Guidebook for Amsterdam

Esther & Jan
Esther & Jan
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Drinks & Nightlife

When Club NL opened in '99 this stylish club was a proponent of Amsterdam's lounge scene. These days the easy listening vibe has made way for more grooving house sounds. Open every night of the week!
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When Club NL opened in '99 this stylish club was a proponent of Amsterdam's lounge scene. These days the easy listening vibe has made way for more grooving house sounds. Open every night of the week!
All the brewery’s organic IJ beers are top fermented and brewed & bottled with traditional craftsmanship. During the weekend you can take a tour through the brewery.
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 Funenkade
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All the brewery’s organic IJ beers are top fermented and brewed & bottled with traditional craftsmanship. During the weekend you can take a tour through the brewery.
From the SkyLounge on the 11th floor you will have stunning views over the historic city and the IJ River from one of the most exceptional lounge bars of Amsterdam.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
4 Oosterdoksstraat
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From the SkyLounge on the 11th floor you will have stunning views over the historic city and the IJ River from one of the most exceptional lounge bars of Amsterdam.
5&33 is a kitchen, bar, library, lounge and art gallery located in Amsterdam.
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5&33
5 Martelaarsgracht
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5&33 is a kitchen, bar, library, lounge and art gallery located in Amsterdam.
At Nukuhiva in the Haarlemmerstraat they sell honest Fair Trade fashion. It shows that fashionable, hip clothing can be produced in a sustainable manner.
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Nukuhiva Amsterdam
36 Haarlemmerstraat
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At Nukuhiva in the Haarlemmerstraat they sell honest Fair Trade fashion. It shows that fashionable, hip clothing can be produced in a sustainable manner.
Mix with the "Amsterdammers" at this easy-going hang out. You can also enjoy a simple meal or a drink at the bar.
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Finch Café
5 H Noordermarkt
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Mix with the "Amsterdammers" at this easy-going hang out. You can also enjoy a simple meal or a drink at the bar.
Supperclub is a restaurant, cocktailbar, club, gallery and experimental free state all rolled into one supperclub originated in Amsterdam and has grown into a globally successful phenomenon.
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Supperclub
460 Singel
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Supperclub is a restaurant, cocktailbar, club, gallery and experimental free state all rolled into one supperclub originated in Amsterdam and has grown into a globally successful phenomenon.

Essentials

Every Wednesday the Local and Organic farmers market is held from 10 am till 5pm. Go there for fresh bread, fish, dairy, fruits, vegetables, meat, dry goods, wine, cheese, herbs and flowers.
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AH Haarlemmerplein
34 Haarlemmerplein
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Every Wednesday the Local and Organic farmers market is held from 10 am till 5pm. Go there for fresh bread, fish, dairy, fruits, vegetables, meat, dry goods, wine, cheese, herbs and flowers.
The Dutch love cheese! And at this typical Dutch cheese specialty shop you can find more than 50 different Dutch and French cheeses.
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Kaasland Haarlemmerdijk
1 Haarlemmerdijk
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The Dutch love cheese! And at this typical Dutch cheese specialty shop you can find more than 50 different Dutch and French cheeses.
Albert Heijn, a full service supermarket with high quality products like fresh bread, fresh fruit & vegetables, meat etc.
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20 Prins Hendrikkade
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Albert Heijn, a full service supermarket with high quality products like fresh bread, fresh fruit & vegetables, meat etc.
Ekoplaza sells as much biological products as possible. When a product isn't available in biological form, you'll find the best reform quality here.
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Ekoplaza
164 Haarlemmerdijk
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Ekoplaza sells as much biological products as possible. When a product isn't available in biological form, you'll find the best reform quality here.
Marqt has everything delectable under one roof; from responsibly-harvested fish and organic products to vegetables and fruit directly from the farm.
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Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
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Marqt has everything delectable under one roof; from responsibly-harvested fish and organic products to vegetables and fruit directly from the farm.

Entertainment & Activities

The Movies, is the oldest movie theater (1912) in Amsterdam. The beautiful art deco interior guarantees a pleasant evening in a stylish atmosphere (screening in original language w Dutch subtitles).
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The Movies, is the oldest movie theater (1912) in Amsterdam. The beautiful art deco interior guarantees a pleasant evening in a stylish atmosphere (screening in original language w Dutch subtitles).
NEMO is the largest science centre in the Netherlands. With five floors full of exciting things to do and discover, it is the perfect place for anyone with an inquiring mind.
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NEMO is the largest science centre in the Netherlands. With five floors full of exciting things to do and discover, it is the perfect place for anyone with an inquiring mind.
The Amsterdam 100 Highlights Cruise passes all of Amsterdam’s famous attractions. Canal houses from the Golden Age, the Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House etc.
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Elskere Canal Cruises
20B Prins Hendrikkade
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The Amsterdam 100 Highlights Cruise passes all of Amsterdam’s famous attractions. Canal houses from the Golden Age, the Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House etc.
Artis is aZzoo in the centre of Amsterdam. It is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and one of the oldest zoos mainland Europe. It also contains an aquarium and a planetarium.
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
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Artis is aZzoo in the centre of Amsterdam. It is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and one of the oldest zoos mainland Europe. It also contains an aquarium and a planetarium.

