Better days are coming, they’re called Saturday and Sunday! So it’s time to think about how to spend a perfect weekend in Amsterdam. Are you a last-minute planner, or do you prefer to look further ahead? Weekend in Amsterdam will never be the same with the weekly updates tips from this local Amsterdam Weekend Guide. To make sure you’re completely up-to-date within minutes, I’ll share the best weekend tips with you every week. Besides tips about the best events for this weekend in Amsterdam, I will also share my favourite seasonal tips to help you plan great weekends in Amsterdam.

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how to spend your weekends in amsterdam

As a local, I can tell you, that spending a weekend in Amsterdam is never dull. There’s just too much going on, and new hotspots open the doors every week! I have collected plenty of tips for you for the perfect weekend break in Amsterdam. Decide on the restaurants in Amsterdam that you are going to try. And reserve your tickets for the best museums in Amsterdam or finally plan that (food) tour that is on your Amsterdam bucketlist.

Have fun!

weekends in amsterdam; the best tips for this (ORANGE!) weekend

➊ boating and terrace season opens at DECK IN NOrth

Great news, as Deck Amsterdam’s terrace is reopening this King’s Day weekend. And it just so happens to be the spot in Amsterdam North where there’s plenty of room to dock your King’s Day boat! Let the sun shine again, because it promises to be a wonderful terrace and boating season. With a menu full of the world’s best street-food bites, signature cocktails, and cold beers, the terrace at Tolhuiskanaal pays homage to this quirky neighborhood.

In honor of the terrace opening, Deck has recorded a sequel promotional video with my friends from CityGuys. The guys dock in a humorous way and thus open the terrace. Click here for the video. So funny!

In North, I predict that Deck will become this season’s hidden gem among the terraces, but with a packed agenda of Samba events, take-away packages, and DJ sets. Fun for King’s Day: with the on-the-go package, you can enjoy your favorite dishes from the Deck menu, or take a bottle of wine onto the water. Of course, there are also non-alcoholic alternatives for the captain! More info & reservatipons >>

➋ Visit a flea market during King’s Day

Where can you find the best flea markets during King’s Day Amsterdam 2024? We have listed a number of them, spots where we always manage to score something nice!

• VONDELPARK More info about the fleamarket in the Vondelpark >>
• BREDEWEGFESTIVAL More info on the event >>
• JORDAAN The well-known cozy and fun vibes throughout the Jordaan.
• BEETHOVENSTRAAT We recommend that you go very early for the best items!
• NDSM-WERF Special flea market for kids.
• SARPHATIPARK The streets around the Sarphatipark in De Pijp are always pleasantly busy. with a flea market nearby where young and old sell their old things.

BONUS TIP: The best King’s Day events at our favorite hotspots

“Brunch Like Royalty” on April 28 at NELA More info & book a table >>

King’s Day at The Hoxton LLOYD. Check info here >>

King’s Night at Bottleshop. Check info here >>

King’s Night at Parlotte. Check info here >>

King’s Night & King’s Day at De Willem. Check info here >>

Click here to look at all 14 tips >>

➌ The best King’s Day festivals in a row

I always really enjoy just strolling through the city during King’s Day, but if you still want to kick off the festival season on King’s Day… you can do that at these orange festivals! Is the event sold out? Then check Ticketswap for tickets.

Kingsland // Rai Amsterdam // More info on the event & tickets >>

Boatchella Kingsday // Supperclub Cruise // More info on the event & tickets >>

Happy Feelings Koningsdag by day // IJland // More info on the event & tickets >>

Urban Music Festival // Rhône park // More info on the event & tickets >>

Cartel Kingsday // Westerunie // More info on the event & tickets >>

Oranjebloesem // Olympisch Stadion // More info on the event & tickets >>

Loveland van Oranje // Meerpark // More info on the event & tickets >>

➍ want to Go to a party on King’s Night? 

For anyone who wants to peak early this weekend… that’s possible at these King’s Night parties.

• Happy Feelings // IJland // More info on the event & tickets >>
• Cafe de Ceuvel Koningsnacht // Cafe de Ceuvel // More info on the event & tickets >>
• Cartel Kingsday // Westerunie // More info on the event & tickets >>
• Fiesta Macumba XL Kingsnight special // Melkweg // More info on the event & tickets >>
• Vrijmiboot // De Ruyterkade // More info on the event & tickets >>
• Kingsnight w/ Olivier Weiter B2B Miss Melera – All Night Long // Het Sieraad // More info on the event & tickets >>

➎ Pure markt at park frankendael

On Sunday you can eat and shop again during the Pure Markt in Park Frankendael. One of our favorite locations for the Pure Market! You can come here from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy life on the long swinging bench with a glass of bubbles and an oyster? Click here for more info >>

BONUS TIP: Want to escape the city and bustle? Celebrate King’s Day on the beach

Do you want to go out of town on King’s Day? Fingers crossed that the weather will be nice. Because how about soaking up the sun or getting a breath of fresh air on the beach? On Your Little Black Book you will find lots of tips for nice beach bars at almost every place by the sea. But if you are really looking for a shortlist, these are the favorites. Look at them here >>   

Enjoy your weekends in Amsterdam! 

Amsterdam Weekend Guide Bucketlist & Things to Do during your weekends in Amsterdam
(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 during your weekends in Amsterdam 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 for the weekend:
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.

Let’s get social

I really hope you enjoy your weekends in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.

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See you next week with a new Amsterdam Weekend Guide full of the best local things to do in Amsterdam! 

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