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East-west, home's best, right? Our capital has plenty to offer. Great sights, delicious canalside restaurants, hidden bars, and of course, the best hotels. The only thing often missing is a nice (indoor) swim. Luckily, we've found the best hotels in Amsterdam with a pool for you. Cool off after a day of shopping in the height of summer or warm your icy feet after a winter city stroll. Hotels with a pool in Amsterdam are always recommended.
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𝟭𝟲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗼𝘀 🌮
Are you going classic with carne asada & salsa verde, or do you prefer something a little different, like birria for dipping or tempura mushroom with salsa negra!?
In this guide, you'll find my favorite taco hotspots in Amsterdam, including a must-try tip for every spot 🍴
📍 @masmais.taqueria (West)
🌮 Favorite: tuna tostada & sea bass ceviche
Perfect if you love Mexican food with a focus on seafood, great cocktails, and a laid-back cantina vibe. It feels like being in Mexico for a moment, right in Amsterdam West.
📍 @tacos.lasinaloense (Ten Katemarkt & Albert Cuypmarkt)
🌮 Favorite: create your own taco & go all in on salsa
Street-style tacos the way they're meant to be: handmade tortillas, slow-cooked steaks, and choosing your own spice level.
📍 @madre.amsterdam (Jordaan)
🌮 Favorite: birria quesatacos & tempura mushroom tacos
A plant-based Mexican restaurant that proves just how flavorful vegetarian food can be. Comfort food with a twist, and perfect for sharing.
📍 @bacalar.amsterdam (North)
🌮 Favorite: octopus taco
Still one of my favorites in Noord, with a great terrace too. Raw setting, huge on flavor. Weekend lunch here is my favorite! Definitely ask for the specials.
On 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲 you'll find the complete guide with the 16 best taco spots in Amsterdam.
Do you have a taco spot I really need to try?
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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟴, 𝟵 & 𝟭𝟬
This weekend is packed with markets, food events and lots of good excuses to spend the entire weekend out and about in Amsterdam.
From the free @oatly Matcha Strawberry Signature Drink and limited edition bag charm launch at @binibakery to Het Hapjesfestijn in Noord and the Creative Lab Summer Pop-Up at Klaproos & Café Soleil.
Plus, there are lots of fun Mother's Day ideas in this new guide, from brunches to the @ladress summer sale and 50% discount tickets for a concert at @concertgebouw.
Also very in the mood for the North Seafood BBQ at @nikotin.restobar
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What's your vibe this weekend… markets, matcha, a long lunch or trying a new hotspot?
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Come with me to get breakfast in Taipei 🥢
Straight from the airport to this little place to taste soup dumplings and so much more! That's what I call a soft landing 😉 <3
In Taipei, you go to a Soy Milk Shop for breakfast. Warm soy milk to eat in a bowl, and steam baskets with the tastiest dumplings and baozi. You can really wake me up for this kind of breakfast. These local breakfast spots come in all shapes and sizes, from Michelin-recommended spots to hole-in-the-wall stalls.
Most soy milk shops open early (and sometimes even 24 hours a day), and these are the dishes you want to try:
🥄 Warm soy milk
🥢 Soup dumplings (you can often choose between pork and veggies)
🥢 Pork baozi
🥢 Youtiao (油條 - a kind of fried donut stick)
🥢 Youtiao (油條) w/ pork floss & rice
🥢 Turnip cake
🥢 Chives pancake
🥢 Scallion pancake
TIP: Sharing is a good idea to taste as much as possible, because the portions are (often) large.
You'll want to remember these soy milk shops for your future trip to Taipei:
📍Fuhang Soy Milk
📍Soy Milk Shop
📍Yong He Soya Milk King (Da'an)
📍Sihai Soy Milk
I am currently touring Taiwan, and you can also find all the tips in my Stories Highlight.
Have you ever been to Taiwan? I'm curious if you thought it was *that* amazing!
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{ In this Taiwan Travel Guide video, I share my favorite breakfast spots in Taipei for an authentic Taiwanese breakfast }
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬 + 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭, 𝟮 & 𝟯
HELLO first weekend of May!
From a brand-new rooftop beach in Oost to vintage treasure hunting at IJ-Hallen, Italian market mornings, new restaurants and lots of May holiday plans for families.
Also on my radar this weekend:
📍 East Beach
📍 Café Pigalle
📍 Sassy's
📍 HORTA
📍 Bar Copa
📍 Amour Amer
📍 Café Felix
📍 Chez Chloé
And yes, market season is fully back. Sunday Market, IJ-Hallen, NoordOogst and Zi Camì Market… where to start?
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What's your vibe this weekend… markets, terraces, new hotspots or something fun with the kids?
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Just back from Catalonia and I thought: I'll share some tips right away.
During our road trip, we stayed two nights in the Ebro Delta. An incredibly fun stop for families and foodies, where there is plenty to do.
