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AMSTERDAM CITY GUIDE

Hello Amsterdam is your go to Amsterdam City Guide for every trip you make to this amazing city. If its your first time visiting Amsterdam, we recommend you to start with our list of things to do in Amsterdam, so you don’t have to worry about missing out on any of the highlights. Let us take you on a trip with tips on the city’s neighborhoods, the leading shopping districts and what museums to visit. We’ll guide you to the best bars and restaurants and keep you informed about all the events taking place.

Amsterdam local or a frequent visitor? Bookmark Hello Amsterdam! We’ll keep you up to date with everything that is going on with our daily news feed on the homepage and a new weekend guide every Wednesday. Have a look at our agenda for upcoming events and exhibitions and for inspiration on where to go or what to eat, check out our best of Amsterdam lists. We hope you enjoy!

15 amazing things to do Amsterdam

Things To Do

15 Amazing Things To Do in Amsterdam

So, you’re coming to Amsterdam and might only have 72 hours or less to…
Best Amsterdam Museums

Things To Do

The 10 Best Museums in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city full of culture and will make any art loving heart…

Calendar

Amsterdam Weekend Guide

It’s time for a new Amsterdam Weekend Guide!
amsterdam attractions

Things To Do

The top 18 Amsterdam attractions to visit

The extensive list of Amsterdam attractions is ever growing, to the point that not…
Best Breakfast in Amsterdam

Restaurants

16 spots for the Best Breakfast in Amsterdam

Have an amazing start of your day with this epic list of The Best…
Markets in Amsterdam

Things To Do

Best Amsterdam Markets

From vegetables to cheese and fresh fish, and from art to antiques, books and…

Bars

The 15 Best Rooftop Bars in Amsterdam

As much as we love the charm of Amsterdam’s ‘brown’ cafés, sometimes dark wood…
Best Burgers Amsterdam

Restaurants

Best Burgers in Amsterdam

Who doesn’t love a juicy burger. From a gourmet burger to a fast food…
Sushi in Amsterdam

Restaurants

The Best Sushi in Amsterdam

Sushi is the world’s favorite Japanese snack. The fish and rice dish has taken…

Things To Do

Amsterdam City Centre

Walking through the Amsterdam City Centre is like travelling through time. From the early…
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Things To Do

Parks in Amsterdam

Locals immensely enjoy spending time in Parks in Amsterdam , which mostly date from…
CITY CENTRE
CANAL BELT
SOUTH
WEST
EAST
NORTH

Restaurants

Calle Ocho

Mediterranean

Calle Ocho

Calle Ocho is a cozy restaurant & bar serving street food and fine tequila’s & cocktails. Its named after the main street of Little…

 De Pijp

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Oct
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Events

Amsterdam Halloween 2018

Amsterdam Halloween 2018 is promising to be a good one. Over the years the popularity of Halloween has risen quickly in the city. All…

 City Centre

Best of Ams

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Discover Amsterdam

18 Best Restaurants in Amsterdam

To help you out with choosing where to go for the best dining experience, we listed the 18 best restaurants in Amsterdam for you.…

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Shops

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Fashion

John Fluevog Amsterdam

John Fluevog Amsterdam is a designer shoe store situated in the heart of the city near the flower market. Head designer John Fluevog started…

 City Centre

EVENTS

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Oct

UNTIL 01 January

Amsterdam DNA

Amsterdam Museum

Culture • City Centre

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 01 January

The Best Food Festivals in Amsterdam 2018

Festivals • centre

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 01 January

New exhibition in De Nieuwe Kerk: Buddha’s Life, Path to the Present

De Nieuwe Kerk

Art Exhibitions • City Centre

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 01 January

Amsterdam Halloween 2018

Events • City Centre

EVENTS

BOOK NOW

22

Oct

UNTIL 31 December

Panorama Amsterdam

Hermitage Amsterdam

Art Exhibitions • City Centre

EVENTS

BOOK NOW

22

Oct

UNTIL 31 December

Portrait Gallery of the Golden Age

Hermitage Amsterdam

Art Exhibitions • East

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 31 December

Stedelijk Base

Stedelijk Museum

Art Exhibitions • South

EVENTS

BOOK NOW

22

Oct

UNTIL 06 January

Fashion Cities Africa

Tropenmuseum

Art Exhibitions • East

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 01 January

Afterlives of Slavery

Tropenmuseum

Art Exhibitions • centre

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 31 December

The State of Nature in the Artis Royal Zoo

Artis Royal Zoo

Art Exhibitions • East

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 31 December

Identity Cards and Forgeries in WOII

National Holocaust Museum

Art Exhibitions • City Centre

EVENTS

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22

Oct

UNTIL 31 December

Vincent on Friday

Van Gogh Museum

Culture • Museum Quarter

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 31 December

Sunday Morning Concert in Amsterdam

Concertgebouw

Culture • Museum Quarter

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 11 November

Explosiegevaar in the Resistance Museum

Dutch Resistance Museum

Art Exhibitions • East

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 31 October

ICY & SOT at Moco Museum

Moco Museum

Art Exhibitions • Museum Quarter

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 30 October

EK Sand Sculptures 2018

EK Zandsculpturen 2018

Festivals • Beyond Amsterdam

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 13 January

Classic Beauties Exposition

Hermitage Amsterdam

Art Exhibitions • East

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 04 November

Amsterdam – Through the eyes of Eberhard van der Laan

Amsterdam Museum

Art Exhibitions • City Centre

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 01 September

Cool Japan – Tropenmuseum

Tropenmuseum

Art Exhibitions • East

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 31 October

Amsterdam in October 2018: Goodbye High Season, Hello fall

Events • City Centre

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 24 January

Metahaven: EARTH

Stedelijk Museum

Art Exhibitions • Museum Quarter

EVENTS

22

Oct

UNTIL 26 October

Cinekid 2018

Westergasfabriek

Culture • centre

EVENTS

01

Nov

UNTIL 04 November

Affordable Art Fair

Art Exhibitions • North

EVENTS

03

Nov

UNTIL 04 November

Museumnacht 2018

Art Exhibitions • City Centre

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Sightseeing

Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)

