Jozefien’s local guidebook of Amsterdam

Jozefien
Jozefien’s local guidebook of Amsterdam

History

The Anne Frank house is an absolute must when you stay in our apartment. It is only a 1 minute walk away. Don't waste your time standing in line and book your timeslot online: https://www.annefrank.org/nl/museum/tickets/
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Dar Anne Frank
20 Westermarkt
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The Anne Frank house is an absolute must when you stay in our apartment. It is only a 1 minute walk away. Don't waste your time standing in line and book your timeslot online: https://www.annefrank.org/nl/museum/tickets/

Neighbourhoods

The Jordaan is my favourite neighbourhood in Amsterdam. It is much less touristy than the '9 straatjes' or the city centre. On Monday and Saturday morning there is a lovely market at the Noordermarkt. When you're there, go and have a coffee and apple pie (best in AMS) at cafe Winkel. For lunch in the Jordaan I would recommend Libertine, Madre. For dinner in the Jordaan I would recommend Toscanini, Kiki, Parlotte, cafe Parel or Donna Sofia. For drinks I would recommend de Nieuwe Lelie (old school), cafe Nol (typical old Jordaan) de Blaffende Vis (party), cafe Thijssen (local) or cafe de 2 prinsen (hip).
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Jordaan
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The Jordaan is my favourite neighbourhood in Amsterdam. It is much less touristy than the '9 straatjes' or the city centre. On Monday and Saturday morning there is a lovely market at the Noordermarkt. When you're there, go and have a coffee and apple pie (best in AMS) at cafe Winkel. For lunch in the Jordaan I would recommend Libertine, Madre. For dinner in the Jordaan I would recommend Toscanini, Kiki, Parlotte, cafe Parel or Donna Sofia. For drinks I would recommend de Nieuwe Lelie (old school), cafe Nol (typical old Jordaan) de Blaffende Vis (party), cafe Thijssen (local) or cafe de 2 prinsen (hip).
The area between the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht contains an intimate shopping area known as ‘De Negen Straatjes’ (The Nine Streets). These picturesque streets connecting the canals are filled with one-of-a-kind boutiques, stylish cafés and galleries. De Negen Straatjes are only a 5 minute walk away. Have a coffee at Bussia or in the garden of the Pulitzer hotel. For lunch go to Wolf bakery or Pluk Amsterdam. It's great to have a drink at cafe van Puffelen at the Prinsengracht, or cross the water to the Elandsgracht and sit down at cafe Eland.
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De 9 Straatjes
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The area between the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht contains an intimate shopping area known as ‘De Negen Straatjes’ (The Nine Streets). These picturesque streets connecting the canals are filled with one-of-a-kind boutiques, stylish cafés and galleries. De Negen Straatjes are only a 5 minute walk away. Have a coffee at Bussia or in the garden of the Pulitzer hotel. For lunch go to Wolf bakery or Pluk Amsterdam. It's great to have a drink at cafe van Puffelen at the Prinsengracht, or cross the water to the Elandsgracht and sit down at cafe Eland.

