Must-see shopping in Amsterdam

  • Mobilia

    Southern Canal Ring

    Dutch and international design is stunningly showcased at this three-storey 'lifestyle studio', with sofas, workstations, bookshelves, lighting, cushions,…

  • Jaski

    Southern Canal Ring

    A large commercial gallery selling paintings, prints, ceramics and sculptures by some of the most famous members of the CoBrA (Copenhagen, Brussels,…

  • Uke Boutique

    Jordaan & the West

    This little shop just sells one musical instrument: the ukulele. All of its stock is quality checked and adjusted, ready for play; ask about uke concerts…

  • NaNa

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    The 'most vibrating shop in town' is actually pretty classy. Choose from a massive assortment of devices that can battery power your and/or your partner's…

  • Westermarkt

    Jordaan & the West

    Bargain-priced clothing and fabrics are sold at 170 stalls at the Westermarkt (which isn't in fact on Westermarkt but on Westerstraat, just near the…

  • De Emaillekeizer

    De Pijp

    This colourful shop brims with enamel treasures, including metal tableware. The Dutch signs, such as the unmistakable 'coffeeshop' signs, make quirky…

  • Boekie Woekie

    Western Canal Ring

    Run by artists, this bookshop sells one-of-a-kind artist-created books. Some tell elegantly illustrated stories; others are riffs on graphic motifs.

  • Noor

    De Pijp

    Noor's affordable modern fashion may make you want to skip the competition at the Albert Cuypmarkt altogether. Don't miss the jam-packed sale rack.

  • Het is Liefde

    De Pijp

    Feel the love in this wedding shop, where keepsakes and ephemera include whimsical cake toppers in boy-girl, boy-boy and girl-girl couplings.

  • All the Luck in the World

    Amsterdam

    A charming little concept store selling chic accessories, jewellery and quirky yet classy homewares and gifts. It also has an on-site cafe.

  • Reflex Modern Art Gallery

    Southern Canal Ring

    This stylish and prominent gallery shows and sells contemporary art, prints, photography, and books from international artists.

  • Things I Like Things I Love

    Amsterdam

    Stocks clothing for hip, young women along with accessories and quirky, cool homewares. There are a few branches around town.

  • We Are Vintage

    Amsterdam

    This packed-to-the-gills shop has a great range of good-quality secondhand threads, from '90s shirts to '70s maxi dresses.

  • Magic Mushroom Gallery

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    This outlet of the local chain has a wide choice of 'magic truffles', pipes and bongs, along with novelty gifts.

  • Schwung Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Sells women's clothing and menswear from labels such as American Vintage, Kings of Indigo and Notes du Nord.

  • Lieve Hemel

    Southern Canal Ring

    This small, fine gallery specialises in magnificent contemporary Dutch realist paintings and sculptures.

  • Henxs

    Amsterdam

    This store is skater and graffiti-artist heaven with clothing, graffiti supplies and edgy accessories.

  • Architectura & Natura

    Western Canal Ring

    This charming canal-side shop has art, architecture, design, landscape and coffee-table books.

  • RoB

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Leather, rubber and (faux) police uniforms are just the start at this fetish shop.

  • Boerenmarkt

    Amsterdam

    Stalls selling organic foods and produce draw crowds on Saturdays.

  • Museum Shop at the Museumplein

    Amsterdam

    The Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum jointly operate the Museum Shop at the Museumplein, so you can pick up posters, cards and other art souvenirs from…

  • Amsterdam Circus Shop

    Amsterdam

    In the market for circus supplies? This store has you covered, from unicycles and fire hoops to magic tricks.

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