Amsterdam must sees/dos/eats/drinks based on 4 visits!
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Bars
Food
Things to do
Where to stay
Bars
Amazing atmosphere and cocktail menu. I recommend the Nordic Whisper
Fitz's Bar Amsterdam
Genever bar- try the caramel flavour. Make sure you follow the house rules!
Wynand Fockink Proeflokaal and Spirits
Food
Viral for a reason! Also very handy for the Rijksmusuem so can tie in with a visit there. I had an everything bagel with cream cheese cheese and chilli oil
BagelBoy
I still think about these cookies regularly
Van Stapele Koekmakerij
Lovely cafe to grab a pastry and a coffee at
YUSU
INSANE food would fly back to Amsterdam just to eat this again
DUMPLINGS, Amsterdam - 2026 Reviews & Information
Great place to try some Dutch beer and eat some Dutch food
Brouwerij 't IJ
Things to do
Soo much to see here you could easily stay all day- go in with a plan, so you don’t get overwhelmed
Rijksmuseum
A must see
Van Gogh Museum
Amazing views of the city- adding on the swing is a must (unless you are very scared of heights!)
A'DAM Lookout
Really easy day trip (probably only need half a day) from Amsterdam to see a totally different side of the Netherlands
Zaanse Schans
To me no trip to Amsterdam is complete without a canal cruise! Perfect activity to get off your feet for a bit as you will walk A LOT
Amsterdam Canal Cruises: All Canal Cruises in Amsterdam and more
Such a fun, immersive experience- I honestly think this would still be fun if you don’t like beer
Heineken Experience
Beautiful park for a walk especially in the warmer months
Vondelpark
Where to stay
Location is not the most central but very easy to get around from here and has everything you need! Restaurant is also very good and you can sit outside canal side
YOTEL Amsterdam | Amsterdam Noord Hotel Rooms
Amazing location, beautiful hotel, incredible customer service
