Guidebook for Amsterdam
Sightseeing
Nice area, several bars and clubs like Escape and Coco. Great coffee at Starbucks' largest flagship store in Europe.
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Rembrandtplein
Nice area, several bars and clubs like Escape and Coco. Great coffee at Starbucks' largest flagship store in Europe.
Amsterdam's version of Central Park. Beautiful park, very relaxing. Look out for the green parrots in the trees (really!). Right in the middle, have a drink at Blauwe Theehuisje. It's a hidden gem.
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Vondelpark
Amsterdam's version of Central Park. Beautiful park, very relaxing. Look out for the green parrots in the trees (really!). Right in the middle, have a drink at Blauwe Theehuisje. It's a hidden gem.
Fun market to check out. Lots of second hand items and funny things.
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Waterlooplein
WaterloopleinFun market to check out. Lots of second hand items and funny things.
The most famous market in Amsterdam. In fact, in the Netherlands. A must visit. Many nice cafés and bars in the Pijp area. Most popular place in the city to live for students.
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Imarike ye-Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatThe most famous market in Amsterdam. In fact, in the Netherlands. A must visit. Many nice cafés and bars in the Pijp area. Most popular place in the city to live for students.
Well known for its many bars and restaurants. Great Apple store!
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Leidsestraat
LeidsestraatWell known for its many bars and restaurants. Great Apple store!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best known bar in the Red Light District. Very fun, I even like to go there with my friends. Normal people, great views of all the 'happenings' from the bar. A must visit.
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Best known bar in the Red Light District. Very fun, I even like to go there with my friends. Normal people, great views of all the 'happenings' from the bar. A must visit.
One of my favorite nightclubs. No cover charge, international crowd, from models to students, it's all there. Very cool interior. And it's next to Anne Frank.
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Werck
277 PrinsengrachtOne of my favorite nightclubs. No cover charge, international crowd, from models to students, it's all there. Very cool interior. And it's next to Anne Frank.
Most fancy bar in the Netherlands. It's inside the stunning Amstel Hotel. The view from the balcony is priceless. I recommend a glass of wine there at sunset. Unforgettable.
A Bar
1 Professor TulppleinMost fancy bar in the Netherlands. It's inside the stunning Amstel Hotel. The view from the balcony is priceless. I recommend a glass of wine there at sunset. Unforgettable.
One of the most popular bar/restaurants in Amsterdam. One of my all time favourites. You must have a coffee or drink here. The view is great.
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Café Van Leeuwen
711HS KeizersgrachtOne of the most popular bar/restaurants in Amsterdam. One of my all time favourites. You must have a coffee or drink here. The view is great.
Arts & Culture
The country's most stunning collection of Rembrandts and many, many more. Newly decorated and finally open again this year after years and years of construction. A must visit!
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Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe country's most stunning collection of Rembrandts and many, many more. Newly decorated and finally open again this year after years and years of construction. A must visit!
Definitely visit Anne Frank. Such an impressive experience.
TIP: order your tickets online and avoid standing in line for an hour!
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Indlu kaAnne Frank
20 WestermarktDefinitely visit Anne Frank. Such an impressive experience.
TIP: order your tickets online and avoid standing in line for an hour!
Hermitage Museum. Also very nice to sit on the dock in front of it and enjoy the sunshine in summertime.
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Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelHermitage Museum. Also very nice to sit on the dock in front of it and enjoy the sunshine in summertime.
Everything Else
Fanciest street in Amsterdam. Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Tod's etc etc, it's all here.
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P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz HooftstraatFanciest street in Amsterdam. Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Tod's etc etc, it's all here.
I-Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinNeed I say more?? :-)
The best-known zoo in the Netherlands. Walking distance from my house.
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanThe best-known zoo in the Netherlands. Walking distance from my house.
Food Scene
My favorite coffee place in Amsterdam. Settle in one of the nice leather lounge chairs in the left room and enjoy the stunning view.
The Coffee Company
24 Nieuwe DoelenstraatMy favorite coffee place in Amsterdam. Settle in one of the nice leather lounge chairs in the left room and enjoy the stunning view.
My favorite restaurant in the city. And for many others. Make reservations, very very popular. Only two things on the menu: lobster and sirloin steak.
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Restaurant RED
594 KeizersgrachtMy favorite restaurant in the city. And for many others. Make reservations, very very popular. Only two things on the menu: lobster and sirloin steak.
Best sushi in Amsterdam and also my favorite bar. Very international crowd. Cool dj who plays the latest lounge music. Pretty upscale.
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MOMO
1 HobbemastraatBest sushi in Amsterdam and also my favorite bar. Very international crowd. Cool dj who plays the latest lounge music. Pretty upscale.
A little out of the way, but one of my most favorite places to have a drink. You're right in the harbour, ships everywhere, feels like a vacation. Great music shows and restaurant too.
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Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
1 Piet HeinkadeA little out of the way, but one of my most favorite places to have a drink. You're right in the harbour, ships everywhere, feels like a vacation. Great music shows and restaurant too.
Most photographed item in the Netherlands. Beautiful bridge and right next to my house. Crossing it is a pleasure at every time of the day.
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Café de Magere Brug
81 AmstelMost photographed item in the Netherlands. Beautiful bridge and right next to my house. Crossing it is a pleasure at every time of the day.
I really like this bar. It feels like you're in an old wine cellar. The music isn't very loud which is pleasant.
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Bo Cinq
494 PrinsengrachtI really like this bar. It feels like you're in an old wine cellar. The music isn't very loud which is pleasant.
Starbucks
72 OvertoomEuropean flagship store
Very lively area, fun to have a coffee amidst all the people shopping at the Flower Market
STARBUCKS COFFEE Bloemenmarkt Shop
480 SingelVery lively area, fun to have a coffee amidst all the people shopping at the Flower Market
The oldest bar in Amsterdam. MUST visit! Freddy Heineken's most favourite bar when he was still alive.
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Hoppa!
18-20 SpuiThe oldest bar in Amsterdam. MUST visit! Freddy Heineken's most favourite bar when he was still alive.
Fun restaurant to visit with the ferries that leave behind the Central Station. There is no charge, it's a 30 mins boat ride for free. Have a coffee at IJ-Kantine and just take the boat back.
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Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-KadeFun restaurant to visit with the ferries that leave behind the Central Station. There is no charge, it's a 30 mins boat ride for free. Have a coffee at IJ-Kantine and just take the boat back.
Beautiful terrace by the water at a short walking distance from the house. My favourite! They even have a boat menu here so they serve people in their boats. A must see.
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Amstelhoven
18 Nieuwe HerengrachtBeautiful terrace by the water at a short walking distance from the house. My favourite! They even have a boat menu here so they serve people in their boats. A must see.
Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Always full of great people because it's so popular.
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Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 WeesperzijdeGreat place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Always full of great people because it's so popular.
Great atmosphere. Make sure to have lunch, dinner or a drink here.
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Bar Moustache
141 UtrechtsestraatGreat atmosphere. Make sure to have lunch, dinner or a drink here.
Shopping
Great shopping street. Less than a 10 mins walk from the house. From bakeries and cafés to Marc Jacobs and Starbucks.
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Utrechtsestraat
UtrechtsestraatGreat shopping street. Less than a 10 mins walk from the house. From bakeries and cafés to Marc Jacobs and Starbucks.