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What to do in Amsterdam
18 vlogs from 15 channels mention 163 places in Amsterdam; 4 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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Red Light District (De Wallen)
A centuries-old district of regulated window prostitution and an example of Dutch pragmatic tolerance; very touristy, and photographing the windows is not allowed.
19:53· CharlieVlogsin 13 vlogsJordaan
A characteristic 1600s district built for warehouses and workers, now home to artists and inviting little restaurants and cafes.
9:18· Domanation Travelsin 11 vlogsRijksmuseum
Europe's great showcase of Dutch Golden Age art, including Rembrandt's Night Watch, Vermeer's Milkmaid and works by Jan Steen; tickets are best booked ahead.
6:24· Rick Steves' Europein 9 vlogsDe Pijp
A lively neighbourhood south of the centre, worth exploring beyond the tourist core.
9:25· Birta Hlinin 9 vlogsVan Gogh Museum
A museum tracing Vincent van Gogh's life and art chronologically, from The Potato Eaters to his final swirling canvases; tickets often sell out weeks ahead.
20:37· Rick Steves' Europein 8 vlogsAnne Frank House
The canal house where Anne Frank and seven others hid for two years behind a swinging bookcase. Tickets are released 6 weeks ahead and sell out fast.
Albert Cuyp Market
Amsterdam's best-known street market, open Monday to Saturday and a classic spot for freshly made stroopwafels and herring with onion and pickles.
4:19· CharlieVlogsin 8 vlogsVondelpark
Amsterdam's favourite park, where couples, free spirits and young families relax on blankets on summer afternoons.
15:10· Domanation Travelsin 7 vlogsDe 9 Straatjes (The Nine Streets)
A charming grid of small streets across the canal belt and one of the nicest areas of central Amsterdam.
0:56· Naick & Kimin 6 vlogsFoodhallen
An indoor food hall near Ten Katemarkt with more than 20 international stalls.
7:04· Naick & Kimin 5 vlogsNDSM
A former shipyard turned artist hotspot with waterside cafes and street art, a 15-minute free ferry ride from Centraal Station.
20:10· Naick & Kimin 5 vlogsBloemenmarkt
The world's only floating flower market, on the Singel canal, selling flowers, tulip bulbs and garden accessories; often called very touristy.
5:45· Exotic Vacationin 5 vlogsDam Square
Square on the site of the original dam on the Amstel that gave the city its name. It is a key gathering site for celebrations and protests.
2:12· Domanation Travelsin 5 vlogsBegijnhof
A peaceful courtyard, originally an almshouse for devout women. Its chapel has served English speakers since the 1600s.
5:09· Exotic Vacationin 4 vlogsEye Filmmuseum
A striking film museum and art cinema helping revitalise Amsterdam's former industrial port district.
Haarlem
A charming city 20 minutes from Amsterdam by train, with quaint buildings, cobbled streets and a windmill; often suggested as a cheaper base.
12:12· Domanation Travelsin 4 vlogsA'DAM Lookout
A rooftop observation deck in Amsterdam North with sweeping views over the city, good in any weather.
Rudi's Original Stroopwafels
Family-run stroopwafel stand at the Albert Cuyp Market since 1978. It is one of the best-known places for fresh stroopwafels.
26:36· CharlieVlogsin 4 vlogsRoyal Palace Amsterdam
Neoclassical palace on Dam Square that Dutch monarchs use to host state functions.
0:41· Naick & Kimin 4 vlogsAmsterdam-Noord
A neighbourhood across the IJ with affordable stays, reached from Centraal Station by a free ferry in under 5 minutes.
18:24· Naick & Kimin 4 vlogsDamrak
Amsterdam's touristy main street, once the main canal, linking Centraal Station with Dam Square and the Royal Palace.
7:26· Exotic Vacationin 3 vlogsZaanse Schans
A historic site just north of Amsterdam with traditional Dutch windmills.
24:33· Camden Davidin 3 vlogsFabel Friet
Fries shop serving thick-cut fries that are crispy outside and soft inside, with many mayo dips to choose from.
3:45· Locavore Eatsin 3 vlogsNEMO Science Museum
Science museum whose rooftop offers free city views to the public.
15:31· CharlieVlogsin 3 vlogsOBA Central Library
Amsterdam's central public library, whose terrace offers free views over the city.
16:52· CharlieVlogsin 3 vlogsOur Lord in the Attic
A hidden Catholic church from 1661 tucked into the attic of a normal-looking 17th-century canal house.
