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3 x Amsterdam’s most popular hotspots of September // BEST OF 2016

26 December 2016

THESE ARE THE MOST POPULAR SPOTS OF LAST YEAR!

In the summer I shouldn’t say it out loud, but did you know that I secretly love it when the autumn weather slowly begins? I’m always so excited for the holiday season with cozy dinners and city trips. With its late summer days and first stormy days, September 2016 has just been the perfect transition from summer to autumn. In this blog I’m sharing the BEST OF 2016 for the month of September. Did you go to there yet?

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3 X SPOTS TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR

  1. AUBERGE JEAN MARIEAuberge Jean Marie is a new French restaurant on the Albert Cuyp and is inspired by an elegant inn. Think of good wines, white tablecloths and more good wines. With delicious dishes from the kitchen, the extensive wine cellar and the friendly service they make you feel like a god in France.
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  2. HET WARENHUIS: Het Warenhuis is open on one of the most vibrant streets of the city: the Haarlemmerstraat. From 07.30 you can go here for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
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  3. CAFE AMOIKoude Bintang biertjes en Indonesische gerechten als daging rendang – pittig gestoofd rundvlees – en daging hijau  – biefstuk met groene chili pepers, dat krijg je bij de nieuwe hippe Indonesische parel op de Kinkerstraat. Cold Bintang beers and Indonesian dishes like daging rendang – spicy stewed beef – and daging hijau – steak with green chillies, is what you get at this new hip Indonesian gem on the Kinkerstraat.
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TIP: more hotspots on YOURLBB.TV

Did you know we make short video’s of a lot of hotspots in Amsterdam? You can check them out on our Youtube channel YOURLBB.TV. You can also watch a lot of city and travel guides there for destinations all over the world. And the good news? Subscribing to the channel is free and when you do you get an alert of every new video of YOURLBB.TV and all other channels that you’re following. Do I see you there?

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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Let’s get social

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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Anne de Buck

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