Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Amsterdam, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Places to Shop
Amsterdam’s canals create a unique city but disguise the reality of a chronic land shortage. The main shopping streets and markets evolved to provide the city’s every need and charmingly... read more
Areas To Shop
P.C. Hoofstraat has the greatest collection of designer shops in Amsterdam. If you need Louis Vuitton luggage or a Mont Blanc pen, an outfit from Chanel or a Cartier watch, it’s all here,... read more
Shopping Malls - Main
This was the first shopping mall to be opened in Amsterdam, it is centrally situated behind the Dam Palace in the former Central Post Office building. The shops are located on three... read more
Shopping Malls - Other
Arena Boulevard is located next to the Arena stadium and comprises four mega stores open seven days a week; Prenatal, Perry Sport, Decathlon and Mediamarkt, an electronics giant which is... read more
Department Stores
This chain of department stores was established 120 years ago and you will find a V&D in most big shopping centres. You can be guaranteed a good selection of competitively priced... read more
Hypermarkets
Sometimes it’s handy to buy household articles in bulk, and there are a few shops in Amsterdam that allow you to do so.
The Aldi (www.aldi.nl) supermarket chain provides high quality... read more
Independent Shops
Amsterdam embraces individuality, and that is clear to see in the success of several eccentric specialist shops scattered round the city. Rejoice in Christmas World at Nieuwezijdsburgwal... read more
Markets
This market has made a specialty of textiles, although you can also get fresh market produce, clothing and accessories here. It is only open on Mondays, and best visited in the mornings,... read more
Shopping Malls
There are two centrally located shopping malls in Amsterdam; the Kalvertoren and the Magna Plaza. Although they differ from each other in style and the type of shops on offer, perhaps the... read more
Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
The spar supermarkets are a franchise organisation and there are eight small stores in Amsterdam serving their local neighbourhoods. The produce is sourced centrally, however, and is of a... read more
