Guidebook for Amsterdam
Arts & Culture
Stunning collection of art from our 'Golden Age'. The Netherlands is slowly coming to terms with our dubious past as a slave-trading nation, and many pieces are now given more context that acknowledges this.
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Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatStunning collection of art from our 'Golden Age'. The Netherlands is slowly coming to terms with our dubious past as a slave-trading nation, and many pieces are now given more context that acknowledges this.
Foam
609 KeizersgrachtPhotography
Keeping the memory alive of all Jews who were deported from Amsterdam.
National Holocaust Museum in development
27 Plantage MiddenlaanKeeping the memory alive of all Jews who were deported from Amsterdam.
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktGrueling reminder of the Nazi occupation. Goosebumps.
OBA Library of Amsterdam
143 OosterdokskadeThe city's main library.
Parks & Nature
Vondelpark
Jogging, BBQ, a stroll or a cup of coffee.
It has a large playground—ideal for children up to 12—and a small train circling the park. It's a good place to be and spend nothing, just have picknick too.
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Amstelpark
AmstelparkIt has a large playground—ideal for children up to 12—and a small train circling the park. It's a good place to be and spend nothing, just have picknick too.
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegFormer gas works. Fun fact: I got married here.
Entertainment & Activities
Pathe de Munt
15 VijzelstraatMain stream cinema.
TunFun
7 Mr. VisserpleinIndoor playground for children 2-12
ALOHA
151 De RuijterkadeBowling and lasergame.
Doctor Feelgood Massage Company Czaar Peterstraat
108A Czaar PeterstraatFood Scene
Situated in an actual industrial warehouse, on an actual industrial terrain, you would never expect such refined food. We have been impressed every single time.
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Hotel De Goudfazant
30 AambeeldstraatSituated in an actual industrial warehouse, on an actual industrial terrain, you would never expect such refined food. We have been impressed every single time.
A warehouse where they serve two specialities: steaks and pizza. Both are to die for. There is plenty of room for children to run around. The food is very honest, fresh and nutritious.
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Rosa & Rita
471 ConradstraatA warehouse where they serve two specialities: steaks and pizza. Both are to die for. There is plenty of room for children to run around. The food is very honest, fresh and nutritious.
Coba
4 SchaafstraatAwesome Mexican food. Try the beef tongue tacos.
Ken Sushi
19 GeldersekadeOmakase sushi
Vegan Junk Food Bar
22 StaringpleinThe name says it all.
Burgermeester | Artis
37 Plantage KerklaanGourmet burgers.
A'DAMS wereldkeuken
10d SierenborchFamily friendly, all you can eat.
Ron Gastrobar Oriental
23 KerkstraatMichelin-quality Asian food.
SOTTO Pizza Kadijksplein
4 KadijkspleinThe real deal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansConcerts
Disco Dolly
11 HandboogstraatProbably should not go here if you are older than 25.
Warehouse Elementenstraat
ElementenstraatMy techno temple of choice.
Shelter
3 OverhoekspleinTechno club cum VR arcade, because Covid-19.
Getting Around
Centraal Station
Main train hub, all domestic and international lines.
Shopping
Henxs Amsterdam Montana Shop
138 Sint AntoniesbreestraatArt supplies and spray paint.
Independent bookstore. Very hard to leave without buying anything.
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Scheltema
9 RokinIndependent bookstore. Very hard to leave without buying anything.
Vishandel Tel
13 KloveniersburgwalBest place for fresh seafood.
Wynand Fockink
31 PijlsteegAuthentic Dutch gin (jenever).
HED Head Enlight District Barber & Store
18 Binnen BantammerstraatHaircuts and hipster beards.
Doe Het Zelf Wittenburg
103 WittenburgergrachtClosest hardware store, friendly advice.