Centrum.

A-Fusion Food & Drinks

Food

An Asian restaurant with a menu that runs from sushi to grilled satay. One of six locations in the Netherlands.

Alpha coffee Amsterdam

Coffee

A sunny, slightly hidden Greek corner with great coffee and snacks. Grab a bench overlooking the river.

Art Zoo Museum

Art & things to do

A museum in a 17th-century canal house with taxidermy art by Darwin, Sinke & Van Tongeren, shown in large aviaries.

ARTIS

Art & things to do

The Amsterdam zoo, with a planetarium and an aquarium, plus the Groote Museum and Micropia, the museum of microbes.

Athenaeum Boekhandel

Shopping

A historic independent bookshop on the Spui, open since 1966.

Bakkerij Wolf (Utrechtsestraat)

Food

A bakery known for slow-fermented sourdough loaves, pastries and pizzas, with branches in four neighbourhoods.

Bakkerij Wolf (Wolvenstraat)

Food

The Wolvenstraat branch of Bakkerij Wolf: slow-fermented sourdough loaves, pastries and pizzas.

Baskèts (Jordaan)

Shopping

The Jordaan branch of Baskèts: premium apparel and footwear, from ASICS and New Balance to its own label.

Billy Thais Restaurant

Food

A casual neighbourhood Thai restaurant on the Prinsengracht, known for fiery dishes that balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy.

Bouillon d'Amsterdam

Food

A Parisian-style bouillon behind the Dam, in Hotel Die Port van Cleve: classic French dishes at low prices, from steak frites to terrine, and busy all day.

Bram's Fruit

Shopping

A small fashion boutique for ready-to-wear clothing and caps, with a playful line of its own.

Brasserie Marie

Food

A Parisian-style brasserie on the Amstel, with classic French dishes with a modern twist and a curated list of French wines.

Broodje Mokum

Food

A neighbourhood sandwich shop in the Jordaan, known for its homemade Jordaanse bal and filet américain.

Café "De Eland"

Drinks

A classic brown café on the corner of the Prinsengracht and the Elandsgracht, with wood panelling, big windows and the curly lettering of the Jordaan on the glass.

Café Chris

Drinks

Says it is Amsterdam's oldest café, going back to 1624, in the Jordaan. The story goes that it served the builders of the nearby Westerkerk.

Cafe de Druif

Drinks

One of Amsterdam's oldest brown cafés, on the Rapenburgerplein: the building is from 1566, it had its first liquor licence in 1631, and the room still has wooden barrels on the wall and gas chandeliers.

Café De Linden

Drinks

A café on the Lindengracht for breakfast, lunch, snacks and a wide choice of drinks. No reservations.

Café Eik en Linde

Drinks

A long-established café in the Plantage with billiards, drinks and lunch.

Café Marcella

Drinks

A café on the Amstelveld that takes no reservations, so you can simply walk in.

Café Parlotte

Food

A café-restaurant for wine, champagne and bar snacks such as oysters, charcuterie and cheese, plus a fixed three- or four-course dinner every day.

Café-Restaurant Meyer

Drinks

A café-restaurant on the Amstelveld with recognisable dishes with international influences, bold flavours and a wine list with some fine bottles.

Canal House | A Curious Group of Hotels

Stays

A boutique hotel on the Keizersgracht in the Jordaan, made from three 17th-century merchants' houses, with plush purple, copper and black interiors and a signature gin and tonic.

Cannibale Royale (Handboogstraat)

Food

The original Cannibale Royale, near Spui: burgers, steaks and spare ribs with craft beer and cocktails, in the same late-night spirit.

Cannibale Royale (Lange Niezel)

Food

Our pick for spare ribs. A late-night grill known for steaks, burgers and ribs, with craft beer and cocktails, in the Red Light District. The room is lively and good for a group. Open until midnight, later at the weekend.

