Amsterdam City Guide

World Museum: World cultures and colonial history

Large museum in East with global collection, critical story of colonialism and many family exhibitions

Vooges on the IJ: 180-degree view over the water

Waterfront spot for lunch, dinner, drinks and events, walking distance from central station

Bouillon d'Amsterdam: Parisian flavors and atmospheres in the heart of the city

Bouillon d'Amsterdam offers a modern French dining experience in the heart of the city.

The Essence at Street Museum revolves around the essence of graffiti

In North, STRAAT with the ESSENCE zooms in on names, tags, lines and repetition.

Ghent on the Schinkel: neighborhood cafe with waterfront terrace

Informal café-restaurant with Belgian touch, brasserie cuisine and a terrace right on the Schinkel

19x Best Terraces in Amsterdam 2026

Terraces where you really go for the sun: from waterfronts to squares and roof terraces, scattered throughout the city.

Mr. Meat Steakhouse serves the tastiest steaks

For anyone who wants especially good meat, without frills but with full, pure meat flavor

Expo 'Amsterdam, Almost Demolished' at Grachtenmuseum

Temporary expo "Amsterdam, almost demolished" reveals demolition plans ánd the protest that saved the inner city

Art House: Gallery with focus on modern, contemporary art

In South you will find Kunsthuis, where you can see changing exhibitions and borrow art as well

Rialto: Arthouse cinema with an eye for world cinema

Small-scale theaters, strong selection of independent films and a bar where you'll chat afterwards