De Hallen Amsterdam is a restored tram-depot complex in Oud-West where you can eat at Foodhallen, watch a film at FilmHallen, browse independent shops and galleries, visit the OBA library, or catch a market or exhibition in De Passage. Entry to the public passage is free, and De Passage is open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. Each business inside keeps its own hours.
Visitor details were last checked on 14 August 2026. Opening hours, tenants and event schedules can change, so confirm time-sensitive details before travelling.
De Hallen Amsterdam at a glance
| Visitor detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Address | Hannie Dankbaarpassage 47, 1053 RT Amsterdam |
| General admission | No entrance ticket for De Passage; food, cinema tickets, workshops and ticketed events cost extra |
| De Passage hours | Daily, 07:00–01:00 |
| Foodhallen hours | Daily, 12:00–23:00, last verified 14 August 2026 |
| Best for | Food, film, architecture, design, markets and a flexible indoor stop |
| Suggested visit | 60–90 minutes for a walk and meal; two to three hours with shops, the library or an exhibition; longer with a film |
| Nearest tram stops | Ten Katestraat or Bilderdijkstraat; trams 7 and 17 |
Is De Hallen Amsterdam worth visiting?
De Hallen is worth visiting when you want several options in one place: lunch, a film, local design, a library break or a changing public event. The restored architecture also gives the visit more character than a conventional food court or shopping centre.
It is less compelling as a stand-alone half-day attraction if you are not planning to eat, shop, see a film or attend an event. The passage itself is easy to explore in under an hour. Check the official De Hallen agenda before making a special trip, because markets, exhibitions and workshops change regularly.
What to do at De Hallen
Walk through De Passage
De Passage is the covered public corridor at the centre of the complex. Look for original tram tracks, old hall-number plates, brick walls and the glass gable roofs that bring daylight into the long interior. Markets, installations and free public events use this space, but the architecture remains visible even when no event is scheduled.
The corridor links the Ten Katestraat side with entrances toward Tollensstraat and Bilderdijkkade. The official map of De Hallen is useful if you are meeting someone at a specific venue.
Eat at Foodhallen
Foodhallen Amsterdam is the complex’s main dining draw. More than twenty cuisines are represented, so groups can order from different counters and share a table. The current listed hours are 12:00–23:00 daily, although individual vendors can change.
For easier seating, arrive close to opening on a weekday or outside the main lunch and dinner periods. Saturday afternoon is normally the busiest window. Browse the counters before ordering rather than joining the first queue you see; vendors and menus rotate over time.
See a film at FilmHallen
FilmHallen has nine screens and programmes a mix of international releases, arthouse films, documentaries, family titles, festivals and special broadcasts. One distinctive screen, the Parisienzaal, incorporates the historic interior of Cinema Parisien.
Check the FilmHallen programme and tickets before arriving. Booking ahead is sensible for weekend evenings, premieres and special events; there is no need to reserve simply to enter the wider De Hallen complex.
Take a quieter break at OBA De Hallen
OBA De Hallen is a public-library branch with books for adults and children, places to read or study, Wi-Fi and Café Belcampo. It offers a calmer counterpoint to Foodhallen, although library and café hours differ from the passage. Check the OBA De Hallen location page for the current schedule.
Browse shops, galleries and changing events
The tenant mix includes design and maker shops, galleries, social enterprises, education projects and event spaces. Current examples include Denim City, The Maker Store, Re_Cycle, Beeldend Gesproken and Hal West, but tenants and opening hours are independent. Use the official venue directory rather than relying on an old list.
Families can also check the current programme for children’s workshops, puppet shows and OBA activities. The official schedule presently lists creative children’s activities on Wednesday afternoons, but confirm the date before building a visit around them.
How long should you spend at De Hallen?
- 60–90 minutes: Walk through De Passage, look at the architecture and have a quick meal or coffee.
- Two to three hours: Add Foodhallen, shops, OBA De Hallen and any exhibition or market running that day.
- Half a day or an evening: Combine a meal with a FilmHallen screening or scheduled performance.
If a film is the anchor of your visit, choose the screening first and work backward. Allow roughly 60–90 minutes for Foodhallen before the start time, especially when visiting with a group.
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings are best for a quieter look at the building, the library and early-opening businesses. Foodhallen does not open until noon, so food-focused visitors should arrive shortly before 12:00 instead. Saturday from lunch through late afternoon is usually the most crowded period.
