Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Drinks & Nightlife

Popular, lively bar and restaurant. Serves good, affordable lunch and dinners.
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Cafe de Walvis
516 Spaarndammerstraat
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Popular, lively bar and restaurant. Serves good, affordable lunch and dinners.
Bar, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open till midnight. Relaxed ambiance.
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Bar Mick
53 Spaarndammerstraat
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Bar, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open till midnight. Relaxed ambiance.
One of the oldest cafes in Amsterdam, dating from 1642. Located in a national heritage monument. Very popular with tourists.
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Cafe Papeneiland
2 Prinsengracht
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One of the oldest cafes in Amsterdam, dating from 1642. Located in a national heritage monument. Very popular with tourists.
Very old neighbourhood pub, lost in time. Also for a no frills coffee.
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Café Hegeraad
34 Noordermarkt
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Very old neighbourhood pub, lost in time. Also for a no frills coffee.
Dine, drink and dance. With a large outdoor cafe area. Open every day.
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Pacific Parc
23 Polonceaukade
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Dine, drink and dance. With a large outdoor cafe area. Open every day.
Brewery and brewpub, where you can taste their beers or own gin amidst the stainless steel brewhouse. Also serves a choice of bites.
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Brouwerij Troost Westergas
27 Pazzanistraat
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Brewery and brewpub, where you can taste their beers or own gin amidst the stainless steel brewhouse. Also serves a choice of bites.
Manzanilla and Wine Bar, serving food as well. With over 150 diffent wines and sherry's. Warm dishes and tapas, friendly priced. Nice place, organizes special events and dinners. See website.
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El Hermano de Kique
55 Spaarndammerstraat
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Manzanilla and Wine Bar, serving food as well. With over 150 diffent wines and sherry's. Warm dishes and tapas, friendly priced. Nice place, organizes special events and dinners. See website.
Espresso & Wine Bar. Nice, relaxed place. Serves breakfast also. Open from 9AM till midnight, and from 10AM in the weekend.
Bar Bateau
17H Spaarndammerstraat
Espresso & Wine Bar. Nice, relaxed place. Serves breakfast also. Open from 9AM till midnight, and from 10AM in the weekend.

