Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Lovely dining in the Red Light District. Both lunch and dinner are served and they have a canal side terrace in the summer. Really great place!
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Mata Hari
22 Oudezijds AchterburgwalLovely dining in the Red Light District. Both lunch and dinner are served and they have a canal side terrace in the summer. Really great place!
This place has a very nice terrace (self-service) overlooking a part of the Vondelpark. Have a drink, order a sandwich and enjoy the location.
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VondelCS (Media & Cultuur LAB van de AVROTROS)
3 VondelparkThis place has a very nice terrace (self-service) overlooking a part of the Vondelpark. Have a drink, order a sandwich and enjoy the location.
Something completely local to do. Reservations only via +31 06 3457 6243 (make sure to call days in advance) THU-SAT from 18.00. Dinner eur20 per person, wine eur2,50 per glass/ eur15 per bottle.
Chef's podium
Something completely local to do. Reservations only via +31 06 3457 6243 (make sure to call days in advance) THU-SAT from 18.00. Dinner eur20 per person, wine eur2,50 per glass/ eur15 per bottle.
They have wonderful food and a spectacular view over the harbour area of Amsterdam. The restaurant is situated on the top floor of the tower and there is also a rooftop terrace. Bon apetit!
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REM Eiland
45-2 HaparandadamThey have wonderful food and a spectacular view over the harbour area of Amsterdam. The restaurant is situated on the top floor of the tower and there is also a rooftop terrace. Bon apetit!
They specialize in espresso. I LOVE it, my friend HATES it. Go there and judge yourself. Westerpark (where it's located) has many more nice terraces and spots to offer as well!
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Espressofabriek
39 PazzanistraatThey specialize in espresso. I LOVE it, my friend HATES it. Go there and judge yourself. Westerpark (where it's located) has many more nice terraces and spots to offer as well!
Such a cosy place with a really nice fresh and changing menu and . Good money/value and a nice central spot!
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Cultureel Eetcafé 'Skek
4-8 ZeedijkSuch a cosy place with a really nice fresh and changing menu and . Good money/value and a nice central spot!
You will enjoy dinner here! Locals love this place. It's quirky and has a fire place and a good menu!
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Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtYou will enjoy dinner here! Locals love this place. It's quirky and has a fire place and a good menu!
Dine in style. The service here is so fine and the ambiance and style are as well. Make sure to dress appropriately and make reservations in advance. Still affordable, but also luxurious.
Bar Brasserie OCCO
384 KeizersgrachtDine in style. The service here is so fine and the ambiance and style are as well. Make sure to dress appropriately and make reservations in advance. Still affordable, but also luxurious.
They roast some very nice coffee and decorate like pro's. Also, nice cakes and other stuff on-the-side!
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Coffee & Such
182 HaarlemmerdijkThey roast some very nice coffee and decorate like pro's. Also, nice cakes and other stuff on-the-side!
Lunch, dinner and beers at the hotspot in Amsterdam South (where you will find the older / wealthier crowd) . Practice your posh and visit this place.
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Strandzuid
22 EuropapleinLunch, dinner and beers at the hotspot in Amsterdam South (where you will find the older / wealthier crowd) . Practice your posh and visit this place.
Meat, meat and more meat. And wines. And nice decoration.
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Cannibale Royale Handboogstraat
17a HandboogstraatMeat, meat and more meat. And wines. And nice decoration.
Restaurant for lamb/chicken dish lovers. These Turkish guys know how to do it! Really nice food just a 7 minute walk away from the apartment!
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Meram West
111 SlotermeerlaanRestaurant for lamb/chicken dish lovers. These Turkish guys know how to do it! Really nice food just a 7 minute walk away from the apartment!
Fooled Amsterdam by pretending to be a pop-up restaurant. They never left and business is going great.. Dinner time!
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BAUT
320 StadionwegFooled Amsterdam by pretending to be a pop-up restaurant. They never left and business is going great.. Dinner time!
The kind of place I could eat 3 times a week and not get bored, because food and prices are good!
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Bar Breitner
13 Van der PalmkadeThe kind of place I could eat 3 times a week and not get bored, because food and prices are good!
They cook all day, starting 10 in the morning, getting fresh products and meats over the day which they use in their meals. Go try!
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Fa. Speijkervet
79 Admiraal de RuijterwegThey cook all day, starting 10 in the morning, getting fresh products and meats over the day which they use in their meals. Go try!
Pulled pork, amazing burgers and lots of other BBQ stuff. Best bbq in town!
