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Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam.

1. Rijksmuseum

9.3
Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Art Museum · Museumkwartier · 848 tips and reviews

2. Hannekes Boom

9.1
Dijksgracht 4 (IJtunnel), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Gastropub · Oostelijke Eilanden en Kadijken · 224 tips and reviews

Amsterdam MagazineAmsterdam Magazine: "The rotating menu is organic and made fresh every day with veggies and herbs grown from the rooftop garden during the warmer months."-Bar Review Read more.

3. Winkel 43

9.3
Noordermarkt 43 (at Westerstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Jordaan · 830 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A friendly cafe in the trendy Jordaan district, well-known for its delectable appeltaart. If it's sunny, grab a seat at their outdoor patio.

4. Lloyd Hotel

Oostelijke Handelskade 34, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Hotel · Oostelijk Havengebied · 82 tips and reviews

Juha v.Juha van 't Zelfde: Try the tomato soup, green salad and cheeseburger. Lloyd Hotel classics.

BAUT is one of Amsterdam.

5. BAUT

8.4
Wibautstraat 125, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Weesperzijde · 62 tips and reviews

Like A Local GuideLike A Local Guide: Fresh ideas and new experiences - that is what BAUT is all about. They prepare food and drinks with the philosophy 'Under-promise, Over-deliver'. Book ahead! Read more.

6. De Ysbreeker

8.6
Weesperzijde 23, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Weesperzijde · 221 tips and reviews

Bruce H.Bruce Howe: Lovely spot! Kids corner a bit odd by the loo's! Another great Amsterdam discovery!

7. Café-Restaurant Dauphine

7.3
Prins Bernhardplein 175 (Mr. Treublaan), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
French Restaurant · Stadsdeel Oost · 116 tips and reviews

Patrick d.Patrick de Laive: Invite your investor or potential business partner for lunch here. Free wifi and full of techies and investors

8. Fa. Speijkervet

Admiraal de Ruijterweg 79 (Van Speijkstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
French Restaurant · Stadsdeel West · 41 tips and reviews

Alper Ç.Alper Çuğun: This stunning addition to the quarter boasts a suave menu with more than a bit of eclecticism. Most everything is either procured fresh or produced in-house. Definitely try the ‘Pulled Porc’ sandwich.

9. Toscanini

8.9
Lindengracht 75, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Italian Restaurant · Jordaan · 84 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Delicious appetizers! Read more.

10. Café de Jaren

8.5
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Amsterdam Centrum · 306 tips and reviews

Amsterdam MagazineAmsterdam Magazine: Beautiful building but can be quite busy and the service can be sluggish at times. In the summer, go straight to the terrace and order one of their amazing smoothies.

11. Rembrandtplein

9.1
Rembrandtplein (Utrechtsestraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Plaza · Grachtengordel-Zuid · 191 tips and reviews

Eti S.Eti Suruzon: Great area near the center, 2 trum stops from Dam Square. Lots of bars, cafes and coffee shops around and in Sunday there's a modern art market. Pricy but worth visiting.

12. Anne Frank House

8.6
(Anne Frank Huis)
Westermarkt 20 (Prinsengracht), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Historic and Protected Site · Grachtengordel-West · 697 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: This is the house where Jewish girl Anne Frank wrote on her diary while hiding from the Nazis in World War II. Prinsengracht 263-267, and will take about a 20-minute walk from the Central Station.

BeerTemple is one of Amsterdam.

13. BeerTemple

9.0
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 250, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Beer Bar · Amsterdam Centrum · 188 tips and reviews

Renato V.Renato Valdes Olmos: Beers are fantastic. Also have a selection of Scandinvian beers which can't be skipped. The burger is not homemade, it comes from next door, but it's not bad either. Free wifi as well.

14. Vondelpark

9.6
Vondelpark, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Park · Museumkwartier · 605 tips and reviews

Sven K.Sven Kuipers: For running, cycling, skating, walking (the dog), Picknicking, Relaxing, Watching people, playing with your children, there just ain't no better place in Amsterdam. On warm days, take your children to Read more.

