Medieval Centre & Red Light District
A white-on-white space is the backdrop for Amsterdam-designed jewellery (rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants) crafted from gold, sterling…
Must-see shopping in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Located at De Hallen, this large, bright store is a great spot to pick up a gift or souvenir to take home. It stocks an excellent range of items by local…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Tucked in a courtyard off the street, this shop sits in a former Red Light window. Ring the doorbell to get buzzed in and join the DJs flicking through…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
As much a museum as a shop (look up to see the 1565-built timber ceiling), WonderWood specialises in the moulded-plywood creations of George Nelson,…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
With its century-old stained glass, gilt trim, Italian marble and soaring leather ceilings, this tobacco emporium is worth checking out even if you're not…
Western Canal Ring
Amsterdam-born artist Eddy Varekamp showcases his paintings, prints and ceramics incorporating stylished streetscapes and scenes from Amsterdam life at…
Western Canal Ring
Dutch label Vanilia only designs limited editions, so you're unlikely to find the same styles here twice. Along with women's clothing (tops, trousers,…
Southern Canal Ring
Being in this store, with its brightly coloured wrappers blazing from the shelves, feels like walking into a piece of pop art. Americans missing Hershey's…
Western Canal Ring
Designed in Amsterdam and handcrafted in Italy from fine leather, internationally renowned Hester van Eeghen's unique shoes are for those who dare to…
Jordaan & the West
Back Beat has been selling jazz, soul and funk music since 1988. Whether you're looking for Sly and the Family Stone on vinyl, a Chet Baker box set or…
De Pijp
Perfect for Sarphatipark picnic supplies, Bier Baum has fridges keeping many of its craft beers cold, and growlers that you can fill by the litre. Look…
Jordaan & the West
Squeeze into this small jam-packed shop to browse for vinyl from the 1970s onwards in genres ranging from punk and funk to alternative, indie, garage,…
De Pijp
Fantastically old-school, Record Mania stocks vinyl (singles and LPs) and CDs, including rare recordings by artists including Johnny Cash, JJ Kale, Eric…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
The aptly named Game Over specialises in salvaged and repaired retro computer games (Donkey Kong, Pitfall, Frogger, Sonic the Hedgehog, Tetris and…
Amsterdam
The Eastern Islands are particularly style conscious, and the go-to shop for local residents, as well as stylish Amsterdammers from all over, is this…
Amsterdam
Chocolate bonbons are piled up in pyramids that are works of art here, full of rich and distinctive flavours such as tamarind, lemongrass, sour cherry and…
Amsterdam
Going strong since the heady flower power days of 1968, this corner building houses Amsterdam's oldest weed-focused boutique. There's a mind-bending array…
Western Canal Ring
Black-and-white chequerboard floor tiles and black-painted timber cabinetry create a dramatic backdrop for the leather goods on display at this Dutch…
Western Canal Ring
Scotch & Soda's Negen Straatjes store is a prime place to check out the offerings from this Amsterdam fashion label gone global. This branch carries men's…
Amsterdam
A proper apothecary shop, lined by wooden drawers and rounded barrels with their contents inscribed in flowing font, Jacob Hooy & Co has been selling…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Hans Appenzeller is one of Amsterdam's leading craftspeople working in gold and stone, and he is known for the simplicity and strength of his designs. New…
Jordaan & the West
Whitewashed walls and floorboards create a blank canvas for the upcycled vintage and Dutch-designed products here. Browse for unique items including vases…
Amsterdam
This large toy shop spread over two floors has been putting grins on small faces for over three decades. Overlooked by a huge stuffed giraffe, there's a…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Were it not for its trade in 'magic truffles' (similar to the now-outlawed psilocybin mushrooms, aka 'magic mushrooms'), you might swear this large,…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Not only does De Bierkoning stock more than 2000 varieties of beer (with an emphasis on Belgian, German, British and, of course, Dutch brews) but it also…
Western Canal Ring
A former garage now houses this flagship boutique of Amsterdam designer Jetteke van Beuningen, whose biennial collections of women's skirts, shorts,…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Since 1787, when seafarers have needed ship fittings, rope or brass lamps, they've come to Andries de Jong. Traditional clocks, bells, boats in bottles…
Western Canal Ring
The small, passionate and highly skilled team here restores old watches (postwar to mid-1970s). The company is also the exclusive Amsterdam dealer of…
Western Canal Ring
Preeminent Dutch lingerie designer Marlies Dekkers is known for her subtle hints of bondage, detailed on exquisite undergarments. Summer sees an equally…
Amsterdam
Try not to drool over the cabinet of chocolates and delectable pastries here as you agonise over your selection. Otherwise opt for a box of chocolate…
Jordaan & the West
If you're a cat lover, or shopping for someone who is, this quirky shop – with its own resident cats – is a must. It stocks every feline-themed gift…
Amsterdam
A Dutch high-street clothing store stocking highly wearable, affordable clothes in appealing soft colours and fabrics. The kids' selection is particularly…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
House and techno are the main genres on offer in this vast space, but funk, jazz, dubstep, electronica and disco fill the bins too. A favourite with DJs…
Amsterdam
Cool concept store Johnny at the Spot fills several interconnected buildings with uber-hip men's and women's clothing, shoes and raincoats from Amsterdam…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Stop by this large, sunny shop for nifty gift-y wares. Cool cards, groovy gadgets and hip lamps and other home decor stock the shelves. Many items are…
Jordaan & the West
This hip sweetshop looks more like a gallery. Pull up a cushion and perch on the stairs to watch the mesmerising process of transforming sugar into sweets…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Concrete is a well-known Dutch design house and this venue is part exhibition space – showing rotating exhibitions of adventurous photography, graphics…
Southern Canal Ring
On quaint Spiegelgracht, this antiques shop sells prints that make for great souvenirs. You'll find old maps and landscapes of Amsterdam, artworks, and…
Western Canal Ring
At this concept store with a difference, everything is specifically curated for men, from casual clothing to classic car books to shaving kits, referee…
De Pijp
If you're inspired by Amsterdam's masterpiece-filled galleries, street art and picturesque canalscapes, the De Pijp branch of this venerable Dutch art…
