If you ask us The Nine Streets are the most cosy streets of Amsterdam. You find them within walking distance of the Dam Square at the western part of the Amsterdam Canal District. Like the name suggests, the district is famous for its nine streets connected by the canals. Here you will find great fashion boutiques and delicious lunch cafes. The Nine Streets are a must visit for everyone living in or visiting Amsterdam!
The Nine Streets consist of: Reestraat, Hartenstraat, Gasthuismolensteeg, Berenstraat, Wolvenstraat, Oude Spiegelstraat, Runstraat, Huidenstraat and Wijde Heisteeg.
This neighbourhood is a very popular shopping district in Amsterdam to buy unique clothes, coffeetable books, fine jewellery and specialty food. Fans of vintage clothes can shop at staples like: Laura Dols, Episode or Zipper. Hungry after shopping? No worries. Try to get a table at one of the many cute little eateries in The Nine Streets or along the canals connecting them.
Are you visiting Amsterdam during the weekend? Make sure to check the one and only Amsterdam Weekend Guide that is updated with new weekendtips every week! And did you know there’s a complete complete neighbourhood guide and an amsterdam bucketlist to experience Amsterdam like a local.
And if you are looking for the best hotels near The Nine Streets in Amsterdam, just check out our list below. Enjoy!
TOP 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.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS NEAR THE NINE STREETS:
⋙ Historical Highlights Walking Tour plus Tasting
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Make a Canal Cruise in the evening
⋙ Anne Frank Walking Tour
⋙ Visit the Museum Square: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum
and Stedelijk Museum
FOOD EXPERIENCES NEAR THE NINE STREETS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Amsterdam Ice Bar
⋙ Pancake Cruise
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
SPIRNG / SUMMER NEAR THE NINE STREETS:
⋙ 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
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
| 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 >>
I really hope you enjoy your time in town with this Amsterdam City Guide! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.