Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
As close to a German biergarten as you're going to get in Amsterdam! Also good food.
523 Einheimische empfehlen
de Biertuin
29 LinnaeusstraatAs close to a German biergarten as you're going to get in Amsterdam! Also good food.
Coffee Company
14 JavapleinOne of the main coffee-chains in the Netherlands.
Tjin's Exotische Broodjes
17 Van WoustraatOldest Surinam sandwich shop in Amsterdam!
Wilde Zwijnen
23 JavapleinOne of the nicest restaurants in the neighborhood.
De Jonge Admiraal
149 JavastraatCoffee and snacks in this cute local coffee bar.
Entertainment & Activities
Flevoparkbad
1002 InsulindewegNicest swimmingpool in Amsterdam
Studio/K
62 TimorpleinJaap Eden Ice Rink
64 RadiowegIce-skating rink
Sightseeing
Home of the great AFC Ajax, record champions of the Netherlands and 4 time winners of the CL/EC1.
Betondorp
Where Johan Cruijff grew up.
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinThe Amsterdam canals are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Very nice at night, or during the day. Cruises with canal boats will set you back about 15 Euro.
138 Einheimische empfehlen
Canals of Amsterdam
The Amsterdam canals are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Very nice at night, or during the day. Cruises with canal boats will set you back about 15 Euro.
Johan Cruijff ArenA
1 Johan Cruijff BoulevardDrinks & Nightlife
Brewery of quality craft beers, nice scenery with a windmill.
1100 Einheimische empfehlen
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeBrewery of quality craft beers, nice scenery with a windmill.
bar Bukowski
10 OosterparkVoted best bar in the Netherlands.
Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtConcerthall/club.
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansConcerthall/club.
On walking distance from the apartment: this nice little bar with lot's of local craftbeers.
94 Einheimische empfehlen
BAR JOOST
33 MolukkenstraatOn walking distance from the apartment: this nice little bar with lot's of local craftbeers.
Bar Basquiat
88-90 JavastraatBar with also very good food options.
Arts & Culture
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatHome of the 'Nachtwacht'. Rembrandt's masterpiece
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinFoam
609 KeizersgrachtThey have a very nice Banksy exhibition, plus usually another artist on rotation.
113 Einheimische empfehlen
Moco Museum
20 HonthorststraatThey have a very nice Banksy exhibition, plus usually another artist on rotation.
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinVery nice collection of Van Gogh, I was hugely impressed.
Parks & Nature
One of the more quiet parks in Amsterdam, with the most rugged nature.
398 Einheimische empfehlen
Flevopark
FlevoparkOne of the more quiet parks in Amsterdam, with the most rugged nature.
Oosterpark
OosterparkStrand Blijburg
Nieuwe Diep
Essentials
AH Molukkenstraat
101 A MolukkenstraatLidl
4 Soerabajastraat