czaar peterstraat is thé upcoming street of amsterdam east
If I say Amsterdam East, you probably think of the Javastraat and Oosterpark. But hello Czaar Peterstraat! This street is definitely one of the nicest streets in the city center of Amsterdam East. Totally upcoming with a lot of special and unique stores. If you’re looking for an original gift, this is the place to be! Don’t feel like shopping? Visit one of the cosy bars and restaurants! Fun fact: The movie ‘Ciske de Rat’ was filmed in this neighbourhood. Pure nostalgia for the thirties! Check these 13 x hotspots on the Czaar Peterstraat in Amsterdam East!
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4 X shopping oN thE CZAAR PETERSTRAAT IN AMSTERDAM eaST
CP113: The first concept store in Amsterdam East, yay! This store is really a 3 in 1. Beside the beautiful clothes, they also have vintage furniture ànd a cosy place to have a nice cup of coffee.
Dreamboat Design & Studio: Home decoration, jewelry, books, art and fashion. You’ll find everything in here. Extra plus: you can never goof up. Everything has been carefully selected by interior designer and fashion stylist Stephanie Rammeloo.
NJAG: If you’re looking for a present or you just want to spoil yourself, go to NJAG. This store has everything from jewelry to toys.
Olie & Zo: I always buy here a delicious balsamic vinegar for my tomato mozzarella salad. There is also a restaurant where you can go for a bite and where they use ingredients from the shop.
8 X FOOD & DRINKS on thE CZAAR PETERSTRAAT IN AMSTERDAM eaST
Coffee and Friends: As soon as you enter, you get that living room vibe. Besides coffee you can also go here for everything that goes with it. Think of sweet cakes or yoghurt with granola. Sounds like the perfect start (or break) of your day, right?
Fromagerie Kef: We love cheese! At Fromagerie Kef you buy delicious cheeses from usually small producers from France and The Netherlands.
Instock Café Restaurant: You never know what to expect because Instock Café Restaurant is known for its delicious and inventive dishes. Your meal depends on the ‘catch of the day’. Every morning they collect unsold products with their ‘food rescue car’ and adjust the menu to it.
Instock // © Instock Amsterdam
Brunchroom: When talking about brunch in combination with East, of course Brunchroom pops up first. At this hotspot you’ll only find brunch dishes that are nowhere else to be found. From freshly baked quiches to homemade soups that is. Yum!
De Pindakaaswinkel: This store is for the real peanut butter lover. Think of peanut butter with caramal seasalt flavour or chili pepper lemongrass. So good!
Spirit: If you would like to have a vega buffet, Spirit is the place to be. You can choose over fifty dishes and the food is 100% organic and vegetarian.
De werkwinkel +meer: Enjoy a nice cup of tea or coffee and have a look at the store. Maybe you’ll find some hidden treasures!
Helena Primakoff: Here you have to go to for a delicious cup of coffee or a fresh smoothie. Also a little bit hungry? Try a piece of pie! This place is perfect for a lovely breakfast or lunch!
1 X TO DO oN thE CZAAR PETERSTRAAT IN AMSTERDAM eaST
Dubbelgroen: Do you not have green fingers, but interested in gardening anyway? At Dubbelgroen Amsterdam you can book several workshops. From expanding your planting knowledge to garden design for your balcony, here you can learn everything. Also fun as a gift!
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and if you’re there anyway…
These are our favourite spots on the Czaar Peterstraat in Amsterdam East. Also in the Javastraat there are always many great hotspots to be found. Check out our favourite spots like seafood bar The Walrus & The Carpenter or concept store Hartje Oost!
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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