From a Yelper: "Beurstalling opens at 7AM and closes at 7PM. They're bikes all work great and if you aren't cruising down Damrak singing the National Anthem, you won't look like a noob tourist."
Dom says: "One great district to visit is the "Jordaan" area. It's where a lot of boutique shops are, old canal houses and great little cafes/restaurants."
Dom says: "You can get great apple pie at this shop. I also recommend that you at least try the Dutch mint tea, which is called "Munthee" here. You can order it in most cafes here."
Dom says: "One must eat is "Broodje Haring". This shop is one of the best fish shops I know. Another thing you could order there is "Kibbeling" which is fried cod fish. Also very good at this shop."
Dom says: "For a taste of really good Dutch beer you can go to this cafe on the canals" - get the House Beer
Bob says: "This is the big main plaza with the palace and de Bijenkorf department store (that also has a fantastic restaurant)"
Bob says "Oude Kerk ("Old" Church) is on the edge of the Red Light district too"
Forget the American pancakes if you're from the U.S. and get the Three in the Pan. Go Dutch!
Yumi says: "This one is more casual, popular, cheaper and also located in the city center yet it's fairly good. The 'everything' dish is called 'rijsttafel' (translated as 'rice table')."
A flower market floating on the Singel canal? Yes. This market is a touristic place near the Koningsplein in one of the main Amsterdam crossroads.Worth the visit and the fun of it all... Mehr erfahren.
Dom says: "There is a very Dutch place where you can get "Broodje Kroket" which is the same fried meat croque on a sandwich."
TRAVEL FACT: Hunt for bargains at the largest, best-known street market in the country. The Albert Cuyp is open Monday to Saturday from about 9AM until around 5PM.
This one of the most important museums in Amsterdam. Go here if you want to see works by the Dutch Masters or famous creations such as Vermeer's The Milkmaid and Rembrandt's The Night Watch.