On the edge of the Amsterdam you’ll find the largest recreational area in town and one of the biggest in Europe: the Amsterdamse Bos (The…

 South

Best of Ams

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Attractions

The top 18 Amsterdam attractions to visit

The extensive list of Amsterdam attractions is ever growing, to the point that not even the locals can keep up. To help you spend…

 City Centre

Things To Do

Attractions

Powerzone

Looking for a fun, all-day attraction for the whole family? Then be sure to check out Powerzone! It’s the perfect location for laser tag,…

 City Centre

Museums

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Museums

Rembrandt House

The famous Dutch painter Rembrand Harmenszoon van Rijn lived and worked in the center of Amsterdam. The Rembrandt house is where he produced some…

 City Centre

Things To Do

TICKETS

Red Light Secrets Entrance

Museums

Museum of Prostitution

Everyone knows  the Red Light District in Amsterdam, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. But do you know…

 Red Light District

Things To Do

Dare to discover

Museums

VR-Experience in Amsterdam with Dare to discover

Go on a historic flight over the Amsterdam harbor in Dare to discover at the Maritime Museum. This is a spectacular VR experience that…

 City Centre

Restaurants

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Restaurants

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Italian

La Perla

La Perla is often mentioned by Amsterdam locals as the best place to get Italian pizza. Located in the Jordaan district you can find…

 Jordaan

Restaurants

Rijsel

French

Rijsel

At restaurant Rijsel they have a passion for the French cuisine, serving tasty no-nonsense food for a fair price. Their interior is a mix…

 centre

Restaurants

shabu shabu

Asian

Shabu Shabu

Got a big appetite, craving Japanese food and don’t want to spend too much? Shabu Shabu is your spot. This restaurant offers an ‘all…

 City Centre

Bars

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Bars

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Cocktail Bars

W Lounge

The W Lounge on the top floor of the luxurious W hotel is one of the coolest rooftop bars in Amsterdam. It may not…

 City Centre

Bars

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Cocktail Bars

Bar Bukowski

Bar Bukowski, named after writer Charles Bukowski, is one of those places you can both start and end your day at. They open for…

 East

Best of Ams

Terraces

The 15 Best Rooftop Bars in Amsterdam

As much as we love the charm of Amsterdam’s ‘brown’ cafés, sometimes dark wood and smoke-stained walls don’t quite cut it. As temperatures rise,…

 centre

Neighbourhoods
JORDAAN
DE PIJP
9 STREETS
SPIEGELKWARTIER
MUSEUM QUARTER
RED LIGHT DISTRICT

Shops

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Shops

Sneaker Care Shoe Cleaning Amsterdam

Specialty

Sneaker Care Amsterdam: Sneakcare, your personal sneaker cleaner

Dirty shoes, more specifically sneakers, are no longer a problem when you are visiting Amsterdam! At Sneakcare sneaker care they polish your shoes right…

 Red Light District

Best of Ams

Food

The Best Ice Cream in Amsterdam

The city is heating up and for most of us that only means one thing, finding the best ways to cool down. You can…

 centre

Shops

Wildernis Amsterdam THUMB

Concept Stores

Wildernis Amsterdam

Wildernis (Wilderness) Amsterdam is a hit on Instagram, and we can understand why! With beautiful green plants in all shapes and sizes, this store…

 West

Attractions

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Best of Ams

Attractions

The Best of Amsterdam Oost

Here at Hello Amsterdam we love to explore the various neighbourhoods of this city. Amsterdam Oost is one of the up and coming neigbourhoods…

 East

Things To Do

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Attractions

Kaap Oost Fun Park Amsterdam

Kaap Oost is a beautiful event and fun park right outside the center of Amsterdam. Here you find Wind ‘n Wheels, Electrocross and restaurant…

 East

Things To Do

Time Trip

Attractions

Time Trip

Time Trip is an exciting escape room that takes you to different times! A ticking time bomb in the middle of the jungle or…

 Jordaan

Canal Cruises

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TICKETS

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Canal Cruises

Small Boat Tour Amsterdam

When you thing of Amsterdam, you think of historic 17th-century architecture and the famous canals. It is no surprise that Boat tours are on…

 City Centre

Things To Do

TICKETS

Canal Cruises

Semi-open Boat Cruise

The Semi-open boat cruise is one of the newest Amsterdam Canal Cruises. When you visit Amsterdam a canal cruise is a must-do to experience…

 City Centre

Things To Do

TICKETS

Canal Cruises

Amsterdam Dinner Cruise

Combine dinner and a canal cruise during this Amsterdam Dinner Cruise. A canal cruise is one of the best ways to experience Amsterdam, and…

 City Centre

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