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Jordaan

The Jordaan is a charming neighborhood of narrow streets, independent art galleries, and cozy brown cafes. Once a working-class area, it has become one of Amsterdam’s most sought-after districts for culture and dining.

  • Embassy of the Free Mind

    Embassy of the Free Mind

    Embassy of the Free Mind is a notable venue in at Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ Amsterdam, offering visitors an authentic Amsterdam experience.

  • Café Chris

    Café Chris

    Café Chris, established in 1624, is Amsterdam’s oldest brown café located in the Jordaan neighborhood.

  • Proeflokaal Arendsnest

    Proeflokaal Arendsnest

    On a quiet stretch of the Herengracht, just far enough from the tourist crush to feel like a genuine find, stands the bar that…

  • Pulitzer’s Bar

    Pulitzer’s Bar

    Pulitzer’s Bar, located within the Pulitzer Amsterdam hotel, is a glamorous bar with old-world decor that serves custom-made artisanal cocktails and upscale bites.

  • Houseboat Museum

    Houseboat Museum

    The Houseboat Museum, located on Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht canal, is housed in a former cargo ship transformed into a cozy living space showcasing life on…

  • Winkel 43

    Winkel 43

    Winkel 43 is a cafe in Amsterdam known for serving apple pie and European dishes.

  • Homomonument

    Homomonument

    The Homomonument in Amsterdam is a public sculpture consisting of three pink granite triangles that memorializes people persecuted for their homosexuality.

  • Westerkerk

    Westerkerk

    A Witness to History Kyle Kroeger / Amsterdam Local Gems The Westerkerk isn’t just an architectural marvel; it’s a living repository of Amsterdam’s rich…

  • The Papeneiland Café

    The Papeneiland Café

    A Historic Corner Where Prinsengracht Canal Meets Brouwersgracht Nestled at the picturesque intersection of Prinsengracht and Brouwersgracht canals in Amsterdam’s charming Jordaan district, Café…