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Graceland BAR-B-Q
8 Jan van GalenstraatPulled pork, amazing burgers and lots of other BBQ stuff. Best bbq in town!
Mediterranean eats that are really awesome and so is the interior + exterior of this place. Sit on the terrace lounge couches for a drink and head inside for dinner afterwards.
Polonceaukade
PolonceaukadeMediterranean eats that are really awesome and so is the interior + exterior of this place. Sit on the terrace lounge couches for a drink and head inside for dinner afterwards.
Beautiful industrial old hangar transformed into a fine restaurant. The location is also great for an evening just outside all the city center fuzz.
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Pont 13
50 HaparandadamBeautiful industrial old hangar transformed into a fine restaurant. The location is also great for an evening just outside all the city center fuzz.
Look at all the tables, space and fantastic big building... Enjoy a nice dinner in this minimalist spacious restaurant.
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Hotel Plantage
25 Plantage KerklaanLook at all the tables, space and fantastic big building... Enjoy a nice dinner in this minimalist spacious restaurant.
Worth the travel! This former school is now a restaurant but the furniture and design of the restaurant will remind you of a classroom. Whether you like it or not; ) . Great place!
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Restaurant All In Kitchen
3 GaasterlandstraatWorth the travel! This former school is now a restaurant but the furniture and design of the restaurant will remind you of a classroom. Whether you like it or not; ) . Great place!
After you visit the 'Oudemanhuispoort', try to find this café, hidden in a small alley.
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Kapitein Zeppos
5 Gebed Zonder EndAfter you visit the 'Oudemanhuispoort', try to find this café, hidden in a small alley.
Fresh pastry and cakes with a well made cup of coffee. Oh, literally everything in this shop is for sale and mostly local.
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Koffie Academie
95 OvertoomFresh pastry and cakes with a well made cup of coffee. Oh, literally everything in this shop is for sale and mostly local.
Only a short bike ride away from the apartment, this place should get you started for the day!
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white label coffee
136 Jan EvertsenstraatOnly a short bike ride away from the apartment, this place should get you started for the day!
** TEA ** Great place to have tea and bites on the side. Expect lots of girls and women, sipping lots of tea in this cute café. EUR15 - 25 pp
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Gartine
7 Taksteeg** TEA ** Great place to have tea and bites on the side. Expect lots of girls and women, sipping lots of tea in this cute café. EUR15 - 25 pp
** TEA ** Centrally located near the royal palace, they provide a royal te experience in their historic 4 star hotel. EUR22.50 pp
Die Port Van Cleve
176-180 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal** TEA ** Centrally located near the royal palace, they provide a royal te experience in their historic 4 star hotel. EUR22.50 pp
** TEA ** They breathe 'high tea' and are really good at it! In the afernoon, you can join and pick a high tea menu that suits you. EUR 16-30 pp
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De Bakkerswinkel - Meeneemwinkel
133 Warmoesstraat** TEA ** They breathe 'high tea' and are really good at it! In the afernoon, you can join and pick a high tea menu that suits you. EUR 16-30 pp
** TEA ** Letting is at a unique location in a cozy little diner at the heart of the Jordaan. Prices range from EUR8.50 pp - EUR25 pp (with a glass of champagne).
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At Letting
3 Prinsenstraat** TEA ** Letting is at a unique location in a cozy little diner at the heart of the Jordaan. Prices range from EUR8.50 pp - EUR25 pp (with a glass of champagne).
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktails! I frequently visit this place with the comfiest couches, loveliest tiny bar and best ingredients and cocktail combinations. Both seasonal and regular.
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Hiding in Plain Sight
18 RapenburgCocktails! I frequently visit this place with the comfiest couches, loveliest tiny bar and best ingredients and cocktail combinations. Both seasonal and regular.
Cocktails! Most of the time it's packed with people, nice music and vibes and they offer really well made cocktails at a 'quiet' location in the centre.
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Vesper
57 VinkenstraatCocktails! Most of the time it's packed with people, nice music and vibes and they offer really well made cocktails at a 'quiet' location in the centre.
Rooftop parties all the time! They offer a wonderful view over Amsterdam. Can be accessed via the Ramada Hotel elevator. Recommended! :)
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Floor17
410 StaalmeesterslaanRooftop parties all the time! They offer a wonderful view over Amsterdam. Can be accessed via the Ramada Hotel elevator. Recommended! :)
Top floor Fashion Hotel bar. Location is very nice and so are the drinks and crowds that visit!
