Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
My choice for macrobiotic, vegan lunches . Indulge in their cookies and healthy pastries
Delicious Deshima
65 Weteringschans My choice for macrobiotic, vegan lunches . Indulge in their cookies and healthy pastries
Back to Black
48 WeteringstraatNeighbour's bar with lots of atmosphere, popular among locals for beers
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Café de Wetering
37 WeteringstraatNeighbour's bar with lots of atmosphere, popular among locals for beers
Buffet van Odette
598 PrinsengrachtRural Mediterranean kitchen, deli & ristorantino
great choice of delicious take away or eat in
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Mondo Mediterraneo Traiteur
174 Czaar PeterstraatRural Mediterranean kitchen, deli & ristorantino
great choice of delicious take away or eat in
Wonderful terrace within the Rijksmuseum serving iconic lunch and dinner with excellent wines. Prices accordingly
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Rijks
2 MuseumstraatWonderful terrace within the Rijksmuseum serving iconic lunch and dinner with excellent wines. Prices accordingly
Soup en Zo - Spiegel
54 Nieuwe SpiegelstraatBest choice for soups and salads
Creative Israeli chef,
serving delicious dishes in a very friendly environment, good service, wines and great cocktails
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Bar Fisk
23 Eerste SweelinckstraatCreative Israeli chef,
serving delicious dishes in a very friendly environment, good service, wines and great cocktails
The Duchess, inspired by the splendour and eminence of the Belle Époque, resides in one of the best-kept historic gems, the former KAS Bank in W Hotel Amsterdam, providing guests with the elegance of traditional London hospitality balanced with Viennese grandeur.
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THE DUCHESS
172 SpuistraatThe Duchess, inspired by the splendour and eminence of the Belle Époque, resides in one of the best-kept historic gems, the former KAS Bank in W Hotel Amsterdam, providing guests with the elegance of traditional London hospitality balanced with Viennese grandeur.
Drinks & Nightlife
Recently opened, beautiful winery with good wine cards and bites
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Shiraz Jardin des Vins | Wijnbar & Boutique
267 HS LijnbaansgrachtRecently opened, beautiful winery with good wine cards and bites
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansFamous venue for large parties and great concerts
Essentials
Biomarkt
Organic grocery store, 3' walk distance from my apartment
ALDI
56C Admiraal de RuijterwegThe cheapest option 1' walking distance from my apartment
AH Weteringschans
165 D WeteringschansLarge gym with wide choice of classes, tecno-gym cardio and machines. steam + sauna + massage + physiotherapy + bar
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Splash Healthclub Amsterdam BV
241 LijnbaansgrachtLarge gym with wide choice of classes, tecno-gym cardio and machines. steam + sauna + massage + physiotherapy + bar
Chiropractie Amsterdam Centrum
11 VondelstraatExcellent Chiropractor 10' walk from my apartment
Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering
6A Derde WeteringdwarsstraatSteps from my apartment doctor service
Pharmacy 5' walk from my apartment
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Apotheek Koek, Schaeffer & van Tijen
19 VijzelgrachtPharmacy 5' walk from my apartment
Set in the midst of a beautiful park, this spa features pools , several type of sauna, steam, indoor outdoor pools, restaurant, bar, health club, massages, and much more.
twice per week, bathing suit is mandatory.
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Spa Sport Hotel Zuiver
8 KoenenkadeSet in the midst of a beautiful park, this spa features pools , several type of sauna, steam, indoor outdoor pools, restaurant, bar, health club, massages, and much more.
twice per week, bathing suit is mandatory.
Shopping
Vanroselen Fine Chocolates
64 Nieuwe SpiegelstraatMust visit for chocolate lovers, the mini pralines are delicious
Dutch brands and designers selected by masters in the field
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X Bank
172 SpuistraatDutch brands and designers selected by masters in the field
Organic farmer's market held on Saturdays.
Don't miss the delicious goat cheese stand, my preferred is the one with lemon zest and honey, and the apple pie served at the very busy corner bar filled with locals that meet here on Saturday while doing groceries at the market.
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Noordermarkt zaterdag en maandagochtend
1015 PrinsengrachtOrganic farmer's market held on Saturdays.
Don't miss the delicious goat cheese stand, my preferred is the one with lemon zest and honey, and the apple pie served at the very busy corner bar filled with locals that meet here on Saturday while doing groceries at the market.
Arts & Culture
My preferred photography museum organizes unique exhibitions in a monumental merchant house
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Huis Marseille, Imiboniso yefoto
401 KeizersgrachtMy preferred photography museum organizes unique exhibitions in a monumental merchant house
Imuziyamu yethu kaNkulunkulu phezulu kwesango
38-40 Oudezijds VoorburgwalUnique
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeMy preferred modern dance performances of the NDT are held here periodically.
check this link for the calendar
https://www.ndt.nl/en/tickets/ndt-in-amsterdam-18-19.html
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Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
26 LeidsepleinMy preferred modern dance performances of the NDT are held here periodically.
check this link for the calendar
https://www.ndt.nl/en/tickets/ndt-in-amsterdam-18-19.html
Getting Around
Station Vijzelgracht
19 VijzelgrachtOpening summer 2018
Parks & Nature
Vondelpark
Biking or running in the central city nature spot