Rose's Guidebook - Amsterdam
Neighbourhoods
De Pijp is one of Amsterdam’s most popular and cosmopolitan neighborhoods and is found in Amsterdam’s Oud Zuid to the West of the river Amstel. De Pijp a relaxed mix of young, professionals, families, businesses, long-time residents and new arrivals from all walks of life. It has bars, shops and restaurants.
As this is the neighbourhood you are staying. I provide most local tips for this district.
499 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
De Pijp
De Pijp is one of Amsterdam’s most popular and cosmopolitan neighborhoods and is found in Amsterdam’s Oud Zuid to the West of the river Amstel. De Pijp a relaxed mix of young, professionals, families, businesses, long-time residents and new arrivals from all walks of life. It has bars, shops and restaurants.
As this is the neighbourhood you are staying. I provide most local tips for this district.
Tips for neighbourhood ‘De Pijp’
Local bars, restaurants and parks.
Local market for food and shopping
1832 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatLocal market for food and shopping
Parque Sarphatipark
37I SarphatiparkPerfect for a picknick or walk.
Delicious Italian Ice-cream. Normally there is a waiting-line outside.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Massimo Gelato
147 H Van OstadestraatDelicious Italian Ice-cream. Normally there is a waiting-line outside.
Par Hasard
113-115 CeintuurbaanDutch French Fries. Freshly made.
Kaasbar Amsterdam
10 Ferdinand BolstraatCheese bar. Try all kinds of (Dutch) cheeses and have a drink.
Beste coffee of Amsterdam. Third Wave Coffee.
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scandinavian Embassy
34 SarphatiparkBeste coffee of Amsterdam. Third Wave Coffee.
My favorite for breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee. Fresh healthy food.
372 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee & Coconuts
282 CeintuurbaanMy favorite for breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee. Fresh healthy food.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or coffee. Love this place!
315 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatPerfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or coffee. Love this place!
All kinds of dishes with Avocado. Good for breakfast and lunch.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Avocado Show
449 Daniël StalpertstraatAll kinds of dishes with Avocado. Good for breakfast and lunch.
Glou Glou
3 Tweede van der HelststraatWine bar
Café Caron
28 Frans HalsstraatFrench style restaurant.
Fresh Italian food. Pasta is freshly made every day. You can see it from the window when walking by.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Nostra
233 CeintuurbaanFresh Italian food. Pasta is freshly made every day. You can see it from the window when walking by.
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256 CeintuurbaanSupermarkets
Supermarkets within 5 minutes walk from the apartment
Lidl
25a HemonylaanCheapest supermarket
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanOrganic supermarket
High-end food scene
Restaurant opened last year. The owners used to work in Michelin restaurants and started for themselves. Seasonal menu. Walking distance from the apartment. Nice historical building.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoldering
141H UtrechtsestraatRestaurant opened last year. The owners used to work in Michelin restaurants and started for themselves. Seasonal menu. Walking distance from the apartment. Nice historical building.
Young Chef. Small restaurant, creative food and good service. Michelin star quality food. Typical Dutch environment. Located in the Jordaan District.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant Daalder
1 PostjeswegYoung Chef. Small restaurant, creative food and good service. Michelin star quality food. Typical Dutch environment. Located in the Jordaan District.
Beach
Accessible by train from Amsterdam Central Train Station (30-40 minutes). Perfect day trip for a warm sunny day in the Netherlands. Beach has several bars, restaurants and food pick-up points.
Zandvoort aan Zee station
Consejos para la ciudad
Antes de que te vayas
Pre-book Anne Frank House
Plan your visit ahead of time. This small museum is very popular and get fully booked quickly. The Anne Frank House can only be visited with a ticket bought online for a specific time slot.
No te pierdas
The organic Saturday Farmers Market is a must
My favorite local organic Farmers market is each Saturday on the square ‘Noordermarkt’ in the Jordaan District.
Antes de que te vayas
Museums must be pre-booked due to the Covid-19 regulations
If you are planning to visit a museum this summer do not forget to pre-book your time slots. Due to the situation of Covid-19 you are required to plan your visit on forehand.
Costumbres y cultura
Tipping in restaurants in the Netherlands
There is no social or written requirement to tip a restaurant worker. However, if you receivers good service or thoroughly enjoyed the food, it’s a customary to a small tip: around 5-10% of the bill.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Act like the locals: Bike
The Netherlands is one of the safest place in the world to bike because of all the separate bike lines. I recommended you to rent a bike and explore the city like a local.
No te pierdas
Historical landmark: peaceful inner courtyard Begijnhof
Begijnhof is an unique little courtyard in the heart of Amsterdam next to the square ‘Het Spui’. Free entrance but look carefully for the door or the side entrance.
Antes de que te vayas
Reserve your table in your favorite restaurant (Covid-19)
Due to Covid-19 you’re required to make a restaurant reservation on forehand. Restaurants have only limited tables available due to the 1,5 meters apart.