Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Great place along the Amstel river on the Eastern banks/Weesperzijde side. Possibly my favourite place for coffee (either take-out stroling along the Amstel river or inside with a lovely piece of apple pie).
It has a great terrace along the Amstel (during the summer, in wintertime it closed and during Christmas time there is a huge Christmas tree filling up the terrace), but also inside there is plenty of seating. Enjoy your coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner here anytime!
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Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 WeesperzijdeGreat place along the Amstel river on the Eastern banks/Weesperzijde side. Possibly my favourite place for coffee (either take-out stroling along the Amstel river or inside with a lovely piece of apple pie).
It has a great terrace along the Amstel (during the summer, in wintertime it closed and during Christmas time there is a huge Christmas tree filling up the terrace), but also inside there is plenty of seating. Enjoy your coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner here anytime!
One of the top luxury hotels in the city and a Grande Dame along the banks of the Amstel river. The lobby is their show piece and nice to see when you walk by. La Rive restaurant has been a classic for years. In the summer it is a nice place to see the passing (salon/cannel)boats go by and have a drink.
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InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
1 Professor TulppleinOne of the top luxury hotels in the city and a Grande Dame along the banks of the Amstel river. The lobby is their show piece and nice to see when you walk by. La Rive restaurant has been a classic for years. In the summer it is a nice place to see the passing (salon/cannel)boats go by and have a drink.
Are you looking for a steak? Than don't look further and walk one minute from the apartment to enjoy a juicy and tender steak done up the Dutch way, add french fries with mayonnaise to top it off!
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Loetje Oost
15 RuyschstraatAre you looking for a steak? Than don't look further and walk one minute from the apartment to enjoy a juicy and tender steak done up the Dutch way, add french fries with mayonnaise to top it off!
coffeecompany
92 Van WoustraatThe Dutch equivalent of Starbucks!
Awesome restaurant with Pan Asian Cuisine housed inside the Sir Albert boutique hotel. From sushi to teppanyaki and everything in between. It is seen and being seen at this place.
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IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar
2-6 Albert CuypstraatAwesome restaurant with Pan Asian Cuisine housed inside the Sir Albert boutique hotel. From sushi to teppanyaki and everything in between. It is seen and being seen at this place.
Great take-out or eat-in Burger Bar. There is a hidden bar in the back!
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The Butcher
129 Albert CuypstraatGreat take-out or eat-in Burger Bar. There is a hidden bar in the back!
Burgermeester | de Pijp
48 Albert CuypstraatAwesome take-out burgers, the best in the city!
Mazzo
114 RozengrachtNice Italian Restaurant also with kids!
Envy
381 PrinsengrachtIf you like a gourmet meal, go here!
Vinkeles
384 KeizersgrachtMy favorite 1-star Michelin Restaurant in Amsterdam.
Brix Bar-Kitchen
16 WolvenstraatNice place for drinks and dinner!
Great terrace on the water when it is sunny out! In winter time not worth a visit.
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Amstelhoven
18 Nieuwe HerengrachtGreat terrace on the water when it is sunny out! In winter time not worth a visit.
If you love Starbucks this is their on of their concept stores - so check it out!
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Starbucks
72 OvertoomIf you love Starbucks this is their on of their concept stores - so check it out!
de Biertuin
29 LinnaeusstraatAwesome place for a pub dinner!
IJscuypje
27 Eerste van der HelststraatGreat place for ice cream!
Great place for lunch while strolling over the Albert Cuyp Market.
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De Wasserette
27 Eerste van der HelststraatGreat place for lunch while strolling over the Albert Cuyp Market.
Seen and being seen in the weekend. If you like fashion and a hip crowd, than this is the place.
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MR PORTER
175 SpuistraatSeen and being seen in the weekend. If you like fashion and a hip crowd, than this is the place.
Simply tasty food and delicious drinks, with a very extensive winelist. With a warm, cosy and personal Amsterdam atmosphere. Worth a visit!
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Zoldering
141H UtrechtsestraatSimply tasty food and delicious drinks, with a very extensive winelist. With a warm, cosy and personal Amsterdam atmosphere. Worth a visit!
Peruvian cuisine with a blend of Japanese, Chinese, Criollo and Andean food. Small tasty dishes with a good winelist. In the middle of the Pijp / Old South.
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NAZKA
354 Van OstadestraatPeruvian cuisine with a blend of Japanese, Chinese, Criollo and Andean food. Small tasty dishes with a good winelist. In the middle of the Pijp / Old South.