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SKYY Bar Amsterdam
1 Hendrikje StoffelsstraatTop floor Fashion Hotel bar. Location is very nice and so are the drinks and crowds that visit!
Expirimental/industrial vibes at this spot. Nice extraordinary spot for any kind of drinks and relaxation or a party in the eve.
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Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsExpirimental/industrial vibes at this spot. Nice extraordinary spot for any kind of drinks and relaxation or a party in the eve.
Amsterdam's biggest brewery located on a very nice spot near the canals. Go get one of their special Amsterdam brewed beers!
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeAmsterdam's biggest brewery located on a very nice spot near the canals. Go get one of their special Amsterdam brewed beers!
Very nice bar with a welcoming staff and great atmosphere. Go have some drinks!
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PRIK
109 SpuistraatVery nice bar with a welcoming staff and great atmosphere. Go have some drinks!
Sightseeing
Red Light District. Do visit and watch the crowds, women and dodgy bars. A completely different world.
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De Wallen
Red Light District. Do visit and watch the crowds, women and dodgy bars. A completely different world.
Go for a stroll and bring a bottle of wine, pre-made food and a blanket. You can join the crowds sitting on the grass on summer days and have a wonderful day.
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Vondelpark
Go for a stroll and bring a bottle of wine, pre-made food and a blanket. You can join the crowds sitting on the grass on summer days and have a wonderful day.
It's a huge modern library with a cafe on the top floor to enjoy a sandwich + coffee and very affordable self-service pizzeria 'Vapiano' on the ground floor.
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Biblioteka OBA w Amsterdamie
143 OosterdokskadeIt's a huge modern library with a cafe on the top floor to enjoy a sandwich + coffee and very affordable self-service pizzeria 'Vapiano' on the ground floor.
This park has so many great things to offer. Terraces, water, grass, trees... I recommend choosing this park over the Vondelpark, because it's much less crowded and touristy.
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Zuiveringshal West
37 PazzanistraatThis park has so many great things to offer. Terraces, water, grass, trees... I recommend choosing this park over the Vondelpark, because it's much less crowded and touristy.
This wharf offer a variety of creative, cultural and commercial collaborations. A dynamic area that can be reached by taking the ferry to the far left, behind Amsterdam Central train station.
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NDSM
28 NDSM-PleinThis wharf offer a variety of creative, cultural and commercial collaborations. A dynamic area that can be reached by taking the ferry to the far left, behind Amsterdam Central train station.
The Begijnhof is a tranquil oasis in the bustling centre of Amsterdam. It consists of a group of houses built around a secluded courtyard and garden. Take a peek and take pictures :) .
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Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofThe Begijnhof is a tranquil oasis in the bustling centre of Amsterdam. It consists of a group of houses built around a secluded courtyard and garden. Take a peek and take pictures :) .
Shopping
Biggest in/outdoor flea market of Europe! Open every first weekend of the month. EUR4,50 entrance fee, but the things you can purchase at the market are priced soooooo low!
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Vlooienmarkt IJhallen
Biggest in/outdoor flea market of Europe! Open every first weekend of the month. EUR4,50 entrance fee, but the things you can purchase at the market are priced soooooo low!
Old tram building transformed into a place that centers around FOOD. Great restaurants and shops! Just drop by and see for yourself.
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinOld tram building transformed into a place that centers around FOOD. Great restaurants and shops! Just drop by and see for yourself.
Fashion for Men! A one-stop-shop for men. Go in, be dressed, get out :) . Appealing classy/fashion clothing.
Bendorff
104 HaarlemmerstraatFashion for Men! A one-stop-shop for men. Go in, be dressed, get out :) . Appealing classy/fashion clothing.
Largest big-brand warehouse of Amsterdam. More casual Tommy Hilfiger or Ralph Lauren can be found here, but also local designers and exclusive Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton etc.
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De Bijenkorf
1 DamLargest big-brand warehouse of Amsterdam. More casual Tommy Hilfiger or Ralph Lauren can be found here, but also local designers and exclusive Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton etc.
A lot of quality boutique shops with small businesses are located in this area. Great to get some more unique stuff!
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De 9 Straatjes
A lot of quality boutique shops with small businesses are located in this area. Great to get some more unique stuff!
Shopping mall with stores inside. You will find a Mango, Sissy Boy, Fame record store, etc.
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Swarovski Boutique Magna Plaza
182I Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalShopping mall with stores inside. You will find a Mango, Sissy Boy, Fame record store, etc.