Food Scene

Nice bar and restaurant with a view on the famous Gashouder and the charming water gardens. Mon-Tue closed (from October until April).
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Westergasterras
6 Klönneplein
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Nice bar and restaurant with a view on the famous Gashouder and the charming water gardens. Mon-Tue closed (from October until April).
Nice "brown" cafe with local ambiance. Serves no frills dishes as well. Check their website.
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De Oranjerie
15hs Binnen Oranjestraat
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Nice "brown" cafe with local ambiance. Serves no frills dishes as well. Check their website.
The Bakery Shop, vast selection of organic sandwiches, pastries etc. Nice for outdoor breakfast, when weather permits.
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De Bakkerswinkel
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The Bakery Shop, vast selection of organic sandwiches, pastries etc. Nice for outdoor breakfast, when weather permits.
Once a popular neighbourhood cafe and restaurant. Now an upmarket restaurant for lunch and dinner.
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Restaurant Daalder
1 Postjesweg
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Once a popular neighbourhood cafe and restaurant. Now an upmarket restaurant for lunch and dinner.
For coffee addicts.
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Espressofabriek
39 Pazzanistraat
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For coffee addicts.
Best Mediterranean deli in Amsterdam. Incredible choice of mezes to take-out.
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Le Sud Vegetarisch
118 Haarlemmerdijk
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Best Mediterranean deli in Amsterdam. Incredible choice of mezes to take-out.
Good pizzeria. Recently changed owners.
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Pinsa's
772 Spaarndammerstraat
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Good pizzeria. Recently changed owners.
Vega breakfast and lunch place. Good food, nice place at 3 min. walk.
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DopHert
49-H Spaarndammerstraat
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Vega breakfast and lunch place. Good food, nice place at 3 min. walk.
Waterfront Grand Cafe and restaurant, just across the Y river at the ferry landing.
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Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-Kade
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Waterfront Grand Cafe and restaurant, just across the Y river at the ferry landing.
Offshore drilling platform turned into restaurant. Not cheap nor very good, but fabulous views over Amsterdam and beyond.
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REM Eiland
45-2 Haparandadam
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Offshore drilling platform turned into restaurant. Not cheap nor very good, but fabulous views over Amsterdam and beyond.
Open for lunch and dinner, 11:00-23:00 hrs. Perhaps just a little different from what you're used to. Good quality.
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Restaurant Freud
424 Spaarndammerstraat
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Open for lunch and dinner, 11:00-23:00 hrs. Perhaps just a little different from what you're used to. Good quality.
Former Y river ferry turned into restaurant. A little off the beaten path, but a unique locale. Food not extraordinary, but worthwhile to visit.
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Pont 13
50 Haparandadam
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Former Y river ferry turned into restaurant. A little off the beaten path, but a unique locale. Food not extraordinary, but worthwhile to visit.
Extraordinary bar and restaurant located at an extraordinary location along the Y river. Has created its own beach... but don't try to swim in the Y river.
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Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
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Extraordinary bar and restaurant located at an extraordinary location along the Y river. Has created its own beach... but don't try to swim in the Y river.
MediaCafé Westergasfabriek is the ‘food and drinks supplier’ for employees of radio and TV programs broadcasted in its next door studio. Closed on Saturdays.
West Pacific Westergasfabriek
4 Haarlemmerweg
MediaCafé Westergasfabriek is the ‘food and drinks supplier’ for employees of radio and TV programs broadcasted in its next door studio. Closed on Saturdays.
No frills, affordable pizzeria. For students and The Movie goers.
Pizzeria Toscana B.V.
176 Haarlemmerdijk
No frills, affordable pizzeria. For students and The Movie goers.
Mediterranean bakery, also serving breakfast and lunch. Open every day, 08:00-19:30 hrs.
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Bakkerij "Mediterrane"
184 Haarlemmerdijk
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Mediterranean bakery, also serving breakfast and lunch. Open every day, 08:00-19:30 hrs.
Used to be old neighborhood cafe, now turned into a highly appreciated tapas/street food fusion restaurant.
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Pikoteo
9 Houtmankade
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Used to be old neighborhood cafe, now turned into a highly appreciated tapas/street food fusion restaurant.
Popular cafe and eatery, 10 min. by foot
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Café Mads
1h Zoutkeetsplein
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Popular cafe and eatery, 10 min. by foot
Nice place for coffee or lunch. Highly popular during Saturday markets.
