Restaurant Slagerij de Beurs was named after a more than hundred year old family butcher in Amsterdam. Chef Timo de Beurs is the youngest member of the family. The menu is inspired by the classic English kitchen and French brasserie cuisine and focuses on professional cooking techniques for meat, fish and vegetarian dishes.

Graphite by Peter Gast is a speakeasy restaurant (1 Michelin star) situated in our building. The only way in is with your own QR code, which you will receive after booking a table. The setting is clubby with loud music, dimmed lights and a lot of privacy - and you can count on being entertained with special flavours and quirky wines. 

In the fifties Café Americain already was the local meeting place in the very heart of Amsterdam; nowadays it is an iconic spot for everyone, with a phenomenal view on the Leidse Square. This famous Art Deco restaurant is a modern-day brasserie that is writing history with its "class and classics", open all day.

Who doesn't know Tony's Chocolonely? In 2020, the sustainable (and of course seriously delicious) chocolate brand opened its very own chocolate bar in the heart of Amsterdam. A true chocolate mecca with flowing chocotaps, sweet chocolate burgers, but also savoury bites. Besides all the chocolate deliciousness, the bar also raises awareness of the issues going on in the chocolate industry.

CT Coffee & Coconuts is located in the heart of the always bustling 'Pijp' area, in a former 1920s cinema. The hip establishment is a bit if Bali and a bit of New York. In the breathtaking art deco building, you can choose a spot on several on floors and indulge in long brunches, healthy juices, cosy afternoon drinks, and endless lovely evenings. 

The first mention of 'De Ysbreeker' was in 1717, when it was an inn that owed its name to the icebreaker that kept the Amstel open for brewers during severe frosts. The exterior remained unchanged, but the interior has had some updates. You can go to the café for a good cup of coffee, cosy drinks and lunch or dinner with a view of the water.

Filmmuseum Eye is all about film and the art of the moving image. In the distinctive waterfront building, you'll be treated to an impressive collection of Dutch and international films, posters and film equipment that mark important moments in the history of cinema.

The STRAAT Museum is located in the monumental Lasloods on the NDSM-Werf and is the largest Street Art Museum in the world. In the warehouse with an immodest surface area of 7,000 m2, you can admire about 150 works of art by artists from home and abroad. One of the best-known works of art is that of Anne Frank, which you can spot as soon as you arrive.

Tucked away in Amsterdam's city center you can find a uniquely preserved seventeenth-century house from the Dutch Golden Age. In the museum, through narrow corridors and stairs, you'll be led to historically furnished living rooms, kitchens and bedsteads, and eventually the literal highpoint of the museum: an entire church in the attic. 

With 22 floors the A’DAM Tower literally is an eye-catcher. Here you can find several bars, restaurants and a lookout that offers an impressive view over the city. One of the highlights in the tower is the Lookout Swing, where you can swing above the skyline of Amsterdam.  

Behind a door at the Spuiplein, in the middle of the city centre, you will find a real hidden gem. The Begijnhof is the only courtyard that was founded in the Middle Ages and was a kind of convent, in which the beguines did have more freedom than nuns in a convent. The statue of the Sacred Heart by Johannes Petrus Maas in the courtyard dates from 1920.

Our House, opposite our hotel, is the first museum entirely dedicated to electronic dance music. Discover the history, culture and subcultures of this groundbreaking music genre on a multi-sensory tour. This almost futuristic experience has not been created by just anyone; think of legendary DJs and event organisers such as Armin van Buuren, Diplo, Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, ID&T and more.

During Pride Amsterdam, the city is covered in rainbow colours and Amsterdam is all about celebrating freedom, individuality and love. One of the highlights of Pride Week is of course the Canal Parade, but also the Pride Walk, lectures, concerts, expositions and the many festivities are worth visiting.

Every year in October, the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) takes place in our capital. That means five days of biggest international artists, best parties and hottest festivals all over the city. So it's no surprise that this renowned music event attracts visitors from all over the world.

In December and January, the streets and canals of Amsterdam's city centre are enchantingly lit by the Amsterdam Light Festival. Walk or sail through wintery Amsterdam and admire the most beautiful works of light art by artists from all over the world. Like to learn more about the works of art, artists and stories during the festival? Then choose one of the (walking) tours or special canal cruises.