Tim's Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
My nr. 1 restaurant recommendation in Amsterdam East. Delicious Thai food with a great beer selection. Located near Brewery 't IJ.
49 preporuka/e lokalaca
Boi Boi
56 DapperstraatMy nr. 1 restaurant recommendation in Amsterdam East. Delicious Thai food with a great beer selection. Located near Brewery 't IJ.
Affordable Indonesian restaurant in the city center. Their "rames"-plates (a combination-dish and therefore a good introduction to Indonesian cuisine) are overwhelmingly big.
69 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kantjil & De Tijger
291 A SpuistraatAffordable Indonesian restaurant in the city center. Their "rames"-plates (a combination-dish and therefore a good introduction to Indonesian cuisine) are overwhelmingly big.
An unusual pick, as the concept might not serve everybody, but by far the best Surinam food of Amsterdam: first you order your dish, and with your coupon you queue to collect your food at a separate counter.
90 preporuka/e lokalaca
Roopram Roti
4 Eerste Van SwindenstraatAn unusual pick, as the concept might not serve everybody, but by far the best Surinam food of Amsterdam: first you order your dish, and with your coupon you queue to collect your food at a separate counter.
Affordable Italian food. An international chain, so it doesn't disappoint.
33 preporuka/e lokalaca
Vapiano Amsterdam
2-4 AmstelstraatAffordable Italian food. An international chain, so it doesn't disappoint.
Los Pilones
63 KerkstraatFor a taste of Mexico, Los Pilones is the place to be.
This place is amazing for lunch: people are queueing up for the best dim sum of Amsterdam. Highly recommended, but it the line might take some time.
47 preporuka/e lokalaca
Oriental City
177-179 Oudezijds VoorburgwalThis place is amazing for lunch: people are queueing up for the best dim sum of Amsterdam. Highly recommended, but it the line might take some time.
Belgian chain but undoubtedly best place in Amsterdam East for breakfast.
165 preporuka/e lokalaca
Le Pain Quotidien
2 & 4 Cornelis TroostpleinBelgian chain but undoubtedly best place in Amsterdam East for breakfast.
A local curiosity: friendly Amsterdam women serve great sandwiches - particularly the meat croquet sandwich ('broodje kroket') is a good lunch option!
25 preporuka/e lokalaca
Eetsalon Van Dobben
5-7-9 Korte ReguliersdwarsstraatA local curiosity: friendly Amsterdam women serve great sandwiches - particularly the meat croquet sandwich ('broodje kroket') is a good lunch option!
Loetje Oost
15 RuyschstraatDrinks & Nightlife
Known for its endless beer list and roomy patio, yet it also serves decent food (their grilled chicken is amazing). Can be crowded, though!
523 preporuka/e lokalaca
de Biertuin
29 LinnaeusstraatKnown for its endless beer list and roomy patio, yet it also serves decent food (their grilled chicken is amazing). Can be crowded, though!
Best place for craft beer (the IPA is my favorite), but be aware of the opening times (closes at 9pm). Always a good mix between locals and tourists.
1100 preporuka/e lokalaca
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeBest place for craft beer (the IPA is my favorite), but be aware of the opening times (closes at 9pm). Always a good mix between locals and tourists.
Great Belgian beer bar close to Leidseplein. Has some good Belgian food options, too.
47 preporuka/e lokalaca
De Zotte
29 RaamstraatGreat Belgian beer bar close to Leidseplein. Has some good Belgian food options, too.
Another place for craft beer (try the DIPA), as well as some good food options. Their nachos (all toppings) are a good combination with the beer.
75 preporuka/e lokalaca
Brouwerij de Prael
26 Oudezijds ArmsteegAnother place for craft beer (try the DIPA), as well as some good food options. Their nachos (all toppings) are a good combination with the beer.
A nice place to read your newspaper and relax a bit after a good day of walking. Their outdoor patio is amazing in summer.
119 preporuka/e lokalaca
Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe DoelenstraatA nice place to read your newspaper and relax a bit after a good day of walking. Their outdoor patio is amazing in summer.
Good spot to catch a breath while walking in Vondelpark. Part of Brewery 't IJ these days!
292 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Blue Tea House
5 VondelparkGood spot to catch a breath while walking in Vondelpark. Part of Brewery 't IJ these days!
Chill place near the water at Marnixstraat. Amazing drink list, and some nice food options, too.
436 preporuka/e lokalaca
Waterkant
55 KapelwegChill place near the water at Marnixstraat. Amazing drink list, and some nice food options, too.
A bit pricy, but on top of the Doubletree Hilton next to the Central Station, the Skylounge offers great cocktails with an amazing view over Amsterdam.
228 preporuka/e lokalaca
SkyLounge Amsterdam
4 OosterdoksstraatA bit pricy, but on top of the Doubletree Hilton next to the Central Station, the Skylounge offers great cocktails with an amazing view over Amsterdam.
Entertainment & Activities
Zoo park founded in 19th century, with chimps, zebras & elephants, plus aquarium & planetarium.