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Café Thijssen
107 Brouwersgracht
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Nice place for coffee or lunch. Highly popular during Saturday markets.
Upmarket restaurant. Excellent food and service. Popular with foreigners. Reservation recommanded.
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De Belhamel
60 Brouwersgracht
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Upmarket restaurant. Excellent food and service. Popular with foreigners. Reservation recommanded.
The name of this coffee place is Il Tramezzino. Delicious Italian sandwiches and coffee. Also to take away.
Haarlemmerstraat 79
79 Haarlemmerstraat
The name of this coffee place is Il Tramezzino. Delicious Italian sandwiches and coffee. Also to take away.
The best Indonesian take-away around. Listed in Holland's top 25 of best Indonesian restaurants. A bit of a walk, but by bike only 5 min. away.
Toko Manis
3 Eerste Goudsbloemdwarsstraat
The best Indonesian take-away around. Listed in Holland's top 25 of best Indonesian restaurants. A bit of a walk, but by bike only 5 min. away.
Excellent pizzeria, around the corner on Spaardammerstraat. Very tasty pizzas and great salads at affordable prices. This pizzeria is part of a fast growing chain. Open every day, from 17:00 onwards. No cash accepted, only debit cards or credit cards.
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De Pizzabakkers Spaarndammer
51H Spaarndammerstraat
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Excellent pizzeria, around the corner on Spaardammerstraat. Very tasty pizzas and great salads at affordable prices. This pizzeria is part of a fast growing chain. Open every day, from 17:00 onwards. No cash accepted, only debit cards or credit cards.
NOTE: the address is: Spaarndammerstraat 35. Pho House & Yummie Sushi is a Vietnamese / Japanese restaurant and take-away. Not the best sushi in town, but around the corner.
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Yummie Sushi
35 Spaarndammerstraat
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NOTE: the address is: Spaarndammerstraat 35. Pho House & Yummie Sushi is a Vietnamese / Japanese restaurant and take-away. Not the best sushi in town, but around the corner.
Vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Westerpark, located in old vila. Also serves breakfast. Open daily from 09:00 till 18:00-20:00 hrs, closed on Sunday.
Cafe Sage
4 I Haarlemmerweg
Vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Westerpark, located in old vila. Also serves breakfast. Open daily from 09:00 till 18:00-20:00 hrs, closed on Sunday.
Want to take your breakfast outside? The Breakfast Club Haarlemmerplein offers an all-day breakfast, food, wine and beer menu. Serves an extensive breakfast selection. Open daily from 08:00 till 18:00 hrs.
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The Breakfast Club
2-h Bellamystraat
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Want to take your breakfast outside? The Breakfast Club Haarlemmerplein offers an all-day breakfast, food, wine and beer menu. Serves an extensive breakfast selection. Open daily from 08:00 till 18:00 hrs.
NOTE. Coffee Shots has moved to Van Noordtstraat 26 since March 2018. Highly recommended by our guests. Just around the corner! Serves exceptional coffees as well as light breakfast/pastries. Open Mo-Fri 08:00-18:00 hrs, and in the weekend from 09:00 till 17:00 hrs.
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Coffee Shots - specialty coffee
26 Van Noordtstraat
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NOTE. Coffee Shots has moved to Van Noordtstraat 26 since March 2018. Highly recommended by our guests. Just around the corner! Serves exceptional coffees as well as light breakfast/pastries. Open Mo-Fri 08:00-18:00 hrs, and in the weekend from 09:00 till 17:00 hrs.
NOTE. BAUT is located on Spaarndammerstraat 460. Sixth location of this well-known, trendy pop-up restaurant and bar opened in January 2018. Latest addition to eateries in Spaarndammerstraat. Good for food and drinks, and on 1st floor exhibitions, live music and events.
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BAUT
320 Stadionweg
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NOTE. BAUT is located on Spaarndammerstraat 460. Sixth location of this well-known, trendy pop-up restaurant and bar opened in January 2018. Latest addition to eateries in Spaarndammerstraat. Good for food and drinks, and on 1st floor exhibitions, live music and events.
North African- Algerian restaurant located in Westerpark, at the end of Westergasfabriek cultural premises. Not cheap, but delicious dishes.
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Rainarai Westerpark
40 Polonceaukade
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North African- Algerian restaurant located in Westerpark, at the end of Westergasfabriek cultural premises. Not cheap, but delicious dishes.
All dishes are vegetarian to start with, but you can add a meat or fish “supplement” for an additional fee. Good choice for vegetarians and meat eaters alike, with a good wine selection too.
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Morris & Bella
586 Nova Zemblastraat
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All dishes are vegetarian to start with, but you can add a meat or fish “supplement” for an additional fee. Good choice for vegetarians and meat eaters alike, with a good wine selection too.
Located in Westerpark, on the edge of the old English park and the modern landscaped park. Hotel opening 13 April 2018. On ground floor there's a bar and restaurant, for all day food and drinks.
Conscious Hotel Westerpark
10 Haarlemmerweg
Located in Westerpark, on the edge of the old English park and the modern landscaped park. Hotel opening 13 April 2018. On ground floor there's a bar and restaurant, for all day food and drinks.