Portuguese Synagogue
A commanding 1670s synagogue built for the Portuguese-speaking Jewish community. It survived WWII and is still in use.
14:12· Rick Steves' Europein 2 vlogsKeizersgracht
The 'Emperor's Canal', one of the main concentric canals of Amsterdam's 17th-century canal ring.
2:32· Naick & Kimin 2 vlogsLeidseplein
One of Amsterdam's two major nightlife areas, with even more bars and clubs than Rembrandtplein.
3:39· Reformatt Travel Showin 2 vlogsParadiso
Possibly the biggest club at Leidseplein, set in a historic church with a massive dance floor.
4:42· Reformatt Travel Showin 2 vlogsMelkweg
Famous music venue near Leidseplein, popular for its many special events and concerts.
4:56· Reformatt Travel Showin 2 vlogsWaterhole
Fun bar near Leidseplein that often has live music, recommended as a place to end the night.
5:09· Reformatt Travel Showin 2 vlogsRembrandtplein
Square that is one of Amsterdam's two main nightlife hubs, ringed by clubs and bars.
2:16· Reformatt Travel Showin 2 vlogsSkyLounge Amsterdam
Rooftop bar next to Centraal Station with great cocktails and perhaps the best view of Amsterdam.
Greenhouse Centrum
Well-known Amsterdam coffeeshop for trying cannabis the Dutch way.
24:28· CharlieVlogsin 2 vlogsH'ART Museum (formerly Hermitage Amsterdam)
A major museum on the Amstel with a courtyard, hosting exhibitions such as one on the Dutch Golden Age and its painters.
5:41· Reformatt Travel Showin 2 vlogsOude Kerk
Amsterdam's old church in the Red Light District, a place for artwork, peace and silence.
1:14· Domanation Travelsin 2 vlogsMuseumplein
Amsterdam's museum square, home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum. It is the city's hub for art and culture.
1:14· Withlocalsin 2 vlogsStedelijk Museum
Amsterdam's museum of modern art on Museumplein, set in a striking white extension.
1:29· Withlocalsin 2 vlogsWertheimpark
Amsterdam's oldest park, a small green space in Plantage.
14:52· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsWesterpark
A park with a local vibe where Amsterdammers go to escape the crowds.
16:17· Camden Davidin 2 vlogsKeukenhof
The famous tulip-field area outside Amsterdam, home to the classic flower scenes seen on Instagram.
6:37· Destination Well Knownin 2 vlogsBrouwerij 't IJ
Craft brewery in a former bathhouse next to a windmill, brewing more than 10 of its own beers.
16:33· Domanation Travelsin 2 vlogsNational Monument
Monument on Dam Square that memorialises the victims of World War II.
2:48· Domanation Travelsin 2 vlogsAmsterdam Cheese Museum
Cheese shop with free samples and a basement exhibit of antique cheese-making tools and information.
12:28· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsAmsterdam Centraal Station
Late-19th-century Gothic and Renaissance Revival station in the heart of the city that handles hundreds of thousands of travellers a day.
0:39· Domanation Travelsin 2 vlogsNieuwe Kerk
The 'New Church' on Dam Square, which is actually more than 600 years old.
2:40· Domanation Travelsin 2 vlogsStreet Art Museum Amsterdam
Street art museum in Amsterdam-Noord, highly recommended by vloggers.
Van Stapele Koekmakerij
Viral cookie bakery known for very good cookies and long queues.
Heineken Experience
Interactive tour of the original Heineken brewery.
19:03· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsHouseboat Museum
A real houseboat open to visitors, showing how life on Amsterdam's canals works.
14:27· Camden Davidin 2 vlogsVan Wonderen Stroopwafels
A popular stroopwafel shop near the Bloemenmarkt known for caramel-filled waffles with toppings like chocolate, marshmallow or Lotus biscuit.
6:35· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsWinkel 43
Popular Jordaan cafe famed for its legendary Dutch apple pie, which some call one of the best desserts in the world. It also serves savoury snacks.
3:15· Naick & Kimin 2 vlogsMoeders
Comforting Dutch restaurant whose walls are covered in portraits of mothers, which guests can donate.
25:06· Dots on a Mapin 2 vlogsHans Egstorf
A charming stroopwafel spot whose fresh stroopwafels are rated better than Rudi's.
20:14· Camden Davidin 2 vlogs
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Herengracht
The 'Gentlemen's Canal', the most important of the concentric 17th-century canals, which were all dug by hand.
Prinsengracht
The 'Prince's Canal', the outermost of the main canal-ring canals, lined with gabled townhouses and houseboats.
