Amsterdam's most notable department store has a great household goods department and a decent mix of clothing (designer and own-label), kids' wear, jewellery, cosmetics, shoes...

Mad hatters will delight in this vast array of bonnets, Homburgs, bowlers, sombreros and caps, plus second-hand and handmade items.

Metz is wonderful for upmarket gifts: designer furniture, glass and opulent accessories are all available. For lunch with a view, make for the top-floor restaurant designed by...

V&D means good quality at prices just a step up from HEMA. There's a staggering array of toiletries, cosmetics, leather goods and watches, clothing and underwear for the whole...

Amsterdam's top tourist market is basically a huge flea market with the added attraction of loads of new clothes stalls (though gear can be a bit pricey and, at many stalls, a...

A market selling all sorts of stuff. The people packing the pavement are proof of the reasonable prices and range of goods, including new watches, pretty (and not so pretty)...

Amsterdam's largest general market sells everything from pillows to prawns at great prices. The clothes on sale tend to be run-of-the-mill cheapies.