Museum

The Royal Palace at the Dam square is sometimes opened to the public. The palace has been a home to the royal family of the Netherlands, the municipality of Amsterdam and even the Napoleon family. It has a very rich history and beautiful art and furniture! I recommend you book your time slot in advance through the website: https://www.paleisamsterdam.nl/en/visit/. Note that it is sometimes closed, as it is still in use.
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Royal Palace Amsterdam
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The Royal Palace at the Dam square is sometimes opened to the public. The palace has been a home to the royal family of the Netherlands, the municipality of Amsterdam and even the Napoleon family. It has a very rich history and beautiful art and furniture! I recommend you book your time slot in advance through the website: https://www.paleisamsterdam.nl/en/visit/. Note that it is sometimes closed, as it is still in use.
Probably the Netherlands' most famous museum. It is almost impossible to see the entire collection in one day, but just a visit to the 'Eregalerij' (Gallery of Honours) is worth it. Go and see Rembrandts' famous Nightwatch. Order tickets online: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/nl/tickets/artikelen
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Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
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Probably the Netherlands' most famous museum. It is almost impossible to see the entire collection in one day, but just a visit to the 'Eregalerij' (Gallery of Honours) is worth it. Go and see Rembrandts' famous Nightwatch. Order tickets online: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/nl/tickets/artikelen
Are you into modern art? Then go to the 'Stedelijk Museum' at the Museum square. I can also really recommend the cafe inside the museum. Order tickets: https://www.stedelijk.nl/en
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Mużew Stedelijk ta 'Amsterdam
10 Museumplein
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Are you into modern art? Then go to the 'Stedelijk Museum' at the Museum square. I can also really recommend the cafe inside the museum. Order tickets: https://www.stedelijk.nl/en
This museum used to be a hidden catholic church and it is situated right in the Red Light District. Tickets: https://opsolder.nl/
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Mużew tal-Mulej tagħna fuq il-Frangija
38-40 Oudezijds Voorburgwal
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This museum used to be a hidden catholic church and it is situated right in the Red Light District. Tickets: https://opsolder.nl/
Do you love photography? This museum for photography is situated in a beautiful canal house at the Keizersgracht. You can walk there from our apartment. Check out the current exhibition on the website: https://huismarseille.nl/en/
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Huis Marseille, Mużew tal-Fotografija
401 Keizersgracht
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Do you love photography? This museum for photography is situated in a beautiful canal house at the Keizersgracht. You can walk there from our apartment. Check out the current exhibition on the website: https://huismarseille.nl/en/
Another great museum for photography lovers, also situated at the Keizersgracht. Check out their current exhibition: https://www.foam.org/
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Foam
609 Keizersgracht
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Another great museum for photography lovers, also situated at the Keizersgracht. Check out their current exhibition: https://www.foam.org/

Sightseeing

Amazing light show in an old factory building. Book tickets in advance: https://www.fabrique-lumieres.com/nl
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Fabrique des Lumières
37 Pazzanistraat
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Amazing light show in an old factory building. Book tickets in advance: https://www.fabrique-lumieres.com/nl

Food & Drinks

No nonsense food in a great ambiance, great value for money. Highly recommend making a reservation: https://cradam.nl/en/
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Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 Watertorenplein
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No nonsense food in a great ambiance, great value for money. Highly recommend making a reservation: https://cradam.nl/en/
Great place for food and drinks and has a fantastic terrace.
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Pacific Parc
23 Polonceaukade
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Great place for food and drinks and has a fantastic terrace.
This super relaxed terrace is hidden behind a parking garage. When the sun's out, this is where you'll find the locals.
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Waterkant
55 Kapelweg
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This super relaxed terrace is hidden behind a parking garage. When the sun's out, this is where you'll find the locals.
Discover Noord, aka the North of Amsterdam by taking the (free) boat behind Central Station. Have a beer and/or burger at Oedipus brewing. My favourite beer is 'Mannenliefde'.
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Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt Hamerkanaal
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Discover Noord, aka the North of Amsterdam by taking the (free) boat behind Central Station. Have a beer and/or burger at Oedipus brewing. My favourite beer is 'Mannenliefde'.
Get some drinks and quick bites in this old tram depot right in the beating heart of Amsterdam-West.
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De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie Dankbaarpassage
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Get some drinks and quick bites in this old tram depot right in the beating heart of Amsterdam-West.
Good restaurant in an exceptional building, make reservations: https://cafenieuwamsterdam.nl/reserveren/
Café Nieuw Amsterdam
75 Haarlemmerstraat
Good restaurant in an exceptional building, make reservations: https://cafenieuwamsterdam.nl/reserveren/
Cute restaurant for lunch or dinner, which is super close to the apartment. Make reservations: https://brasseriedeluwte.nl/
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De Luwte
26-28 Leliegracht
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Cute restaurant for lunch or dinner, which is super close to the apartment. Make reservations: https://brasseriedeluwte.nl/
Have a drink on the Prinsengracht at cafe de twee prinsen!
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Café De Prins
124 Prinsengracht
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Have a drink on the Prinsengracht at cafe de twee prinsen!
Cute lunch spot. The chicken and the melanzane sandwich are the best. Recommend to make a reservation: https://bonnie.goudvisch.nl/en/
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Bar Bonnie
226h Amstelveenseweg
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Cute lunch spot. The chicken and the melanzane sandwich are the best. Recommend to make a reservation: https://bonnie.goudvisch.nl/en/
A favourite in the Pijp: having a drink at Het Paardje. Great place to relax after having visited the Albert Cuijp market.
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The Paardje B.V.
1 Gerard Douplein
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A favourite in the Pijp: having a drink at Het Paardje. Great place to relax after having visited the Albert Cuijp market.
My favourite place in the Rivierenbuurt!
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Tap Zuid
70 Maasstraat
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My favourite place in the Rivierenbuurt!
Lovely place to have lunch, because of the menu and the interior!
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Bar Botanique
581 Eerste Van Swindenstraat
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Lovely place to have lunch, because of the menu and the interior!
Want to spend a bit more and have a fine dinner? Go to Kaagman & Kortekaas. Book a table: https://kaagmanenkortekaas.nl/en/
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Kaagman & Kortekaas
43 Sint Nicolaasstraat
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Want to spend a bit more and have a fine dinner? Go to Kaagman & Kortekaas. Book a table: https://kaagmanenkortekaas.nl/en/
This cafe is well known for it's terrace overlooking the Amstel.
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Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe Doelenstraat
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This cafe is well known for it's terrace overlooking the Amstel.
Local favourite to hang out at the terrace and look at the boats passing by on the Amstel.
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Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 Weesperzijde
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Local favourite to hang out at the terrace and look at the boats passing by on the Amstel.
Great food and natural wines in a hip restaurant. They don't take reservations!
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Café Binnenvisser
36 Bilderdijkstraat
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Great food and natural wines in a hip restaurant. They don't take reservations!
Winebar
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Glou Glou
3 Tweede van der Helststraat
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Winebar
The perfect breakfast, brunch or lunch place.
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TEDS
60 Bosboom Toussaintstraat
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The perfect breakfast, brunch or lunch place.
Cute cafe for breakfast or brunch.
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Pluk Amsterdam
19 Berenstraat
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Cute cafe for breakfast or brunch.
Bit more fancy restaurant. Make reservations: https://www.pekelhaaring.nl/#menu
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Fa. Pekelhaaring
127 Van Woustraat
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Bit more fancy restaurant. Make reservations: https://www.pekelhaaring.nl/#menu
This restaurant is situated right next to Artis Zoo and from the terrace you can see the flamingo's. I would recommend making a reservation: https://www.caferestaurantdeplantage.nl/
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De Plantage
36 Plantage Kerklaan
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This restaurant is situated right next to Artis Zoo and from the terrace you can see the flamingo's. I would recommend making a reservation: https://www.caferestaurantdeplantage.nl/
This cafe serves Dutch craft beers and has many of them on draft. I love this place!
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Proeflokaal Arendsnest
90 Herengracht
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This cafe serves Dutch craft beers and has many of them on draft. I love this place!

