Discover Amsterdam’s 200 best spots for your trip

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

★ 4.4 · 15,713 reviews

Step into the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam's home for modern art and design on Museumplein. Wander the airy galleries at your own pace, comparing 19th-century architecture with the bathtub-shaped extension and a rotating mix of contemporary works.

Royal Palace Amsterdam

★ 4.6 · 27,063 reviews

Step inside the Royal Palace on Amsterdam's Dam Square, still used for state occasions today. Follow the audio tour through ornate halls and period-furnished rooms, spending around 90 minutes moving through centuries of royal and civic history.

Grachtengordel

Stroll the Grachtengordel, Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed ring of Golden Age canals. Follow Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht past gabled mansions and hump-backed bridges, pausing at a canalside café.

Van Gogh Museum

★ 4.6 · 110,241 reviews

Meet Vincent in person at the Van Gogh Museum, home to the world's largest collection of his paintings. Walk chronologically through his life, from early drawings and letters to his most celebrated canvases.

Rembrandt House Museum

★ 4.5 · 15,451 reviews

Walk through the Rembrandt House Museum, the canal house where the Dutch master lived and worked. Explore the restored studio and living rooms, then study his etchings up close.

Anne Frank House

★ 4.5 · 76,661 reviews

Walk through the Anne Frank House, the Amsterdam canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. Climb the steep stairs to the secret annex with the free audio guide.

Vondelpark

★ 4.7 · 61,545 reviews

Spend time in Vondelpark, the elegant 19th-century heart of Amsterdam's green life. Stroll or cycle past ponds and lawns, then settle in for a picnic while the city relaxes around you.

Rijksmuseum

★ 4.7 · 116,504 reviews

Enter the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam's monumental home of Dutch art and history. Walk the galleries of Rembrandt and other Golden Age masters, with the Van Gogh Museum nearby for a second stop.

The Concertgebouw

★ 4.8 · 10,526 reviews

Hear a concert at The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's celebrated 19th-century hall. Listen to an orchestra or chamber ensemble in acoustics that reviewers rank among the finest in the world.

The Pancake Bakery

★ 4.3 · 10,483 reviews

Step into The Pancake Bakery, a 17th-century warehouse by the canal just steps from the Anne Frank House. Under heavy timber beams you'll share oversized pancakes, one savoury and one sweet.

Albert Cuyp Markt

★ 4.5 · 1,785 reviews

Walk Albert Cuyp Markt, the beating heart of De Pijp's street-food and shopping scene. Sample tacos, grilled cheese and fresh seafood from the stalls, then browse fruit, clothes and bargains along the busy street.

De Bijenkorf

★ 4.3 · 18,939 reviews

Walk into De Bijenkorf, the Dutch department-store icon on Dam Square. Browse multiple floors of high-end fashion, beauty and homeware, and admire the architecture and interior design along the way.

Vlaams Friteshuis Vleminckx

★ 4.5 · 5,981 reviews

Grab a cone at Vlaams Friteshuis Vleminckx, the legendary fries kiosk in central Amsterdam. Pick a sauce from the long list and eat your hot fries on the move.

Amsterdam Centraal

★ 4.5 · 12,594 reviews

Begin your city trip at Amsterdam Centraal, the 19th-century station that doubles as a landmark. Admire the red-brick facade, then explore the waterfront behind it where the ferries depart across the IJ.

Hortus Botanicus

★ 4.5 · 12,626 reviews

Step into Hortus Botanicus, a historic botanical garden in the heart of Amsterdam. Walk the formal outdoor beds, then lose yourself among the tropical plants in the greenhouse.

Flower Market

★ 4.2 · 2,704 reviews

Wander the Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam's floating flower market along the Singel canal. Browse stalls on houseboats piled with tulip bulbs, cut flowers and plants, soaking up the colour and canalside atmosphere.

Winkel 43

★ 4.5 · 16,742 reviews

Stop at Winkel 43, the Amsterdam cafe celebrated for its apple pie. Share a slice of crisp-crusted pie with whipped cream and a coffee, in a busy, convivial room.

Paradiso

★ 4.6 · 12,082 reviews

Step into Paradiso, the converted church that has become one of Amsterdam's best-known stages for live music and club nights. Catch a gig from the balcony or dance through its different rooms until the early hours.

Heineken Experience

★ 4.2 · 15,087 reviews

Raise a glass at the Heineken Experience, housed in the brand's original 1867 brewery in Amsterdam-Zuid. Follow the brewing story through interactive stations, then settle into the tasting room for the finale.

De Kas

★ 4.7 · 3,745 reviews

Step into De Kas, the garden conservatory in Amsterdam-Oost where the produce comes straight from its own beds. Spend a long lunch or evening on Mediterranean dishes built around ingredients picked that same day.

Moeders

★ 4.5 · 5,981 reviews

Settle into Moeders, the Amsterdam restaurant where the walls are lined with photographs of mothers. Tuck into generous plates of traditional Dutch classics in its warm, quirky dining room.

Melkweg

★ 4.5 · 10,839 reviews

Step into Melkweg, Amsterdam's former milking factory turned landmark venue for concerts and club nights. Pick an event from the programme, then hear live music or techno in the historic main hall.

De Koffie Schenkerij

★ 4.8 · 3,872 reviews

Step into De Koffie Schenkerij, a coffee shop in a former church compound in central Amsterdam. Enjoy specialty coffee and a slice of apple cake, then find a seat in the garden or leave a note upstairs.

ARTIS

★ 4.5 · 37,379 reviews

Spend a day at ARTIS, Amsterdam's 19th-century zoo in the middle of the city. Wander shaded paths past chimps, zebras and elephants, then add the aquarium and planetarium.

Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

★ 4.6 · 31,637 reviews

Settle into a restored saloon boat for the Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine in central Amsterdam. Cruise the canals past the Jordaan and the Golden Bend while a host narrates and Dutch cheese and wine are served.

Hoppe Amsterdam Spui....

★ 4.4 · 2,276 reviews

Discover Hoppe, a historic brown café on the Spui with a tradition stretching back to 1670. Step in, find a spot among the old gin barrels, and enjoy a beer alongside locals and fellow travellers.

Brouwerij 't IJ

★ 4.6 · 8,711 reviews

Discover Brouwerij 't IJ, a brewery set beside a windmill in Amsterdam. Work through a flight of organic beers with a plate of bitterballen, and consider joining a guided tour.

Jordaan

Lose yourself in the Jordaan, Amsterdam's cosy maze of narrow streets, small canals, and brown cafés. Browse independent boutiques, peek into hidden courtyards, and linger over a coffee on a quiet corner.

Eetsalon Van Dobben

★ 4.4 · 2,509 reviews

Duck into Eetsalon Van Dobben, the old-fashioned Amsterdam eatery that smells of tradition. Bite into a crispy croquette on a white roll with mustard for a taste of classic Dutch fast food.

Florentin brunch

★ 4.8 · 8,942 reviews

Spend a morning at Florentin brunch, a De Pijp favourite known for its friendly team and seasonally changing menu. Order the shakshuka or another brunch plate, with gluten-free options available, and settle in to the upbeat atmosphere.