Amsterdam’s hip and green crowd scour the market stalls at the city’s many busy markets, including Albert Cuypmarkt. The daily Waterlooplein & twice-weekly Noordermarkt have lots of secondhand stalls. Read more.
'Friday Next on the Overtoom has a lot of great furniture and interior design products.' - Mette te Velde, co-founder of Strawberry Earth Read more.
"Just a stone’s throw from Leidseplein, it should be high on your list." -Mike Peek, Feature for Amsterdam Magazine Read more.
"The collection enters the 20th century on the second floor. It’s here that handbags reach new levels of whimsy" Read more.
"Aside from the beautiful Amsterdam facades and relative seclusion that give the courtyard a luxurious feel, the sanctuary also contains a church, a hidden church." -Hidden Stories Read more.
"Stock beautiful items from high-end labels and they also have their own eco label called SPRB." -Studio Jux Read more.
"Tenue de Nîmes on Elandsgracht has Japanese denim and denim-inspired looks. They’re young and really good at what they do." -Owners of Ontfront Read more.
The Royal Palace was one of several historic venues chosen as part of the Century '87 initiative of turning the entire city into a museum, as part of Amsterdam's year as Capital of Culture in 1987. Read more.
A cultural hub, EYE regularly hosts art exhibitions + concerts along with an impressive array of films. Note – only credit and debit cards accepted. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com. Read more.
Do you live in a country outside the EU? Make sure to shop tax-free and get your VAT reimbursed. The VAT is 19% and included in the price. Save your receipt(s) and visit Airport Customs for a stamp. Read more.
"Sells designs by Dries van Noten, Viktor & Rolf, and many more. On Saturday mornings they open up their basements and throw a 70 per cent off sale." -Studio Jux Read more.