You can watch sensual photographs from the best Dutch fashion photographers in the hippest hotel in town. Or taste all kinds of beers from different beer breweries in the park. Learn everything about Buddha in the Tropenmuseum. Or go shopping at one of the many markets in the city. Yes, this weekend Amsterdam has yet again plenty to offer for everyone. And of course you can also just stay at home and do nothing, that’s what weekends are for. But with all the fun things to do this weekend that seems a rather difficult challenge. Read on and discover the best new hotspots and fun to do’s in this Amsterdam Weekend Guide >> Enjoy!
>> Also fun: The Amsterdam City Guide app is almost ready! That means that the beta version is still available for free. Go check it out! For Android and iOS.
YOURLBB.TV tip: I already heard so much about the Greek island Santorini. Time to go check this gem out myself. During a long weekend I went on the hunt to discover the best hotspots of this beautiful island. Watch the short video below about this paradise and join along. Curious for more travel adventures? Subscribe to my YouTube channel and you won’t miss any new hotspots!
PS: every Friday around 11:45 you can listen live to the Amsterdam Weekend Guide on Amsterdam FM!
– Three lists to make the weekend even more fun:
>> 19 x the coolest new hotspots in Amsterdam
>> 19 x the best concept stores in Amsterdam
>> 10 x bistros where you want to eat today in Amsterdam
– The moment has come: Frits is going to end their summer officially during the big summer closure of Frits! You can wear your flip flops one more time, because the party is at Strandzuid!
– What’s better than going to a restaurant with a Chef’s table? One of the most romantic things to do on a date if you ask me. That’s why we listed our favourite restaurants in Amsterdam with a Chef’s table you can book. Discover them here!
– This Saturday and Sunday it’s time for the second edition of BierWest Festival in Rembrandtpark. Do you love beer? Then this is your place to be. The festival edition is on Saturday, the family edition on Sunday!
-From today till Saturday it’s a culinary feast at Café Struik. They celebrate Struik Kimchi Week and that means loads of Korean BBQ and Korean Kapsalon.
– Breakfast, lunch or just staring out the window for hours. It’s all possible at the newest hotspot of the Haarlemmerstraat: Het Warenhuis. Check the image of the header for a sneak peak.
The best vrijmibo’s in town:
* Of course Frits at Strandzuid!
* Check our blog with 14 x the best Friday After Work drinks in Amsterdam!
Three delicious foodie lists for a very tasty weekend:
>> 10 x here you eat the best lobster all year round
>> 10 x the most delicious oysters in Amsterdam
>> 10 x the perfect nacho dishes to eat with your friends
We have many more lists! Check them here >>
– Do you have a Buddha statue at home? Then the new exhibit “De Boeddha” at the Tropenmuseum will interest you. In this expo you will learn all about Buddhism around the world! Open until January 29 2017.
– What about a weekend getaway? We went to the Efteling a few weeks ago and had the best time in all the rides!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gJJbTFQx6A
– This Saturday you can enjoy a true Gypsy Night at Blijburg. The travelling gypsy party Ogto Gadje takes you along on different influences of klezmer, jazz and tango on traditional balkan music.
– T.I.T.S. is going to go wild this Saturday. You’re welcome to enjoy nice beats and fresh G&T’s during schuren met de buren.
– At YOURLBB we love vintage designer bags and in this new blog we tell you all about our favourite store to shop vintage bags from Chanel to Céline! Discover this L’étoile de Saint Honoré here.
– A three day hippie market this weekend at Ruigoord! Fashion, interior, art, craft and food stalls are waiting for you during RuigMarket.
– It’s the last Sunday of the month and that means only one thing: it’s time for the trunk market at Blijburg!
– Adventures, tips and bloopers about traveling. You’ll read all about it in my books Wanderlust and The Amsterdam City Guide. You don’t have a copy yet? They’re sold at my favourite concept stores: Hutspot, YAY, Hartje Oost, All The Luck In The World, Pluk, Toon, MaisonNL, Ninour, Restored and Mendo!
– Park Frankendael is taken over by the beautiful Pure Market this Sunday.
– Have you always dreamed of a beautiful leather bag of Smaak? This Saturday it’s your chance to get one during their sample sale.
– And of course there are many other shops on the blog. Check them here >>
– The exposition of MAG Gallery is launched this Friday at the Hoxton. During Hoxtown Gallery Presents: MAG Gallery you can check out the most amazing photos of Dutch fashion photographers.
– The super cool art works of the Danish photographer Søren Solkaer is exposed at gallery Vroom&Varossieau. Until October 9 you can check the works of the biggest and most iconic street artists during ‘Surface’.
– At the Hallen you can still see the photography exposition Face The Dutch. This is an exhibition of contemporary Dutch photography. At Beeldend Gesproken gallerie until November 15!
– The art works of Banksy (December 31) and Andy Warhol (October 1) are still here for a while. They’re waiting for you in the MOCO museum!
– It’s the last week of Banksy in the Beurs of Berlage. You can check out The Art Of Banksy until September 30!
– And another cultural recommendation is Rhythm & Roots in the Tropenmuseum! From jazz to salsa, from hiphop to rock-‘n-roll, this expo takes along on a musical trip. Until October 30!
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– James of BAR James by Woodbury&Page invites you this Friday toDjango’s Vinyl Friday. Crazy hit songs and loads of fun!
– And also at Supperclub they celebrate the weekend during Friyay!
– Bun Switi of Waterkant is hosted by The Feestzusjes this Saturday and that means only one thing: dance till you drop!
– Our favourite clubs at the moment: De School, VLLA, The Curtain Club and Radion.
– Have you also heard our Happy Weekend Playlists? Check our playlists here! >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U62KBXEQD00
Watch more travel vlogs on YOURLBB.TV! Perfect for a lazy weekend morning ;-).
Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>
Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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| PS: Traveling to Amsterdam with kids? My other website Travelkids.co & @travelkids.co is dedicated to family friendly travel. Check it out here >>
