Alexander's Guidebook
Breakfast/Brunch
Friendly staff and great Croque Monsieur! Our Saturday morning hang out.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Libertine Petit Café
4 NoordermarktFriendly staff and great Croque Monsieur! Our Saturday morning hang out.
Amsterdam Specialty Coffee
15 StromarktGreat coffee and croissants!
Local Bars
Café Kobalt
2 A SingelNice local pub with a fat pub cat!
Favourite local hangout, well priced and good parties!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harlem Soul Food
77 HaarlemmerstraatFavourite local hangout, well priced and good parties!
Nice local hangout on a great corner for people watching.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Tabac
101 BrouwersgrachtNice local hangout on a great corner for people watching.
Good luck on the pinball machine!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Checkpoint Charlie
48 NassaukadeGood luck on the pinball machine!
Food Scene
Super nice staff and great prices, the food is amazing. Vongole all the way!
Nice terrace by the church.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant & Pizzeria Lucca Due
130 HaarlemmerstraatSuper nice staff and great prices, the food is amazing. Vongole all the way!
Nice terrace by the church.
Near the Westerpark, great terrace and nice wine!
In the old Water Pump Station for the city.
284 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 WatertorenpleinNear the Westerpark, great terrace and nice wine!
In the old Water Pump Station for the city.
Valentino is an amazing owner/host! Fresh cocktails and great food.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Primi bar + cucina
96 H Van der HoopstraatValentino is an amazing owner/host! Fresh cocktails and great food.
Great terrace and food, nice local hangout. Nice courtyard in the old West Indies House.
Café Nieuw Amsterdam
75 HaarlemmerstraatGreat terrace and food, nice local hangout. Nice courtyard in the old West Indies House.
Fancy Restaurants
Chic French restaurant with a great wine selection.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bistrot Neuf
9 HaarlemmerstraatChic French restaurant with a great wine selection.
Opposite the apartment, great wines and food. Quite pricey but worth treating yourself!
Book early to get a spot on the canal.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
De Belhamel
60 BrouwersgrachtOpposite the apartment, great wines and food. Quite pricey but worth treating yourself!
Book early to get a spot on the canal.
Domenica
7 NoordermarktFancy Italian restaurant on the market square.
Neighbourhoods
Classics old neighborhood in Amsterdam mostly inhabited by locals know as the Jordanese.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jordaan
Classics old neighborhood in Amsterdam mostly inhabited by locals know as the Jordanese.
Newer up and coming neighborhood filled with bars and restaurants.
Fun to visit.
499 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
De Pijp
Newer up and coming neighborhood filled with bars and restaurants.
Fun to visit.
Chic neighborhood on the canals. Nice to stroll around
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grachtengordel
Chic neighborhood on the canals. Nice to stroll around
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Rent a bicycle from Frederic to get around!
Don't be intimidated, Amsterdam is built for cycling. Just don't linger slowly or stop in the middle of the cycling lane or road as the locals don't waste time on their commutes!
Costumbres y cultura
Tipping between 5-10% of the bill is normal.
You can tip cash or card. By default your waiter will put the amount on the bill, if you want to tip you'll have to ask them to change it.