The burning question of this season: what are you doing for New Year’s Eve? Have you made plans for New Year’s Eve 2023 yet? The end of the year is slowly approaching, and that calls for a spectacular celebration. As every year, the choice remains tough because there are so many New Year’s Eve parties in Amsterdam! Enjoying a cosy time at home with friends or dancing at a festival until the early hours? For this year, we’ve compiled a list of the coolest New Year’s Eve parties in Amsterdam for 2023. Keep reading for the best New Year’s Eve parties in Amsterdam.
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12 X THE BEST PARTIES IN AMSTERDAM FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE 2023
CELEBRATE NYE AT DISCO LYAN
Craving disco beats and abundant cocktails on New Year’s Eve? Then you must head to Disco Lyan! On December 31st, the trendy bar in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam opens its doors for the ultimate year-end bash. This year, it’s all about the SUPER disco theme! On the last day of the year, from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM, it’s all about Disco Fever. Gather your friends, dance into the new year to the groovy disco tunes, and sip on your favourite cocktails at Disco Lyan. Hurry, because the Early Lyan tickets (€45) are limited, ensuring your New Year’s Eve comes complete with a welcome cocktail, snacks, and midnight champagne. For some extra sparkle, the DJ will be spinning your favourite beats all night while you’re surrounded by disco balls and neon lights.
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 3, Amsterdam – More info & tickets >>
Pasar Makan New Year’s Eve Party in Hotel Jakarta
This year, Hotel Jakarta is the place to be for a flavourful ending of 2023. The evening revolves around the Pasar Makan (food market), where you embark on a delightful culinary journey throughout the hotel. From unlimited drinks and delicious Indonesian and Western snacks to live acts and entertainment, culminating in disco and house music at the Malabar sky bar with a view over the IJ.
Javakade 766, Amsterdam – hoteljakarta.amsterdam
Awakenings New Years
Perhaps the most famous techno party in Amsterdam and its surroundings is Awakenings, held at the Gashouder. In addition to the NYE special, Awakenings hosts parties in the days leading up to New Year’s Eve. Starting from the 28th, you can begin closing out the year in techno style.
Klönneplein 1, Amsterdam – awakenings.com
Haus Am See at Helling7 & Lagerwal
For New Year’s Eve, Haus Am See is hosting this year’s New Year’s edition at Helling7 & Lagerwal. Complete your evening with a 4-course walking dinner at Helling7 and then welcome 2024 in style with a magnificent view over Amsterdam.
tt. Melissaweg 57, Amsterdam – tickets.twelveticketing.eu
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THE GARDENS OF BABYLON
Wrap up the year at The Gardens of Babylon in the WesterUnie during the Nightsky Celebration. The party kicks off on the 29th, giving you multiple days to dance and enjoy yourself.
WesterUnie – Amsterdam – thegardensofbabylon.com
Q-factory – Amsterdam Nightlife NYE Festival
Get your groove on at the Q-Factory NYE Festival. It’s more than just a party: it’s a statement. A tribute to freedom, love, and epic memories with delightful Eclectic, Urban, Afro House, Pop & World music.
Atlantisplein 1, Amsterdam- amsterdamnightlifeticket.com
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NYE Great Gatsby Club party & show
Let’s take a step back to The Roaring Twenties. At the Great Gatsby Club, you’ll ring in the new year this year in full retro style. With live performances by THE MAESTROs, burlesque and variety acts, and a cocktail bar, your evening will be complete.
Oostelijke Handelskade 44, Amsterdam – greatgatsby.club
Happy Feelings NYE Amsterdam | IJland
Happy Feelings didn’t want to fall behind this year in hosting a New Year’s Eve party, so they’re throwing a bash at IJland. Gather your friends and dance away to the Disco and House tunes that will be playing.
IJland, Amsterdam – happyfeelings.nl
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PONG NYE PARTY
Do you already know PONG Amsterdam? This cosy café is perfect for an evening of ping pong. But on NYE, at PONG, you’ll dance your way into the new year to the coolest Urban, Afro House, Pop, and World beats.
Jan van Galenstraat 315, Amsterdam – ponghouseofping.nl
Amsterdam’s New Year’s Eve indoor & outdoor NYE Party
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Blowout Party at the Oerknal on the Science Park Amsterdam! Join in for a cosy winter BBQ and the pre-party, and then wrap up 2023 with the best music.
Oerknal, Science Park 306, Amsterdam – eventbrite.nl
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Zoku Amsterdam
At Zoku Amsterdam, celebrate NYE with perhaps the best view over the city. By purchasing a ticket for NYE at Zoku, you’ll enjoy unlimited drinks all night, listen to music from a live cover band, and various delicious fancy bites prepared by the chef.
Weesperstraat 105, Amsterdam – eventbrite.nl
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ENCORE New Year’s Eve 2023
Are you more into hip-hop parties? Then celebrate your NYE at the Melkweg during the weekly Encore party. Throughout the evening, you’ll find three different stages featuring hip-hop, afro, and R&B music. And as they say at Encore: “we party together!” There’s no separate VIP area that night, no dress code, and you can’t reserve tables. It’s a party for everyone, where being together is the main focus.
Lijnbaansgracht 234A, Amsterdam – encoreamsterdam.nl
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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