What to do in Amsterdam on January 9, 10 & 11?
Sometimes I want to slow down time. I can’t believe it’s mid January already. Behind the scenes at Your Little Black Book I’m working on all these cool new things. Next we’re sending our first newsletter. A new website (so excited about it!). New city guides from all our cool trips. And in the meanwhile we keep blogging about all the new hotspots in Amsterdam. Of course we keep you updated on the weekend in the Amsterdam Weekend Guide! Have a great one :-)
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– The very first food festival of 2015. This weekend is all about food, drinks and dancing at De Food Parade!
– Psssst… this Saturday there’s a new year’s drink at Hotel Not Hotel. Bubbly for free the first hour!
– Another new year’s drink at Gekaapt! Sunday 4-6 pm.
– Did you see our new lists?
* hotspots in Amsterdam where you can eat gluten free!
* 16 x the best brunch spots
– Chef Ricardo van Ede opens a new restaurant! What? Where? How? Read all about it here >>
– Every Friday at PLLEK in Amsterdam North: feeling Friday. Drinks and dancing the night away!
– YUM, a Turkish breakfast at Mem’s in De Pijp by Fruhstuck Amsterdam.
– At the Gerard Doustraat there’s a new store which is all about game meat: Wild! Must visit voor foodies!
– You can never eat too many burgers… right ;-)? I like to eat mine ‘skinny’ at Thrill Grill. New location at De Pijp!
– Did you go to these new hotspots yet? Must visits!
* Le Coq
* My Little Patisserie
* Eddy Spaghetti
– Very good news! Pop-up restaurant Foyer stays open until end of April at Felix Meritis!
– Some foodie proof lists to make your life easier! Did you check them yet?
* 15 great bars and cafes in Amsterdam
* 5 spots in Amsterdam for Italian coffee
* 5 favourite hotspots for hot coco
* 36 great coffee bars in Amsterdam
* 18 best cocktail bars in Amsterdam!
* 8 spots for free wifi, good coffee & lunch
* 20 of the newest restaurants in Amsterdam
* 9 best places to drink G&T’s in Amsterdam
* 10 restaurants where parking your car is no problem
* 20 new places for coffee and lunch
* 20 new restaurant hotspots
* 10 favourite healthy spots
* 5 Saturday food markets
– First edition of the IJ-hallen flea market in 2015. This Saturday and Sunday from 9-16 uur!
– “Try before you buy!” that’s what it’s all about at Lena. The first fashion library in Amsterdam!
– Dinner and a movie at De Filmhallen at De Hallen in West. Tip for the pre-movie dinner: De Foodhallen, Remise47, Halte 3 or Meat West before the film starts!
– New gym in Amsterdam! Did you hear about Bodytec Lounge yet? Get the results of a 3 hours work-out in only 20 minutes.
Winter in Amsterdam:
– Ice skating in Amsterdam: Zell Am Rembrandt, Jaap Eden Schaatsbaan & ICE Amsterdam.
– The Amsterdam Light Festival is on! Beautiful light sculptures all over town. Discover them here >>
– Do you like street art? Discover the best street art in Amsterdam and book a tour. Check out our blogs about Street Art Amsterdam tours. Also very cool if you live in Amsterdam!
– LAST WEEKEND Modern Times photography expo x Rijksmuseum until January 11.
– Check out this new expositions at photo museum FOAM:
* Araka, Photography of the after life | Until March 11
* Vivian Maier, Street Photographer | until January 28
– Must see at the Hermitage in Amsterdam: “Portrait Gallery of the Golden Age”. Tip: go for lunch or drinks to Neva afterwards!
– The best party for the Sunday: Thuishaven!
– We Eat DJ’s for Breakfast! Saturday afternoon at Paper Planes.
– My favourite clubs in Amsterdam for techno: Studio 80 & Canvas.
– A bit older crowd, great tunes and good vibe: Disco Dolly.
– Always fun: cocktails and dancing at Chapter21!
PS: more hotspots are in the Amsterdam Little Black Book. A city guide to Amsterdam with the best restaurants, shops and things to do. Always new addresses coming up so check out your online Little Black Book daily for the latest hotspots in town!
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.
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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| PS: Traveling to Amsterdam with kids? My other website Travelkids.co & @travelkids.co is dedicated to family friendly travel. Check it out here >>
