Guidebook for Amsterdam
Drinks & Nightlife
Recently, I labeled this café as my favourite one in the neighbourhood. They serve ‘local beer, strong coffee, weird coctails and special soda’s’.
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BAR JOOST
33 MolukkenstraatRecently, I labeled this café as my favourite one in the neighbourhood. They serve ‘local beer, strong coffee, weird coctails and special soda’s’.
Roest is cozy! They call theirselves a ‘creative hatchery’. This bar has a city beach and suddenly they organizes party’s in an old warehouse. Check www.amsterdamroest.com for all their events.
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Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsRoest is cozy! They call theirselves a ‘creative hatchery’. This bar has a city beach and suddenly they organizes party’s in an old warehouse. Check www.amsterdamroest.com for all their events.
Arts & Culture
Painter Rembrandt lived and worked in this house between 1639 and 1656. Now, the building is used as an art museum. You definitely can’t leave Amsterdam without visiting this museum!
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Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)
4 JodenbreestraatPainter Rembrandt lived and worked in this house between 1639 and 1656. Now, the building is used as an art museum. You definitely can’t leave Amsterdam without visiting this museum!
Having opened on Museumplein in 1973, the Van Gogh Museum is one of the most popular museums in the world. You neither can skip the Van Gogh museum. Be sure you have enough time to see all the work.
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Museo Van Gogh
6 MuseumpleinHaving opened on Museumplein in 1973, the Van Gogh Museum is one of the most popular museums in the world. You neither can skip the Van Gogh museum. Be sure you have enough time to see all the work.
I think the Rijksmuseum is the favourite museum for a lot of people. So it is for me! Tip: visit the Rijksmuseum gardens.
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Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatI think the Rijksmuseum is the favourite museum for a lot of people. So it is for me! Tip: visit the Rijksmuseum gardens.
I recomment Eye Filmuseum because of 1. watching the architecture, 2. the nice view and skyline, 3. having diner (!!) and 4. watching one of the nice movies in their beautiful cinemas.
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Museo del Cine Eye
1 IJpromenadeI recomment Eye Filmuseum because of 1. watching the architecture, 2. the nice view and skyline, 3. having diner (!!) and 4. watching one of the nice movies in their beautiful cinemas.
In the summertime, you can visit the Vondelpark Open Air theatre. Several cabaret, dance and musicshows are programmed. Check the website: www.openluchttheater.nl/english for the whole program.
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Parque Vondelpark
In the summertime, you can visit the Vondelpark Open Air theatre. Several cabaret, dance and musicshows are programmed. Check the website: www.openluchttheater.nl/english for the whole program.
De Parade is a theatre festival I visit since when I was a child. Every year in july or august the festival settles at the Martin Luther King Park. You can see theatre shows and have some nice diner.
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De Parade
De Parade is a theatre festival I visit since when I was a child. Every year in july or august the festival settles at the Martin Luther King Park. You can see theatre shows and have some nice diner.
Pluk de Nacht (translated: Catch the Night) is a very cool open air filmfestival.
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Pluk de Nacht
Pluk de Nacht (translated: Catch the Night) is a very cool open air filmfestival.
Paradiso is called the ‘pop temple’ of Holland, because it is a former church and several famous bands performed here, like Pink Floyds, The Pretty Things and Captain Beefheart.
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Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansParadiso is called the ‘pop temple’ of Holland, because it is a former church and several famous bands performed here, like Pink Floyds, The Pretty Things and Captain Beefheart.
The Melkweg (translated: The Milky Way) is located near Paradiso.It depends on the program where I go to. Like Paradiso, you can go here for concert or to dance.
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Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtThe Melkweg (translated: The Milky Way) is located near Paradiso.It depends on the program where I go to. Like Paradiso, you can go here for concert or to dance.
Pasific Parc is a rock ‘n roll bar en dance-club at the Westergasfabriek. Regularly, livebands perform here and entree is always free.
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Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadePasific Parc is a rock ‘n roll bar en dance-club at the Westergasfabriek. Regularly, livebands perform here and entree is always free.
My favorite theatre in Amsterdam is Bellevue. A black box theatre with a great program. And the well known theatre café ‘The Smoeshaan’ is located next door.
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Bellevue Theater
90 LeidsekadeMy favorite theatre in Amsterdam is Bellevue. A black box theatre with a great program. And the well known theatre café ‘The Smoeshaan’ is located next door.
As I already said, The Movies is my favorite cinema. A cozy place with a ‘no-nonsense-fibe’.
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The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkAs I already said, The Movies is my favorite cinema. A cozy place with a ‘no-nonsense-fibe’.
Fortunately, there is also a cinema in my own neighbourhood, cause The Movies takes always halve an hour to go to. Studio/K is a club, café, restaurant and cinema. It is run by students.
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Studio/K
62 TimorpleinFortunately, there is also a cinema in my own neighbourhood, cause The Movies takes always halve an hour to go to. Studio/K is a club, café, restaurant and cinema. It is run by students.
Everything Else
I don’t go to the zoo oftenly, but sometimes going to Artis Zoo is much fun. Check their website: www.artis.nl/en for their current events.
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanI don’t go to the zoo oftenly, but sometimes going to Artis Zoo is much fun. Check their website: www.artis.nl/en for their current events.
Around the corner, you can find an ‘oldskool’ open air swimming pool. During summertime it can be very crowdy, but always cozy!
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Flevoparkbad
1002 InsulindewegAround the corner, you can find an ‘oldskool’ open air swimming pool. During summertime it can be very crowdy, but always cozy!
