Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

ATELIER is a former car wash that has been transformed into a hipster restaurant. If you appreciate industrial look and feel, the atmosphere is cosy and people are friendly. Pricing is low to moderate.
ATELIER | bar-terras | event locatie | workshops
3 Valschermkade
ATELIER is a former car wash that has been transformed into a hipster restaurant. If you appreciate industrial look and feel, the atmosphere is cosy and people are friendly. Pricing is low to moderate.
The 'Vlaams Broodhuys' (Flemish Bakery) is a nice neighborhood spot to enjoy a coffee and sandwich.
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Vlaamsch Broodhuys
122 b/g Elandsgracht
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The 'Vlaams Broodhuys' (Flemish Bakery) is a nice neighborhood spot to enjoy a coffee and sandwich.
Dignita is a great lunch option. It's busy, but (kid) friendly and delicious. Be sure to make a reservation! http://eatwelldogood.nl/
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Dignita Vondelpark
218 Koninginneweg
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Dignita is a great lunch option. It's busy, but (kid) friendly and delicious. Be sure to make a reservation! http://eatwelldogood.nl/
Ron Gastrobar's chef is Ron Blaauw and has been awarded a Michelin starring since 2014. "Michelin-star restaurant with super tasty food for an affordable price." http://www.rongastrobar.nl
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Ron Gastrobar
55 Sophialaan
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Ron Gastrobar's chef is Ron Blaauw and has been awarded a Michelin starring since 2014. "Michelin-star restaurant with super tasty food for an affordable price." http://www.rongastrobar.nl
The best burgers, lobster and chicken menu in town. Great ambiance, nice terrace. Local gem.
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George Bistro Bistro
2 Valeriusplein
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The best burgers, lobster and chicken menu in town. Great ambiance, nice terrace. Local gem.
New in the neighborhood: Het Amsterdams Proeflokaal ('Amsterdam Taste Place') combines a restaurant, a seafood restaurant and a beer cafe in one really large place. And it's quite coay as well.
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Het Amsterdamse Proeflokaal
300 Stadionplein
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New in the neighborhood: Het Amsterdams Proeflokaal ('Amsterdam Taste Place') combines a restaurant, a seafood restaurant and a beer cafe in one really large place. And it's quite coay as well.
The Dutch fast food culture is known for the 'Kroket' (Crunchy on the outside, meat ragout on the inside). FEBO is the Duch counterpart of McDonald's and you should definitely try a kroket there. They are also known for a phenomenon referred to as 'getting food from the wall'. A must-try as well! (p.s. The Airbnb guide shows an incorrect location. It's located next to the Etos and Albert Heijn across the street.
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Febo
132 Stadionplein
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The Dutch fast food culture is known for the 'Kroket' (Crunchy on the outside, meat ragout on the inside). FEBO is the Duch counterpart of McDonald's and you should definitely try a kroket there. They are also known for a phenomenon referred to as 'getting food from the wall'. A must-try as well! (p.s. The Airbnb guide shows an incorrect location. It's located next to the Etos and Albert Heijn across the street.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is as Dutch as a bar gets. In Holland we call this a 'Bruine Kroeg', which translate to Brown Pub. I guess this is because of the thick layer of brown yuck that was caused by the heavy smoking that used to be normal in bars and pubs. Today, there is (almost) bar were smoking is allowed.
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Café Bedier
36 Sophialaan
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This is as Dutch as a bar gets. In Holland we call this a 'Bruine Kroeg', which translate to Brown Pub. I guess this is because of the thick layer of brown yuck that was caused by the heavy smoking that used to be normal in bars and pubs. Today, there is (almost) bar were smoking is allowed.
The Leidseplein is probably the most famous square of Amsterdam. Not my cup of tea, but it has its benefits!
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Leidseplein
Leidseplein
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The Leidseplein is probably the most famous square of Amsterdam. Not my cup of tea, but it has its benefits!
There is the Leidseplein (plein = square) and the Rembrandtplein. Both have a collection of cafes and bars. My recommendation would be the Schiller Cafe.
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Praça Rembrandt
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There is the Leidseplein (plein = square) and the Rembrandtplein. Both have a collection of cafes and bars. My recommendation would be the Schiller Cafe.
Best and best-known pop temple of the Netherlands. Legends performed here. Small scale former church.
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Paradiso
6-8 Weteringschans
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Best and best-known pop temple of the Netherlands. Legends performed here. Small scale former church.

