|
Neubauer Artists LLC Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... |
Known as “the land of tulips,” the city boasts an exceptional legacy of museums, canals, terraced houses, and an impeccable quality of life. Cycling is one of its key signatures. George V Magazine Holland guides you through Amsterdam.
Where to eat
Trees
Actor and restaurateur Géza Weisz’s new culinary venture offers a gastronomic experience in an intimate setting on the Zeedijk. Here, you can watch chef Amadou Dia at work in the open kitchen: his creative dishes include an amuse-bouche of trout mousse on roasted parsnip chips and raw amberjack marinated in a tomato and chamomile broth. You can also simply order a burger!
📌 Zeedijk 14A, 1012 AX
🔗 treesamsterdam.nl
📸 @treesamsterdam
Where to eat like a local
Buurtcafe de Tros
For bistro comfort food and natural wines, this cozy bar is ideal for last-minute plans (walk-in friendly). Enjoy a sunny afternoon on the spacious terrace or opt for a candlelit evening in the elegant dining room. From smashburgers to mudcakes with blackberry coulis, this refined establishment (in a trendy East Amsterdam neighborhood) serves comfort food with style.
📌 Linnaeusstraat 63H, 1093
🔗 detrosamsterdam.nl
📸 @buurtcafe.detros
Photo by Negley Stockman on UnsplashAdvertisement – Continue reading below
Where to sleep
Maison ELLE
Stay in a space that celebrates the art of living, with rooms as meticulously presented as the magazine’s pages. Just steps from Vondelpark, Maison ELLE has renowned neighbors: the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, and Van Gogh Museum are just around the corner.
📌 Anna van Den Vondelstraat 6, 1054 GZ
🔗 maisonelle.fr/nl/etablissement/hotel-amsterdam/
📸 @maisonelleamsterdam
Where to drink
Lotti’s at The Hoxton
On Nine Street in the Canal District, Lotti’s bar and restaurant has something for everyone: whether you’re a freelancer switching between coffee and cocktails, a hotel guest looking for an evening drink, or a bar-hopping enthusiast (the super-comfortable Chesterfield sofas are a welcome sight after a long day). Snacks are served until 10:00 PM, including Dutch gildas and bitterballen croquettes from Hotlkamp. Live DJ sets are played Thursday through Saturday, and during the summer months, the rooftop opens for outdoor dining!
📌 Herengracht 255, 1016 BJ
🔗 thehoxton.com/amsterdam/herengracht/lottis-restaurant/
📸 @lottisamsterdam
Where to party
Shu Amsterdam
After the evening aperitivo, this cocktail bar transforms into a party spot where you can dance under the amber lights to live house and disco music with a punk twist. The exquisite interiors feature a hammered brass bar, mirrored ceilings, and sophisticated upholstery. Reserved for guests over 25, access is by guest list only.
📌 Handboogstraat 15 H, 1012 XM
🔗 shuamsterdam.com
📸 @shu.amsterdam
Where to go shopping
Moses Amsterdam
Acne Studios, Dries Van Noten, Toteme, Lemaire, Jacquemus… this concept store fuses fashion, art, and streetwear. Clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products reflect a mix of influences in a minimalist and impeccable setting, also featuring a selection of men’s fashion.
📌 Ceintuurbaan 111, 1072 EZ
🔗 moise-store.com
📸 @moisestore
Where to pamper yourself
Skin Project
Mesotherapy, microneedling, hydrafacial, peeling… Book a regenerating skin treatment at the renowned Skin Project beauty salon for a truly pampering experience.Advertisement – Continue reading below
📌Albert Cuypstraat 233, H, 1073 BG
🔗 skinproject.nl
📸 @skinproject.amsterdam
Skins
It was one of the first cosmetics concept stores to bring international brands like Aesop, Laura Mercier, and Diptyque to the Netherlands. The store also hosts boutique makeup sessions and masterclasses.
📌 Runstraat 11, 1016 GJ
🔗 skins.nl/amsterdam-negen-straatjes
📸 @skinsofficial
Kapsalon in de Jordaan
Treat yourself to a cut and color at this salon founded in 2018 by the creative and innovative hairstylist duo, stylist Siko van Berkel and colorist Lorin Versteeg.
📌 Elandsgracht 51, 1016 TN
🔗 kapsalonindejordaan.nl/
📸 @kapsalonindejordaan
The designer to know
Duran Lantink
Dutch designer Duran Lantink’s avant-garde collections focus on sustainability and high fashion. The brand uses eco-friendly techniques of deconstruction, recycling, and upcycling, transforming old fabrics into unique creations. Expect contrasting textures and bold, personality-packed shapes.
Where to go for a secret getaway
Akasha Spa
Winner of the World’s Best Luxury Spa & Stay 2024, Akasha Spa is Amsterdam’s premier destination for facials, hydrotherapy, and specialized beauty treatments. Relax in the jacuzzi, sauna, pool, and hammam, or indulge in a customized facial in this urban oasis. Meditation, yoga, and Watsu classes are also available for a moment of complete regeneration.
📌 Paulus Potterstraat 50, 1071 DB
🔗 spa.center.ivof.com/akasha-spa/