Discover Amsterdam-Centrum’s 198 best spots for your trip in Amsterdam

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NEMO Science Museum

★ 4.5 · 38,045 reviews

Head to NEMO Science Museum, the green ship-shaped landmark on Amsterdam's waterfront. Run your own experiments in the chemical lab, catch a live science show, then finish with views from the rooftop terrace.

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.

Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu

★ 4.4 · 1,834 reviews

Discover the Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu, an evening on Amsterdam's glowing canals. Settle in for a seated meal with wine and beer included while commentary names the landmarks drifting past the windows.

Omelegg City Centre

★ 4.6 · 6,574 reviews

Start the day at Omelegg City Centre, a compact central Amsterdam spot built around omelettes. Choose your toppings and enjoy a hearty plate with rye bread in a small, cosy room.

National Maritime Museum

★ 4.5 · 13,616 reviews

Explore the National Maritime Museum, a former naval storehouse with a glass-roofed courtyard on Amsterdam's waterfront. Board the replica 18th-century merchant ship and try virtual voyages across the interactive exhibitions.

Skinny Bridge

★ 4.5 · 7,065 reviews

Pause at the Skinny Bridge, Amsterdam's slender wooden drawbridge over the Amstel. Watch boats and cyclists pass, then return after dark to see the illuminated bridge reflected in the water.

Noordermarkt

Wander Noordermarkt, the open-air market beside the Noorderkerk in Amsterdam's Jordaan. Spend an unhurried hour on a Saturday morning drifting between stalls the way locals do.

Royal Theater Carré

★ 4.7 · 10,739 reviews

Take a seat at Royal Theater Carré, the grand theatre on the Amstel. Settle in for a major musical, comedy or concert in an auditorium that keeps even big shows feeling close.

De Wallen

Walk through De Wallen, Amsterdam's medieval heart of canals, alleys, and nightlife. See the Oude Kerk and old canal houses by day, or experience the district's energy once the lights come on after dark.

Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack

★ 4.4 · 4,017 reviews

Experience the Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack on a winter evening in Amsterdam. Cruise under blankets past twenty illuminated artworks while a host explains each piece and the city around it.

Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski - Pathé

★ 4.7 · 7,353 reviews

Catch a film at Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski, Amsterdam's ornate Art Nouveau and Art Deco cinema. Admire the carved interiors, then settle into your seat for a screening in one of Europe's most decorated halls.