You probably know it: birthday stress! It bothers me every year. What kind of snacks should you make? How much beer and wine should you buy? How much rubbish do you have to clear after a festive night? Fortunately, in Amsterdam< /a> lots of fun spots where you can celebrate your birthday and let everything go! And where do you order whatever you fancy from the bartender? So, happy birthday to these fun addresses to celebrate your birthday in Amsterdam!
| TIP: do you prefer giving a bday dinner in Amsterdam? Then check this shortlists for restaurants that are perfect for a birthday dinner with friends >>
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15 X spots to celebrate your birthday in Amsterdam
Chin Chin Club
The Chin Chin Club is a jack of all trades, but real! For old-school karaoke and nostalgic games, cocktails and clubbing until the early hours, dim sum and other tasty Chinese dishes. An evening like this can’t go wrong!
Rozengracht 133, Amsterdam – chinchinclub.nl
© Chin Chin Club
CT Coffee and Coconuts
Celebrate your birthday at a very excellent (and beautiful) location! CT Coffee and Coconuts is located in a former cinema in De Pijp! It is nice and spacious, and the drink tastes delicious. Do you want an intimate party? Then, ask if you can reserve the third floor to relax in the bean bags. Put some edamame, fish charcuterie and grilled vegetable hummus on the table and everyone is happy! Tip: start your birthday party at 4:00 PM because CT Coffee and Coconuts closes at 11:00 PM.
Ceintuurbaan 282, Amsterdam – coffeeandcoconuts.com
© CT Coffee and Coconut
PAINDEMIe
PAINDEMIE, a hidden sandwich shop with a cosy bar on the first floor, is located on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam West. If you want to spend some money, this is a great place. You are stuck with a budget per person per evening. In addition to great cocktails, they serve unique sandwiches that would not look out of place for dinner.
Kinkerstraat 122, Amsterdam – paindemie-amsterdam.com
© Paindemie
Kopstoot Bar
You can rent the balcony in the Kopstootbar from 50 people. How cool is that? After 10:00 PM, the DJs start playing, and you can dance here with all your friends until the early hours.
Marnixstraat 429, Amsterdam – kopstootbar.amsterdam
© Kopstootbar
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Waterkant
At Waterkant, you can celebrate your birthday well! A drink or a party, it’s all possible. It’s especially lovely in the summer, as this hotspot is on the water. Can you see yourself partying here with your friends? We do!
Marnixstraat 246, Amsterdam – waterkantamsterdam.nl
© Waterkant
Duke of Tokyo
Do you like singing karaoke but don’t think your singing skills are enough to jump on stage in a crowded bar? Then, the Duke of Tokyo is the perfect place for you. You can rent a private booth for a party with up to 25 friends.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 37, Amsterdam – dukeoftokyo.com
© Duke of Tokyo
Café R. de Rosa
At Café R. de Rosa (Amsterdam Centre), they serve delicious natural wines at a reasonable price and have matching snacks. If you are with a group of fifteen people or more, you will have a corner on the ground floor, including part of the bar. That will be enjoyable!
Boomstraat 41, Amsterdam – rderosa.bar
© Cafe R.de Rosa
Vergulden Eenhoorn
An urban farm in Amsterdam East where you like to celebrate your birthday! At the Vergulden Eenhoorn, it is super cosy both outside and inside, and it seems like you are away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. When the weather is nice, you can have a barbecue outside; in winter, you can have a fire inside the fireplace.
Ringdijk 58, Amsterdam – verguldeneenhoorn.nl
© Vergulde Eenhoorn
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Pacific Amsterdam
It is always fun at the Westergasterrein at Pacific Park. Busy, too, so it always feels like there are a lot of people at your party ;-) It is primarily an ideal spot to celebrate your birthday on the weekend. Then there is always live music or a DJ. You don’t have to arrange that any more!
Polonceaukade 23, Amsterdam – pacificamsterdam.nl
© Pacific Amsterdam
Volkshotel
Celebrate your birthday in Amsterdam East at the Volkshotel! You can rent Petit Canvas on the seventh floor (which costs a bit) with a great city view. Whether you go for a private dinner or a nice drink… it’s all up to you! Still, have energy left at the end of the evening? At Club Canvas, you can still dance until the early hours!
Wibautstraat 150, Amsterdam – volkshotel.nl
Volkshotel © Tom van Huisstede
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Café Thijssen
There is always a party at Café Thijssen. You’ve come to the right place for a Friday afternoon drink and coffee and to celebrate your birthday. Depending on the group size, they reserve a cosy corner in their café.
Brouwersgracht 107, Amsterdam – cafethijssen.nl
© Café Thijssen
Hangar
This hotspot in Amsterdam North is a super cool place to celebrate your birthday. You can dine here with a large group, but throwing a large party is also an option. Everything is possible; it will undoubtedly be a party you will never forget!
Aambeeldstraat 36, Amsterdam – hangar.amsterdam
© Hangar
Happy birthday!
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.
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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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