Char.d Restaurant

Food

A modern restaurant in the centre built around barbecue: a seasonal menu cooked over wood, high heat and charcoal.

De Bijenkorf

Shopping

The department store on the Dam, with fashion, beauty and homeware under one roof.

De Juwelier

Food

A French bistro on the Utrechtsestraat with a contemporary edge, opened in 2021 by the team behind Restaurant 212.

de koffiesalon spui

Coffee

The finest Italian coffee, tucked into the corner of the Hay store. A lovely stop when you're wandering through the center.

De l'Europe Hotel

Stays

A historic luxury hotel on the Amstel, open since 1896, with elegant suites and several restaurants.

de Willem

Food

A café, restaurant and wine bar on both sides of the Haarlemmerpoort, with almost 500 bottles in the cellar and menus that change often.

dinette

Food

A relaxed all-day café and restaurant in the Jordaan with a bistro feel, from espresso and weekend lunches to dinner and cocktails.

Eetsalon Van Dobben

Food

A classic Amsterdam eetsalon near Rembrandtplein, known for its kroketten and broodjes.

Full Moon Garden

Food

A hidden spot near Leidseplein with more than 80 kinds of handmade dim sum and fresh Cantonese cooking.

Grachtenmuseum

Art & things to do

A museum in a canal house on the Herengracht that tells the history of the canals, with furnished period rooms.

H'ART Museum

Art & things to do

A museum for big international exhibitions in the former Hermitage building on the Amstel.

Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

Art & things to do

A botanical garden in the Plantage, known for its tropical greenhouses and the blooming Victoria water lily.

hotel calisto

Stays

A small hotel on the Haarlemmerdijk, with a restaurant, bar and terrace on the ground floor.

Huis Willet-Holthuysen

Art & things to do

A double canal mansion on the Herengracht with period rooms and a French-style garden, once the home of the collectors Abraham Willet and Louisa Holthuysen. Part of the Amsterdam Museum.

JWO Lekkernijen

Food

A deli in the Jordaan for lunch, drinks and catering for lunches and parties.

Kafenion

Coffee

A Greek enclave on one of the most beautiful small canals of Amsterdam. On a hot day, go for a Freddo cappuccino.

Kimpton De Witt

Stays

A boutique luxury hotel in the city centre with Dutch-design-inspired interiors and the Super Lyan bar.

La Perla Pizzeria

Food

A pizzeria on a busy Jordaan street known as Little Italy, with pasta, sandwiches, a rotating wine list and seating inside and out.

Leauf

Food

A sandwich shop that makes its sandwiches to order, with bold flavours and local produce.

Leauf (Spuistraat)

Food

The second Leauf, on the Spuistraat: made-to-order sandwiches with bold flavours and local produce.

Misc

Shopping

A store for stationery, everyday carry and design objects, plus furniture for the home and desk, from brands such as Traveler's Company and Lamy.

Museumhuis Bartolotti

Art & things to do

A museum house on the Herengracht, where you see the grand hall, the kitchen, the study and the garden room.

Nam Kee

Food

A Zeedijk classic since 1981, cooking traditional Cantonese dishes. One of the oldest Chinese restaurants in the Netherlands and a long-time favourite in Chinatown.

New Amsterdam Surf Association

Shopping

A flagship store for surf-inspired clothing and accessories, tops, outerwear, caps and swimwear.

New King

Food

Traditional Mandarin cooking, served fast, a few doors from Nam Kee on the Zeedijk. Known for its Peking duck, and a well-established name among locals.

Nieuwe Kerk

Art & things to do

A medieval church on Dam Square that is used as an exhibition space for large shows.

Oriental City

Food

Authentic Cantonese cooking in the Red Light District, with a large dim sum menu and a long list of teas.

Patta

Shopping

The Dutch streetwear brand's store on the Zeedijk, known for sneakers and collaborations with brands such as Nike.

Restaurant De Belhamel

Food

A restaurant on the Brouwersgracht with a romantic art nouveau interior and a waterside terrace over the canals.