Hollandsche Schouwburg
A former theatre where the Nazis assembled Jews before deportation, now a thought-provoking Holocaust memorial.
Dutch Resistance Museum
Tells how the Dutch fought back during the Nazi occupation, with forged IDs, hidden pistols and miniature radios.
Hannekes Boom
Laid-back waterfront bar near Amsterdam Centraal with a terrace looking over the water.
Trompettersteeg
Amsterdam's narrowest alleyway, a tight passage next to the Red Light District.
TonTon Club Centrum
Social arcade bar serving drinks alongside classic video games.
Jantjes Verjaardag
Dutch-themed club on Rembrandtplein that often plays Dutch-language songs to a young crowd.
Escape
Massive nightclub on Rembrandtplein that has operated for decades.
Club NYX
Multi-floor club near Rembrandtplein known for its quirky design and lively dance floors.
Kopstootbar
Bar beside the Stadsschouwburg theatre named after the kopstoot ('headbutt'), a beer with a jenever shot.
Palladium
Possibly the most upscale lounge in the city, with expensive cocktails and an older, suited crowd.
Jimmy Woo
Asian-themed club near Leidseplein focused on hip-hop and R&B.
Chicago Social Club
Club with a laid-back, hipster vibe, located right next to Jimmy Woo.
Hangover Information Center
Novelty shop selling remedies that claim to cure hangovers.
Canal Motorboats
Self-drive canal boat rental west of Centraal Station, a good way to see Amsterdam lit up at night.
The Bulldog
Well-known Leidseplein café-bar where foreigners and locals mix, a popular place to start a night out.
Wynand Fockink
One of Amsterdam's oldest tasting rooms, hidden in a back alley by Dam Square, pouring jenever, the Dutch gin that is Holland's national spirit.
Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution
Billed as the first museum in the world focused on prostitution, located in the Red Light District.
Casa Rosso
Long-running erotic theatre in the Red Light District staging live shows.
Oude Hoogstraat 22 (Narrowest House)
One of Europe's narrowest houses, only 2.02 metres wide and around six metres deep.
Museum Vrolik
Anatomical museum inside the Academic Medical Center with a large collection of human deformities and specimens.
Trippenhuis
Grand 17th-century mansion built by the wealthy Trip brothers, reputedly the widest house in Amsterdam, when tax was levied on façade width.
Amsterdam Cheese Company
Cheese shop in downtown Amsterdam offering tasting samples of many Dutch cheeses.
Equestrian Statue of Queen Wilhelmina
Bronze equestrian statue of Queen Wilhelmina in central Amsterdam.
Blue Amsterdam
Hard-to-find restaurant with 360-degree panoramic views over the city, open late enough for sunset.
Pancakes Amsterdam
Pancake restaurant known for traditional Dutch pancakes.
Volendam
Historic Dutch fishing village near Amsterdam, ideal for diving into traditional local culture.
Bijlmer (Bijlmermeer)
Large-scale housing-estate district in southeast Amsterdam with colourful high-rise blocks, a strong Surinamese and Ghanaian community, and well-used public sports areas.
4:09· Spanian1 vlog420 Cafe
Central coffee shop selling cannabis strains and pre-rolled joints in the old town near the Red Light District.
50:31· Spanian1 vlogResin Coffeeshop
Old-town coffee shop offering cannabis and hash, with seating for customers who buy a drink.
51:19· Spanian1 vlogPopeye Coffeeshop
Long-running central Amsterdam coffee shop named after Popeye the Sailor Man.
1:03:07· Spanian1 vlogTen Katemarkt
A local neighbourhood street market in Amsterdam West, favoured by residents for everyday shopping.
2:58· Withlocals1 vlogBrouwerij De Prael
A brewery tucked away in a side alley of the Red Light District, serving local beers.
4:51· Withlocals1 vlogCafé 't Mandje
The oldest gay bar in Amsterdam, an LGBT-friendly cafe near the Red Light District.
5:07· Withlocals1 vlogCafé Hegeraad
Old-fashioned brown café where time seems to have stopped in the early 1950s, known for homemade Dutch apple pie.
2:37· Withlocals1 vlogAbraham Kef
Cheese shop with a tasting room offering a fine selection of Dutch cheeses beyond Gouda and Edam.
2:55· Withlocals1 vlogLong Pura
Indonesian restaurant in the Jordaan, recommended by locals as the best Indonesian food in Amsterdam.
4:13· Withlocals1 vlogFlevopark
Park in the east of Amsterdam that is home to a hidden distillery inside an old pump house.
