Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Nice relatively quiet place at a beautiful spot near the river Amstel. Go here for a drink, lunch or simple dinner. On Sunday afternoons there is often a jazz ensemble playing
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tHUIS aan de AMSTEL
45 Korte OuderkerkerdijkNice relatively quiet place at a beautiful spot near the river Amstel. Go here for a drink, lunch or simple dinner. On Sunday afternoons there is often a jazz ensemble playing
Pinxtos (baskian tapas) - really good. Be sure to try the tuna steak with foie gras.
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La Oliva
122 124 EgelantiersstraatPinxtos (baskian tapas) - really good. Be sure to try the tuna steak with foie gras.
Serve just two things: entrecote or sole with fries. They do not take reservations.
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L'Entrecôte et les Dames
47-49 Van BaerlestraatServe just two things: entrecote or sole with fries. They do not take reservations.
Best Roti (Surinam flatbread with chicken, potato and bora) in town. Typical take out food - they deliver as well.
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Roopram Roti
4 Eerste Van SwindenstraatBest Roti (Surinam flatbread with chicken, potato and bora) in town. Typical take out food - they deliver as well.
At Seven
92 ScheldestraatNice stop for breakfast / lunch / coffee. They open early.
't Vliegertje
79 ScheldestraatGood spare ribs and saté
Visaandeschelde
4 ScheldepleinExpensive but good fish restaurant
Terrace in/on the riverside - nice walk along the river, but watch out for the cyclists.
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Klein Kalfje
355 Amsteldijk NoordTerrace in/on the riverside - nice walk along the river, but watch out for the cyclists.
Restaurant in a former shipyard area. Nice for a summer day. They have activities for kids on Sunday afternoons. Lots of hipster people as well. A ferry from behind central station will bring you really close (be careful to take the correct one though).
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegRestaurant in a former shipyard area. Nice for a summer day. They have activities for kids on Sunday afternoons. Lots of hipster people as well. A ferry from behind central station will bring you really close (be careful to take the correct one though).
Pont 13
50 HaparandadamRestaurant in a former ferry.
Amsterdam classic - nice terrace, spacious interior. Perfect for sunday morning breakfast - but they do lunch and dinner as well.
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Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 WeesperzijdeAmsterdam classic - nice terrace, spacious interior. Perfect for sunday morning breakfast - but they do lunch and dinner as well.
Pop-up restaurant with good service and Michelin-star-worthy dishes at very reasonable prices. Be sure to make reservations well in advance.
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BAUT & Dreesmann
164 RokinPop-up restaurant with good service and Michelin-star-worthy dishes at very reasonable prices. Be sure to make reservations well in advance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brouwerij Troost
21 Cornelis TroostpleinPretty good burgers and they brew their own beer.
Tap Zuid
70 MaasstraatA LOT of beers ... open until 03:00
'Reasonably priced' hotel - but the bar is apparently open 24H, so good for that one last drink.
Motel One Amsterdam
23 Europaboulevard'Reasonably priced' hotel - but the bar is apparently open 24H, so good for that one last drink.
De School
3 Doctor Jan van BreemenstraatRestaurant/Club from the former owners of Trouw/Club 11.
De Marktkantine
6 Jan van GalenstraatEssentials
Pasar Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatBiggest food market of Amsterdam
AH Scheldeplein
5 ScheldepleinNot so cheap - but better selection
Real (as in non-tourist) cheese shop. Get the real good dutch cheese here. We recommend 'Boeren September' (medium aged farmer's cheese)
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Kaashuis Tromp
90 UtrechtsestraatReal (as in non-tourist) cheese shop. Get the real good dutch cheese here. We recommend 'Boeren September' (medium aged farmer's cheese)
Getting Around
Direct connection to Schiphol every 20 minutes. Metro to Central Station.
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Amsterdam RAI station
Direct connection to Schiphol every 20 minutes. Metro to Central Station.
Really close - but only open during the week and relatively expensive
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Sixt Car Rental Amsterdam RAI
2 EuropaboulevardReally close - but only open during the week and relatively expensive
Parks & Nature
Nice playground with pool in the summer (if temperature is > 20C)
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Beatrixpark
21 DiepenbrockstraatNice playground with pool in the summer (if temperature is > 20C)
Big park, originally built for the Floriade. It has a big children's section with playground and stuff like midget golf etc.
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Amstelpark
AmstelparkBig park, originally built for the Floriade. It has a big children's section with playground and stuff like midget golf etc.
Have a look how busy it can be, but go somewhere else if you want to relax.
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Taman Vondel
Have a look how busy it can be, but go somewhere else if you want to relax.
Entertainment & Activities
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanIndoor and outdoor swimming pool - ideal to take the kids to on a rainy day.
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De Mirandabad
9 De MirandalaanIndoor and outdoor swimming pool - ideal to take the kids to on a rainy day.
Sightseeing
Canals of Amsterdam