Guidebook for Amsterdam
Essentials
The Albert Heijn, AH, is a closeby quality supermarket, open every day, 8am untill 10pm. The closest cashpoint is to be found here aswell. Also it is the recycle point for paper, glass and plastic.
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Elandsgracht 13A
13A ElandsgrachtThe Albert Heijn, AH, is a closeby quality supermarket, open every day, 8am untill 10pm. The closest cashpoint is to be found here aswell. Also it is the recycle point for paper, glass and plastic.
This is the closest supermarket, all organic. Open every day from 9am until 9pm.
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Wolvenstraat 23
23 WolvenstraatThis is the closest supermarket, all organic. Open every day from 9am until 9pm.
The Kaaskamer or Cheeseroom is just across the road and has a great selection of cheeses, meats, nuts, olives, sandwiches etc. for breakfast, lunch and to accompany drinks before and after dinner.
Runstraat 7
7 RunstraatThe Kaaskamer or Cheeseroom is just across the road and has a great selection of cheeses, meats, nuts, olives, sandwiches etc. for breakfast, lunch and to accompany drinks before and after dinner.
Shopping
Kalverstraat 132
132 KalverstraatThe closest mobile shop to get a local sim card to keep your phone costs down.
Athaneum has newspapers and magazines from a lot of different countries. So you can catch up with the news from home.
Spui 14
14 SpuiAthaneum has newspapers and magazines from a lot of different countries. So you can catch up with the news from home.
If you need some Apple accesories this is the closest and nicest location where about 150 Apple employees will attend to your every need.
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Leidseplein
LeidsepleinIf you need some Apple accesories this is the closest and nicest location where about 150 Apple employees will attend to your every need.
The 9 streets area where my house is located is the best boutique shopping area in Amsterdam!
For more info visit http://www.de9straatjes.nl/nl/winkels/?shopid=266847
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Wolvenstraat
WolvenstraatThe 9 streets area where my house is located is the best boutique shopping area in Amsterdam!
For more info visit http://www.de9straatjes.nl/nl/winkels/?shopid=266847
Everything Else
Called Copy Copy, in a basement space, this is the closest place to get print outs and copies for your tickets etc.
Keizersgracht 306
306 KeizersgrachtCalled Copy Copy, in a basement space, this is the closest place to get print outs and copies for your tickets etc.
Kalverstraat 150
150 KalverstraatThis is the closest currency exchange.
Spui 12
12 SpuiClosest tram stop. Tram 1, 2 and 5 to Central station.
Europarking, the closest carpark, 30 or 40 euros a day. About 10 minutes walk away. Phone 0900 4466880.
Marnixstraat 250
250 MarnixstraatEuroparking, the closest carpark, 30 or 40 euros a day. About 10 minutes walk away. Phone 0900 4466880.
There are 7 Park and Ride stations around Amsterdam's A10 ringroad. This adres is one of them. The price is €8 per day and ride in and out of town is free. See www.amsterdam.info/parking/park-ride/
Piarcoplein 1
1 PiarcopleinThere are 7 Park and Ride stations around Amsterdam's A10 ringroad. This adres is one of them. The price is €8 per day and ride in and out of town is free. See www.amsterdam.info/parking/park-ride/
Hazenstraat 65
65 HazenstraatClosest laundrette/dry cleaning, 4 minutes walk.
Arts & Culture
The Rijksmuseum is one of the major attractions in Amsterdam. I would recommend a walk round the museum gardens with its sculptures and a good coffee bar. See Rijksmuseum.nl for details.
Jan Luijkenstraat 1
1 Jan LuijkenstraatThe Rijksmuseum is one of the major attractions in Amsterdam. I would recommend a walk round the museum gardens with its sculptures and a good coffee bar. See Rijksmuseum.nl for details.
The Stedelijk Museum is a must see for the modern arts. It has a whole new wing and the renovation has finished this year, 2012, and will open in september. For the calendar see Stedelijk.nl
Paulus Potterstraat 13
13 Paulus PotterstraatThe Stedelijk Museum is a must see for the modern arts. It has a whole new wing and the renovation has finished this year, 2012, and will open in september. For the calendar see Stedelijk.nl
Paulus Potterstraat 7
7 Paulus PotterstraatWorld renowned, a must see. For exhibitions see Vangoghmuseum.nl
If you love classical music, this is a must see/hear. Rated amongst the top 3 in the world in terms of accoustics, the orchestra and the concerts on offer. See Concertgebouw.nl for the programming.
Concertgebouwplein 10
10 ConcertgebouwpleinIf you love classical music, this is a must see/hear. Rated amongst the top 3 in the world in terms of accoustics, the orchestra and the concerts on offer. See Concertgebouw.nl for the programming.
