these are the most popular hotspots of january in amsterdam
That was it! January went by so fast and it’s unreal for a usually slow month how much we were on the road to check out new spots. A lot of restaurants opened their doors and we visited most of them. Of course we shared everything on Your Little Black Book and looking at the views we guess you liked them too!
At the end of each month we’ll be giving you an update of the most popular hotspots on the past month. An instant fix of your to-visit-list in Amsterdam! Perfect for your next date night with your love or with friends.
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5 x restaurants where you want to make a reservation now
Baut Paradijs: Baut is back! And the new location is in Amsterdam East. You’ll probably get the feeling you’re sitting in someones living room, but don’t let that fool you because the food is very culinary. Think of dishes as scallops, oysters, steak tartare, tataki and more flavours from around the world.
Kanarie Club: next to De Foodhallen you now find the new all day restaurant Kanarie Club. A nice spot in Amsterdam West from coffee to dinner or just a drink in the evening. The food is fine dining and the vibe very lively!
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Strangelove: are you planning to watch a movie at LAB? Then stay for dinner at Strangelove. Take the 3-course menu for € 34,- or individual dishes like duck breast or a puff pastry with smoked salmon and sauerkraut. Hmm, tasty!
Biertuin Prinsengracht: De Biertuin in Amsterdam East is getting a little brother at Prinsengracht. YES! That means we can enjoy beers, chicken and good bradwurst in the city as well.
Sticky Fingers: The sweetest place of Amsterdam opened their doors earlier this month and everybody wanted to go to taste their cakes and coconut macaroons. The pink wall is doing a great job as well. Compare it to a photo-studio. Everybody wants to take a picture with it!
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
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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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