{"id":20770,"date":"2026-10-08T13:38:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/?page_id=20770"},"modified":"2026-10-08T13:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:45:53","slug":"amsterdam-neighborhoods","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/amsterdam-neighborhoods\/","title":{"rendered":"Amsterdam Neighborhoods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.jt-hub{--jt-bg:#111111;--jt-card:#1d1d1d;--jt-text:#f2efe9;--jt-muted:#bdb7ad;--jt-accent:#45c4b0;--jt-accent-hover:#8be0d2;background:var(--jt-bg);color:var(--jt-text);padding:60px 24px}\n.jt-hub > *{max-width:1200px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}\n.jt-hub h1,.jt-hub h2,.jt-hub h3{color:#ffffff}\n.jt-hub p a{color:var(--jt-accent);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}\n.jt-hub a:hover{color:var(--jt-accent-hover)!important}\n.jt-eyebrow{color:var(--jt-accent);font-size:14px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center;margin-bottom:0}\n.jt-title{text-align:center;font-size:46px;margin-top:4px}\n.jt-intro{color:var(--jt-muted);font-size:20px;text-align:center;max-width:720px!important;margin:0 auto 50px}\n.jt-sub{color:var(--jt-muted);font-size:18px}\n.jt-cards{gap:24px;margin-bottom:24px}\n.jt-card{background:var(--jt-card);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:20px;height:100%}\n.jt-card > *{padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px}\n.jt-card .wp-block-image{margin:0;padding:0}\n.jt-card .wp-block-image img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover}\n.jt-best{color:var(--jt-accent);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:18px 0 4px}\n.jt-card h3{margin:0 0 8px}\n.jt-card h3 a{color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none}\n.jt-desc{color:var(--jt-muted);font-size:17px}\n.jt-compare table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%}\n.jt-hub .jt-compare th{text-align:left;padding:10px;color:#ffffff;background:transparent;border:none;border-bottom:2px solid var(--jt-accent)}\n.jt-hub .jt-compare td{padding:10px;color:var(--jt-text);background:transparent;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #333333}\n.jt-hub .jt-compare td:last-child{color:var(--jt-muted)}\n@media (max-width:781px){.jt-title{font-size:34px}.jt-hub{padding:40px 16px}}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull jt-hub\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"jt-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">A local&#8217;s guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading jt-title\">Amsterdam Neighborhoods<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-intro wp-block-paragraph\">We live here, so these are the areas we actually spend our days in. Pick a neighborhood, then use our one-day guide to plan an afternoon there: where to eat, what to see and what to skip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore the areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns jt-cards is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group jt-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-de-pijp-amsterdam\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pijp-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset over canal houses in De Pijp, Amsterdam\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-best wp-block-paragraph\">Best for: Food and a lively afternoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-de-pijp-amsterdam\/\">De Pijp<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Albert Cuyp Market, Sarphatipark and the city&#8217;s best run of brunch spots and terraces. Busy at weekends, and worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-de-pijp-amsterdam\/\">Read the De Pijp guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group jt-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-city-center-amsterdam\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/canals-9.jpg\" alt=\"Canal houses in Amsterdam city center\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-best wp-block-paragraph\">Best for: First-time visitors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-city-center-amsterdam\/\">City Center<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-desc wp-block-paragraph\">The canals, the narrow streets and the postcard views. Go early or late: midday in summer is crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-city-center-amsterdam\/\">Read the City Center guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group jt-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-oud-west-amsterdam\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-06-03-at-2.07.57-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"Green trees along a canal in Oud-West, Amsterdam\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-best wp-block-paragraph\">Best for: Eating and vintage shopping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-oud-west-amsterdam\/\">Oud-West<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Wide canals, stylish restaurants and vintage stores, a short walk from Vondelpark. It&#8217;s also where we live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-oud-west-amsterdam\/\">Read the Oud-West guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns jt-cards is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group jt-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-amsterdam-oost\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Amstel-2.jpg\" alt=\"Canal houses on the Amstel river in Amsterdam Oost\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-best wp-block-paragraph\">Best for: A slower day of parks and markets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-amsterdam-oost\/\">Oost<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Probably the city&#8217;s most underrated area: Oosterpark, Dappermarkt and a growing waterfront along the IJ, with far fewer tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-amsterdam-oost\/\">Read the Oost guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group jt-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-amsterdam-noord\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DGTL.jpg\" alt=\"Festival crowd in Amsterdam Noord\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-best wp-block-paragraph\">Best for: Street art, festivals and waterfront bars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-amsterdam-noord\/\">Noord<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A free 5-minute ferry from Central Station takes you to big open spaces, creative venues and a much more relaxed pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-amsterdam-noord\/\">Read the Noord guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group jt-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-bos-en-lommer-amsterdam\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rembrandt.jpg\" alt=\"Green trees by the water in Bos en Lommer, Amsterdam\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-best wp-block-paragraph\">Best for: Seeing how locals really live<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-bos-en-lommer-amsterdam\/\">Bos en Lommer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Multicultural, green and changing fast. Few big sights, but a great food scene and some of the west&#8217;s nicest parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-bos-en-lommer-amsterdam\/\">Read the Bos en Lommer guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which neighborhood suits you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"jt-sub wp-block-paragraph\">The honest version, including when each one is the wrong choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table jt-compare\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Neighborhood<\/th><th>Pick it if you want<\/th><th>Skip it if<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>De Pijp<\/strong><\/td><td>Food markets, brunch and buzzy terraces<\/td><td>You want quiet evenings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>City Center<\/strong><\/td><td>The classic canal views on a first visit<\/td><td>You hate crowds or tourist prices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Oud-West<\/strong><\/td><td>Good restaurants and a local, lived-in feel<\/td><td>You only have one day and want the big sights<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Oost<\/strong><\/td><td>Parks, markets and fewer tourists<\/td><td>You want nightlife on your doorstep<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Noord<\/strong><\/td><td>Street art, festivals and space to breathe<\/td><td>You want old canal-house Amsterdam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bos en Lommer<\/strong><\/td><td>Everyday local life and cheap, good food<\/td><td>You&#8217;re looking for famous landmarks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Only have a few days?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/3day-amsterdam-itinerary\/\">3-day Amsterdam itinerary<\/a> strings the best of these neighborhoods together, day by day, so you see the classic sights and the local side of the city.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A local&#8217;s guide Amsterdam Neighborhoods We live here, so these are the areas we actually spend our days in. 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