Shopping in Amsterdam
Street markets abound in Amsterdam. Among the best are the historic Waterlooplein Flea Market, the huge Albert Cuyp Market and the organic Boerenmarkt farmers' market. There are fashionable shopping streets like Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat and Rokin, antiques in Spiegelkwartier, funky boutiques in Jordaan, and intriguing specialists along Nine Little Streets. Most shops are open Monday to Saturday from about 9.30am to 6.30pm (until 9pm Thursday), and some are open from 12pm to 5pm on Sunday.
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1. Sprmrkt - Shops
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An Aladdin's cave filled with delights, Sprmrkt has no vowels in its name but stocks everything from vintage furniture to books, CDs and the latest designer fashions and accessories. Its rambling store is situated near the edge of central Amsterdam.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 10am-6pm (from 12pm Sun & Mon & until 8pm Thu)
Address
191-193, Rozengracht, Amsterdam 1016 LZ
Telephone
+31 (0) 20 330 56 01
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2. Jan Jansen Shoes - Shops
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Art and design have earned Jan Jansen Shoes, near the Dam, a place in worldwide museums and galleries. A well-heeled crowd select each piece of leather to be used in making up an exclusive and very individual pair of shoes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
Address
42, Rokin, Amsterdam 1012 KT
Telephone
+31 (0) 20 625 1350
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3. De Bijenkorf - Shops
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The flagship branch of the Netherlands' upmarket department store chain De Bijenkorf has a city-centre location. Six floors sell women's and men's fashions and accessories, cosmetics, household items, books, toys, CDs and DVDs. Dine at the continental restaurant La Ruche.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon 11am-7pm; Tue-Sat 9.30am-7pm (until 9pm Thu & Fri); Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
1, Dam, Amsterdam 1012 JS
Telephone
0900 0919 (within Netherlands only)
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4. Waterlooplein Flea Market - Markets
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Jeans, fake fur coats, battered leather jackets, bric-a-brac and old CDs and vinyl records make up Amsterdam's classic Waterlooplein Flea Market. Other finds on this central square might include cooking pots, coal scuttles, bargain watches or prints of Dutch cities.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Address
Waterlooplein, Amsterdam 1011 NV
Transport
Waterlooplein metro
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5. Albert Cuyp Market - Markets
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Amsterdam's finest street market, the Albert Cuyp Market has more than 250 stalls selling everything from good-value food to clothes, flowers, plants and cosmetics. It stretches for a kilometre along Albert Cuypstraat street in the De Pijp district.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Address
Albert Cuypstraat, Amsterdam 1072 CT
Telephone
+31 (0) 20 678 1678
Transport
Tram 16, 24 to Albert Cuypstraat
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6. Boerenmarkt - Markets
Show moreThe Boerenmarkt which takes place outside the Noorderkerk (North Church), caters to Amsterdam's appetite for organic produce, health foods and natural products. Popular items at this farmers' market include fruit and vegetables, homemade bread, colourful Dutch cheeses and natural soap.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Sat 9am-4pm
Address
Noordermarkt, Amsterdam 1015 MV
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7. De Kaaskamer - Specialists
Show moreOn a chic side street off Prinsengracht, De Kaaskamer ('the cheese room') sells speciality cheeses, among them giant wheels of Dutch cheese, cumin-flavoured komijnenkaas, and aged Gouda. If it's not too busy, you can try before you buy.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon 12pm-6pm; Tue-Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
7, Runstraat, Amsterdam 1017 GJ
Telephone
+31 (0) 20 62 33 483
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8. Jorrit Heinen - Specialists
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Jorrit Heinen on Muntplein is the flagship store of a small exclusive chain selling traditional Dutch Delftware, Makkumware and other fine porcelain, along with crystal gifts. This branch is housed inside the medieval Munttoren (Mint Tower).Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Address
12, Muntplein, Amsterdam 1012 WR
Telephone
+31 (0) 20 623 2271
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9. Koffie Cultuur Centrum - Specialists
Show moreClose to Amsterdam's Royal Palace, the Koffie Cultuur Centrum made its name for selling coffee accessories, such as designer espresso machines that any coffee fan would lust after. Today it also sells some fine coffees of its own.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Tue-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm
Address
133, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam 1012 RJ
Telephone
+31 (0) 20 627 7599