During wintertime, I sometimes like to ice skate at the ice rink ‘Jaap Eden’. It’s not very far from where I live.
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Jaap Eden Ice Rink
64 RadiowegDuring wintertime, I sometimes like to ice skate at the ice rink ‘Jaap Eden’. It’s not very far from where I live.
Hema
313 KinkerstraatTry a typical Dutch TOMPOUCE
FEBO
89B Ferdinand BolstraatTry a typical Dutch CROQUETTE
Volendammer Vishandel Schilder
98 JavastraatTry a typical Dutch HERRING
Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktTry the typical Dutch APPLE PIE
De Vier Pilaren
5 LeidsebosjeTry the typical Dutch POFFERTJES
Sightseeing
Now and then, I like to go to Monnickendam by bike. In about 15 minutes I escape the busy city and arrive in the beautiful Waterland. I simply follow the route on the route signs.
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Monnickendam
Now and then, I like to go to Monnickendam by bike. In about 15 minutes I escape the busy city and arrive in the beautiful Waterland. I simply follow the route on the route signs.
If it’s sunny outside, I definitely reccoment to rent a boat and see the canals of Amsterdam. You get a total different sight on Amsterdam.
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Barcos motorizados del canal
22 ZandhoekIf it’s sunny outside, I definitely reccoment to rent a boat and see the canals of Amsterdam. You get a total different sight on Amsterdam.
I think those two parks are the hippest in Amsterdam. During summertime, both parks are very crowdy. You’ll see a lot of people barbecuing. So, there is a lot of conviviality!
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Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegI think those two parks are the hippest in Amsterdam. During summertime, both parks are very crowdy. You’ll see a lot of people barbecuing. So, there is a lot of conviviality!
Hotel, club & restaurant, but after all a place with a wonderfull view on at the 7th floor.
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Canvas
150 WibautstraatHotel, club & restaurant, but after all a place with a wonderfull view on at the 7th floor.
Essentials
You can buy the best vegetables and fruit in one of the Turkish or Marrocian groceries at the Javastraat.
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Javastraat
JavastraatYou can buy the best vegetables and fruit in one of the Turkish or Marrocian groceries at the Javastraat.
Probably the most well-known market in Amsterdam. Because of my work, I sometimes buy drapery and fourniture here. For the rest, it is a nice market to walk over.
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Albert Cuypstraat
Albert CuypstraatProbably the most well-known market in Amsterdam. Because of my work, I sometimes buy drapery and fourniture here. For the rest, it is a nice market to walk over.
The Noordermarket takes place on Mondays and Saturdays from 09:00h – 13:00h. The ecologic Noordermarket only takes place at Saturday from 09:00h – 16:00h.
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Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktThe Noordermarket takes place on Mondays and Saturdays from 09:00h – 13:00h. The ecologic Noordermarket only takes place at Saturday from 09:00h – 16:00h.
Shopping
Since the 90’s this area is presented as the Nine Streets. It is a well-known piece of Amsterdam and very autentic with nice shops and boutiques.
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De 9 Straatjes
Since the 90’s this area is presented as the Nine Streets. It is a well-known piece of Amsterdam and very autentic with nice shops and boutiques.
De Haarlemmerstraat is quite a posh street with the hippest kitchenstores, specialty shops and boutiques. Don't foget to look upwards, because of the beautiful houses at the Haarlemmerdijk!
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Haarlemmerstraat
HaarlemmerstraatDe Haarlemmerstraat is quite a posh street with the hippest kitchenstores, specialty shops and boutiques. Don't foget to look upwards, because of the beautiful houses at the Haarlemmerdijk!
Food Scene
This café (translated: The Barkin Fish) is a typical Jordanese eatery. The dishes are very fresh and tasteful. Besides, they also serve tasty sandwiches for lunch.
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De Blaffende Vis
118 WesterstraatThis café (translated: The Barkin Fish) is a typical Jordanese eatery. The dishes are very fresh and tasteful. Besides, they also serve tasty sandwiches for lunch.
I recomment this spot mainly when it’s sunny. They namely have a huge terrace with a view on the IJ River. Besides being a restaurant, the Tolhuistuin is a theatre and music venue.
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Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenadeI recomment this spot mainly when it’s sunny. They namely have a huge terrace with a view on the IJ River. Besides being a restaurant, the Tolhuistuin is a theatre and music venue.
At the Westerpark, you can find a local farm. They are open for lunch and diner. Make a reservation if you want to dine here!
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Buurtboerderij 'Ons Genoegen'
319 SpaarndammerdijkAt the Westerpark, you can find a local farm. They are open for lunch and diner. Make a reservation if you want to dine here!
City beach near Amsterdam Central Station and maybe the most beautiful spot of Amsterdam.
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Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtCity beach near Amsterdam Central Station and maybe the most beautiful spot of Amsterdam.
This is a new restaurant in the neighbourhood and already very popular. I think it is a great spot in the neighbourhood. They serve sushi and other Asian streetfood.
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Vijfnulvijf Asian kitchen Cafe
505 InsulindewegThis is a new restaurant in the neighbourhood and already very popular. I think it is a great spot in the neighbourhood. They serve sushi and other Asian streetfood.
De Taart van m'n Tante (translated: My aunt's cake) is absolutely a place to go if you have a sweet tooth! They serve extreme high and beautiful cakes.
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the cake of my aunt
10 Ferdinand BolstraatDe Taart van m'n Tante (translated: My aunt's cake) is absolutely a place to go if you have a sweet tooth! They serve extreme high and beautiful cakes.