Luxury shopping in Amsterdam

P.C. Hooftstraat

Named after the 17th-century poet and playwright Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, the P.C. Hooftstraat has been an exclusive shopping destination since the 1970s. Located near the Museumplein, this street is your first stop for big-name designers like Hugo Boss, D&G, MaxMara, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Gucci and more, alongside high-end jewellers like Boutique Tourbillon. 

De Bijenkorf

On the edge of Dam Square, De Bijenkorf will keep you entertained for hours. The selection extends from fashion, handbags, and shoes to housewares, luggage, and electronics. On the ground floor, there are several luxury shop-in-shops, including Louis Vuitton, Hermes, and Gucci.

Van Baerlestraat & Willemsparkweg

Around the corner from P.C. Hooftstraat is Van Baerlestraat, where you’ll find several renowned Dutch fashion designers like Pauw, The People of the Labyrinths and Fred de la Bretonière, known for their functional yet elegant boots and handbags. If you’re looking for some pampering, book an appointment at the Soap Treatment Store for a facial, manicure or massage. Or for moccasins, loafers, sneakers and brogues, Floris van Bommel has you covered. Then, wander through this glittering shopping gallery for a taste of Dutch design and super-exclusive brands at the Conservatorium Hotel's Van Baerle Gallery. You’ll find jewellery at Bonebakker, children's clothing and bedding from Dutch brand Club Cinq, and the most extensive collection of Cuban cigars in the Netherlands at La Casa del Habano. From Van Baerlestraat, head deeper into Amsterdam Zuid, down the lovely Willemsparkweg. Try on an elegant dress at Thalians, whilst lovers of distinctive furniture and lighting should head to Edha Interieur. Willemsparkweg also has a variety of tempting cafés and restaurants if you want to grab a bite and rest your feet.

Cornelis Schuytstraat & Beethovenstraat

Halfway down the Willemsparkweg, you’ll cross the Cornelis Schuytstraat – the perfect place to create a new outfit. Step inside French Connection for the best in British design. Admire the designer shoes at Shoebaloo or Manwood, and then find the perfect earrings or watch at one of the many jewellers on the street. For luxury shopping with points for sustainability, head to Salon Heleen Huisman to unearth a second-hand designer treasure, from Balenciaga to Prada and Loewe. The showroom in Jacob Obrechtstraat near Vondelpark is open by appointment only. A few blocks from Cornelis Schuytstraat, Beethovenstraat hides many treasures in this reasonably compact shopping street. Here, you’ll find famous Dutch designers like Pauw and jewellers and speciality shops. The English Hatter offers a selection of hats for distinguished gentlemen. If your taste in luxury extends to food, stop by Huize van Wely for amazing chocolate bonbons.

All that glitters…

As one of Europe’s diamond capitals, Amsterdam is the ideal place to shop for jewellery. You can buy loose diamonds here, but you might prefer jewels you can wear out of the store. For the inside scoop on the diamond industry and an opportunity to shop, visit Gassan or Coster Diamonds. You’ll find several small speciality jewellers on the shopping streets listed above, but for big names like Bvlgari, Cartier or Tiffany & Co., head straight to the P.C. Hooftstraat.

In the region

There's more to the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area than pretty polders, cheese and windmills. Head to the harbour at Lelystad and bask in a luxury shopping spree at Batavia Stad. It may look like a cute village, but it's an outlet shopping centre, home to hundreds of big-name brands that boast wallet-friendly prices. Here's our full round-up of shopping hotspots in the Amsterdam Area.

Beauty boutiques

Boasting world-renowned brands such as Diptyque, Aesop, Creed and Laura Mercier, you’ll find the right skincare solution, perfume or make-up at Skins Cosmetics. Fully trained staff are available to offer personalised advice, and a make-up artist is ready to give you that shopping-to-dinner touch-up you’ll be craving. For more beauty and wellness, check out this dedicated guide to beauty boutiques in Amsterdam.