Amsterdam is a popular city for the Dutch to go on a shopping spree for a daytrip. The stores offer something for everyone: Design clothes for the upper class, second hand for the fashion freaks and the regular H&M, Zara etc. for ever…Open the full description
Amsterdam is a popular city for the Dutch to go on a shopping spree for a daytrip. The stores offer something for everyone: Design clothes for the upper class, second hand for the fashion freaks and the regular H&M, Zara etc. for everyone. The main shopping streets in the centre of Amsterdam are Kalverstraat, Haarlemmerstraat and Leidsestraat. At 'The Nine Streets' there are a lot of small shops with design and second hand clothes. If you brought a big wallet and you're into famous brands, visit PC Hooftstraat. Bringing a souvenir from Amsterdam can be something else than a cheese, set of wooden shoes, or something that has a cannabis-leaf on it.
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Episode will not be the cheapest second hand shop you've ever visited, but in return they select their clothes carefully and will not try to sell you bad quality. Both men and women walk out of this place a happier person.
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Bos en Lommerplein
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The center of Amsterdam is pretty, yes. And you should definitely spend a lot of time there. But area's like Bos en Lommer show you the real city. Behind the scenes. A lot of the Moroccan and Turkish people of Amsterdam live in this area and you will notice that on every street corner. On the market all the cultures are united.
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Local Experience
Amsterdam Private Boat Tour
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Languages
English, Dutch, German
Ten Kate Markt
Shopping
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Like we said: markets more in the centre inevitably focus on tourists aswel as locals. This market gives you a better idea of what a market in Amsterdam looks like. If you are staying in the East of town, visiting the Dappermarkt will give you about the same idea (slightly more touristic, though).
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Sunday Market Amsterdam
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The Sunday Market brings together all different kinds of people, fashion lovers, art lovers, families with small kids and students. It feels like you are in a separate, hip town within the city. And for you maybe most important: Get a souvenir that no one else will bring home.
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Mark Raven Amsterdam Art
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He has always aimed to make his work visible and accessible and sells not only original prints, but also produced on t-shirts, posters and postcards. You can purchase his art framed or unframed to hang on your wall at home, or purchase a good quality t-shirt with a print to take home as a present or souvenir
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Dappermarkt
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A walk on this market goes like this: A typical Dutch flower stand next to one with Indian spices. One further there is Vietnamese food and his neighbor sells Italian snacks. The man that sells Belgian fries opposite to him waves at the kids of his Surinam neighbor. All these cultures move in great harmony for many years now.
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Amsterdam Private Boat Tour
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Duration
1 h
Languages
English, Dutch, German
IJhallen
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If you are into second hand stuff and would like to bring home some nice cheap 'new' clothes, this is your place. The market is in and around two big former factories, where they used to build ships. That creates a very industrial, but definitely not cold setting.
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Van Stapele Koekmakerij
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If you are looking for the ultimate indulgence, or a highlight to a picnic when heading to the Voldelpark, you can't go wrong with a box of 6 of these cookies. They are always cooked to perfection, served warm the whole day through and immaculately presented.
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HEMA
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HEMA is a (small) department store that sells local food, clothes and all sorts of supplies. But next to that they are also famous for their restaurant/cafeteria. The €1 breakfast and '4'o'clock' (coffee and cake) are local favorites.
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Noordermarkt
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Besides food and clothes you can also find antiques, textiles, flowers, instruments, movies, vinyl and much more. In other words: A proper market full of surprises. The market is located next to the Noorderkerk (church) and surrounded by many bars which make a sunny day double the fun.
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Concerto Records
Shopping
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Concerto is a must visit for all music lovers. One of those old record stores with a squeaky wooden floor. The atmosphere is always just right and on the background plays the latest musical discovery of one of the employees. Concerto is also a stage for small performances and album presentations.
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Pied à Terre
Shopping
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Besides all the usual Lonely Planet stuff, they offer very specific information about almost every square meter on the planet. Books for cyclists, bikers, hikers, divers, surfers and many more. Besides travel books Pied a Terre also sells (ancient) maps, globes and even shower curtains with the map of the world.
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PC Hooftstraat
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If you brought a full wallet or if you promised your wife a nice present, then this is your street. All the big brands and a lot of fashion designers are present with their store. Of course you can also go here to spot famous Dutchies. If you would recognize some..
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Albert Heijn
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Albert Heijn is not the most favorite for no reason. The fruits they sell are always fresh and good. Most shops have an in-store bakery, butcher and cheese seller. Get something fresh to go and enjoy it in a nearby park. Oh and most shops also have a shelf with products for tourists (stroopwafels etc.)
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De Ruimte
Pubs
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The atmosphere is very relaxed, loose and DIY. The staff is very nice and friendly. And everytime you come, you get inspired by a clash of activities: in one room people are eating, in another one young jazz musicians play their ass off, young creatives relax on the terrace and you might run into people in bathrobes on their way to the sauna.
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