Sarah’s guidebook
Local food recommendations
https://rongastrobar.nl/sophialaan/
Amazing food, Michelin star quality, 1 minute walk away.
Ron Gastrobar
55 Sophialaanhttps://rongastrobar.nl/sophialaan/
Amazing food, Michelin star quality, 1 minute walk away.
https://eatwelldogood.nl/en/dignita-vondelpark-event/
Great for brunch/lunch/coffee & cake. Yummy food. 2 minute walk away.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Dignita Vondelpark
218 Koninginneweghttps://eatwelldogood.nl/en/dignita-vondelpark-event/
Great for brunch/lunch/coffee & cake. Yummy food. 2 minute walk away.
https://www.devondeltuin.nl
Outdoor dinning, Relaxed atmosphere, yummy food with reasonable prices. 1 minute walk away.
177 recommandé par les habitants
De Vondeltuin
7 Vondelparkhttps://www.devondeltuin.nl
Outdoor dinning, Relaxed atmosphere, yummy food with reasonable prices. 1 minute walk away.
https://www.restaurantforno.nl/nl/
Great Italian food/pizza. A short 11 minute stroll through the park.
Restaurant Forno
43 Rhijnvis Feithstraathttps://www.restaurantforno.nl/nl/
Great Italian food/pizza. A short 11 minute stroll through the park.
https://www.veganjunkfoodbar.com/locations/staringplein
Yummy food. Young/hipster atmosphere. 14 minute stroll through the park.
92 recommandé par les habitants
Vegan Junk Food Bar
22 Staringpleinhttps://www.veganjunkfoodbar.com/locations/staringplein
Yummy food. Young/hipster atmosphere. 14 minute stroll through the park.
Betsubara
137II Jan Pieter Heijestraathttps://betsubara.nl
Great Japanese ramen noodle place.
16 minute stroll through the park.
https://restaurantblauw.nl/indonesisch-restaurant-in-amsterdam/
Indonesian restaurant which a lot of our friends have recommended to us. We haven't been yet but have heard lots of good things about it :)
3 minutes walk from the apartment.
164 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Blauw Amsterdam
158-160 Amstelveenseweghttps://restaurantblauw.nl/indonesisch-restaurant-in-amsterdam/
Indonesian restaurant which a lot of our friends have recommended to us. We haven't been yet but have heard lots of good things about it :)
3 minutes walk from the apartment.
https://braaiamsterdam.nl
Great south African ribs/BBQ place!
4 minutes walk from appartment
27 recommandé par les habitants
Braai Vondelpark
1 Schinkelhavenkadehttps://braaiamsterdam.nl
Great south African ribs/BBQ place!
4 minutes walk from appartment
http://www.fijnkost.nl/vondelpark/#reserveren
laid back restaurant and bar, quaint, dutch style.
9 minute walk from apartment.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Fijnkost Vondelpark
10 Zocherstraathttp://www.fijnkost.nl/vondelpark/#reserveren
laid back restaurant and bar, quaint, dutch style.
9 minute walk from apartment.
Museums
https://www.stedelijk.nl/en/exhibitions/stedelijk-base-the-new-collection-presentation
The Stedelijk is Amsterdams museum of modern art. It has an amazing permeant modern art collection featuring artists such as: Van Gogh, Matisse, Pollock, Warhol & Dumas.
22 minute walk, 7 minutes on the bike.
1544 recommandé par les habitants
Stedelijk Museum
10 Museumpleinhttps://www.stedelijk.nl/en/exhibitions/stedelijk-base-the-new-collection-presentation
The Stedelijk is Amsterdams museum of modern art. It has an amazing permeant modern art collection featuring artists such as: Van Gogh, Matisse, Pollock, Warhol & Dumas.
22 minute walk, 7 minutes on the bike.
https://mocomuseum.com
Modern & contemporary museum with. Showcasing artist such as Banksy, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
25 minuet walk away. 7 minuets on the bike.
113 recommandé par les habitants
Moco Museum
20 Honthorststraathttps://mocomuseum.com
Modern & contemporary museum with. Showcasing artist such as Banksy, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
25 minuet walk away. 7 minuets on the bike.
https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en
Amazing collection of the work of Van Gogh. I would recommend getting the audio guide.
23 minute walk away. 7 on the bike.
2485 recommandé par les habitants
Musée Van Gogh
6 Museumpleinhttps://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en
Amazing collection of the work of Van Gogh. I would recommend getting the audio guide.
23 minute walk away. 7 on the bike.
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en
The work of Rembrandt is truly amazing! As well as works by Vermeer, van Dyck and Jan Steen.