• A boat trip to the Musclarium is a must! Here you eat oysters and mussels straight from the farm, in the middle of the sea.
· Admire the flamingos and black ibises that can be found here all year round.
· Rice is grown in the Ebro Delta all year round. For paella, but Kensho also makes sake and miso from it! You can visit them during a tasting.
Cycling along the rice fields, canoeing on the Ebro River, and visiting various beaches. It was still a bit too cold right now, but there is plenty to do.
• The towns are very low-key and not that exciting, but you can find fantastic local food there. From the Michelin-awarded Les Moles* to local eateries like Vermuteria Bonmarisc and Lo Tinglado. We ate a lot of fish, but also anemone fritters (a first!).
Now back to work, and I’m going to create an extensive travel guide of this road trip through Catalonia, but you’ll want to save these tips for a future adventure.
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{ In this post, I share tips for the Ebro Delta in Spain (Delta de l'Ebre). More tips for Catalonia can be found at www.yourlittleblackbook.me }
HELLO WEEKEND!
A short note, but a very packed Amsterdam Weekend Guide online with 76 tips for Kingsday, Kingsnight, new restaurants, kidsproof May holiday activities and everything in between.
Comment WEEKEND and I'll send you the full guide in your DM.
Cheers from Spain, where I will celebrate with orange wine from Priorat ✌🏼🧡.
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The most important things to do are done by the community through this Nederland and in Amsterdam?
The May holidays have begun, and that means: quality time with the kids. From creative workshops and fun playgrounds to new museums, kid-friendly festivals, and adventures in nature.
On 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲, you will find two comprehensive guides with more than 50 tips! Believe me, you won't be bored anymore ;-).
Take all tips via the line in my bio. Have fun!
I'm curious: what do you have planned for this holiday?
PS: We are doing a road trip from Barcelona to Valencia this year and you can travel along via stories.
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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲, 𝟭𝟳, 𝟭𝟴 & 𝟭𝟵
Your Amsterdam weekend, sorted. 🖤
Baby lambs, spring markets, new restaurant openings and more events not to miss, this week's Amsterdam Weekend Guide is packed.
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 81 tips straight to your DMs.
Have fun making plans!
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PUUR YONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer.
Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese.
I spent the whole evening reading and flipping through the pages.
WHAT A BOOK.
What stories.
WHAT AN ODE.
Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being.
Everything passes by, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert.
With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043.
Thanks for the lovely afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚
PURE JONNIE,
From 14 April
at your local bookstore
(and online)
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This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢
@tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality.
It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3.
In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds.
Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤
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{ one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟵, 𝟭𝟬, 𝟭𝟭 & 𝟭𝟮
This is one of those weekends that's packed with cool events!
Catch the last cherry blossoms, hunt for vintage treasures or feast on oysters.
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What's your vibe this weekend… vintage, culture, markets or a new hotspot?
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𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆?
@eetcafe_de_reiger is the spot to remember.
Cozy, casual, and a seasonal menu. This one was on my list to share for a year and finally it's (almost) asparagus season again! 🤤
Another plus? Prices are very reasonable here!
📍 Eetcafé de Reiger
Jordaan, Amsterdam City Centre
Save this spot for when you're craving warm Dutch traditional dishes in the heart of Amsterdam.
And did you hear the same team took over Eetcafé van Beeren? I can't wait to go there too!
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11 Best Hotels in Amsterdam with a Swimming Pool
Hotel Jakarta
This stunning waterfront hotel offers a glimpse into Indonesian life. Hotel Jakarta boasts not only a beautiful tropical courtyard but also a luxurious restaurant where you can enjoy a rijsttafel (rice table) or your breakfast buffet. Enjoy a drink at the sky bar and then take a dip in the heated indoor pool. No diving, though, because the pool is Hotel Jakarta It also has a shallow end, perfect for children. The pool is open year-round, and you'll receive a bath towel upon arrival. Besides the pool, there's also a lovely sauna, steam bath, and sun loungers with a view of the IJ River.
Javakade 766, Amsterdam
Hotel Jakarta © Booking.com
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Always dreamed of staying in a historic canal house? The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offers it. This elegant, opulent hotel boasts its own wellness center, the Spa Guerlain, featuring a delightful heated pool with beach chairs, a steam room, sauna, and fitness room. Pamper yourself with a body scrub or pedicure at one of Amsterdam's best hotels with a pool. Rooms are available in the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam with a canal view as well as suites with a private living room. The hotel has a relaxing garden, several restaurants (including Spectrum**) and a fancy bar called The Vault.
Herengracht 542, Amsterdam
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam © Booking.com
Okura Hotel
The list of Amsterdam hotels with a pool naturally includes Hotel Okura. This beautiful Japanese-style hotel boasts no fewer than four restaurants, including Restaurant Ciel Bleu, which holds two Michelin stars. From a superior room with a bath to a two-story Imperial Suite, perfect for the whole family, the room selection is incredibly extensive. The large, warm swimming pool is located in the Nagomi Spa & Health. It's big enough for swimming laps. Here you can relax on the loungers, in the jacuzzi, or in the sauna. Admission is included with your stay. Okura Hotel.
