Neighbourhoods
Amsterdam Neighbourhoods: A Local's Guide to Every Area
Amsterdam's neighbourhoods compared: Centrum, Jordaan, De Pijp, Oud-Zuid and more, with vibe, best-for and travel times.
12 min read
Amsterdam guides
Amsterdam Neighbourhoods
The centre is only a fraction of Amsterdam. The city's character lives in its neighbourhoods, each with a distinct pace, price level and crowd. Here is how they differ.
Neighbourhoods
Amsterdam Noord: What to See and Do
A guide to Amsterdam Noord: free IJ ferries, NDSM wharf street art, A'DAM Lookout, EYE Filmmuseum and the old village streets.
10 min read
Neighbourhoods
De 9 Straatjes: A Visitor's Guide
How to walk De 9 Straatjes in Amsterdam: the grid layout, independent shops, cafés, canal photo spots and how it links to the Jordaan.
9 min read
Neighbourhoods
De Pijp: Amsterdam's Best Neighbourhood for Food and Markets
A guide to De Pijp: Albert Cuypmarkt, Sarphatipark, the food scene, the Heineken Experience and who it suits for a stay.
9 min read
Neighbourhoods
Oud-West Amsterdam: What to See, Eat and Do
A guide to Oud-West: Foodhallen and De Hallen, Ten Katemarkt, Kinkerstraat, the Vondelpark edge and staying in the neighbourhood.
9 min read
Neighbourhoods
The Jordaan: Amsterdam's Prettiest Neighbourhood
What to see and do in the Jordaan: hidden hofjes, Noordermarkt, brown cafés and a self-guided walking route.
11 min read
Before you go
Pick two neighbourhoods per trip and walk them properly. You will see more of Amsterdam that way than by ticking off ten landmarks.