Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
De Bakkerswinkel
Yummy breakfast and lunch in nice environment!
Doardi
15 Van Limburg StirumstraatSimply the best homemade flemish fries in town, great for a takeaway into the Westerpark.
IJscuypje Westergasfabriek
7 Gosschalklaanicecreams
Bella Storia
26 BentinckstraatGreat Italian food.
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede TuindwarsstraatMay just have the very best pizza's in the city.
Nice sunny terrace for the start of the evening.
96 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Restaurant Piet de Gruyter
4-6 Van Limburg StirumpleinNice sunny terrace for the start of the evening.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good place nearby to relax and have a beer. With live music on weekend evenings.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafe Pianist
41 Groen van PrinstererstraatGood place nearby to relax and have a beer. With live music on weekend evenings.
Restaurant/bar that turns into a club later in the evening. Good if you want more noise and dancing with your drinks.
Great sunset facing terrace in the afternoon with maybe the longest sun exposure in the city.
427 Einheimische empfehlen
Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadeRestaurant/bar that turns into a club later in the evening. Good if you want more noise and dancing with your drinks.
Great sunset facing terrace in the afternoon with maybe the longest sun exposure in the city.
For live music, quality drinks and good atmosphere.
Open till 1:00, and 3:00 on friday and saturday.
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Checkpoint Charlie
48 NassaukadeFor live music, quality drinks and good atmosphere.
Open till 1:00, and 3:00 on friday and saturday.
Cafe Brel
37 Van HallstraatGreat beer selection.
Open to 1:00, 3:00 on friday and saturday.
Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtGreat views, relaxed place, always crowded.
Getting Around
David Goliath Bikes
10 H WaterspiegelpleinBike rental Amsterdam
171 Piet MondriaanstraatAutoradam Amsterdam Nieuwpoortkade
5 NieuwpoortkadeBus 21 to Central Station (seen from our house it's on the other side of the road)
Amsterdam, V.d. Hoopstraat
Bus 21 to Central Station (seen from our house it's on the other side of the road)
Tram 10, will bring you to Leidse Plein, Museumplein and all the way to Amsterdam East. Runs close to the city center just outside the canals.
Amsterdam, Van Hallstraat station
Tram 10, will bring you to Leidse Plein, Museumplein and all the way to Amsterdam East. Runs close to the city center just outside the canals.
Ferry to the NDSM area in Amsterdam North where you'll find nice bars and restaurants in a more relaxed atmosphere than most of Amsterdam. Good to get out of the busy part of the city.
Amsterdam, Westerdoksdijk station
Ferry to the NDSM area in Amsterdam North where you'll find nice bars and restaurants in a more relaxed atmosphere than most of Amsterdam. Good to get out of the busy part of the city.
Entertainment & Activities
Het Ketelhuis
4 PazzanistraatMostly small arthouse movies.
Nice bar and terrace as well.
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkThe oldest cinema still in use in Amsterdam. Great atmosphere.
Brediusbad outdoor pool
306 SpaarndammerdijkOutdoor swimming pool open till 1 september
Essentials
Good last-minute option for most food, basics, vegetables, wine and beer.
Open every evening to 24:00.
From 16:00 weekdays, from 15:00 on saturdays and from 14:00 on sundays.
65 Einheimische empfehlen
the Night market
90-96 De WittenkadeGood last-minute option for most food, basics, vegetables, wine and beer.
Open every evening to 24:00.
From 16:00 weekdays, from 15:00 on saturdays and from 14:00 on sundays.
Nearest supermarket. Small but mostly sufficient.
150 Einheimische empfehlen
AH Van Limburg Stirumstraat
44 Van Limburg StirumstraatNearest supermarket. Small but mostly sufficient.
Wassalon Dusko
30A Van der HoopstraatParks & Nature
Relaxed open area with a good view over the IJ. Good to sit and meditate or read.
Morning/afternoon small bar with snacks and drinks.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Het Stenen Hoofd
1 Stenen HoofdRelaxed open area with a good view over the IJ. Good to sit and meditate or read.
Morning/afternoon small bar with snacks and drinks.
Very nice and diverse park with art, 'wild' nature, water, industrial heritage, food, drinks...
1599 Einheimische empfehlen
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegVery nice and diverse park with art, 'wild' nature, water, industrial heritage, food, drinks...
Sightseeing
Westertoren
279a PrinsengrachtFrom the top you get a nice view of Amsterdam.