Amsterdam

Albert Cuyp Market

Largest street market in Amsterdam, and the best-known street market in the country. It is iconic for the "De Pijp" neighborhood and its working-class inhabitants. There is something for everyone here, whether you're looking for delicious Dutch treats, clothing or second-hand cameras. There's also a wide array of stores that cater to the city's Surinamese, Antillean, Turkish and Moroccan inhabitants, giving the market and neighborhood a strong multicultural feel. Can get very crowded, so watch out for pickpockets.

Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00

Amsterdamse Poort

Largest shopping centre in Zuidoost and indeed one of the largest in Amsterdam. All the usual big chain shops, but toward the eastern end, particularly in the "Shopper Hal" a lot of local/Caribbean/African places. Be sure to try the sausage or tripe from one of the vending cards, but beware the 'pepper' is very spicy.

Athenaeum Boekhandel

One of the most renowned bookstores of Amsterdam because of its wide array of fiction and more academic titles. It is very popular among local students; however, their study books are also interesting reading material for non-graduates. They have a particular large selection of books in the humanities, including history, media, language, culture and international relations. Also has a Newscentre with a wide variety of newspapers and magazines.

Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00, Sun 11:00–19:00

Bloemenmarkt

The world's only floating flower market, open daily on the Singel between Koningsplein and Muntplein. It is very touristy, but you could do worse than buying your tulips here. Make sure you buy pre-approved bulbs if taking them to the U.S. or Canada. They will have the holographic licence and export tag on the bag.

Dappermarkt

In the east, behind the zoo, and was voted best market in the Netherlands.

Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00

De Beeldenwinkel Sculpture Gallery

This is a gallery for sculpture lovers, with bronze statues, pottery, abstract sculpture, raku-fired statues and marble figures sculpture to suit every budget and taste.

Design020

A large interior design centre that is an architectural highlight by itself. Plenty of interesting interior shops like Kartell and Kasstoor, and also don't miss the café as it has a roof terrace with a great view on the water. Free parking.

Tue-Sat 10:00-18:00

HEMA Nieuwendijk

Midrange department/variety chain store, with 540 branches in the Netherlands. This store is one of the flagship stores of this chain which opened in 1926. Besides daily basics, you can also find original Dutch designs. Besides local food products specific linked to this store like the pastry "tompouce" and a sausage "rookworst", you can also find products with Miffy (Nijntje), Takkie and Siepie. The latter two are a dog and a cat figures famous from a Dutch children's books series "Jip and Janneke".

Mon–Sat 09:00–19:00, Sun 10:00–18:00

Johan Cruijff Boulevard

ArenA Boulevard

On the west side of the railway so caters less to locals than people from elsewhere in town or indeed the country, consisting of a number of very large stores. Could be useful if in need of electronics or sporting equipment.

Lapjesmarkt

A specialist market concentrating on selling cloth and material for making clothes, curtains etc. Mondays only.

Mon 09:00-13:00

Lindengracht

Selling a wide range of goods, fruit and vegetables, fish and various household items. Saturday only.

Sat 09:00-16:00

Noordermarkt

On Monday morning the Noordermarkt is a flea market selling fabrics, records, second-hand clothing etc., and forms part of the Lapjesmarkt mentioned above. On Saturday, the Noordermarkt is a biological food market, selling a wide range of ecological products like organic fruits and vegetables, herbs, cheese, mushrooms etc. There is also a small flea market.

Mon 09:00-13:00, Sat 09:00-16:00

Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat

P.C. Hooftstraat

Probably the wealthiest street in the country where Dutch celebrities go for a new pair of designer shoes. Better bring a filled wallet if you're planning to buy something here.

Scheltema

Boekhandel Scheltema

One of the largest bookstores in the Netherlands, with a wide selection on five clearly arranged floors with over 125,000 titles for study, travel, cooking, art, history, philosophy, culture and literature.

Daily 10:00–19:00

Spui

Every Friday and Sunday a market is held on the Spui. Friday has books on sale, while Sundays are all about art and antiques.

Closed · opens 10 am Friday

Ten Katemarkt

Third largest in Amsterdam with food, households, flowers and clothing.

Mon-Sat 08:00-17:00

The American Book Center

Excellent shop for literature and books in the English language, particularly on American culture.

Mon–Sat 11:00–19:00, Sun 11:00–18:00

The Book Exchange

A second-hand bookstore specialising in English books, and has a large selection, with an especially good selection of travel writing, detectives, and SF/fantasy.

Mon–Sat 10:00–16:00, Sun 11:30–16:00

The Nine Streets

De Negen Straatjes

Nine narrow streets enclosed between the main canals from the Prinsengracht to the Singel, southwest of Dam Square. The northernmost street is Reestraat and to the south is the Runstraat. The street names are marked with a sign of the Nine Streets, and some shops have a flyer of this area. You can find a lot of boutiques, specialist shops, galleries and restaurants here.

Waterloopleinmarkt

A well-known but fairly overrated market near the city hall. Partly flea market, partly alternative and second hand clothing and accessories. More oriented towards tourists than to locals.

Mon-Sat until about 17:00

Waterstones

Another good tip for English literature. Prices on the high side, but there's a good selection of fiction and children's books. They also have magazines, newspapers and board games.

Mon–Wed 10:00–18:30, Thu–Sat 10:00–19:00, Sun 11:00–18:30

Winkelcentrum Reigersbos

One of the larger local shopping centers. The main attraction is the metro line, which passes over the shopping street and disappears through a building on the eastern side. You'll also be sure to spot the herons (reigers) the area is named after.

De Bijenkorf

High-end department store, one of the flagship stores of this chain which opened in 1870. This building on Dam square opened in 1915 and has been a national heritage site since 2021. After a series of expansions throughout the 20th century, the store covers 20,000 m² of retail space.

Mon 11:00–21:00, Tue–Sat 10:00–21:00, Sun 10:00–20:00

Bij'tij

Boutique.

Bliksem en Sterren

For kids's clothing.

Tue-Fri 09:00-17:30, Sat 10:00-17:00

Buikslotermeerplein Boven 't Y Shopping Mall

Boven 't Y

Buikslotermeerplein Amsterdam

Flo 4 Kidz

For kids' clothing.

Tue 12:00-17:30, Wed-Sat 10:00-17:30

Frontrow

Boutique.

Ien Lifestyleshop

Boutique.

SUBURB Denim

Boutique.