4:20· Withlocals1 vlogDistilleerderij 't Nieuwe Diep
Distillery and bar hidden inside an old pump house in Flevopark, producing its own brand of jenever.
4:22· Withlocals1 vlogNieuwmarkt
Historic square in the old town, a couple of minutes' walk from the Oude Kerk.
1:37· Domanation Travels1 vlogDe Waag
Former city gate on Nieuwmarkt, later a weigh house, theatre and firehouse. It is considered Amsterdam's oldest non-religious building.
1:45· Domanation Travels1 vlogKalverstraat
One of Amsterdam's main shopping streets, running south from Dam Square. It is busy and lined with a wide variety of shops.
2:56· Domanation Travels1 vlogFlagship Amsterdam
Canal cruise operator running open-roof boat tours through Amsterdam's canals with informative guides.
8:31· Domanation Travels1 vlogBike City
Bike rental shop with a good selection of bikes for exploring Amsterdam's protected bike lanes.
IJscuypje
Ice cream shop with several locations across the city and a wide range of flavours.
De Gooyer Windmill
The largest wooden windmill in the Netherlands, a former flour mill and one of the easiest windmills to reach within Amsterdam.
Sarphatipark
A free neighbourhood park near the Albert Cuyp Market, with lawns, a fountain and quiet spots to relax.
28:35· CharlieVlogs1 vlogLittle Collins
Australian-run brunch spot serving bold, Mediterranean-leaning dishes, with lots of outdoor seating on a tree-lined street.
0:43· TOPJAW1 vlogGrams
A couple-run bakery in a residential area outside the centre, known for delicate, crispy laminated pastries and brioche.
3:20· TOPJAW1 vlogPulitzer's Bar
A dark, moody cocktail bar in the Pulitzer hotel with its own street entrance, nooks to hide away in, and a dream-themed menu.
5:49· TOPJAW1 vlogOedipus Brewery
A full-scale craft brewery with a large outdoor area, rotating beers, colourful in-house design and a resident kitchen.
6:48· TOPJAW1 vlogEuroPizza
A pizza spot that grew out of fine-dining restaurant Europa, serving inventive European small plates alongside a short list of creative pizzas.
8:23· TOPJAW1 vlog4850
A Scandinavian-style coffee bar by day and natural-wine bar and restaurant by night, named after its address and popular with local chefs.
14:08· TOPJAW1 vlogChinatown (Zeedijk)
Amsterdam's Chinatown, a long street lined with Chinese restaurants that each have their own specialty.
16:35· TOPJAW1 vlogNew King
A Chinatown restaurant that local chefs recommend for its siu mai, shrimp toast and noodle soups.
16:44· TOPJAW1 vlogFuku Ramen
A husband-and-wife Japanese restaurant in the east of the city, offering refined tasting courses, house-made noodles and sake, and much more than ramen.
18:42· TOPJAW1 vlogStacked Diner
An award-winning, New York-style American diner serving Southern breads, a grilled Caesar salad, burgers and grass-fed Dutch steaks.
21:59· TOPJAW1 vlogGroovy Fluids Lab
An innovative cocktail lab and bar that began by supplying pre-made cocktails to venues, and makes most of its ingredients on site.
24:15· TOPJAW1 vlogAmsterdam City Archives
The city archives, one of Amsterdam's free attractions for budget travellers.
Amsterdam West
Residential neighbourhood worth exploring beyond the touristic centre.
Henri Willig
Touristy Dutch cheese shop with nicely packaged cheeses and generous free samples.
Rijksmuseum Schiphol
A branch of the Rijksmuseum at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the first museum ever opened in an airport.
Pipe Museum
A quirky museum dedicated to the history of smoking pipes.
Upside Down Amsterdam
A quirky museum with upside-down rooms made for playful photos.
KattenKabinet (Cat Cabinet)
An eclectic museum dedicated to art depicting cats.
Our House
A museum dedicated to dance music, with exhibitions on its history, installations, immersive shows and DJ-curated exhibits.
Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge)
Amsterdam's most famous bridge, featured in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever.
Jodenbuurt (Jewish Quarter)
Historic Jewish quarter with preserved buildings managed by the Jewish Cultural Quarter, a more off-the-beaten-path area.
Jewish Museum
Museum on Jewish history and culture in the Netherlands, part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter.
This is Holland
A 5D flight simulator experience offering a virtual flight over scenic places across the Netherlands.
Open Garden Days
Annual 3-day event when 30+ canal houses open their secret gardens to ticket holders.
Le Petit Deli
A charming French-style cafe serving delightful pastries and cakes.