Sightseeing

Westerstraat and its side streets is full of bars, restaurants and eateries. On Monday mornings there is a clothes and textiles market along the street.
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Westerstraat
Westerstraat
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Westerstraat and its side streets is full of bars, restaurants and eateries. On Monday mornings there is a clothes and textiles market along the street.
If you like to go for a longer walk through Westerpark! A former farm turned into popular alternative leisure place, run by volunteers. Charming location.
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Buurtboerderij 'Ons Genoegen'
319 Spaarndammerdijk
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If you like to go for a longer walk through Westerpark! A former farm turned into popular alternative leisure place, run by volunteers. Charming location.
Nearest departure point of free ferry across Y river to cultural NDSM wharf. Some 10 min. by foot. NOTE. The last ferry leaves before midnight. On Fri & Sat also ferries across till 3 AM, one per hour. From the NDSM jetty take the longer free ferry trip to Central Station to enjoy the skyline of Amsterdam.
Pontsteiger - NDSM
Pontsteiger - NDSM
Nearest departure point of free ferry across Y river to cultural NDSM wharf. Some 10 min. by foot. NOTE. The last ferry leaves before midnight. On Fri & Sat also ferries across till 3 AM, one per hour. From the NDSM jetty take the longer free ferry trip to Central Station to enjoy the skyline of Amsterdam.
Small public gardens, old warehouses, boats and barges. Lovely, undiscovered and quiet atmosphere.
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Bickersgracht
Bickersgracht
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Small public gardens, old warehouses, boats and barges. Lovely, undiscovered and quiet atmosphere.
The last authentic distillery in Amsterdam, located in a small quiet street of times gone by. In Jordaan North.
Driehoekstraat 10
10 Driehoekstraat
The last authentic distillery in Amsterdam, located in a small quiet street of times gone by. In Jordaan North.
Little known lovely walk along the waterfront, with barges moored along the old warehouses.
Van Diemenkade
Van Diemenkade
Little known lovely walk along the waterfront, with barges moored along the old warehouses.
Trendy designer shops, restaurants, speciality food shops. Voted as best shopping street in Holland.
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Haarlemerdijk
Haarlemmerdijk
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Trendy designer shops, restaurants, speciality food shops. Voted as best shopping street in Holland.
Renown organic food market on Saturdays. Delicious regional products. Also has a smaller flea market section.
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諾德馬克特市場
42B Noordermarkt
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Renown organic food market on Saturdays. Delicious regional products. Also has a smaller flea market section.
Lively food and goods open air market, on Saturdays (like Noordermarkt market).
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Lindengracht
4B Lindengracht
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Lively food and goods open air market, on Saturdays (like Noordermarkt market).
Iconic building, spectacular views of Amsterdam skyline and Y river. Take the Buiksloterweg free ferry behind Central Station. Just next to the ferry landing.
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IJpromenade
IJpromenade
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Iconic building, spectacular views of Amsterdam skyline and Y river. Take the Buiksloterweg free ferry behind Central Station. Just next to the ferry landing.
The Jordaan starts at Brouwersgracht, 10 min. by foot from the house, and extends all the way to Elandsgracht (south of Rozengracht). Small streets, nice designer shops, art galleries, bars and eateries.
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Jordaan
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The Jordaan starts at Brouwersgracht, 10 min. by foot from the house, and extends all the way to Elandsgracht (south of Rozengracht). Small streets, nice designer shops, art galleries, bars and eateries.
Observation deck opened in 2016, with an unrivalled panoramic view of the city’s historical centre and famous canals, its pulsating port and the unique Dutch polder landscape. Last admission: 21:00 hrs.
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A'dam Lookout
5 Overhoeksplein
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Observation deck opened in 2016, with an unrivalled panoramic view of the city’s historical centre and famous canals, its pulsating port and the unique Dutch polder landscape. Last admission: 21:00 hrs.

Arts & Culture

One of the highlights of "Amsterdam School" architecture. The small museum is gateway to the architectural housing blocks around. Also visit Zaanhof (see other reference).
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Het Schip 博物館
45 Oostzaanstraat
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One of the highlights of "Amsterdam School" architecture. The small museum is gateway to the architectural housing blocks around. Also visit Zaanhof (see other reference).
An amazing 1916-1919 social housing project, consisting of a courtyard enclosed by medieval-style towers and arched brick gateways.
Zaanhof
Zaanhof
An amazing 1916-1919 social housing project, consisting of a courtyard enclosed by medieval-style towers and arched brick gateways.
Lovely, quiet old part of Amsterdam, with ancient warehouses along modern architecture and small ship yards. Off the beaten path treasure. Some 15 min. by foot, and adjacent to Bickerseiland area.
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Prinseneiland
Prinseneiland
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Lovely, quiet old part of Amsterdam, with ancient warehouses along modern architecture and small ship yards. Off the beaten path treasure. Some 15 min. by foot, and adjacent to Bickerseiland area.

Essentials

Our local shopping street. Food stores, restaurants, supermarket, deli's and take-aways.
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Spaarndammerstraat
Spaarndammerstraat
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Our local shopping street. Food stores, restaurants, supermarket, deli's and take-aways.
Albert Heijn (better known as AH) is the biggest super market in our shopping street. Modest section of organic foods. 5 min. walk. Has cash dispenser (ATM) at entrace. Open 7/7, 08:00-22:00 hrs. Other AH's all over the city.
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AH Spaarndammerdijk
3 Spaarndammerdijk
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Albert Heijn (better known as AH) is the biggest super market in our shopping street. Modest section of organic foods. 5 min. walk. Has cash dispenser (ATM) at entrace. Open 7/7, 08:00-22:00 hrs. Other AH's all over the city.
If you need a dentist urgently, there is one around the corner: Tandartskliniek Westerpark.
Spaarndammerstraat 612
612 Spaarndammerstraat
If you need a dentist urgently, there is one around the corner: Tandartskliniek Westerpark.
Police station around the corner. In case of emergency dial 112.
Police Station Amsterdam-West Haarlemmerweg
34 Houtmankade
Police station around the corner. In case of emergency dial 112.
Nearest medical practitioners, in case you need a doctor: Huisartsenpraktijk Spaarndammerstraat.
Huisartspraktijk Spaarndammerbuurt
73-H Spaarndammerstraat
Nearest medical practitioners, in case you need a doctor: Huisartsenpraktijk Spaarndammerstraat.
Nearest supermarket, just 2 minutes away. Open every day till 22:00 hrs.
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Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat
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Nearest supermarket, just 2 minutes away. Open every day till 22:00 hrs.
Nearest bank, with cash dispensers (ATM) both inside and outside.
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ING Bank
159 Stadionweg
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Nearest bank, with cash dispensers (ATM) both inside and outside.

