Welcome to Wijttenbachstraat!
Food scene
Delicious Iraqi restaurant in Amsterdam with a range of meat and vegetarian options.
27 locals recommend
Restaurant Nour
109 JavastraatDelicious Iraqi restaurant in Amsterdam with a range of meat and vegetarian options.
Thaicoon Amsterdam
10 BeukenpleinFresh and zesty Thai cuisine, this is the best in Amsterdam.
Chic eatery and a unique Dutch dining experience. At 3 courses, the chef's menu is recommended.
468 locals recommend
Wilde Zwijnen
23 JavapleinChic eatery and a unique Dutch dining experience. At 3 courses, the chef's menu is recommended.
Casual option serving Italian-style small plates & pizza, plus drinks & desserts by the Ij river.
36 locals recommend
Loulou Pizzabar
42A WeesperzijdeCasual option serving Italian-style small plates & pizza, plus drinks & desserts by the Ij river.
Chic garden conservatory for a special night out, serving Mediterranean dishes made from organic ingredients grown on-site.
267 locals recommend
De Kast
3 Kamerlingh OnneslaanChic garden conservatory for a special night out, serving Mediterranean dishes made from organic ingredients grown on-site.
Meram Cafe Restaurant
219 LinnaeusstraatTurkish and middle eastern fare in modern surrounds
Serving vegetarian, vegan and gluten free Ethiopian and Eritrean food - prepare to eat with your hands!
Selam Afrika Restaurant
Serving vegetarian, vegan and gluten free Ethiopian and Eritrean food - prepare to eat with your hands!
Kumo Ramen
Hearty ramen and other Japanese classics
Silk Road Kebab House (Uyghur restaurant )
Outstanding Uyghur that’s well worth the walk.
Tigris En Eufraat
20H JavastraatAn easy and cheap lunchtime stop on your way to the museum.
Bar
The ultimate in Dutch kitsch, this bar has to be experienced to be believed.
43 locals recommend
Cafe Ruk & Pluk
48 LinnaeusstraatThe ultimate in Dutch kitsch, this bar has to be experienced to be believed.
The trendy kid on the block. Drinks and food, attracts a mixed crowd of young and older.
549 locals recommend
bar Bukowski
10 OosterparkThe trendy kid on the block. Drinks and food, attracts a mixed crowd of young and older.
Café Kuijper
79 LinnaeusstraatBar for the cool kids - open till 3am on weekends.
Cafe/Brunch
Lovely botanically-inspired cafe for brunch and lunch. Drinks and music until late evening.
241 locals recommend
Louie Louie
11A LinnaeusstraatLovely botanically-inspired cafe for brunch and lunch. Drinks and music until late evening.
Great little Australian-run restaurant with top coffee, affordable meals and terrific Sunday brunches.
122 locals recommend
Drovers Dog Atjehstraat
Eerste AtjehstraatGreat little Australian-run restaurant with top coffee, affordable meals and terrific Sunday brunches.
Le Pain Quotidien
Stalwart Belgian chain with cheap and cheerful coffees, pastries and more.
Bar Basquiat
88-90 JavastraatPersonal fave — the tuna melt!
Shopping
All the Luck in the World
20 LinnaeusstraatLunch/coffeecorner and gifts.
Take a piece of Amsterdam home in the form of the best locally roasted coffee — grab a take away cup while you’re there!
Stooker Roasting Company
2 KastanjepleinTake a piece of Amsterdam home in the form of the best locally roasted coffee — grab a take away cup while you’re there!
Groceries
General groceries supermarket is open until from 8.00- 22.00 every day.
46 locals recommend
AH Eerste van Swindenstraat
91 Eerste Van SwindenstraatGeneral groceries supermarket is open until from 8.00- 22.00 every day.
Open from 9.00-17.00 every day except Sundays, Amsterdam’s most popular street market is around 50m from the apartment on Dapperstraat – you can’t miss it.
Dapperplein, 1093 XS Amsterdam, Netherlands
Open from 9.00-17.00 every day except Sundays, Amsterdam’s most popular street market is around 50m from the apartment on Dapperstraat – you can’t miss it.
Asya Pazari
Great, cheap, local little grocer for last minute needs.
Sightseeing
Tropenmuseum
2 LinnaeusstraatDifferent exhibitions all year, some good, some average.
Independent cinema screening the latest arthouse films from around the world.
176 locals recommend
Filmtheater Kriterion
170 RoetersstraatIndependent cinema screening the latest arthouse films from around the world.
Brilliant little oasis 50m from the apartment and a breezy walk any time of year.
841 locals recommend
Oosterpark
OosterparkBrilliant little oasis 50m from the apartment and a breezy walk any time of year.
Practicalities
Five minutes’ walk from the apartment, and open daily from 08:30 – 18:30 (weekends 09:00 – 18:00).
Their hop-on drop-off service means you can simply hand in your rental bike at one of 16 shops in and around the centre of Amsterdam.
In addition to regular city bikes, Black Bikes offers many other options, including cargo bikes, duo bicycles, and e-bikes. They have plenty for children, too, from child seats and bicycles to kids’ tandems.
At last check, prices we €9 for 3 hours; €13 for 24 hours; €23,50 for 48 hours. But call or email for latest prices or to reserve ahead of time - see their website for more.
Het Zwarte Fietsenplan Oostpoort
1E Land van CocagnepleinFive minutes’ walk from the apartment, and open daily from 08:30 – 18:30 (weekends 09:00 – 18:00).
Their hop-on drop-off service means you can simply hand in your rental bike at one of 16 shops in and around the centre of Amsterdam.
In addition to regular city bikes, Black Bikes offers many other options, including cargo bikes, duo bicycles, and e-bikes. They have plenty for children, too, from child seats and bicycles to kids’ tandems.
At last check, prices we €9 for 3 hours; €13 for 24 hours; €23,50 for 48 hours. But call or email for latest prices or to reserve ahead of time - see their website for more.
OLVG location East
9 OosterparkHospital with 24 hour emergency response if needed.
Vondelgym
131 WibautstraatModern gym if you need to work off all those Flemish fries.
Equal Yoga
30 LinnaeusstraatHot yoga to get all twisty and sweaty during your visit.