Best Shopping in Amsterdam
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From the classic De Bijenkorf and Albert Cuyp Markt, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 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.
★ 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.
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.
★ 4.3 · 131 reviews
Hunt for treasures at Waterlooplein, Amsterdam's famous flea market beside the metro station. Spend an hour sifting through secondhand finds and bargaining for the items that catch your eye.
★ 4.6 · 906 reviews
Stop by De Kaaskamer, Amsterdam's go-to cheese shop in the city centre. Sample Dutch and imported cheeses, pick a few to take home, and finish with a sourdough cheese toastie.
★ 4.7 · 892 reviews
Step into Athenaeum Boekhandel, Amsterdam's much-loved independent bookshop in the centre. Wander through its connected rooms of books, art titles and zines, and dig through rows of niche magazines from around the world.
★ 3.6 · 105 reviews
Explore IJ-Hallen Flea Market, a huge secondhand market across the water in Amsterdam-Noord. Hunt through racks of clothing and vintage curiosities, and bring cash to snag a quirky souvenir.
★ 4.1 · 690 reviews
Dive into Episode, a sprawling second-hand clothing store in central Amsterdam. Work through neatly organised sections of denim, jackets and more, hunting for a curated vintage find at a fair price.
★ 4.4 · 950 reviews
Slip into @droog amsterdam, a design-led gallery cafe tucked upstairs in the city centre. Browse the current exhibition, then settle in for a relaxed lunch, coffee or cake in the quiet, cozy dining room.
★ 4.8 · 205 reviews
Step into the Otherist, a curious Amsterdam shop packed with objets d'art, jewellery and one-of-a-kind treasures. Browse intricate ornaments and unusual keepsakes while chatting with the knowledgeable, welcoming staff.
★ 4.4 · 132 reviews
Seek out The Frozen Fountain, a design store hiding behind an unassuming Amsterdam facade. Wander through spacious showrooms of furniture, lighting and objects from celebrated designers and Danish artists.
★ 4.2 · 102 reviews
Step into Marbles Vintage, a roomy two-storey secondhand shop in the heart of Amsterdam. Flick through racks of retro denim, cowboy boots and curated vintage pieces at prices that stay refreshingly reasonable.
★ 4.7 · 107 reviews
Pop into COTTONCAKE, a designer boutique with its own cafe in Amsterdam-Zuid. Browse women's fashion, cosmetics and homewares, then head upstairs for waffles, brunch or coffee in a cozy, stylish setting.
★ 4.8 · 101 reviews
Discover Concrete Matter, a small vintage menswear boutique tucked into central Amsterdam. Flick through hand-picked Hawaiian shirts, military wear and jackets in a stylish interior, guided by a friendly, knowledgeable shopkeeper.
★ 4.8 · 69 reviews
Visit Sukha Amsterdam, a calm boutique where sustainable fashion meets considered homewares. Browse well-crafted clothing and accessories in a welcoming, fragrant space with helpful, friendly staff.
★ 4.4 · 168 reviews
Drop into Penny Lane Vintage Boutique in De Pijp, a carefully curated shop of vintage clothing and accessories. Browse quality coats and designer pieces chosen with a sharp eye for style.
Amsterdam · 🛍️ Shopping
De Bijenkorf
1h
Albert Cuyp Markt
Flower Market
30 min
Noordermarkt
Waterlooplein
De Kaaskamer
Athenaeum Boekhandel
IJ-Hallen Flea Market
1h30
Episode
@droog amsterdam
45 min
the Otherist
The Frozen Fountain
Marbles Vintage
COTTONCAKE
Concrete Matter
Sukha Amsterdam
Penny Lane Vintage Boutique