13:55· Exotic Vacation1 vlogDe Ballenbar
A Foodhallen stall specialising in bitterballen, the Dutch deep-fried meatballs in a crispy breadcrumb shell.
14:35· Exotic Vacation1 vlogDignita Hoftuin
A cafe in Wertheimpark serving tasty, nutritious breakfasts with outdoor seating in the park.
15:27· Exotic Vacation1 vlogAmsterdam Museum
A museum on Amsterdam's history, housed in a former 1500s nun-run orphanage, using displays, video and artifacts.
15:42· Exotic Vacation1 vlogHortus Botanicus Amsterdam
One of the world's oldest botanical gardens, with a butterfly house, vibrant flowers and a rainforest room.
16:54· Exotic Vacation1 vlogRembrandt House Museum
The townhouse where Rembrandt lived for nearly two decades, displaying a significant collection of his etchings.
17:38· Exotic Vacation1 vlogBazar Amsterdam
A vibrant, colourful restaurant serving North African and Middle Eastern fusion cuisine.
19:48· Exotic Vacation1 vlogBakers & Roasters
New Zealand-style cafe known for hearty brunch plates and excellent coffee, including a proper flat white.
1:56· Locavore Eats1 vlogDe Carrousel Pannenkoeken
Pancake restaurant built around an old carousel ride, serving large sweet and savoury Dutch pancakes made fresh to order.
2:57· Locavore Eats1 vlogVleminckx de Sausmeester
Classic Amsterdam fries stand that has served Dutch fries since 1957.
4:42· Locavore Eats1 vlogFrens Haringhandel
Canal-side herring stall serving chopped raw herring with onions and pickles, plus fried fish.
5:26· Locavore Eats1 vlogBenny's Chicken
Albert Cuyp Market stall that claims to serve the best chicken in town.
6:27· Locavore Eats1 vlogAlbina
Surinamese restaurant in De Pijp serving a cuisine with Chinese, Indian and Indonesian influences.
8:29· Locavore Eats1 vlogDesa
Indonesian restaurant offering a rijsttafel, a colourful feast of many small Indonesian dishes.
9:40· Locavore Eats1 vlogHap Hmm
Intimate, local spot for traditional home-style Dutch cooking that feels like dinner at a friend's house.
11:53· Locavore Eats1 vlogSinbad
Late-night spot just outside the city centre serving kapsalon and shawarma.
12:57· Locavore Eats1 vlogARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Amsterdam's zoo, designed to feel like stepping into the animals' habitats rather than a theme park. It's great for families with little ones.
15:25· Camden David1 vlogBack to Black
A specialty coffee shop that feels like a house, with a cozy atmosphere and a resident cafe cat.
18:43· Camden David1 vlogCafé de Klos
A brown-cafe-style bar restaurant run by direct Dutch staff, famous for its exceptional dry-rub ribs.
20:31· Camden David1 vlogUncommon
A trendy restaurant with a young vibe, serving unique, healthy, well-executed dishes.
21:00· Camden David1 vlogNoordermarkt
A small, manageable market with antiques and flea-market finds plus good-quality organic food.
23:10· Camden David1 vlogLindengracht Market
A market along a long street in the Jordaan, with good food options and a picturesque feel.
23:31· Camden David1 vlogIJ-Hallen Flea Market
A massive monthly flea market on the north side, reached by ferry, and popular with locals and thrifters.
23:52· Camden David1 vlogZaandam
A town near Zaanse Schans, popular on social media for one picturesque, unusual-looking building.
25:33· Camden David1 vlogAmsterdamse Bos
A gorgeous forest on the city's edge that feels like the countryside, ideal for picnics and exploring away from tourists.
26:07· Camden David1 vlogThe Hague
A big city with gorgeous gardens and the country's government buildings.
27:17· Camden David1 vlogUtrecht
A charming university town about 40 minutes away, with young energy and canals much like Amsterdam's.
27:41· Camden David1 vlogRotterdam
A city rebuilt after wartime destruction, now completely modern with fascinating contemporary architecture.
28:04· Camden David1 vlogCoffee District
A café that has been called the best coffee spot in Amsterdam.
14:47· Birta Hlin1 vlogPllek
A popular waterfront bar-restaurant at NDSM in a former industrial space, with its own small beach for sunbathing.
22:08· Dots on a Map1 vlogMuseum Willet-Holthuysen
A 17th-century merchant's canal house museum showing how Amsterdam's Golden Age elite lived behind their narrow facades.
9:18· Naick & Kim1 vlog
