The Amstel area
A pleasant way to see the Amstel river is by taking a boat tour. You will pass some beautiful bridges like the Magere Brug (“Skinny Bridge”), a white wooden bridge that connects the banks of the Amstel between Kerkstraat and Nieuwe Kerkstraat. Furthermore the excellent Museum Hermitage Amsterdam, Royal Theatre Carré and the Stopera (City Hall and Theatre of Dutch National Opera & Ballet) are located at the Amstel River.
Budget shopping
The Flea Market on Waterlooplein is the oldest and largest outdoor second hand market in the Netherlands, situated around the Stopera (Amsterdam City Hall). Here you will find everything, from clothes, books and antiques to curiosa.
Not to be missed
- Hermitage Amsterdam, Amstel 51
- Magere Brug (“Skinny Bridge”)
- Riding a bike along the Amstel river
Pubs
- Mulligans Irish Bar, Amstel 100
- Amstelhoeck, Amstel 1
- Café De Jaren, Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22
Affordable restaurants
- De Ysbreeker, Weesperzijde 23 (huge terrace at the Amstel river)
- Zushi, Amstel 20
- Eetcafé Magere Brug, Amstel 81
Below you find our most popular Amstel apartments and a link to all apartments near the Amstel in Amsterdam. If you require any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly service desk team.