Party

The place where the locals like to end a night at the Rembrand square.
Live Amsterdam Pianobar
16 Thorbeckeplein
The place where the locals like to end a night at the Rembrand square.
Techno club on the other side of the IJ, in the North area.
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Shelter
3 Overhoeksplein
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Techno club on the other side of the IJ, in the North area.
Music venue and culture centre that has great live music. See what's on: https://www.melkweg.nl/en/
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Melkweg
234A Lijnbaansgracht
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Music venue and culture centre that has great live music. See what's on: https://www.melkweg.nl/en/
Club and live music venue. See what's on: https://www.paradiso.nl/en/
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Paradiso
6-8 Weteringschans
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Club and live music venue. See what's on: https://www.paradiso.nl/en/
Nice bar in which a relaxed evening can turn into dancing!
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Escobar
10 Eerste Sweelinckstraat
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Nice bar in which a relaxed evening can turn into dancing!
Club/cultural institution. See if there's something going on for you: https://radionamsterdam.stager.nl/web/tickets
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RADION Amsterdam
1 Louwesweg
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Club/cultural institution. See if there's something going on for you: https://radionamsterdam.stager.nl/web/tickets
A night in the East of Amsterdam isn't complete without a stop at cafe Kuijper.
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Café Kuijper
79 Linnaeusstraat
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A night in the East of Amsterdam isn't complete without a stop at cafe Kuijper.
A local pub-like cafe, great to end your night at!
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Tapmarin
130 Van Woustraat
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A local pub-like cafe, great to end your night at!

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Car parking

Park your car in one of the P+R parkings. When you travel back to the parking using public transport, you will receive a huge discount. Do read the instructions very carefully and check out parking availability on the website: https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/parking/park-ride/
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Tourist traps

In my opinion there are some places you can skip. Even though I work for Heineken, I really would not recommend going to the Heineken experience. The Red Light district is something you can skip as well, it has become a trashy district full of drinking bachelor parties.