Convenient for Centraal Station, the docklands and hops across to Noord, this a good bet if you're looking for good, clean accommodation with the odd frill, like free in-house...

A small, cosy eating house with several decades of experience. The food is reasonably priced and well done, with vegetarians generously catered for, but if you want it hot, you...

By far the biggest and best kitchen any coffeeshop has to offer. The hearty menu includes daily lunch specials, vegetarian options and, to balance a wake 'n' bake session, a...

The western islands feel like a secluded retreat from the city's bustle, and this modern glass cube is great for a break after aimless exploring. Food caters to all pockets,...

Jazz musicians from far and wide queue up for a chance to grace the stage at the Bimhuis, even after its relatively recent transplant to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ complex. The...

Being 25 kilometres (15 miles) from the sea, Amsterdam was hardly anyone's choice for a beach holiday until sand was tipped on the artificial islands of IJburg, where 45,000...

Part of the Pakhuis Wilhelmina breeding ground for underground young artists in the docklands, this café aims to host challenging dance nights and interesting live acts. That...

One of the most interesting venues in Amsterdam, Wilhelmina is often overlooked by casual clubbers. Is it the club's IJ-oriented location? The absence of bouncers? Or bottles...

Nab a sophisticated Dutch handbag in materials from leather to plastic. Many (but not all) of the creations are produced by four local designers.

Amsterdam's one-stop hip hop shop and distributor. With its roots in NYC, Fat Beats has all the vinyl and CDs that any DJ (or aspiring upstart) could dream of. Staff are...

This culinary franchise of sorts belonging to Jamie Oliver seeks to transform challenged street kids into a well-oiled kitchen brigade. It's inspired by his love for dishes...

This bike shop also does a nice little sideline in renting out nine houseboats all around town, ranging from the sleek to the homey. Houseboat No.5 on the Prinsengracht is big,...

While perhaps no longer all that innovative, there's still a selective savvy at work that embraces both older and wiser artists (Marlene Dumas often shows new works here) and...

The 15th hotel in the Amrâth chain owned by Giovanni van Eijl has been a long time coming, but then if you're going to convert one of the landmark buildings of Dutch...