Music festival
Reggae Lake Festival 2026
- 15–16 August 2026
- Various times
- Gaasperplas, Amsterdam Zuidoost · zuidoost
Hello Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the way a local would show you.
The best museums and canals, where to eat and drink, and the honest practical tips that make a trip easy — all in one friendly, bilingual guide. Tell us what you love and we'll plan your days for you.
There's a lot of advice about Amsterdam out there, and not all of it is current or true. Hello Amsterdam keeps it simple: carefully checked recommendations, real prices and times, and a warm, no-nonsense tone — the kind of guidance you'd get from a friend who actually lives here.
Plan your trip
Your Amsterdam, built for you.
Not sure where to start? Our free planner asks how long you're staying and what you're into — museums, food, nightlife, parks — and builds a day-by-day plan with a real travel schedule between stops and a clear cost estimate. Save it to your own dashboard or add it to your calendar.
- Tailored
- Day by day
- Real schedule
- Cost estimate
Discover
Discover the city
Wander the UNESCO canals, lose an afternoon in the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh, picnic in the Vondelpark, hop the free ferry to creative Noord, and browse markets from the Albert Cuyp to the flower stalls.
Culture
Museums
Rijks, Van Gogh and the quiet gems in between.
Iconic
Attractions
Canals, bridges and the places worth your time.
Outdoors
Parks
Vondelpark, Westerpark and picnics at golden hour.
Districts
Neighbourhoods
Jordaan, De Pijp, Noord — each with its own rhythm.
Local
Markets
Albert Cuyp, flower stalls and Saturday-morning rituals.
Family
With kids
Amsterdam with kids — playgrounds, indoor play, family days out.
What's on
What's on
The next highlights in Amsterdam.
Popular
Concert
Prinsengracht Concert 2026
- 22 August 2026
- Various times
- Prinsengracht, by Hotel Pulitzer · citywide
Popular
Cultural festival
Open Monument Days 2026
- 12–13 September 2026
- Various times
- Monuments across Amsterdam · citywide
Best of Amsterdam
The best places, by category
Editorial top-10 lists — clear notes, no click-bait.
restaurants
The best restaurants in Amsterdam
The best restaurants in Amsterdam right now, from fine dining to neighbourhood classics. Our editors rank them on food, consistency and value — verified against guest ratings — so you can book with confidence whether you want a special-occasion table or a great everyday dinner.
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The best cocktail bars in Amsterdam
The best cocktail bars in Amsterdam, chosen for bartending craft, drinks menu and atmosphere. Expect serious mixology from classic hotel bars to small independent rooms — a shortlist for anyone who wants one very good drink rather than a long night out.
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The best clubs in Amsterdam
The best clubs in Amsterdam, ranked on programming, sound and door policy. From techno warehouses in Noord to intimate city-centre floors, this is where the night runs until daylight — useful if you want to know which room fits your music and your crowd before you queue.
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Eat & drink
Pull up a stool, take your time.
Pull up a stool in a brown café, try a Dutch rijsttafel, hunt down the best brunch and specialty coffee, or eat your way through De Pijp.
Find your spot
After dark
From cocktail bars to sunrise.
From canal-side cocktail bars and historic jazz cellars to clubs that run till sunrise — and the Red Light District, explained with respect.
See nightlifeThe adult city, on its own terms.
A separate, discreet guide to Amsterdam's legal adult scene — escorts, erotic massage, coffeeshops and the Red Light District. For adults only.
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The practical stuff, sorted.
Getting in from Schiphol, how the trams and free ferries work, paying like a local, the local etiquette, and staying safe.
Open Useful infoReady when you are.
However long you've got, Hello Amsterdam helps you make the most of it.
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