15. Westerpark

9.5
Haarlemmerweg, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Park · Spaarndammer en Zeeheldenbuurt · 80 tips and reviews

Amsterdam MagazineAmsterdam Magazine: Picnics, bars, clubs, cinema, galleries, this park has it all! Try biking farther west of westergasfabriek for serene nature including tons of hopping bunnies.

16. Nam Kee

6.6
Zeedijk 111-113, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Chinese Restaurant · Amsterdam Centrum · 79 tips and reviews

Renato V.Renato Valdes Olmos: Great peking duck pancakes, also, get the frog legs. Garlicky. Be sure to visit an ATM, only cash accepted.

17. China Sichuan Restaurant

7.7
Warmoesstraat 17, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Szechuan Restaurant · Amsterdam Centrum · 49 tips and reviews

Dominiek t.Dominiek ter Heide: This is probably the best place in Amsterdam to get real Chinese food. If you like spicy food, order 79 the hotpot. If not, learn to love spicy food. And don't forget to ask about today's fresh vegg.

18. Bistrot Neuf

8.9
Haarlemmerstraat 9, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bistro · Haarlemmerbuurt · 74 tips and reviews

Amsterdam MagazineAmsterdam Magazine: A cute romantic French bistro that's perfect for a date. The mussels are spectacular.

19. NEMO Science Museum

8.4
Oosterdok 2, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Science Museum · Kuip · 252 tips and reviews

Business TravellerBusiness Traveller: Five floors crammed full of interactive displays, machines, experiments and films. Blow a human-sized soap bubble or experiment with electricity or gravity.

20. Het Woeste Westen

7.4
Overbrakerpad 3, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Playground · Spaarndammer en Zeeheldenbuurt · 11 tips and reviews

Jonas N.Jonas Nouwen: Super leuk ruig speelterein midden in de stad. Neem wel laarzen en extra kleren mee.

TunFun is one of Amsterdam.

21. TunFun

7.5
Mr. Visserplein 7, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Indoor Play Area · Kuip · 22 tips and reviews

Ewan M.Ewan McIntosh: This place is just mad: a reclaimed motorway underpass that's been transformed into what must be the world's biggest soft play area.

Kinderkookkafé is one of Amsterdam.

22. Kinderkookkafé

6.9
Vondelpark 6B, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Overtoomse Sluis · 6 tips and reviews

23. The Pancake Bakery

8.1
Prinsengracht 191, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Creperie · Grachtengordel-West · 274 tips and reviews

I Wanna Go ThereI Wanna Go There: A very extensive menu featuring both savory and sweet pancakes as well as other dishes. You get a lot of food for the price, and the staff is very friendly. Read more.

24. Café Restaurant Amsterdam

8.5
Watertorenplein 6, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Stadsdeel West · 116 tips and reviews

Sanne W.Sanne Walvisch: Nice place to have dinner with kids. Famous for it's fruits de mer. Take the "Gember bolus" a delicious jiddisch ginger pie. Nomnomnom.

25. Hotel De Goudfazant

8.8
Aambeeldstraat 10H, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
French Restaurant · Nieuwendammerham · 92 tips and reviews

PUMAPUMA: A sweeping industrial space with an enormous modern chandelier and raw concrete surfaces while diners sit at long communal tables while meals are cooked in a Tuscan oven.

26. 9 Straatjes

9.0
tussen Prinsengracht en Singel, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Shopping Mall · Grachtengordel-West · 60 tips and reviews

Indivly RewardsIndivly Rewards: These streets are a 'local secret.' Crammed with antique stores, coffee shops, and hipsters the 9 Streets are the place to be.

MacBike is one of Amsterdam.

27. MacBike

Weteringschans 2 (Leidseplein), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bicycle Store · Kuip · 1 tip