Shopping

The Dutch love cheese! Try Reypenaer cheese at this elegant tasting room in the historic centre of Amsterdam. Here you have the opportunity to sample cheeses and join a cheese tasting workshop.
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Singel 101
101 Singel
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The Dutch love cheese! Try Reypenaer cheese at this elegant tasting room in the historic centre of Amsterdam. Here you have the opportunity to sample cheeses and join a cheese tasting workshop.
&Klevering sells great products such as interior design items, gifts, books and accesories. www.kzuid.nl
Haarlemmerstraat 8
&Klevering sells great products such as interior design items, gifts, books and accesories. www.kzuid.nl
If you like shopping visit the biggest Amsterdam department store, centrally located at the Dam square - De Bijenkorf.
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De Bijenkorf
1 Dam
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If you like shopping visit the biggest Amsterdam department store, centrally located at the Dam square - De Bijenkorf.
Fantastic homeware store, with kitchenware, crockery and fabrics grouped by colour. You’ll find gadgets you never knew you wanted, alongside all sorts of jars, bowls, cutlery and organic tea.
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Dille and Kamille
16-18 Nieuwendijk
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Fantastic homeware store, with kitchenware, crockery and fabrics grouped by colour. You’ll find gadgets you never knew you wanted, alongside all sorts of jars, bowls, cutlery and organic tea.
Sukha Amsterdam is a cosy warehouse in the centre of Amsterdam and well known for her eco-friendly mindset. Practically all the items they sell have a sustainable background.
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Sukha Amsterdam
110 Haarlemmerstraat
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Sukha Amsterdam is a cosy warehouse in the centre of Amsterdam and well known for her eco-friendly mindset. Practically all the items they sell have a sustainable background.

Arts & Culture

The Anne Frank House, a museum with a story, it is made up of the former business premises of Otto Frank, including the secret annexe, together with a new building next door.
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Anne Franks hus
20 Westermarkt
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The Anne Frank House, a museum with a story, it is made up of the former business premises of Otto Frank, including the secret annexe, together with a new building next door.
The National Museum, the Rijksmuseum is the Dutch national museum dedicated to and home to a wonderful collection arts and history in the Netherlands.
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Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
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The National Museum, the Rijksmuseum is the Dutch national museum dedicated to and home to a wonderful collection arts and history in the Netherlands.
The Van Gogh Museum is an art museum dedicated to the fabulous and famous works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries
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Van Gogh-museet
6 Museumplein
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The Van Gogh Museum is an art museum dedicated to the fabulous and famous works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries
The Stedelijk Museum or as the Dutch call it short Stedelijk (Municipal), strives to be one of the most innovative and interesting museums of modern art in the entire world.
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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 Museumplein
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The Stedelijk Museum or as the Dutch call it short Stedelijk (Municipal), strives to be one of the most innovative and interesting museums of modern art in the entire world.
Built in 1656, the former national naval warehouse was once used by the Dutch navy to store sails, ropes, weapons and ammunition.
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Det maritime museet
1 Kattenburgerplein
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Built in 1656, the former national naval warehouse was once used by the Dutch navy to store sails, ropes, weapons and ammunition.

