Medieval Centre & Red Light District
House and techno are the specialities of this vinyl shop on Zeedijk. DJs often play in-store; it also has its own online radio station, and hosts…
Must-see shopping in Amsterdam
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
The owner scours international auctions for the gorgeous china plates, crystal goblets, silver candlesticks and other antique homewares spilling out of…
Jordaan & the West
Wheels of Gouda, Edam and European cheeses are piled high on the shelves at this branch of the Dutch chain. For a fast fix, join the locals queued at the…
Western Canal Ring
Compulsive style-watchers head to this vintage-clothing store for fur coats, 1920s beaded dresses, lace blouses and ’40s movie-star accessories such as…
Western Canal Ring
Exota sells its own hip King Louie label plus global brands such as Kookai and French Connection, with chic designs for both men and women. Across the…
Southern Canal Ring
This sleek boutique has a stylish array of affordable items by young European designers. You might spot durable basics, handmade leggings or heels made…
Het Oud-Hollandsch Snoepwinkeltje
Jordaan & the West
This corner shop is lined with jar after apothecary jar of Dutch penny sweets with flavours from chocolate to coffee and cardamom, all manner of fruit and…
Jordaan & the West
Your dinner hosts will be impressed if you present them with something from this long-standing shop, such as fruitcake, cheesecake or biscuits made with…
3-D Hologrammen/Printed in Space
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
This fascinating (and trippy) collection of holographic pictures, jewellery and stickers will delight all ages. You can even get a hologram of yourself…
Western Canal Ring
A large shop compared to most Amsterdam vintage purveyors, I Love Vintage has a terrific selection of dresses and jewellery from the 1920s to the 1950s…
Southern Canal Ring
This little concept store sells all sorts of beautiful things you didn't realise you needed, such as Christian Lacroix notebooks and cute-as-a-button…
Amsterdam
Housed in the historic Kleine Trippenhuis, this is where to get your kinky boots, and all other forms of top-end sauce, with every kind of fetish-wear…
Jordaan & the West
Premium chocolate gifts for the serious chocoholic or connoisseur include single-origin bars and drinking chocolate (you can order a deliciously rich hot…
De Pijp
This intimate, friendly gallery has works by George Heidweiller (check out the surreal Amsterdam skyscapes), Peter Donkersloot's portraits of animals and…
Amsterdam
This rambling bookshop is exactly how a bookshop should be, with an excellent spread of secondhand English books, from well-priced novels and nonfiction…
Southern Canal Ring
On Amsterdam's main gay street, this shop has a kaleidoscopic array of the go-to going-out garb for many local men: nicely patterned smart shirts, as well…
Western Canal Ring
Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Valentino are among the designer brands of handbags, purses, luggage, belts, shoes, scarves and coats at this luxury…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Hip urban shoppers head here for well-cut, well-designed women's and men's clothes by this Dutch design house. Shoes, jewellery and designer knick-knacks…
Jordaan & the West
This adorable shop is crammed full of nostalgic toys, including snow domes, glow lamps, masks, finger puppets and wind-up toys. And who doesn't need a…
Southern Canal Ring
The mechanical bear blowing bubbles outside this shop fascinates kids, as do the intriguing technical and scientific toys inside. You'll also find…
Jordaan & the West
Accessorise with colourful, creative leather wallets, bags and jewellery at Cellarrich (named for the designers' original Prinsengracht cellar workshop)…
Western Canal Ring
New and secondhand vinyl is restocked weekly at this light, bright and well-organised shop, which specialises in jazz, soul, blues, reggae and pop. You…
Western Canal Ring
Denim clothing for men and women by legendary brands such as Levi’s, Rogue Territory, Pure Blue Japan, Edwin, Naked & Famous, Acne and Rag & Bone are the…
Amsterdam
One of Amsterdam's many vintage shops, this stands out for the hand-picked feel and quality of its retro collection. There's some super jewellery as well…
Western Canal Ring
Original, affordable, locally designed clothes, whimsical accessories and some great homewares at the Darling are why the Negen Straatjes (Nine Streets)…
Jordaan & the West
The rainbow of highly original designer leggings for sale in this joyful shop are made on sewing machines by the designers at the back of the store…
Jordaan & the West
Royal Delftware ceramics (both antique and new) at this pretty shop span all manner of vases, platters, brooches, Christmas ornaments and intriguing 19th…
Amsterdam Noord
A huge warehouse full of vintage, designer and industrial furniture, this is a treasure trove of antique luggage, mid-century bookcases, retro radios,…
Western Canal Ring
Seriously nostalgic, retro secondhand gear here might include wacky printed shirts, stovepipe jeans, ’40s zoot suits and pork-pie hats. The shop is…
Jordaan & the West
The Jordaan branch of the Western Canal Ring denim specialist stocks new and vintage jeans and other fashions over two storeys.
Western Canal Ring
Graphic-design agency Mendo runs this smart black-walled bookshop specialising in books in the creative realm: art, design, architecture, fashion and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Save on gallery fees by buying direct from the artists at Amsterdam's art market. Some 60 Dutch and contemporary artists set up on the square every week.
Denham the Jeanmaker Women's Store
Western Canal Ring
The upscale jeanmaker's women's store is just around the corner from its top-of-the-line men's store and studio.
De Pijp
Browse Stenelux' delightful collection of gems, minerals, stones and fossils. The fascinating collection from this world and beyond includes meteorites.
Southern Canal Ring
Located outside the Red Light district, this erotic shop has more of a focus on female-friendly porn and toys than other such local establishments.
Amsterdam
Marbles has several branches around town and is just one of the vintage shops in this area, selling secondhand treasures from hats to jeans.
Jordaan & the West
At this charming shop within a 1642 building, you can find teas from all over the world, as well as coffees, spices and accoutrements.
Southern Canal Ring
This Amsterdam-based label produces dapper travel gear, from backpacks to tote bags, using genuine leather and recycled materials.
Southern Canal Ring
Inside a beautiful brick building, this shop from local jewellery designer Anna + Nina sells dainty and minimalistic pieces.
Amsterdam
Browse for hip threads, unique homewares and must-have accessories at this stylish store with a few branches around town.
