Welcome to the future of hotels: the shipping container at CitizenM. Due to the housing shortage in Amsterdam, local students have long been living in these humble units, but...

A new fixture in Amsterdam's subculture, DNA has become a sparkling promoter of fresh talents in the world of independent rock and electronica. It may keep itself to itself,...

Housed in a once-squatted school above a gym, the left-of-mainstream Cavia specialises in obscure, queer and/or political pictures. You can also rent it for film parties of...

A small student-run cinema on the campus of the Free University, the Filmhuis Griffioen is a cheap and eminently enjoyable way to check out the films you missed in their first run.

Deep in the north and deeper within a warehouse, this is post-industrial dining at its best. Yes, it's about location, but there's also some excellent and affordable cookery...

An indulgent floating option, this converted cargo boat near the up-and-coming cultural quarter sleeps up to five sybarites, and comes with two bathrooms, jacuzzi,...

This former youth prison has been re-invented as one- to five-star accommodation complete with a new 'cultural embasssy'. Fitting in nicely in this harbour neighbourhood which...

Hipsters make the trek to the unlikely environs of a Ukrainian fishing boat for the fusion food and the revamped interior. The vibe is 1970s James Bond filtered through a...

Sleek lines, burnished mahogany, banquettes and voluptuous lounge decks: all create the mood of a yacht fit for a Greek shipping magnate. You'll need the wealth of one, too, to...

As one of Europe's largest public libraries, this big city landmark opened on 07-07-07. Designed by Jo Coenen, the building treats arriving visitors to a soaring view up to its...

This transformed old ferry in the Western havens - amidst a neighbourhood of students living in revamped shipping containers - is all-round intriguing, if a bit out of the way.

What better way to spend a dreamy midsummer night than picnicking beneath the stars in a sultry sylvan setting, while classic drama, Shakespeare included (translated into...

Known for such twisted treats as balsamic vinegar and tomato bonbons and a caramel balsamic chocolate pie with a brownie bottom, Unlimited Delicious also offers individual or...

Through the large windows of this cubic building you get great views of the eastern docklands. Come for soup and sandwiches by day and a daily menu of Mediterranean dishes by...