Huge open kitchen. C stands for Celsius and dishes come in a range of different temperatures. Quite the culinary place, one of our all-time favourites, we keep returning back to.
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BAUT Oost
125 WibautstraatHuge open kitchen. C stands for Celsius and dishes come in a range of different temperatures. Quite the culinary place, one of our all-time favourites, we keep returning back to.
If you like chicken, than this is THE place to go. Nothing else than chicken, but prepared to perfection and very favorable prices (think €11 for half a chick, dinner for two including sides will cost you roughly €60,-) with some great sides and lovely beers on tap.
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Van 't Spit
95 De ClercqstraatIf you like chicken, than this is THE place to go. Nothing else than chicken, but prepared to perfection and very favorable prices (think €11 for half a chick, dinner for two including sides will cost you roughly €60,-) with some great sides and lovely beers on tap.
Perfect for tasty sushi dinner, always busy so do reserve ahead of time!
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Michiu
102 MaasstraatPerfect for tasty sushi dinner, always busy so do reserve ahead of time!
If you have something to celebrate or that one special occasion, than this is the place to go. On their way of getting a third Michelin star (set menu at €195,- per person excluding wine) but probably the very best in Amsterdam! Located on the 23rd floor of the Okura Hotel. In the top 500 list of restaurants in the Netherlands it takes the 6th place.
Ciel Bleu
333 Ferdinand BolstraatIf you have something to celebrate or that one special occasion, than this is the place to go. On their way of getting a third Michelin star (set menu at €195,- per person excluding wine) but probably the very best in Amsterdam! Located on the 23rd floor of the Okura Hotel. In the top 500 list of restaurants in the Netherlands it takes the 6th place.
Arles
251 Govert Flinckstraat
101 Gowrie
326HS Govert FlinckstraatGreat cocktails, small Japanese dishes at even better prices! Kitchen is open till late, no reservations accepted, but worth the wait. Small but cosy.
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De Plantenmarkt
228 Albert CuypstraatGreat cocktails, small Japanese dishes at even better prices! Kitchen is open till late, no reservations accepted, but worth the wait. Small but cosy.
Café Caron
28 Frans HalsstraatGreat French bistro in the heart of de Pijp.
Dining inside a big greenhouse inside one of Amsterdam's parks, in the East of the city.
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De Kast
3 Kamerlingh OnneslaanDining inside a big greenhouse inside one of Amsterdam's parks, in the East of the city.
Mr. Sam Asian Bistro
344 AmstelveensewegAsian Fushion comfort food!
De Plantage
36 Plantage KerklaanRestaurant Elkaar
6 AlexanderpleinWOW, what a cool hidden dining experience! Prepare for 10-15 small courses. Menu with 8 courses starts at €59,- per person.
Graphite by Peter Gast
15III PaardenstraatWOW, what a cool hidden dining experience! Prepare for 10-15 small courses. Menu with 8 courses starts at €59,- per person.
If you like fish, that this is probably the best place in the city!
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John Dory (Vistronomie)
999 PrinsengrachtIf you like fish, that this is probably the best place in the city!
All time favourite! Easy but nice dining experience. Belgian, French, Classic kitchen, hidden in one of the side streets on the Eastern bank of the Amstel River. Always busy, so book ahead!
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Rijsel
52 MarcusstraatAll time favourite! Easy but nice dining experience. Belgian, French, Classic kitchen, hidden in one of the side streets on the Eastern bank of the Amstel River. Always busy, so book ahead!
Ron Gastrobar Oriental
23 KerkstraatFor that special occasion! Inside the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Fenomenal when we ate here in November 2019. Number 7 on the list of best restaurants in the Netherlands!
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Spectrum (previously Librije’s Zusje)
542 HerengrachtFor that special occasion! Inside the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Fenomenal when we ate here in November 2019. Number 7 on the list of best restaurants in the Netherlands!
Restaurant Vermeer
59-72 Prins HendrikkadeRestaurant The White Room
9 DamThe Lobby Fizeaustraat
2 FizeaustraatIf you love sushi and want the best, go here. Number 46 on the list of best restaurants in the Netherlands.
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Yamazato
333 Ferdinand BolstraatIf you love sushi and want the best, go here. Number 46 on the list of best restaurants in the Netherlands.
NENI Amsterdam
8 StadionpleinInside Soho House Amsterdam. Great Italian and even better Sunday brunch! Need to reserve ahead of time!
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Cacao Connections Amsterdam
210 SpuistraatInside Soho House Amsterdam. Great Italian and even better Sunday brunch! Need to reserve ahead of time!
Drinks & Nightlife
Café de Huyschkaemer
137 UtrechtsestraatGrab a beer with the locals in this small little pub!
Rembrandtplein
Looking for a night out, you will find plenty of bars here!