De Hallen works well as an indoor option when rain interrupts an Amsterdam itinerary, although you may still walk outside between nearby stops. Check the Amsterdam weather forecast before setting out and plan Ten Katemarkt first if you want to combine both places before the market closes.
Opening hours and admission
The most important distinction is between De Passage hours and individual venue hours. De Passage is open daily from 07:00 to 01:00, but shops, galleries, Foodhallen, FilmHallen, OBA De Hallen and other tenants set their own schedules.
- De Passage: 07:00–01:00 daily.
- Foodhallen: 12:00–23:00 daily, last verified 14 August 2026.
- FilmHallen: Opens according to the day’s screening schedule.
- OBA, shops and galleries: Hours vary by tenant and day.
- Admission: Free for De Passage and many public events; pay separately for food, films, workshops and ticketed programmes.
For same-day checks, use the official visitor information and the page for the specific business you plan to visit.
How to get to De Hallen Amsterdam
By tram
Trams 7 and 17 stop near De Hallen at Ten Katestraat and Bilderdijkstraat. From either stop, the complex is a short walk behind Kinkerstraat.
By bicycle
A monitored bicycle garage with space for roughly 1,300 bicycles has entrances near Bellamyplein and OBA/Belcampo. Cargo bikes and scooters must use the Bellamyplein entrance. Do not park bicycles in De Passage or against the historic façades; the venue states that this rule is enforced.
By car
The paid municipal car park is beneath the complex, with its entrance at Bellamyplein 41. It is open daily from 07:00 to 01:00 and has a lift, accessible parking spaces and card payment. Rates can change, so check the City of Amsterdam parking page before driving.
Accessibility and facilities
The official venue information states that all public areas are wheelchair accessible and have adapted entrances and facilities. The underground car park has a lift and accessible parking spaces. For cinema seating, hotel rooms or event-specific access, contact the relevant business because each organisation operates independently.
- Toilets: Available at Foodhallen/Kanarie Club and OBA De Hallen.
- Wi-Fi: No complex-wide public network; Wi-Fi is available at selected venues, including OBA and Foodhallen.
- Lockers: There are no central lockers or cloakroom, so avoid bringing large bags.
- Pets: Leashed pets are allowed in the public passage; individual businesses may apply different rules.
- Work or study: OBA, Café Belcampo and Kanarie Club provide possible places to sit, subject to their rules and opening hours.
Combine De Hallen with Ten Katemarkt
Ten Katemarkt runs directly beside the complex and is open Monday through Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00, except public holidays. A practical sequence is to browse the market first, enter De Passage from the Ten Katestraat side, then continue to Foodhallen or FilmHallen. On Sunday, skip the market and focus on the complex’s indoor venues and current programme.
Why the building matters
The Westelijke Tramremise was built in phases between 1901 and 1928 for Amsterdam’s electric tram system. The protected complex was designed by the municipal Public Works department and included tram halls, workshops, offices and service buildings.
The redeveloped complex began opening in 2014. Rather than hiding the industrial history, the conversion retained rails, number plates, brickwork and the glass roof structures. Those surviving details are the main reason to walk the full passage instead of treating De Hallen only as a place to eat.
Frequently asked questions
Is De Hallen Amsterdam free to enter?
Yes. Entry to De Passage and the public areas is free. You pay separately for food, cinema tickets, workshops, hotel stays and ticketed events.
What are the opening hours for De Hallen Amsterdam?
De Passage is open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. Foodhallen, FilmHallen, OBA, shops and other tenants keep their own hours, so check the specific venue before visiting.
How long do you need at De Hallen?
Allow 60–90 minutes for a walk and meal, two to three hours if you are also browsing shops, visiting the library or seeing an exhibition, and longer if you add a film or event.
How do you get to De Hallen Amsterdam?
Trams 7 and 17 stop near Ten Katestraat and Bilderdijkstraat. There is also a large bicycle garage and a paid municipal car park beneath the complex via Bellamyplein.
Is De Hallen Amsterdam wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The official venue states that all public areas are wheelchair accessible, with adapted entrances and facilities. The underground car park has a lift and accessible parking spaces.
Plan your visit
Choose one anchor activity—a meal, film, market or event—then add the passage, architecture and nearby Ten Katemarkt around it. Confirm individual venue hours on the day, especially when travelling for a specific shop, exhibition or family activity.
