If you are itching to feel like a true local & not your run of the mill tourist checking in at a big, anonymous hotel, we strongly urge you to book one of the two suites at the intimate, charming Villa Nicola. The whole place oozes style & grandeur, which is a perfect complement to the lovely, leafy part of De Pijp it’s tucked away in.

With all the eating and drinking you’re likely doing when you’re in Amsterdam, we wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to work up a little sweat. Sometimes, we love participating in group classes where we can play off of the energy of others, but other times, we prefer to get our heart rates going in a more intimate setting. That’s when we head to Soda Bodyfit, a personal training studio run by celebrity trainer Radmilo Soda.

You'll forget all about the bicycles whizzing by and the canals snaking through the city when you sit down at Bouchon du Centre for lunch. "Amsterdam, who?" you'll ask. This Lyonnais rustic bistro is warm & welcoming, with a menu brimming with bouchon staples like andouillette, boudin noir & oeufs en meurette. Don't forget to order a bottle of Beaujolais!

Home cooking, Japanese style pop by the iconic 1989 spot that is AN for that fresh sushi roll. We know what we're craving.