1622 preporuka/e lokalaca
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanZoo park founded in 19th century, with chimps, zebras & elephants, plus aquarium & planetarium.
When visiting Amsterdam, it's difficult to avoid a boat tour. I have no recommendation for a particular company; companies are spread out along canals.
50 preporuka/e lokalaca
Amsterdamska kanalska tura
226 Oudezijds VoorburgwalWhen visiting Amsterdam, it's difficult to avoid a boat tour. I have no recommendation for a particular company; companies are spread out along canals.
Something to consider: visiting the tall tower behind central station (you can take the ferry to cross the water). Definitely do the swing!
603 preporuka/e lokalaca
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinSomething to consider: visiting the tall tower behind central station (you can take the ferry to cross the water). Definitely do the swing!
My favorite concert venue of Amsterdam. Everyday, a new (international) band hits the stage. Check their website for the agenda.
937 preporuka/e lokalaca
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansMy favorite concert venue of Amsterdam. Everyday, a new (international) band hits the stage. Check their website for the agenda.
Pathe is the most popular chain for (blockbuster) movies in Amsterdam. The 'grote zaal' (theater 1) at Tuschinski (near Rembrandtplein) is utterly amazing and worth a visit!
340 preporuka/e lokalaca
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatPathe is the most popular chain for (blockbuster) movies in Amsterdam. The 'grote zaal' (theater 1) at Tuschinski (near Rembrandtplein) is utterly amazing and worth a visit!
Black Bikes Oostpoort
1E Land van CocagnepleinBike rental place nearest my condo.
Arts & Culture
Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII. Should be on your list, but reserve in advance!
2775 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kuća Anne Frank
20 WestermarktMuseum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII. Should be on your list, but reserve in advance!
My favorite museum in Amsterdam. It houses the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, alongside drawings & letters. Reservations recommended!
2485 preporuka/e lokalaca
Muzej Van Gogha
6 MuseumpleinMy favorite museum in Amsterdam. It houses the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, alongside drawings & letters. Reservations recommended!
Photography museum. Has some really good temporary exhibitions. Worth visiting!
792 preporuka/e lokalaca
Pjena
609 KeizersgrachtPhotography museum. Has some really good temporary exhibitions. Worth visiting!
19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection. The Amsterdam version of the Louvre, so it takes some time to see it all.
3186 preporuka/e lokalaca
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection. The Amsterdam version of the Louvre, so it takes some time to see it all.
Art objects, photos, music and film from non-Western cultures (particularly the former Dutch colonies), including regular kids' exhibitions.
628 preporuka/e lokalaca
Tropenmuseum
2 LinnaeusstraatArt objects, photos, music and film from non-Western cultures (particularly the former Dutch colonies), including regular kids' exhibitions.
International Theater Amsterdam is my favorite theater company with award-winning plays. Although they play in Dutch, every Thursday the plays are surtitled in English.
136 preporuka/e lokalaca
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
26 LeidsepleinInternational Theater Amsterdam is my favorite theater company with award-winning plays. Although they play in Dutch, every Thursday the plays are surtitled in English.
Muzej seksa
18 DamrakNo, just no ...
Parks & Nature
Oosterpark
OosterparkNice park close to the apartment.
The lovely Vondelpark! Enjoy a nice stroll through the park and see the locals make their daily run. Or go for a drink in one of the many nice little café's, such as Blauwe Theehuis or Vondeltuin.
4196 preporuka/e lokalaca
Vondelpark
The lovely Vondelpark! Enjoy a nice stroll through the park and see the locals make their daily run. Or go for a drink in one of the many nice little café's, such as Blauwe Theehuis or Vondeltuin.
Sightseeing
The famous Albert Cuyp Market! Feel like a local and enjoy strolling around this street market. Try a Stroopwafel or buy yourself some local cheese!
1832 preporuka/e lokalaca
Tržnica Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatThe famous Albert Cuyp Market! Feel like a local and enjoy strolling around this street market. Try a Stroopwafel or buy yourself some local cheese!
Heineken iskustvo
78 StadhouderskadeFeel the real Heineken vibe in their former brewery!
De Hallen you should visit when you are staying here. It has a great international food court, many little shops, a cinema and often a little market.
1500 preporuka/e lokalaca
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinDe Hallen you should visit when you are staying here. It has a great international food court, many little shops, a cinema and often a little market.
A market just like the Albert Cuyp Market, however, this one is closer to my condo.
673 preporuka/e lokalaca
Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van SwindenstraatA market just like the Albert Cuyp Market, however, this one is closer to my condo.
Getting Around
Amsterdam Central Station has all the transport you need, such as trams, busses, metro, ferry and train. It will bring you everywhere in Amsterdam and around. It is located in a beautiful building, so even if you do not need the transport it is worth a visit!
1346 preporuka/e lokalaca
Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinAmsterdam Central Station has all the transport you need, such as trams, busses, metro, ferry and train. It will bring you everywhere in Amsterdam and around. It is located in a beautiful building, so even if you do not need the transport it is worth a visit!