Are you the one who gets to organise the stag or hen party for your best friend? This can be quite tricky! Of course, you want to be original and not just pedal through the city on a beer bike :-) We have searched for activities to fill a stag or hen party with for an unforgettable day! Read more here about the 12 tips for a fantastic stag or hen party in Amsterdam!
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The 12 tips for a successful stag or hen party in Amsterdam
Private dining
Amsterdam offers many restaurants with private dining, including De Willem. Here, you dine in a cosy cellar (it’s more fun than it sounds), where the dinner can get out of hand. And should you want to invite a stripper, no one else will see…
© De Willem
Dining and partying in one
In Paris, it’s a regular weekend affair for many, but the concept has yet to take off fully in the Netherlands: the restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a dance floor. We now have Soulkitchen, Lolita, and Ceppi’s, which have perfected this art. You’ll want to end your day with a bang in these two places! Bar Chimi is also an excellent spot for this because once you’re done with dinner, you can quickly move on to Club Oliva. Check out our list of new restaurants for more inspiration.
© Bar Chimi, @bar_chimi
Spa day in Amsterdam
At the Amstel Hotel, you’re not only in the right place for a fantastic dinner or memorable evening, but you can also book a spa and high tea package. How great is that? It’s the best of both worlds, especially when you go out afterwards and let the bride-to-be spend the night at the Amstel Hotel.
amstelhotel.com
© Amstelhotel
Rent a salon boat
What could be better than relaxing on a charming salon boat on the canals of Amsterdam? Not much, in our opinion. It’s the ideal way to start the day, with or without a glass of bubbly. Would you prefer to get out of the city? Check out the options for hiring a boat in the Amsterdam area.
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Champagne tasting
At a place like Bar du Champagne, you’re in the right spot for an extensive tasting or simply to order as much champagne as you like. Feel free to make a request so that the staff and sommelier can organise an excellent tasting for your group. It is chic and fun.
barduchampagne.nl
© Bar du Champagne
Your own club
At the picturesque Zum Barbarossa, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Paris for a moment. The small space is located in the basement of the Seafood Bar and functions as a cocktail bar, restaurant, and rentable space. You can dine in style before the party kicks off, and perhaps that stripper or another surprise act will appear. No one has to know because only the staff are watching. It’s also a great place to celebrate your birthday!
zumbarbarossa.com
© Zum Barbarossa, @zumbarbarossa
Special cocktail bars
Start (or finish!) your evening in style at one of Amsterdam’s most special cocktail bars. SHU recently opened, where high-end cocktails are the order of the day. But Hiding in Plain Sight is also a unique place to discover.
shuamsterdam.com
© SHU, @shu.amsterdam
Karaoke
Perhaps not the most chic activity, but one that will undoubtedly create hilarious and unforgettable moments: karaoke. Of course, you could go for something chic and hip like Duke of Tokyo. Still, secretly, nothing beats Casablanca on the Zeedijk, Lange Leo on the Spuistraat, or Knalle bij Rich on the Korte Reguliersstraat (where you can even perform the intro tune to Good Times Bad Times).
Duke of Tokyo © Nikki Schuurman
Silent Disco Boat
Are you also a fan of the silent disco? And anyone who has ever sailed through Amsterdam knows that sailing through Amsterdam is fantastic! What if you could combine those two amazing things… I’ve got good news because you can! You can hire a Silent Disco Boat in Amsterdam for a stag or hen party. It’s guaranteed to be a laugh!
bootuitjes.nl
Le Food Walk
Throughout the year, various Le Food Walks are organised in nearly all neighbourhoods of Amsterdam. During such a culinary city walk, you’ll discover hotspots and hidden gems in the best neighbourhoods of Amsterdam. In the webshop, you can buy a digital walk and receive all the information about the tasty snacks and drinks.
lefoodwalk.com
© Le Foodwalk Amsterdam
Luxury suite
Celebrate a stag or hen party the American way! Rent an oversized luxury suite, and the party can begin. Get some music and champagne, and throw a party with all your friends. All the international stars love to stay at The Grand, Hotel de L’Europe, or the W Hotel. Super fun to book a suite here!
Street Art Tour
Super cool to do: a Street Art Tour in Amsterdam! There are so many cool artworks to see… Learn more about the artwork during a three-hour tour in Amsterdam with all your friends. Did you know, for example, that you can find street art by Space Invaders in the Jordaan?
Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour
| 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 in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ 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 several locations in Amsterdam.
Let’s get social
I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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