There’s something about Entrepotdok that always makes me pause and breathe a little deeper. An area of old warehouses that were repurposed into beautiful homes, it feels like a hidden stretch of calm in the city. It’s the kind of place where you can wander along the water and admire the flowers growing along the sidewalk, or try to catch a glimpse of the animals at the nearby Artis Zoo, and admire the houseboats.
The rows of monumental 19th-century warehouses, now turned into homes, with their brick facades glowing in the afternoon light, are amazing. So are the roses that bloom in all colours at the beginning of summer. It’s not the most obvious spot for visitors, but for me, it’s one of those corners of Amsterdam that feels both historic and quietly alive, a perfect blend of city and serenity.
And when I’m done walking along Entrepotdok, I love going to the nearby Cafe Plantage, where I can watch the flamingoes from the zoo, being pretty and majestic right there in the middle of the city.
Entrepotdok, 1018 AD Amsterdam
€
no-price
Find your way with 170 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
"Scandinavian Embassy" in Amsterdam is a pretty small and cute coffee shop. You may have to queue up, but their coffee is 100% worth your while...
by
"A. van Wees" in Amsterdam has its own jenever distillery, the Ooievaar, the only one left in the city. Come here for a jenever tasting under the stairs!
by
"Carla Palermo" in Amsterdam is a living room that's been turned into a second-hand vintage clothing shop! The best store in the Jordaan if you ask me...
by
"SUE" in Amsterdam is a vegan, sugar- and gluten-free pastry shop. Their specialty are their 'bites', square-shaped delights in about 20 different flavors!
by
"Bar Botanique" in Amsterdam East makes you feel as if you've stepped inside a jungle! You should really see it from both the inside and out...
by
"Yusu" in Amsterdam is what the perfect coffee company a-la twenty-first century should look like. Also, if you're a lover of matcha, it's the place to be.
by
"Tolbar" is definitely one of Amsterdam's hidden gems. You can arrive at this terrace in the morning and have different things to do until you go to bed!
by
"Brasserie Nel" is definitely one of Amsterdam's best jazz jam sessions. Come here on any Monday evening and enjoy Daan Herweg doing what he does best...
by
At Kok Antiquariaat you can find beautifully aged maps of Amsterdam or nostalgic postcards as a thoughtful gift for someone who loves the city.
by
Are you ready to visit a Dutch vineyard? It's true! Just head over to "Amsteltuin" just outside Amsterdam proper and enjoy the goodies between the vines...
by
"Tenue de Nimes" in Amsterdam is mainly a jeans brand but it's here that I've bought my coolest jacket ever! They're super friendly & helfpul. ..
by
170 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 170 Insider Tips