Amsterdam West is bursting with great spots. You can enjoy drinks with friends or a bite to eat on almost every street corner. The great thing about West is its wonderfully multicultural atmosphere with a laid-back attitude. You'll find a cool mix of small shops selling virtually everything, interspersed with restaurant hotspots. Yes, Amsterdam West is foodie-friendly. And we haven't even mentioned our favorite hipster coffee shops, cool concept stores, and vintage boutiques!

Amsterdam West is actually made up of several neighborhoods. All are worth exploring, but one place you definitely shouldn't miss is De Foodhallen, located between the lively Kinkerstraat and Bellamyplein. Or enjoy browsing the markets, often held on Sundays at the Westergasfabriek. Shop in Amsterdam Oud West on the charming Jan Pieter Heijestraat and in The Bars on Jan Eventsenstraat and Admiraal de Ruijterweg. Do you love exploring? Go Yolo in Cake: the up and coming district of Bos en Lommer.

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