28 minuet walk, 8 minuets by bike.
3186 recommandé par les habitants
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
1 Museumstraathttps://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en
The work of Rembrandt is truly amazing! As well as works by Vermeer, van Dyck and Jan Steen.
28 minuet walk, 8 minuets by bike.
https://www.foam.org
Awesome photography museum.
38 minute walk, 12 minutes by bike
792 recommandé par les habitants
Mousse
609 Keizersgrachthttps://www.foam.org
Awesome photography museum.
38 minute walk, 12 minutes by bike
Bike rentals
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Amsterdam+Bicycle+Service/@52.3545368,4.8558655,17z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sbike+rental!3m4!1s0x0:0xcd3f5ae2dd378b2!8m2!3d52.3540071!4d4.855548
Bike rentals are €12.50 for 24 hours. Please book in advance as there are only 8 bikes available at this shop.
2 minuet walk away.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Amsterdam Bicycle Service
144 Amstelveenseweghttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Amsterdam+Bicycle+Service/@52.3545368,4.8558655,17z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sbike+rental!3m4!1s0x0:0xcd3f5ae2dd378b2!8m2!3d52.3540071!4d4.855548
Bike rentals are €12.50 for 24 hours. Please book in advance as there are only 8 bikes available at this shop.
2 minuet walk away.
http://www.defietserij.nl/website/nl-versie/overtoom-nl.html
€12 for 24 hours rental. Plenty of bikes available. €50 deposit required.
8 minuet walk away.
11 recommandé par les habitants
the Fietserij
457 Overtoomhttp://www.defietserij.nl/website/nl-versie/overtoom-nl.html
€12 for 24 hours rental. Plenty of bikes available. €50 deposit required.
8 minuet walk away.
http://rentabike.amsterdam
€7.50 a day rental + €50 deposit.
8 minuet walk away.
Rent a bike Amsterdam
54 Zeilstraathttp://rentabike.amsterdam
€7.50 a day rental + €50 deposit.
8 minuet walk away.
Supermarkets
Albert Heijn is a mid level price/quality supermarket. It's the closest supermarket (2 minuets walk away).
AH Amsterdamseweg
73 AmsterdamsewegAlbert Heijn is a mid level price/quality supermarket. It's the closest supermarket (2 minuets walk away).
https://www.lidl.nl/nl/index.htm
Very reasonably priced supermarket.
8 minuets walk away.
97 recommandé par les habitants
Lidl
308H Baarsjesweghttps://www.lidl.nl/nl/index.htm
Very reasonably priced supermarket.
8 minuets walk away.
https://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/amsterdam-zeilstraat2
Organic food supermarket. High end in price
257 recommandé par les habitants
Ekoplaza
164 Haarlemmerdijkhttps://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/amsterdam-zeilstraat2
Organic food supermarket. High end in price
Sightseeing
Maison d'Anne Frank
20 WestermarktA'DAM Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinCroisières sur les canaux des amoureux
20B Prins HendrikkadeShops
https://www.dasgaaf.com
Really great vintage furniture shop! lots of treasures to be found.
4 Minute walk from apartment.
DasGaaf
30 Aarbergerweghttps://www.dasgaaf.com
Really great vintage furniture shop! lots of treasures to be found.
4 Minute walk from apartment.
De Bijenkorf
1 DamHigh end department store
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Biking is the best way to get around
Walking - From our accommodation you are within walking distance of the Vondelpark (1 minute), museum square (20 minutes) and the city centre/Dam square (45 minutes).
Biking - is the best way to get around - check out the 3 rental shops recommended. Most places within the city are accessible within 20 minutes with this mode of transport.
Trams - are an efficient mode of transport. They can be purchased at a counter or device, at Schiphol, at train stations and at newsagents or supermarkets. You can also purchase a disposable card on the tram and/or bus.
The number 2 or 11 trams take you into town.
Uber - most expensive mode of transport but is quick and efficient as there are plenty of cars available. An Uber to the airport is usually between €25 - €30. Ubers within the city will be approximately €10 - €20.
Voyage avec enfants
Glow in the Dark Golf
Close to central station
Voyage avec enfants
There are 5 playgrounds in the Vondelpark park for various ages
5 playgrounds in the Vondelpark park for various ages
Voyage avec enfants
Tuinfun - ~Epic underground playpark
Epic underground playpark
Voyage avec enfants
Nemo science museum
Great for adults and kids
Réservez avant de partir
Pre book Anne Frank House & Van Gogh museum.
For sure pre book the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum. Tickets for most museums can be pre booked online and means you can avoid the queues.
In general it's always best to pre book restaurants especially for Friday & Saturday evenings.