Club Paradiso is a great location in a converted church by the water. See Paradiso.nl for the line up.
Weteringschans 8
8 WeteringschansClub Paradiso is a great location in a converted church by the water. See Paradiso.nl for the line up.
Lijnbaansgracht 238
238 LijnbaansgrachtA club with live music and DJ's. See Sugarfactory.nl for the line up.
The Melkweg is the closest club for live music and DJ's. See melkweg.nl for the line up.
Lijnbaansgracht 234A
234A LijnbaansgrachtThe Melkweg is the closest club for live music and DJ's. See melkweg.nl for the line up.
A great Art Deco cinema just to have a look at the building outside and the foyer inside. The main screen hall has great decorations and for a few euros extra, rent a secluded balcony with drinks.
Reguliersbreestraat 26
26 ReguliersbreestraatA great Art Deco cinema just to have a look at the building outside and the foyer inside. The main screen hall has great decorations and for a few euros extra, rent a secluded balcony with drinks.
Vijzelstraat 15
15 VijzelstraatThe Pathe cinema is the closest mainstream movie theatre.
Foam has continually changing photography expositions.
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Keizersgracht 609
609 KeizersgrachtFoam has continually changing photography expositions.
Huis Marseille has continually got new photography expositions. Its also a good chance to see a really nice canal building from the inside with a garden.
Keizersgracht 401
401 KeizersgrachtHuis Marseille has continually got new photography expositions. Its also a good chance to see a really nice canal building from the inside with a garden.
If you are looking for something alternative, this legalized squat is a good place to visit for food, music and cinema. See OT301.nl for for the programming.
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Overtoom 301
301 OvertoomIf you are looking for something alternative, this legalized squat is a good place to visit for food, music and cinema. See OT301.nl for for the programming.
If you are looking for more alternative forms of entertainment have a look at the programming of the OCCII at Occii.org/
Amstelveenseweg 134
134 AmstelveensewegIf you are looking for more alternative forms of entertainment have a look at the programming of the OCCII at Occii.org/
Sightseeing
The Vondelpark is a great place to get away from the busy city centre. Walk around, drink on the terraces, sunbathe or even better get a throw away barbeque from the supermarket for an open air meal!
Zandpad 5
5 ZandpadThe Vondelpark is a great place to get away from the busy city centre. Walk around, drink on the terraces, sunbathe or even better get a throw away barbeque from the supermarket for an open air meal!
From the water is the best way to view the houses along the canals. Canal Bikes is one way of getting on the water and this a location for rentals. There are also electric boats available for rent.
Keizersgracht 508
508 KeizersgrachtFrom the water is the best way to view the houses along the canals. Canal Bikes is one way of getting on the water and this a location for rentals. There are also electric boats available for rent.
Marnixstraat 220BEL
220BEL MarnixstraatMacBike, the closest bike rental place. The best way to get around Amsterdam.
Here you can rent electrically powered boats on the canalside of the address, for sightseeing the canals, the best, quiet and most relaxed way to enjoy Amsterdam.
See Mokumboatrental.com
Nassaukade 354
354 NassaukadeHere you can rent electrically powered boats on the canalside of the address, for sightseeing the canals, the best, quiet and most relaxed way to enjoy Amsterdam.
See Mokumboatrental.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Hoppe is a truly Dutch experience. One of the oldest brown cafes in Amsterdam since 1670. Try the 'jenever' or 'korenwijn', strong Dutch gins.
Spui 18
18 SpuiCafe Hoppe is a truly Dutch experience. One of the oldest brown cafes in Amsterdam since 1670. Try the 'jenever' or 'korenwijn', strong Dutch gins.
Food Scene
Huidenstraat 13
13 Huidenstraat'Best Friends', Closest Coffeeshop
Loveley airy coffeeshop very closeby with a terrace on the Prinsengracht canal. Open during the day only.
Prinsengracht 312
312 PrinsengrachtLoveley airy coffeeshop very closeby with a terrace on the Prinsengracht canal. Open during the day only.
Looiersgracht 40
40 LooiersgrachtGood, cozy cafe restaurant.
The Burgermeester is a great biological burger restaurant for both carnivores and vegetarians alike, 8 miutes walk away. My favorite, the spanish lamb burger, nice and spicy!
Elandsgracht 130
130 ElandsgrachtThe Burgermeester is a great biological burger restaurant for both carnivores and vegetarians alike, 8 miutes walk away. My favorite, the spanish lamb burger, nice and spicy!
Rakang Thai is a good thai for both sit down and take away. Just 6 minutes walk away.
Elandsgracht 31
31 ElandsgrachtRakang Thai is a good thai for both sit down and take away. Just 6 minutes walk away.