Best Spots in Amsterdam for The Unhurried Travellers
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For a relaxed pace
From the classic Anne Frank House and De Bijenkorf, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 31,031 reviews
Rise above Amsterdam at the A'DAM Lookout, the rooftop viewpoint across the IJ. Ride the light-show elevator up, take in the skyline from the deck, and try the swing if you dare.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
Best season
★ 4.7 · 410 reviews
Reserve an evening at Vinkeles, the modern French restaurant in the Dylan Hotel's former 1700s bakery. Enjoy a multi-course dinner with attentive service in an atmospheric setting.
★ 4.5 · 2,697 reviews
Settle into Restaurant 't Zwaantje for a proper taste of old-fashioned Dutch cooking. Spoon into grandma's beef stew in a cosy, gezellig room hung with vintage kitchen pieces.
★ 4.6 · 5,440 reviews
Take a seat at Greenwoods Singel for a canalside breakfast in central Amsterdam. Tuck into a proper English breakfast or a cream tea in a cosy, wood-panelled room with friendly service.
★ 4.6 · 1,595 reviews
Discover Café 't Smalle, a wood-panelled brown cafe beside the canal. Pair a Belgian beer with bitterballen and kaassoufflés, ideally from a seat on the terrace.
Amsterdam · 🎨 Museum
Anne Frank House
1h15
Amsterdam · 🛍️ Shopping
De Bijenkorf
1h
Amsterdam · 🥐 Breakfast
The Pancake Bakery
Amsterdam · 🎭 Entertainment
The Concertgebouw
2h30
Amsterdam · 🍽️ Food
Vlaams Friteshuis Vleminckx
20 min
Amsterdam · 🏛️ Landmark
Amsterdam Centraal
15 min
Amsterdam · 🌙 Nightlife
Paradiso
Flower Market
30 min
Amsterdam · ☕ Coffeebreak
Winkel 43
25 min
Heineken Experience
1h30
Moeders
De Kas
2h
Melkweg
De Koffie Schenkerij
45 min
Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine
Amsterdam · 🍸 Drinks
Hoppe Amsterdam Spui....
Brouwerij 't IJ
Florentin brunch
Eetsalon Van Dobben
Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu
Omelegg City Centre
A'DAM Lookout
Skinny Bridge
Royal Theater Carré
Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski - Pathé
Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack
Vinkeles
Restaurant 't Zwaantje
Greenwoods Singel
Café 't Smalle