Food Scene

Enjoy your daily breakfast buffet, a good cup of Dutch coffee, sample a good glass of wine, tapas or organic United pancakes. The menu changes throughout the day & with each season. www.cafekobalt.nl
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Enjoy your daily breakfast buffet, a good cup of Dutch coffee, sample a good glass of wine, tapas or organic United pancakes. The menu changes throughout the day & with each season. www.cafekobalt.nl
The combination of mouth-watering dishes and a breathtaking view over the IJ river makes this restaurant a unique spot to enjoy a wonderful meal. www.mosamsterdam.nl
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MOS
185 IJdok
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The combination of mouth-watering dishes and a breathtaking view over the IJ river makes this restaurant a unique spot to enjoy a wonderful meal. www.mosamsterdam.nl
I-Dock Restaurant, Bar and Marina terrace, located in Amsterdam’s city center, offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to enjoy any moment of your day. https://www.idockrestaurant.nl/en/
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I Dock
4 IJdok
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I-Dock Restaurant, Bar and Marina terrace, located in Amsterdam’s city center, offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to enjoy any moment of your day. https://www.idockrestaurant.nl/en/
Inspired by the rich history of the Dutch shipping trade. The seasonally changing menu feature dishes made with spices and herbs from all over the world, put together in an original Dutch way.
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De Gouden Reael
14 Zandhoek
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Inspired by the rich history of the Dutch shipping trade. The seasonally changing menu feature dishes made with spices and herbs from all over the world, put together in an original Dutch way.
Bistrot Neuf on the Haarlemmerstraat number 9 is all about lovely, honest and recognisable French food. Cozy and uncomplicated dining with a menu based on their extensive selection of wines.
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Bistrot Neuf
9 Haarlemmerstraat
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Bistrot Neuf on the Haarlemmerstraat number 9 is all about lovely, honest and recognisable French food. Cozy and uncomplicated dining with a menu based on their extensive selection of wines.
The first indoor food market, a variety of food from all over the world, great cocktails and a movie theatre.
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 Bellamyplein
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The first indoor food market, a variety of food from all over the world, great cocktails and a movie theatre.
Hang out with the locals and enjoy a local beer, a good glass of wine or a delicious meal. Go dancing on Friday at Club Kobalt or enjoy live Jazz on Sunday afternoon during the winter months.
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Café Kobalt
2 A Singel
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Hang out with the locals and enjoy a local beer, a good glass of wine or a delicious meal. Go dancing on Friday at Club Kobalt or enjoy live Jazz on Sunday afternoon during the winter months.
You can’t miss De Bakkerswinkel (The Bakery) on the grounds of Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek (Western Gas Factory). Great place to enjoy a coffee and their delicious homebaked scones, breads or high tea. Go there before or after a walk through the park and bring your kids too. Best time to go is in the morning or afternoon as it's packed during lunch. If the weather is good you can also get take-away and sit outside or in the park.
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De Bakkerswinkel
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You can’t miss De Bakkerswinkel (The Bakery) on the grounds of Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek (Western Gas Factory). Great place to enjoy a coffee and their delicious homebaked scones, breads or high tea. Go there before or after a walk through the park and bring your kids too. Best time to go is in the morning or afternoon as it's packed during lunch. If the weather is good you can also get take-away and sit outside or in the park.
De Pizzabakkers are a phenomenon in Amsterdam! Pizzas from wood-fired ovens, always with a thin crispy base and always with fresh ingredients.
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De Pizzabakkers Haarlemmerdijk
128 HS Haarlemmerdijk
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De Pizzabakkers are a phenomenon in Amsterdam! Pizzas from wood-fired ovens, always with a thin crispy base and always with fresh ingredients.
All-day breakfast, brunch and lunch, close to the Westerpark.
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The Breakfast Club
2-h Bellamystraat
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All-day breakfast, brunch and lunch, close to the Westerpark.
Restaurant which turns into a Club at night.
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MR PORTER
175 Spuistraat
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Restaurant which turns into a Club at night.
Moon, the revolving restaurant located on the 19th floor of the landmark A'DAM Toren, offers a unique fine dining experience + a spectacular 360˚ panorama.
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Restaurant Moon
3 Overhoeksplein
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Moon, the revolving restaurant located on the 19th floor of the landmark A'DAM Toren, offers a unique fine dining experience + a spectacular 360˚ panorama.
Madam is the panorama bar and restaurant perched atop the A'DAM Toren Amsterdam. During the day, this swanky setting is part of the LOOKOUT experience.
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A'dam Lookout
5 Overhoeksplein
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Madam is the panorama bar and restaurant perched atop the A'DAM Toren Amsterdam. During the day, this swanky setting is part of the LOOKOUT experience.
This new waterside hotspot in Amsterdam West boasts a large terrace and a beautiful restaurant with views across the IJ.
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Meneer Nieges
40H Westerdoksdijk
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This new waterside hotspot in Amsterdam West boasts a large terrace and a beautiful restaurant with views across the IJ.

Sightseeing

The Red Light District
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De Wallen
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The Red Light District
Dam Square
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Dam Square
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Dam Square
Red Light District. Being one of the oldest areas of the city, De Wallen has architecture and layout that is typical of 14th century Amsterdam.
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Red Light District Amsterdam Apartments
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Red Light District. Being one of the oldest areas of the city, De Wallen has architecture and layout that is typical of 14th century Amsterdam.