Famous exclusive shopping street with almost nothing but famous and exclusive brands. Shops have a door policy, so dress appropriately if you want to get in :) .
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P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz HooftstraatFamous exclusive shopping street with almost nothing but famous and exclusive brands. Shops have a door policy, so dress appropriately if you want to get in :) .
This street provides all the basic shops like Zara, H&M, River Island, etc. You will notice this is one long street that continues from De Dam to De Munt.
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Kalverstraat
KalverstraatThis street provides all the basic shops like Zara, H&M, River Island, etc. You will notice this is one long street that continues from De Dam to De Munt.
One of my favorite areas to go for shopping. Clothing and lifestyle stores are mixed and provide a diverse range of products.
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Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkOne of my favorite areas to go for shopping. Clothing and lifestyle stores are mixed and provide a diverse range of products.
The daily street market where you can view some salesmen with nice street market sales skills and browse good priced wares.
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Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatThe daily street market where you can view some salesmen with nice street market sales skills and browse good priced wares.
Mon-Sat flea market with 70's vibe to it. Mostly second hand stuff and a nice stroll on the square.
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Targ Waterlooplein
2 WaterloopleinMon-Sat flea market with 70's vibe to it. Mostly second hand stuff and a nice stroll on the square.
Essentials
Food market that offers the best priced fresh food. TUE-SAT 09.00 - 18.00 .
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Bos en Lommerplein
Bos en LommerpleinFood market that offers the best priced fresh food. TUE-SAT 09.00 - 18.00 .
Albert Heijn
47 H ZeilstraatBig groceries store for everything you need :) !
The best Dutch brand around. Some groceries can be found in the back and all other basic stuff for your life in the rest of the store.
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HEMA
133a SloterkadeThe best Dutch brand around. Some groceries can be found in the back and all other basic stuff for your life in the rest of the store.
Fresh baked bread and pastry for your mornings or hungry moments.
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Bakkerij Kara Firin B.V.
31 Sam van HoutenstraatFresh baked bread and pastry for your mornings or hungry moments.
Bereket Baklavaları
33 Burgemeester de VlugtlaanThey have bread and pastry and THE BEST baklava!
Muslim Butchery Anatolia
57 Burgemeester de VlugtlaanFresh halal meat. Quality products at a good price! I go here very often.
Vishandel Omi Zeemeermin
I love seafood and this fresh fish shop keeps me satisfied :) .
Oznoten lekkerenoten
79 Burgemeester de VlugtlaanRoasted nuts! This place smells amazing and the nuts are tasty.
Öz Damla Supermarket V.O.F.
45 Burgemeester de VlugtlaanLocal veggies+fruit supermarket.
Arts & Culture
Recently openened film museum including a cinema that shows all kinds of cult movies.
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Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeRecently openened film museum including a cinema that shows all kinds of cult movies.
An old church that was transformed into a music temple. It's beautiful. I saw Kraftwerk, The Prodigy and Paolo Nutini here. Visit their site so see what's on when you visit! :)
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Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansAn old church that was transformed into a music temple. It's beautiful. I saw Kraftwerk, The Prodigy and Paolo Nutini here. Visit their site so see what's on when you visit! :)
Recently renovated and home to the world famous Rembrandt painting 'De Nachtwacht' . Make sure to purchase tickets ahead, as the queues are nearly always huuuuge.
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Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatRecently renovated and home to the world famous Rembrandt painting 'De Nachtwacht' . Make sure to purchase tickets ahead, as the queues are nearly always huuuuge.
Anne Frank lived in Amsterdam during World War 2 and wrote a now world famous diary about her life. You can visit the house and hidden chambers where she lived and get some history insight.
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Dom Anny Frank
20 WestermarktAnne Frank lived in Amsterdam during World War 2 and wrote a now world famous diary about her life. You can visit the house and hidden chambers where she lived and get some history insight.
Please, even if you enjoy just a bit of classical music, just visit this place. Buy a ticket for a performace you like and get to see this amazing building and hear it's acoustic quality.
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The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinPlease, even if you enjoy just a bit of classical music, just visit this place. Buy a ticket for a performace you like and get to see this amazing building and hear it's acoustic quality.
Jazz, classical music, modern performances and spectacular view over Amsterdam. If you wish to visit a nice venue and enjoy an eve of relaxing music; this is the place. Tickets needed.
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Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
1 Piet HeinkadeJazz, classical music, modern performances and spectacular view over Amsterdam. If you wish to visit a nice venue and enjoy an eve of relaxing music; this is the place. Tickets needed.