Shopping

Budget department store, a national institution! Stores all over Amsterdam. Often great own brand design goods at low prices.
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HEMA
133a Sloterkade
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Budget department store, a national institution! Stores all over Amsterdam. Often great own brand design goods at low prices.
Beautiful plates, bowls, cups and other items to have and to hold.
Vivian Hann
102 Haarlemmerdijk
Beautiful plates, bowls, cups and other items to have and to hold.
Living, bags, jewelry, clothing, books, shoes. Restored is all about lifestyle and originality. Great shop to buy or look around.
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RESTORED
6 G.J.M. Sarlemijnstraat
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Living, bags, jewelry, clothing, books, shoes. Restored is all about lifestyle and originality. Great shop to buy or look around.
Renown vintage design warehouse, treasure trove if you got the eye for it. Take ferry to Distelweg and walk along a quaint industrial zone to get there.
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Neef Louis Design
46 Papaverweg
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Renown vintage design warehouse, treasure trove if you got the eye for it. Take ferry to Distelweg and walk along a quaint industrial zone to get there.
If you are into something else, there are more thrift stores located on Distelweg. Take the Distelweg ferry to get there.
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Thrift store De Lokatie
85 Distelweg
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If you are into something else, there are more thrift stores located on Distelweg. Take the Distelweg ferry to get there.
Upmarket food store, mostly organic. Great choice. No cash accepted, only credit cards or bank cards.
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Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
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Upmarket food store, mostly organic. Great choice. No cash accepted, only credit cards or bank cards.
Best fish shop around. People line up outside for their delicious herring and fried fish (take away or eat at counter).
Vishandel Centrum
4 Haarlemmerdijk
Best fish shop around. People line up outside for their delicious herring and fried fish (take away or eat at counter).
Every first Sunday of the month this indoor Fashion, Art & Design market comes to Westergasfabriek. Young talent from Rietveld Academy, Design Academy Eindhoven and other creatives show and sell their works. Food stalls and live music add to the dynamics. Highly recommanded. Open from 12:00 till 18:00 hrs. Entrance: free.
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Sunday Markets
7 Pazzanistraat
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Every first Sunday of the month this indoor Fashion, Art & Design market comes to Westergasfabriek. Young talent from Rietveld Academy, Design Academy Eindhoven and other creatives show and sell their works. Food stalls and live music add to the dynamics. Highly recommanded. Open from 12:00 till 18:00 hrs. Entrance: free.
Tony Chocolonely is an Amsterdam chocolate maker with a mission: to produce 100% slave free chocolate. At Pazzanistraat 1 in Westergasfabriek Tony's has its own shop, where you can taste all they offer.
Tony's Chocolonely Store
23B Pazzanistraat
Tony Chocolonely is an Amsterdam chocolate maker with a mission: to produce 100% slave free chocolate. At Pazzanistraat 1 in Westergasfabriek Tony's has its own shop, where you can taste all they offer.

Entertainment & Activities

Arts, culture, restaurants, leisure and more, in the park and the heritage factory buildings.
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Zuiveringshal West
37 Pazzanistraat
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Arts, culture, restaurants, leisure and more, in the park and the heritage factory buildings.
Cinema at Westerpark, located at Westergasfabriek premises.
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Het Ketelhuis
4 Pazzanistraat
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Cinema at Westerpark, located at Westergasfabriek premises.
Always good art house movies, 10 min. by foot. Has a nice restaurant too.
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The Movies
159 - 163 Haarlemmerdijk
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Always good art house movies, 10 min. by foot. Has a nice restaurant too.
One of the few outdoor swimming pools in Amsterdam. Open from 1 May till 1 September.
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Brediusbad outdoor pool
306 Spaarndammerdijk
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One of the few outdoor swimming pools in Amsterdam. Open from 1 May till 1 September.