Best Shopping Tips in Amsterdam

Explore the best local shops in Amsterdam. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for every shopping lover. Visit Fromagerie Abraham Kef for a true cheese paradise, browse literary gems at the American Book Centre or hunt for treasures at IJ-Hallen, a massive flea market with over 500 stalls. Discover these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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Het Fort van Sjakoo

Radical bookstore

Het Fort van Sjakoo is Amsterdam’s radical bookshop — a hub for leftist politics, activism, and community since 1977. Discover, chat, and explore!

Art & culture

Shopping

Dana

Marin

Aug 4, 2025

Zuiderziel

My favorite bohemian store

"Zuiderziel" in Amsterdam is a shop with a great selection of home decoration items, flowers, artistic jewelry and more. I can't resist buying something!

Art & culture

Shopping

Olya

Kartcheva

Aug 4, 2025

What is Happening Here Gallery

Once a bank

"What is Happening Here Gallery" (or WIHH) in Amsterdam is in a building that used to be a bank. Free to visit, with many exhibitions & installations.

Art & culture

Shopping

Olya

Kartcheva

Aug 4, 2025

Antiekcentrum

Hidden indoor flea market

"Antiekcentrum" in Amsterdam has been around for more than 35 years, and it is, incidentally, the largest indoor antique market in the Netherlands...

Art & culture

Shopping

Olya

Kartcheva

Jul 27, 2025

Oudemanhuispoort

Old books market

At Oudemanhuispoort second-hand books, historic maps, sheet music, engravings, and old prints can be found. See where Van Gogh himself bought his books!

Art & culture

Shopping

Dana

Marin

Jul 21, 2025

Little Plant Pantry

Vegan bulk store

Enter the friendly world of Little Plant Pantry — a family-owned, zero-waste shop with local products, delecious vegan lunch, workshops and more.

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Shopping

Dana

Marin

Jul 21, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in Amsterdam

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Dana

Olya

You?

Oscar

Kristel

Ana

Kara

Isidore

Kristel

Felix

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Dana

Olya

You?

Oscar

Kristel

Ana

Kara

Isidore

Kristel

Felix

Het Fort van Sjakoo

Radical bookstore

Dana

Marin

Zuiderziel

My favorite bohemian store

Olya

Kartcheva

What is Happening Here Gallery

Once a bank

Olya

Kartcheva

Antiekcentrum

Hidden indoor flea market

Olya

Kartcheva

Oudemanhuispoort

Old books market

Dana

Marin

Little Plant Pantry

Vegan bulk store

Dana

Marin

Heading to Shopping?

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✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

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