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, Amsterdam
Hotel Okura © Booking.com
Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam
With no fewer than 129 rooms, the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam is one of the best hotels with a pool in Amsterdam. And what a pool it is! The white, neon-lit pool has a tranquil atmosphere. Besides the large pool, there's also a Watsu bath, a hot tub, and a hammam. If that's not enough, most rooms also feature a marble bath. Families can stay in the suites at this hotel, which have multiple bedrooms and a living room. It feels so homey. For delicious food and drinks, go to one of the new restaurants.
Paulus Potterstraat 50, Amsterdam
Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam © Booking.com
Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens
Seeking Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens? You can't miss it with its neon lights. Inside, the party continues with its industrial-retro decor. Super cozy, and there's plenty to see. The hotel rooms, on the other hand, are pleasantly quiet and minimalist. This is also one of the best hotels in Amsterdam with a pool. It's located in the wellness area, which also includes a sauna and steam room. The indoor pool isn't huge, but it's just right for a quick dip. After a day of exploring, a moment of relaxation is always nice, right?
Danzigerkade 175, Amsterdam
Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens © Booking.com
Park Plaza Victoria
Neat rooms with a lovely walk-in shower, Brasserie Carstens, a VIP bar and also directly opposite the central station. Park Plaza Victoria is a gem in the heart of Amsterdam. What more could you want? Oh yes, a swimming pool, of course. A heated pool is a must. Just ask for a bathrobe and slippers at the reception, and you'll be in the water in no time. Children will have a great time here too. After your swim, relax in the sauna and you're ready for bed.
Damrak 1, Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Riverside Tab
Have you always wanted to stay in a monumental building? You can! Amsterdam Riverside TabThis beautiful hotel is located in the former Nieuwer-Amstel Town Hall and Municipal Archives. As a result, all rooms have a unique design. There are hotel rooms in a sleek, Scandinavian style, as well as large studios for families with robust old beams, a private bath, and river views. Naturally, there's also a heated indoor pool. This includes two saunas, a massage room, and sun loungers with towels. Perhaps you'll finally have time to finish that book. Ultimate enjoyment!
Amsteldijk 67, Amsterdam
Pestana Amsterdam Riverside © Booking.com
Sofitel Legend The Grand
The list of hotels in Amsterdam with a swimming pool also includes Sofitel Legend The Grand Home. This luxury hotel is just a few minutes' walk from the charming Nine Streets district. Here you'll find charming boutiques and a delicious cup of coffee on every corner. The hotel features a modern design with both Dutch and French influences. All 178 rooms have a bathroom with a rain shower. The indoor pool is located in the Sofitel SPA. Here you can also enjoy the fitness room, sauna, hammam, or beauty treatments. The hotel also has its own fish restaurant, Bridges, a bistro, and a bar.
Old Side Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam
Sofitel Legend The Grand © Booking.com
Art'otel Amsterdam
Never miss out on your swimming fun? At art'otel Amsterdam You can visit almost all day long. The indoor pool (shared with another hotel) is open from early morning until late evening. This gives you plenty of time to also use the sauna. The hotel is filled with art by Atelier Van Lieshout and features a ARCA restaurant and barHere you can enjoy Portuguese and Asian dishes. This hotel is super family-friendly, with several options in two-bedroom family suites. It's ideally located near the central station, with many attractions within walking distance.
Prins Hendrikkade 33, Amsterdam
Art'otel Amsterdam © Booking.com
Amstel HOTEL Amsterdam
Amstel Hotel Amsterdam is a true painting. This beautiful hotel has a regal interior yet feels very homely. Even on the loungers by the indoor pool, you'll feel like royalty. The pool is large enough for a bit of cardio, but just paddling is also possible. Cardio and relaxation are also available in the rest of the health club, where you'll find a sauna, a steam room, and a whirlpool. Double the relaxation! The hotel is located right on the Amstel River, where you can dine from the sun terrace and watch the boats sail by. Tip: You can also book a package that combines afternoon tea with a spa visit.
Professor Tulpplein 1, Amsterdam
Amstel HOTEL Amsterdam © Booking.com
De L'Europe Amsterdam
With marble bathrooms and classic suites throughout, De L'Europe Amsterdam One of Amsterdam's best hotels with a pool. All of this is situated on the Amstel River and in a medieval fortress. The hotel's swimming pool is a generous size and ideal for children. Adjacent to the pool is a luxurious spa where you can enjoy a facial or massage. The hotel also boasts a gourmet restaurant, Flore, with no fewer than two Michelin stars. Enjoy a snack and a cocktail at Brasserie MARIE or the bar after a stroll through the flower market.
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2, Amsterdam
The L'Europe Amsterdam © Booking.com
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