AIR Amsterdam
24 AmstelstraatOne of the best nightclubs in the city.
Jimmy Woo
18 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatOne of the only clubs in Amsterdam where you can book a table!
Conservatorium Hotel
50 Paulus PotterstraatIt has an awesome bar inside - check it out!
Knock on the door and dress up for possibly the best cocktails in town!
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Door74
74 ReguliersdwarsstraatKnock on the door and dress up for possibly the best cocktails in town!
Bar 22
22 WolvenstraatNice place for drinks!
Tales & Spirits
5-7 LijnbaanssteegGreat Cocktails!
Everything Else
This nice street which runs from the Dutch Central Bank towards the Rembrandt Square has some of the best and most unique shopping to be found in Amsterdam!
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Utrechtsestraat
UtrechtsestraatThis nice street which runs from the Dutch Central Bank towards the Rembrandt Square has some of the best and most unique shopping to be found in Amsterdam!
Looking for a night out - you will find almost all the clubs and bars that matter just a tram ride away from the apartment at Leidsesquare!
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Leidsestraat
LeidsestraatLooking for a night out - you will find almost all the clubs and bars that matter just a tram ride away from the apartment at Leidsesquare!
If you are looking for a local market, this must be the one, go check out. Weekdays from 9 to 5 pm.
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Albert Cuypstraat
Albert CuypstraatIf you are looking for a local market, this must be the one, go check out. Weekdays from 9 to 5 pm.
Politie Amsterdam-Amstelland
401 RuyschstraatPolice - Just in case you need them!
OLVG location East
9 OosterparkHospital - Just in case you need one!
The City Street Spa
764bg PrinsengrachtGreat Day Spa close by.
Doctor Feelgood Massage Company Czaar Peterstraat
108A Czaar PeterstraatBest Massage in town.
Sightseeing
Don't miss out on the newly renovated Rijksmuseum with reopened in 2013 after an extensive 10 year renovation - within 10 minutes from the apartment!
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Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatDon't miss out on the newly renovated Rijksmuseum with reopened in 2013 after an extensive 10 year renovation - within 10 minutes from the apartment!
Even if you don't like beers, this museum, the old Heineken brewery across from the International Head Office is a one of a kind and a must see!
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I-Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeEven if you don't like beers, this museum, the old Heineken brewery across from the International Head Office is a one of a kind and a must see!
Another one of those museums you don't want to miss out on, it has an extensive Victorian Era art collection housed inside! Named after museum and river in St. Petersburg in Russia.
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Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelAnother one of those museums you don't want to miss out on, it has an extensive Victorian Era art collection housed inside! Named after museum and river in St. Petersburg in Russia.
I-Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinOne of the museums not to miss out on!
Indlu kaAnne Frank
20 WestermarktGet your tickets in advance online, and skip the queue!
Nice view over the Amstel River and great for taking a picture!
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Isambulo se-Magere
Magere BrugNice view over the Amstel River and great for taking a picture!
Essentials
AH Wibautstraat
80 WibautstraatThe local supermarket chain Albert Heijn.
AH Stadhouderskade
101 StadhouderskadeThe local supermarket chain Albert Heijn.
Van Woustraat
Van WoustraatThe local supermarket chain Albert Heijn.
If you would like to pick up a fresh meal this is the place to go!
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Traiteur LIV
224 Gerard DoustraatIf you would like to pick up a fresh meal this is the place to go!
STACH Food
154 Van WoustraatGreat local fresh produce and sandwiches!
High-end grocery store with the best local and fresh produce, open till 9 pm daily!
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Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanHigh-end grocery store with the best local and fresh produce, open till 9 pm daily!
Gall & Gall Stadhouderskade 109a
109A StadhouderskadeLiquor Store
Shopping
Check out this neat store with all locally produced products and other cool clothing! It also has a cafe upstairs.
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Hutspot
4 Van WoustraatCheck out this neat store with all locally produced products and other cool clothing! It also has a cafe upstairs.
Suitsupply Amsterdam
37-41 WillemsparkwegLooking for a suit - go here! The price quality is really really good!
All the high-end luxury brands you could possibly look for!
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P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz HooftstraatAll the high-end luxury brands you could possibly look for!
Entertainment & Activities
Pathe City
15-19 Kleine-GartmanplantsoenPathe de Munt
15 VijzelstraatFilmhallen
12 Hannie Dankbaarpassage