Amsterdam neighbourhoods

Experience the hidden gems of Amsterdam West, from the vibrant local hotspots surrounding Westerpark to the cosy terraces that line the leafy suburbs of Oud-West. In the multicultural communities of Bos en Lommer & De Baarsjes, colourful grocery stores rub shoulders with trendy cafes and canalside bars. These up-and-coming neighbourhoods extend into the sprawling district of Nieuw West, known for its green expanses and lakeside tranquillity.

From age-old art to high-end chic, the historic museums and up-market boutiques of Oud Zuid lend the district a luxurious edge. The bustling mix of cultures, cuisines and after-work haunts of Amsterdam's bohemian Latin Quarter, De Pijp, draw in people from across the city each evening. Zuidoost is a cultural melting pot known for its large-scale entertainment and sports venues, whilst the residential borough of Amstelveen maintains a self-contained charm secluded from the city hustle.

Just east of the centre, De Plantage is the city's former pleasure garden and its elegant tree-lined boulevards boast a wealth of cultural attractions. Nextdoor, Oost's spacious streets reflect the diversity of its residents, packed with hip bars, Turkish bakeries, Surinamese supermarkets and Middle Eastern lunchrooms. Along the IJ, the historic warehouses of the Oostelijke Eilanden have been repurposed into cultural hotspots and music venues just as the reclaimed islands and urban beaches of IJburg are a haven for watersports and cutting-edge architecture.

Hop on a ferry and see how industrial chic blends into the spectacular countryside of Amsterdam Noord. Make your way through the urban jungle and you'll find a gateway to open green expanses dotted with quaint polder villages. Nextdoor, NDSM Wharf has been transformed into a creative haven, packed with flea markets, pop-up restaurants, waterside hangouts and buzzing nightlife venues.