Guidebook for Amsterdam
Sightseeing
Artis zoo is a very popular site for both tourists and locals of all ages. There are nice spots to hang out and always something to do. During summer the park stays open on Saturdays till sunset!
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanArtis zoo is a very popular site for both tourists and locals of all ages. There are nice spots to hang out and always something to do. During summer the park stays open on Saturdays till sunset!
Hortus Botanicus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanBotanical gardens
I-Maritime Museum
1 KattenburgerpleinMaritime history of Amsterdam
NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokBoth fun and interesting
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatDutch colonial history
Tropenmuseum
2 LinnaeusstraatVery old anthropological museum
Indlu kaAnne Frank
20 WestermarktThe story of a Jewish girl during war time
History of the famous beer brand. Popular among tourist (never been here myself though).
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I-Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeHistory of the famous beer brand. Popular among tourist (never been here myself though).
Arts & Culture
Combination of bar and cinema which stays open till way after midnight.
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Filmtheater Kriterion
170 RoetersstraatCombination of bar and cinema which stays open till way after midnight.
Great museum which is a satellite of the St. Petersburg museum
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Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelGreat museum which is a satellite of the St. Petersburg museum
Koninklijk Theater Carre
115 /125 AmstelMost famous theater of the Netherlands.
I-Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinMost famous Dutch painter
Foam
609 KeizersgrachtPhotography museum often has interesting viewings
Food Scene
De Pizzabakkers
2 Plantage KerklaanGreat pizza's with a nice terrace
Bagels & Beans
504 KeizersgrachtNice coffee corner
Starbucks-like coffee house chain where you can enjoy the morning sun
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coffeecompany
92 Van WoustraatStarbucks-like coffee house chain where you can enjoy the morning sun
Ctaste
55 AmsteldijkDining in complete darkness!
De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert CuypstraatLively place with an eastern touch
Restaurant Elkaar
6 AlexanderpleinHidden dinner spot (bit upscale)
Essentials
AH Sarphatistraat
141 k SarphatistraatLargest chain high quality groceries store.
Imarike ye-Waterlooplein
2 WaterloopleinMarket for non-food
Market with great food and diversity of people
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Imarike ye-Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatMarket with great food and diversity of people
Shopping
Gall & Gall Sarphatistraat 143
143 SarphatistraatClose by liquor store
Everything Else
Oosterpark
OosterparkGood place to hang out
Always good to know where the nearest hospital is. Ambulance service is even closer by the way (3 blocks down).
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OLVG location East
9 OosterparkAlways good to know where the nearest hospital is. Ambulance service is even closer by the way (3 blocks down).
Red light district, but also a place for great Chinese food
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De Wallen
Red light district, but also a place for great Chinese food
Easily accessible from the apartment and the airport.
Tip: From here you can take the free ferry to the northern part of Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinEasily accessible from the apartment and the airport.
Tip: From here you can take the free ferry to the northern part of Amsterdam.
You can rent bikes here for cruising around Amsterdam and beyond
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MacBike Repair Shop Waterlooplein
289 WaterloopleinYou can rent bikes here for cruising around Amsterdam and beyond
Drinks & Nightlife
bar Bukowski
10 OosterparkNice cocktailbar
Always crowded with view on the Amstel river
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Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 WeesperzijdeAlways crowded with view on the Amstel river
Canvas
150 WibautstraatRooftop terrace!
Rembrandtplein
Area with a lot of bars
Trouw Amsterdam
125 WibautstraatPopular club with a good vibe
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsLaid back beach bar and artificial beach
de Biertuin
29 LinnaeusstraatNice terrace
At this small brewery you can drink their organic beer. It's located next to a huge windmill and they have a nice terrace.
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeAt this small brewery you can drink their organic beer. It's located next to a huge windmill and they have a nice terrace.