Guidebook for Amsterdam
Drinks & Nightlife
Pacific Park is a place in Westerpark, that is very hard to describe. They call themselves a rock'n'roll bar and dance bistro. But on sunny days they also have the biggest terrace in the Westerpark.
428 locals recommend
Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadePacific Park is a place in Westerpark, that is very hard to describe. They call themselves a rock'n'roll bar and dance bistro. But on sunny days they also have the biggest terrace in the Westerpark.
This post-industrial spot with a beach-like atmosphere offers one of the best panoramic views of the IJ River.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegThis post-industrial spot with a beach-like atmosphere offers one of the best panoramic views of the IJ River.
Funky murals decorate this hip bar-restaurant serving burgers & sandwiches, plus a spacious terrace.
161 locals recommend
Brandstof B.V.
357 MarnixstraatFunky murals decorate this hip bar-restaurant serving burgers & sandwiches, plus a spacious terrace.
Food Scene
The Espressofabriek is the ideal meeting place at the Westergasfabriek. There is WiFi, old-fashioned apple cake and of course the best coffee made by a genuine barista.
80 locals recommend
Espressofabriek
39 PazzanistraatThe Espressofabriek is the ideal meeting place at the Westergasfabriek. There is WiFi, old-fashioned apple cake and of course the best coffee made by a genuine barista.
The Netherlands has got a very long ice cream history. Back in the last century, the Dutch ice cream was one of the best in the world because of their special ingredients.
20 locals recommend
IJscuypje Westergasfabriek
7 GosschalklaanThe Netherlands has got a very long ice cream history. Back in the last century, the Dutch ice cream was one of the best in the world because of their special ingredients.
Mossel en Gin is a new cafe and bar specializing in sustainable, local food. At Mossel en Gin you will find fresh mussels in a variety of flavorsome sauces paired with special gin and tonic cocktails.
231 locals recommend
Mossel & Gin
12 GosschalklaanMossel en Gin is a new cafe and bar specializing in sustainable, local food. At Mossel en Gin you will find fresh mussels in a variety of flavorsome sauces paired with special gin and tonic cocktails.
This square on walking distance from the apartment is one great culinary hotspot!
57 locals recommend
Hugo de Grootplein
Hugo de GrootpleinThis square on walking distance from the apartment is one great culinary hotspot!
De Liefde
1A BilderdijkparkHidden gem in a small park serving great coffee
Bella Storia serves the delights of a true Italian Country Kitchen. Quality, taste and authenticity are their goals. Coupled with a large sprinkling of delightful Italian hospitality.
125 locals recommend
Bella Storia
26 BentinckstraatBella Storia serves the delights of a true Italian Country Kitchen. Quality, taste and authenticity are their goals. Coupled with a large sprinkling of delightful Italian hospitality.
Next to the old watertower, this huge installation was used as a machine room to pump fresh dune water to the city of Amsterdam between 1900 and 1996, when it was turned into a restaurant
284 locals recommend
Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 WatertorenpleinNext to the old watertower, this huge installation was used as a machine room to pump fresh dune water to the city of Amsterdam between 1900 and 1996, when it was turned into a restaurant
Tthe food is simple but good. The service is very friendly and they serve special beers from all over the world. The large terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a nice and decently priced meal.
96 locals recommend
Café Restaurant Piet de Gruyter
4-6 Van Limburg StirumpleinTthe food is simple but good. The service is very friendly and they serve special beers from all over the world. The large terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a nice and decently priced meal.
Treat yourself to a piece and don't forget to get it with their whipped cream, it's worth it.
506 locals recommend
Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktTreat yourself to a piece and don't forget to get it with their whipped cream, it's worth it.
This old dock on the NDSM Werf is used by 250 artists working in the fields of theater, film, media, architecture and design.
489 locals recommend
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinThis old dock on the NDSM Werf is used by 250 artists working in the fields of theater, film, media, architecture and design.
Essentials
AH Van Limburg Stirumstraat
44 Van Limburg StirumstraatThe go to grocery store in the netherlands
Love this night shop. It has pretty much everything you can think of. From cheeses and snacks to good wines and a great selection of beers and ales. Not to mention fresh baked goods.
67 locals recommend
the Night market
90-96 De WittenkadeLove this night shop. It has pretty much everything you can think of. From cheeses and snacks to good wines and a great selection of beers and ales. Not to mention fresh baked goods.
Arts & Culture
The Ketelhuis is a comfortable cinema for the better art house film, including Dutch youth cinema and documentaries.
106 locals recommend
Het Ketelhuis
4 PazzanistraatThe Ketelhuis is a comfortable cinema for the better art house film, including Dutch youth cinema and documentaries.
A trip to the movies is extra special in Amsterdam. The city has some of the quirkiest independent film houses in Europe, showing both mainstream and art house flicks in a variety of languages.
429 locals recommend
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkA trip to the movies is extra special in Amsterdam. The city has some of the quirkiest independent film houses in Europe, showing both mainstream and art house flicks in a variety of languages.
Sightseeing
Westerstraat market (Dutch: Westermarkt) is a big outdoor market, held every Monday morning along the street Westerstraat, one of the biggest streets in the Jordan area.
41 locals recommend
Westermarkt
WestermarktWesterstraat market (Dutch: Westermarkt) is a big outdoor market, held every Monday morning along the street Westerstraat, one of the biggest streets in the Jordan area.
Shopping
This busy, bustling street is ideal for strolling. There is a great diversity of stores, but it is also a great place to spend your afternoons and evenings, with a great number of eateries and bars.
411 locals recommend
Haarlemmerstraat
HaarlemmerstraatThis busy, bustling street is ideal for strolling. There is a great diversity of stores, but it is also a great place to spend your afternoons and evenings, with a great number of eateries and bars.
Everything Else
Chocolate bon bons, lollypops, brownies, pastries and ice cream. Everything is homemade here, and there’s also a hot chocolate espresso for you to try, as well as various chocolates.
Unlimited Delicious
Chocolate bon bons, lollypops, brownies, pastries and ice cream. Everything is homemade here, and there’s also a hot chocolate espresso for you to try, as well as various chocolates.
Hutspot is a curator for an urbanized lifestyle. An initiative that brings all the good stuff together. Founded to provide a platform for creativity.
290 locals recommend
Hutspot
4 Van WoustraatHutspot is a curator for an urbanized lifestyle. An initiative that brings all the good stuff together. Founded to provide a platform for creativity.