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Binnenstad in Amsterdam

Things to Do in Binnenstad, Amsterdam

The Binnenstad is the medieval heart of Amsterdam and is where most foreign visitors arrive and leave. It has many of the city's prime attractions.

The Binnenstad is the medieval heart of Amsterdam and is where most foreign visitors arrive and leave. It has many of the city's prime attractions.

  • Frans Hals MuseumArt Museum
  • Rene's CroissanterieChocolate Shop
  • Dam SquarePlaza
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Top things to do in Binnenstad

  • Frans Hals Museum in Binnenstad, Amsterdam

    Frans Hals Museum

    4.5 · 3.3k
    Art Museum

    Gallery in a 17th-century building dedicated to portrait painter Frans Hals & the Dutch Old Masters.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • Rene's Croissanterie in Binnenstad, Amsterdam

    Rene's Croissanterie

    4.4 · 2.7k
    Chocolate Shop· $$
    Mon–Thu
    6 AM – 3 AM
    Fri
    6 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    6 AM – 3 AM
  • Dam Square in Binnenstad, Amsterdam

    Dam Square

    4.5 · 46.3k
    Plaza

    central square in Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    12 AM – 12 AM
    Map

Where to eat & drink in Binnenstad

  • Het Elfde Gebod in Binnenstad, Amsterdam

    Het Elfde Gebod

    4.7 · 1.0k
    Bar· €10–20
    Mon–Thu
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    2 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    2 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    2 PM – 1 AM
  • Black Gold Amsterdam in Binnenstad, Amsterdam

    Black Gold Amsterdam

    4.7 · 869
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A coffee shop and record store known for its selection of coffee, vinyl records, books, magazines, and snacks in a cozy, artistic setting.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • FuLu Mandarijn in Binnenstad, Amsterdam

    FuLu Mandarijn

    4.5 · 5.3k
    Chinese· €30–40

    Long-standing, casual venue for spicy Sichuan stir-fries & dumplings, plus creative cocktails.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
  • Ashoka in Binnenstad, Amsterdam

    Ashoka

    4.6 · 3.8k
    Indian· €30–70
    Mon–Fri
    5 PM – 10:15 PM
    Sat
    1 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 10:15 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 10:15 PM
  • Restaurant Black Olive Amsterdam in Binnenstad, Amsterdam

    Restaurant Black Olive Amsterdam

    4.8 · 1.1k
    Greek· €20–60

    A Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in Amsterdam known for its delicious food, including perfectly cooked meat, fresh vegetables, generous salads, and desserts like chocolate mousse and kunefah.

    Mon–Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed

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Map of Binnenstad with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Frans Hals Museum
  2. 2Rene's Croissanterie
  3. 3Dam Square
  4. 4Het Elfde Gebod
  5. 5Black Gold Amsterdam
  6. 6FuLu Mandarijn
  7. 7Ashoka
  8. 8Restaurant Black Olive Amsterdam

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