lovely staff. They also have a great selection of cakes, with my all time favorite being the grapefruit poppyseed!
Need something healthy to start your day? Oliver green has two locations, the other one is at Kinkerstraat and they serve things like peanutbutter oats, acai bowls and hummus wraps.
Oliver Green
7H Eerste OosterparkstraatNeed something healthy to start your day? Oliver green has two locations, the other one is at Kinkerstraat and they serve things like peanutbutter oats, acai bowls and hummus wraps.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have an arcade upstairs, enormous milkshakes and it's just a fun place to go
120 locals recommend
TonTon Club West
27 PolonceaukadeThey have an arcade upstairs, enormous milkshakes and it's just a fun place to go
Restaurant, bar and club. They have crazy music, simple foods and a very nice and big terrace
428 locals recommend
Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadeRestaurant, bar and club. They have crazy music, simple foods and a very nice and big terrace
Great for drinks every night of the week, don’t miss the club Canvas upstairs!
261 locals recommend
Volkshotel
150 WibautstraatGreat for drinks every night of the week, don’t miss the club Canvas upstairs!
Parks & Nature
Go green!
Just a very nice park to explore, and for Amsterdam standards it's pretty big ;)
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegJust a very nice park to explore, and for Amsterdam standards it's pretty big ;)
Oosterpark
OosterparkLovely park for a nice stroll
Park Frankendael
One of the most beautifully designed parks in Amsterdam
'Forest' Amsterdam style, meaning very small to be called a forest. Go for a walk or run, look at the rowing tournaments on most weekends, have a Dutch pancake or go pet some baby goats, whatever you are in for ;)
547 locals recommend
Amsterdam Forest
'Forest' Amsterdam style, meaning very small to be called a forest. Go for a walk or run, look at the rowing tournaments on most weekends, have a Dutch pancake or go pet some baby goats, whatever you are in for ;)
Entertainment & Activities
Stuff to do
Tula Yoga Bos en Lommer
175 Bos en LommerpleinA very nice, bright place to take a yoga class
Great museum, amazing architecture of the museum itself, with always interesting exhibitions on display
628 locals recommend
Tropenmuseum
2 LinnaeusstraatGreat museum, amazing architecture of the museum itself, with always interesting exhibitions on display
Museum with amazing art, located at the Amstel river. Very beautiful building!
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelMuseum with amazing art, located at the Amstel river. Very beautiful building!
Take a sup tour! It’s very relaxing and definitely a new way to see the city. Als the guide of the day to take you into the city if possible.
Sup Sup Club Amsterdam Amstel
Take a sup tour! It’s very relaxing and definitely a new way to see the city. Als the guide of the day to take you into the city if possible.
Hard to put this one into a category, since it is basically everything. Good for some typically dutch food like a stroopwafel and great coffee places all around. Also possibly the best place to get some good deals on fruit, veg, fish and nuts. Generally something to see, walk around, hear market people yell in Dutch and meet all kinds of people and you can buy less standard souvenirs as well.
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatHard to put this one into a category, since it is basically everything. Good for some typically dutch food like a stroopwafel and great coffee places all around. Also possibly the best place to get some good deals on fruit, veg, fish and nuts. Generally something to see, walk around, hear market people yell in Dutch and meet all kinds of people and you can buy less standard souvenirs as well.
Need a day to relax and find some peace and quiet, this spa is the place to be! It is absolutely beautiful and has both days for hard core sauna goers (naked) and days when swimwear is required (tuesdays and thursdays). Check out Social Deal for the best deals!
78 locals recommend
Spa Sport Hotel Zuiver
8 KoenenkadeNeed a day to relax and find some peace and quiet, this spa is the place to be! It is absolutely beautiful and has both days for hard core sauna goers (naked) and days when swimwear is required (tuesdays and thursdays). Check out Social Deal for the best deals!
Useful things
Things that are convenient during your stay
AH Wibautstraat
80 WibautstraatThe biggest supermarket at 5 minutes walk
Drug store for things like shampoo, deodorant, pain killers, flu medicine, nose sprays and the list goes on and on
209 locals recommend
Etos
140 B SloterkadeDrug store for things like shampoo, deodorant, pain killers, flu medicine, nose sprays and the list goes on and on
City advice
Don't miss
Amsterdam Festival of Lights!
During winter you’ll find amazing light art along the canals. Go by boat or by foot to see it all! Check out all the info on: https://amsterdamlightfestival.com/en