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Things to do in Centrum, Amsterdam
38 places in Centrum from 13 Amsterdam travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
38 places · most mentioned first
Bloemenmarkt
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 vlogsRoyal Palace Amsterdam
Neoclassical palace on Dam Square that Dutch monarchs use to host state functions.
0:41· 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 vlogsLeidseplein
One of Amsterdam's two major nightlife areas, with even more bars and clubs than Rembrandtplein.
3:39· 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 vlogsNational Monument
Monument on Dam Square that memorialises the victims of World War II.
2:48· Domanation Travelsin 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 vlogsVan Stapele Koekmakerij
Viral cookie bakery known for very good cookies and long queues.
Van 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 vlogs
Mentioned once
23 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
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.
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.
Oude Hoogstraat 22 (Narrowest House)
One of Europe's narrowest houses, only 2.02 metres wide and around six metres deep.
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.
Popeye Coffeeshop
Long-running central Amsterdam coffee shop named after Popeye the Sailor Man.
1:03:07· Spanian1 vlogNieuwmarkt
Historic square in the old town, a couple of minutes' walk from the Oude Kerk.
1:37· 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 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 vlogAmsterdam City Archives
The city archives, one of Amsterdam's free attractions for budget travellers.
Upside Down Amsterdam
A quirky museum with upside-down rooms made for playful photos.
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.
Amsterdam Museum
A museum on Amsterdam's history, housed in a former 1500s nun-run orphanage, using displays, video and artifacts.
15:42· Exotic Vacation1 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 vlog