Parks & Nature

The most famous park in Amsterdam, and probably Holland. Great for walks and lounging. Just be careful not to walk in the roads. This is a 'bike highway'.
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Vondelpark
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The most famous park in Amsterdam, and probably Holland. Great for walks and lounging. Just be careful not to walk in the roads. This is a 'bike highway'.
The whole of the Jaagpad (especially towards the 'New Lake' or Nieuwe Meer, is worth a walk. The north takes you past a variety of housebats, towards the South you will see a large lake.
Jaagpad
Jaagpad
The whole of the Jaagpad (especially towards the 'New Lake' or Nieuwe Meer, is worth a walk. The north takes you past a variety of housebats, towards the South you will see a large lake.

Shopping

Shop for clothes, accessories and shoes in this boutique shopping area. Most of these stores are unique and not part a large retail chain.
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Gerard Douplein
Gerard Douplein
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Shop for clothes, accessories and shoes in this boutique shopping area. Most of these stores are unique and not part a large retail chain.
The most famous market of the Netherlands. 500 meters of food, clothes, interior stuff and everything you never knew you needed :-) Best times to visit are between 10.00 and 16.00 hours.
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Mercado Albert Cuyp
Albert Cuypstraat
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The most famous market of the Netherlands. 500 meters of food, clothes, interior stuff and everything you never knew you needed :-) Best times to visit are between 10.00 and 16.00 hours.
The Berenstraat, Wolvenstraat, Reestraat, Hartenstraat, Runstraat, Huidenstraat and then some are part of 'The Nine Streets', where you'll find independent stores and boutique shops to spend all you have. http://de9straatjes.nl/nl/home
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Berenstraat
Berenstraat
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The Berenstraat, Wolvenstraat, Reestraat, Hartenstraat, Runstraat, Huidenstraat and then some are part of 'The Nine Streets', where you'll find independent stores and boutique shops to spend all you have. http://de9straatjes.nl/nl/home
This is THE PLACE to be in the Vondelpark area. De Hallen ('The Halls') is a food court, but done really well. Inside an old tram remise there is this great oasis of shops, a cinema, restaurant and The Maker Store.
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De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie Dankbaarpassage
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This is THE PLACE to be in the Vondelpark area. De Hallen ('The Halls') is a food court, but done really well. Inside an old tram remise there is this great oasis of shops, a cinema, restaurant and The Maker Store.
The local rich, famous and infamous shop here.
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Cornelis Schuytstraat
Cornelis Schuytstraat
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The local rich, famous and infamous shop here.

Essentials

Albert Heijn is the largest chain of supermarkets in the Netherlands. You will find them EVERYWHERE. It's because they have a great assortment and prices are reasonable. If you are looking to save a buck, the house brand 'AH' is excellent.
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AH Stadionplein
115 Stadionplein
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Albert Heijn is the largest chain of supermarkets in the Netherlands. You will find them EVERYWHERE. It's because they have a great assortment and prices are reasonable. If you are looking to save a buck, the house brand 'AH' is excellent.
The neighbourhood drugstore.
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Etos
140 B Sloterkade
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The neighbourhood drugstore.
For good wine advice and friendly staff
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Grapedistrict Oud Zuid
182 Amstelveenseweg
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For good wine advice and friendly staff

Arts & Culture

Iconic. Not to be missed.
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Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
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Iconic. Not to be missed.
Iconic. Not to be missed.
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Museu Stedelijk de Amsterdã
10 Museumplein
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Iconic. Not to be missed.
Iconic. Not to be missed.
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Museu Van Gogh
6 Museumplein
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Iconic. Not to be missed.

Getting Around

This is pretty close by of you want to rent a car to explore the rest of Holland.
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Europcar
197 Overtoom
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This is pretty close by of you want to rent a car to explore the rest of Holland.