Restaurant Wolf Atelier

Food

A restaurant in a historic railway bridge over the IJ, known for multi-course menus of fresh dishes and its view over the water.

Rosèl

Food

Warm sandwiches on sourdough focaccia, baked from scratch in their own kitchen on the Spuistraat.

Screaming Beans Waterlooplein

Coffee

Organic specialty coffee, close to the Rembrandt House. Try the iced latte with caramel cold foam. I'm still dreaming of it.

Sea Palace

Food

A floating Cantonese restaurant moored by Centraal Station since 1984, with a long dim sum menu and room for hundreds of guests. A landmark as much as a restaurant.

Sherlocked Escape Rooms

Art & things to do

Immersive escape rooms in the Beurs van Berlage, plus city games and team activities.

Skins (Negen Straatjes)

Shopping

The first Skins boutique, on the Runstraat in the Nine Streets: niche skincare and perfume.

SKY Amsterdam

Shopping

A boutique on the Herengracht for designer clothing, bags, shoes and accessories, with labels such as A.P.C., Ganni and Soeur.

Slagerij Vet

Food

A family butcher on the Zeedijk since 1950, known for meat of traceable origin, matured in the shop, and its filled rolls.

Small World Catering

Food

A small shop on the Binnen Oranjestraat that makes its muffins, sandwiches and juices in-house, with coffee.

SWEETS hotel Amstelschutsluis

Stays

One of the Sweets hotels: a former bridge-keeper's house turned into a small one-bedroom suite, here at the Amstelschutsluis, with views over the water.

Tenue de Nîmes

Shopping

A denim specialist on the Elandsgracht, with jeans, clothing, shoes and accessories from brands such as RRL and A.P.C.

Tenue.

Shopping

A denim label's store on the Utrechtsestraat: jeans for men and women, plus tees, knitwear and jackets. The jeans are made in Italy.

The Dylan Amsterdam

Stays

A luxury boutique hotel in a historic canal-side building on the Keizersgracht in the Nine Streets, known for personal service and the two-Michelin-star Restaurant Vinkeles.

The Hoxton Amsterdam

Stays

A boutique hotel in a canal house on the Herengracht at the edge of the Nine Streets, with 111 bedrooms and Lotti's restaurant and bar.

The Movies

Art & things to do

An arthouse cinema on the Haarlemmerdijk, the city's oldest, with more than 110 years of history and a mix of new releases and classics.

The New Originals

Shopping

The flagship store of an Amsterdam fashion brand on the Zeedijk: denim jackets, jeans, tees and caps.

Toki

Coffee

The hidden coffee corner of the Jordaan, where we often stop on our walks. The coffee is great, the chocolate cake even better.

Trees Rest. & Bar

Food

A seasonal à la carte restaurant on the Zeedijk, known for its open cooking area, seats with a canal view and wine pairings chosen with the sommelier.

Van Gogh & Rembrandt in Amsterdam

Art & things to do

An immersive light show in the Noorderkerk, with projected images of the two artists' work and a narrated story about their connection.

Velour Amsterdam

Shopping

A fashion boutique on the Huidenstraat for unisex coats, knitwear, dresses, bags, jewellery, shoes and perfume.

Very Special

Shopping

A multi-brand shop for streetwear and workwear labels, with accessories, records, books, zines and homeware.

Village Bagels

Food

A bagel and espresso bar that makes its bagels fresh every day.

Weinlokal Stern

Food

A cosy German bistro and wine bar on the Singel with modern German cooking and a mostly German wine list, many by the glass.

Zero Zero

Food

A small Italian shop for sandwiches and a simple selection of good-quality Italian products.

Zoldering

Food

A modern French restaurant on the Utrechtsestraat in a cosy café setting, with a short menu of snacks, cold and hot dishes and desserts that you can order in any order, and a sommelier team behind the wine list.