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Secret Courtyards & Hofjes

Hidden behind unassuming canal doors and narrow alleyways lie Amsterdam’s historic hofjes — 17th-century charitable courtyards that offer peaceful oases of tranquility in the heart of the city.





601 places

  • Centrum

    Coffeeshop The Otherside

    Coffeeshop The Otherside in Amsterdam is a cozy, informal coffeehouse offering marijuana-based products and cakes and snacks.

  • Centrum

    Amnesia

    Amnesia, a coffeeshop located on Herengracht canal in Amsterdam's Centrum district, is known for its cozy atmosphere, diverse cannabis selection, and unique vaporizing machines.

  • Zuid

    Coffee & Coconuts.

    Coffee & Coconuts is a cafe in Amsterdam serving craft coffee, fresh coconut juice, and an eclectic menu in an airy space with beach-shack…

  • Centrum

    Hummingbird Amsterdam

    Hummingbird Amsterdam is a specialty coffee shop in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam known for its curated coffees from around the world, rotating single-origin…

  • Centrum

    Basjoe

    Basjoe is a coffeeshop located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, known for its unique atmosphere and top-notch offerings, including outstanding coffee and a wide selection of…

  • Centrum

    Café de Huyskamer

    Café de Huyskamer is a cozy café in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood that serves traditional Dutch food and drinks.

  • Zuid

    Coffeeshop IBIZA

    Coffeeshop IBIZA is a renowned coffeeshop in Amsterdam, established in 1989, known for its diverse menu of cannabis products and laid-back atmosphere.

  • Centrum

    Popeye CoffeeShop.

    Popeye Coffeeshop, located in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, is a renowned cannabis establishment known for its extensive selection of weed and hash since 1988.

  • Centrum

    Café Emmelot

    Café Emmelot is an old-fashioned Dutch café and bar located in the heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District, known for its friendly atmosphere and…

  • Centrum

    Coffeeshop Bluebird

    Coffeeshop Bluebird is a popular coffeeshop in Amsterdam known for its friendly staff, diverse menu of cannabis strains, and relaxed atmosphere.

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