Amsterdam Shopping: 8 Best Local Souvenir Shops in Amsterdam

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.

Noordermarkt

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Saturday and Monday market

Noordermarkt

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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Dappermarkt

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Market of the East

Dappermarkt

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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Local Experience

Private dinner on the water: Amsterdam dinner cruise

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Enjoy a delicious 2-course dinner on my historic boat, while sipping some wine and experience the best possible view on the city: from the water!

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70 EUR

Duration

2 h

Languages

English, Dutch, German

HEMA

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Everything At Its Right Price

HEMA

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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Concerto Records

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Record Store

Concerto Records

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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Van Stapele Koekmakerij

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Better than cookies

Van Stapele Koekmakerij

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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Pied à Terre

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Travelers Heaven

Pied à Terre

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.

by Rick

Local Experience

Private dinner on the water: Amsterdam dinner cruise

(5)

Enjoy a delicious 2-course dinner on my historic boat, while sipping some wine and experience the best possible view on the city: from the water!

Book tour ›

Prices from

70 EUR

Duration

2 h

Languages

English, Dutch, German

Mark Raven Amsterdam Art

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Tasteful Souvenirs & Affordable Art

Mark Raven Amsterdam Art

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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Sunday Market Amsterdam

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Food, Art, Fashion & Design

Sunday Market Amsterdam

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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