Museum shows the history of Dutch Jenever and leads to the cocktail shaking course that Bols offers. Check website for prices and enjoy an afternoon of cocktail shaking and tasting!
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House of Bols, the Cocktail & Genever Experience
12 14 16 Paulus PotterstraatMuseum shows the history of Dutch Jenever and leads to the cocktail shaking course that Bols offers. Check website for prices and enjoy an afternoon of cocktail shaking and tasting!
Amsterdam Historic museum with a permanent and temporary space. A spot that many tourists visit to brush up on their Amsterdam history. Very efficient!
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Muzeum Amsterdamskie
51 KalverstraatAmsterdam Historic museum with a permanent and temporary space. A spot that many tourists visit to brush up on their Amsterdam history. Very efficient!
Shows a lot of modern and contemporary art + design. it houses a vast collection of works by big names including Mondriaan, Pollock, Picasso, Kandinsky, Cézanne and Warhol among countless others.
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Stedelijk Museum
10 MuseumpleinShows a lot of modern and contemporary art + design. it houses a vast collection of works by big names including Mondriaan, Pollock, Picasso, Kandinsky, Cézanne and Warhol among countless others.
Most favourite photography museum in Amsterdam that you can either visit for an hour (if you just rush through it) or visit for a big part of the day, if you take some more time.
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Foam
609 KeizersgrachtMost favourite photography museum in Amsterdam that you can either visit for an hour (if you just rush through it) or visit for a big part of the day, if you take some more time.
New place in an upcoming area. Awesome parties, good priced drinks and open until L-A-T-E.
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RADION Amsterdam
1 LouweswegNew place in an upcoming area. Awesome parties, good priced drinks and open until L-A-T-E.
Visit their website http://www.ot301.nl/ to see the program. Amsterdam alternative scene with lots of things to do!
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OT301
301 OvertoomVisit their website http://www.ot301.nl/ to see the program. Amsterdam alternative scene with lots of things to do!
Get some insight in how our world famous Heineken beer is brewed. You get some free beer along with your ticket, of course.
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Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeGet some insight in how our world famous Heineken beer is brewed. You get some free beer along with your ticket, of course.
Recommended bike rental place. Good quality bikes and service.
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Bike City
68-70 BloemgrachtRecommended bike rental place. Good quality bikes and service.
This venue hosts some nice party evenings and well known artist nights. Check their website for the agenda.
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Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtThis venue hosts some nice party evenings and well known artist nights. Check their website for the agenda.
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanThe city zoo!
Everything Else
The not-to-miss canal trip. Very touristy thing to do, but hey, you get to go on a boat ride and learn about Amsterdam for an hour at the price of EUR9.00 per person.
Rederij Plas
28 A DamrakThe not-to-miss canal trip. Very touristy thing to do, but hey, you get to go on a boat ride and learn about Amsterdam for an hour at the price of EUR9.00 per person.
One of the most well-known bike rental places in Amsterdam. Biking is the way to go in Amsterdam!
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StarBikes Rental
143 De RuijterkadeOne of the most well-known bike rental places in Amsterdam. Biking is the way to go in Amsterdam!
True professionals that fly in the best stuff from all over the world. Trusted place to visit.
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Mellow Yellow
True professionals that fly in the best stuff from all over the world. Trusted place to visit.
Multiple award winning shop that provides a safe environment. They are proud to have had many foreign celeb visitors.
Oudezijds Voorburgwal
Oudezijds VoorburgwalMultiple award winning shop that provides a safe environment. They are proud to have had many foreign celeb visitors.
Well visited place by locals. Let them advise you if it's the first time you use soft-drugs; they are happy to!
Kadinsky Coffeeshop Rosmarijnsteeg
9 RosmarijnsteegWell visited place by locals. Let them advise you if it's the first time you use soft-drugs; they are happy to!
Southern style decorated shop with people sipping beers all day and a menu with variation and quality. Open until 01.00.
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Coffeeshop Amsterdam
44 HaarlemmerstraatSouthern style decorated shop with people sipping beers all day and a menu with variation and quality. Open until 01.00.
The most popular coffeeshop around, loved by local crowds and tourists. Really good vibe and the trusted business owner has been using his own products for 25 years.
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Barney's Uptown
105 HaarlemmerstraatThe most popular coffeeshop around, loved by local crowds and tourists. Really good vibe and the trusted business owner has been using his own products for 25 years.
Rabobank
Ka-ching