Amsterdam Travel Guide

Located in the Rijksmuseum, this Michelin-starred restaurant offers modern Dutch cuisine with international influences, focusing on local and seasonal ingredients.

A popular spot known for its delicious grilled meats, burgers, and craft beers in a lively, industrial-chic setting. Great for a casual but hearty meal.

An indoor food market featuring various high-quality street food vendors, bars, and a lively atmosphere. Perfect for groups with different tastes.

Situated next to Artis Zoo, this grand café-restaurant offers a beautiful setting with high ceilings and a lovely terrace, serving classic European dishes.

A central square bustling with bars, pubs, nightclubs, and live music venues, catering to a diverse crowd. Popular spots include Chicago Social Club and Melkweg nearby.

Another vibrant square featuring a mix of bars, grand cafés, and large nightclubs like Escape. Known for its lively atmosphere, especially on weekends.

A former church turned into a renowned music venue and nightclub, hosting international bands, DJs, and various cultural events. Known for its excellent acoustics.

A highly acclaimed nightclub and cultural hub housed in a former technical school. Known for its long opening hours and focus on electronic music. (Note: currently closed, but a new iteration is often expected)

The national museum of the Netherlands, dedicated to arts and history. Home to masterpieces by Dutch masters like Rembrandt (The Night Watch) and Vermeer.

A poignant museum dedicated to the Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank, housed in the actual building where she and her family hid during World War II.

Dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries, housing the largest collection of his paintings and drawings in the world.

Focuses on modern and contemporary art and design from the early 20th century to the present day, with works by Mondrian, Malevich, and Warhol.

An iconic cinema known for its stunning Art Deco architecture and luxurious interior. Shows mainstream films in multiple screens, including IMAX and Dolby Cinema.

A modern architectural marvel on the IJ river, serving as a museum, archive, and cinema dedicated to film and moving images. Screens a diverse program of arthouse and classic films.

Amsterdam's oldest still-operating cinema, offering a charming, historic atmosphere and screening a curated selection of arthouse and independent films.

A ten-day classical music festival held annually in August, featuring concerts on and around Amsterdam's historic canals, often with free open-air performances.

A vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ diversity, culminating in the famous Canal Parade where elaborately decorated boats sail through the city's canals.

Throughout the summer, this open-air theatre in Vondelpark hosts a diverse program of free performances, including music, dance, theatre, and comedy.

Held at the end of August, this festival marks the opening of the cultural season, offering free previews of upcoming theatre, music, dance, and art performances across various stages.

A man-made city beach on IJburg, offering a relaxed vibe, a restaurant, and various events during summer. It's a popular spot for locals to unwind.

A popular coastal beach town easily accessible from Amsterdam. Features a wide sandy beach, numerous beach clubs, and water sports activities.

A widespread and affordable gym chain with numerous locations across Amsterdam, offering a variety of cardio and strength equipment, and virtual classes.

A premium gym chain with several stylish locations, offering modern equipment, group classes, and a unique 'pay-per-workout' membership model that rewards frequent visits.

Known for its vibrant community and diverse range of classes including CrossFit, boxing, yoga, and personal training. Has multiple locations.

A modern sports complex in the city center with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym, and wellness facilities. Popular for laps and leisure.

One of Amsterdam's largest public swimming complexes, featuring an indoor subtropical paradise pool, an outdoor wave pool, and slides.