Amsterdam Local Gems
Discover hidden gems and local experiences
Amsterdam’s historic heart around Dam Square, medieval lanes, and iconic sights.
Unlock the most loved gems in Centrum with curated picks and neighborhood tips.
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Amsterdam's premier genever bar featuring 150 Dutch spirits, genever-based cocktails, daily tasting flights, and the world's first kopstootjes vending machine on iconic Zeedijk.
The National Holocaust Names Monument in Amsterdam is a memorial that commemorates over 102,000 Jewish victims and 220 Roma and Sinti victims from the Netherlands who were murdered during World War II.
A Gault&Millau 2023 Cocktail Bar of the Year crafting inventive twists on classics like Pink Pisco and Law & Order Manhattan in an intimate, hip-hop soundtracked setting near Spui.
Café de Wetering is a charming brown café in Amsterdam located near the Rijksmuseum that offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere with a wood-burning fireplace.
Proeflokaal Arendsnest in Amsterdam is a cozy bar that serves over 100 beers exclusively from Dutch breweries.
Additional picks across categories to round out your visit.
Fabel Friet is a relaxed Amsterdam outpost that serves freshly cut, skin-on fries with locally sourced and homemade toppings, including Parmesan cheese and truffle mayo.
The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam is a historical and cultural showcase dedicated to cannabis, featuring a live garden and interactive exhibits.
The National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam tells the story of the persecution and murder of Jews in the Netherlands during World War II, highlighting both the horrors of the Holocaust and acts of rescue and resistance.
Electric Ladyland - Museum of Fluorescent Art in Amsterdam is a unique museum showcasing fluorescent minerals from around the world and offering guided tours and demonstrations.
Marie Amsterdam is a brasserie in Amsterdam inspired by the French Riviera and named after Marie Heineken, who shared a passion for fashion, travel, and good living.
Amsterdam Centraal, a major railway station built in 1889 in the Neo-Renaissance style, serves as a bustling transportation hub for over 250,000 people daily and features shops and restaurants.
A historic 17th-century gateway with Hendrik de Keyser relief marking Amsterdam's former women's workhouse from 1597, now preserved as a national monument on Spinhuissteeg.
A. van Wees Tasting Locality, located in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, is a tasting room offering tastings of Dutch genevers and liqueurs made by the A. van Wees Distillery De Ooievaar since 1782.
An intimate speakeasy-style cocktail bar on Rapenburg crafting innovative drinks with Tiki influences, pre-Prohibition classics, and ever-changing seasonal creations.
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