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Café Restaurant Edel
Postjesweg 1
1057 DT AMSTERDAM
1057 DT AMSTERDAM
Café-restaurant Edel is located in a former technical school for silversmiths in West. This beautiful state monument, Het Sieraad ...
Venture out to the west of the city, and discover Bos en Lommer & De Baarsjes, two districts that are becoming hipper and more happening faster than you can say “BoLo”. Boasting cool cultural establishments, green open spaces and a young, and multicultural crowd, this increasingly popular slice of Amsterdam is rapidly expanding into one of the city’s most dynamic creative outposts.
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H. Burger
De Clercqstraat 128H
1052 NP AMSTERDAM
1052 NP AMSTERDAM
This neighbourhood burger joint in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes has an emphasis on quality, organic ingredients. It's the perfect spot ...
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Frits
Jan Evertsenstraat
1057 BV AMSTERDAM
1057 BV AMSTERDAM
Frits is the place to enjoy a hip burger and foamy beer in Amsterdam West. Considered a beer garden, it has 12 tap brews, and 40 c...
Partisan Amsterdam
Admiraal de Ruijterweg 79
1057 JZ AMSTERDAM
1057 JZ AMSTERDAM
Wine and food: it’s a perfect pairing, which is why Partisan Amsterdam is highlighting the two in this new café in De Baarsjes.
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White Label Coffee
Jan Evertsenstraat 136
1056 EK AMSTERDAM
1056 EK AMSTERDAM
You know you’re guaranteed a good cup of coffee, and the farmers are guaranteed a good price for their beans, at White Label Coffe...
Selma's
Jan van Galenstraat 70
1056 CC AMSTERDAM
1056 CC AMSTERDAM
Take a quick culinary trip to Scandinavia while at Selma’s, a bakery and café located in Amsterdam West.
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De School
Dr Jan van Breemenstraat 1
1056 AB AMSTERDAM
1056 AB AMSTERDAM
Taking over a former school building in Amsterdam West, De School is nightclub, restaurant and cultural complex with a 24 hour lic...
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De Marktkantine
Jan van Galenstraat 6
1051 KM AMSTERDAM
1051 KM AMSTERDAM
Housing a theatre, a restaurant, a club and creative workspaces all under one roof, there’s always a lot going on at De Marktkanti...
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Rembrandtpark
Orteliuskade 57
1057 AL AMSTERDAM
1057 AL AMSTERDAM
Located in Amsterdam West, the Rembrandtpark is an ideal place to sit out in the sun and enjoy a picnic. The park is a green oasis...
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Restaurant DS
Dr Jan van Breemenstraat 3
1056 AB AMSTERDAM
1056 AB AMSTERDAM
Restaurant DS is located in the open workshop of De School, the former technical school in Amsterdam West which is now a vibrant c...
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Bar Spek
Admiraal de Ruijterweg 1
1057 JT AMSTERDAM
1057 JT AMSTERDAM
Set on the edge of Amsterdam’s newly hip Baarsjes neighbourhood, this café is perfect for lounging with coffee, or happy hour drin...
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Bar Baarsch
Jan Evertsenstraat 91
1057 BS AMSTERDAM
1057 BS AMSTERDAM
Super cosy, atmospheric café for lunch and dinner that offers charcoal-grilled fish and meat. Test your grey cells at their pub qu...
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Kopjes Cat Café
Marco Polostraat 211
1057 WK AMSTERDAM
1057 WK AMSTERDAM
Following in the paw prints of Tokyo, New York and London, Amsterdam's first cat café opened in April 2015 thanks to a successful ...
Wilde Westen Amsterdam
Bos en Lommerplantsoen 1
1055 AA AMSTERDAM
1055 AA AMSTERDAM
One of the best foodie hangouts in Bolo, Wilde Westen Amsterdam has a delicious menu of breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and tasty w...
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PUCK
Jan Evertsenstraat 747
1061 XZ AMSTERDAM
1061 XZ AMSTERDAM
The first air-hockey hall in Europe, with no less than 16 air hockey tables to play on. Dazzlingly dynamic, with lots of coloured ...
10 x terraces in Amsterdam West
Amsterdam West wouldn’t be so hip and happening without its abundance of cafés with great outdoor spaces. To help you pick the perfect summer spot, we...
No Man's Art Gallery
Bos en Lommerweg 88-90
1055 EC AMSTERDAM
1055 EC AMSTERDAM
Located in Amsterdam’s dynamic Bos en Lommer district is No Man’s Art Gallery, a new permanent exhibition space aiming to provide ...
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Warehouse Elementenstraat
Elementenstraat 25
1014 AR AMSTERDAM
1014 AR AMSTERDAM
Situated out in an industrial area in the west of Amsterdam, the Warehouse Elementenstraat has been transformed into one of the ci...
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Het Massagehuys
Jan Evertsenstraat 110
1056 EH AMSTERDAM
1056 EH AMSTERDAM
Situated in Amsterdam West, the Massagehuys offers oriental massages in a modern, yet homely Dutch interior design setting. Any pr...
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Zuidoost
This vibrant cultural melting pot with large-scale entertainment is well worth a visit to see a different perspective of Amsterdam.
Old Holland
With its countless windmills, churches and old-fashioned farmhouses, stepping out into Old Holland can feel like being in a Golden Age painting.
Noord
Urban renewal meets nature’s beauty
NDSM
Old shipyard turned creative haven
Amsterdam Beach
When the temperatures soar in Amsterdam, sun-seekers flock to the Dutch coast and the beaches to bask on the sands and soak up the vibrant nightlife. ...
Oost
Hip places, green spaces and diverse faces
Flowers of Amsterdam
If you're lucky enough to visit Amsterdam in spring, don't miss a visit to the nearby flower-growing region. Read our guide to the breathtaking fields...
De Plantage
Cultural garden with an elegant touch
Castles & Gardens
Delve into the fascinating history of the Dutch Golden Age by exploring the ancient castles that were once the homes of wealthy merchants. Many of th...
Oud-West
Local hotspots and hidden gems
Haarlem
A city of remarkable history and culture, Haarlem is just a short hop from Amsterdam but packs a unique punch. With spectacular monuments dating back ...
De Pijp
Bustling mix of culture, cuisine and cafés
Oostelijke Eilanden
Where water and modern architecture meet
Oud-Zuid
From age-old art to high-end chic
Westerpark
Vibrant atmosphere against a green backdrop
Bos en Lommer and De Baarsjes
Celebrating diversity around every corner
New Land
Although famous for its historic city centre, the Amsterdam region is always evolving as new immigrants and diverse cultures make their mark on its ma...
