We love our neighborhood and know all the best spots. The center of Amsterdam is packed with hidden gems. Check out our crew's favorite local restaurants and things to do right outside our doors.
House of Fries serves up pure gold. We’re talking next-level, hyper-crisp fries paired with a lineup of signature sauces and toppings that absolutely hit the spot.
Just across the street and in a hidden alley, is our favorite “proeflokaal.” Drink “genever” and other Dutch specialties in the original 1679 bar. An historic distillery not to be missed. (18 and over only)
Boarding right around the corner from our hotel. Friendship tours offer a variety of canal cruises in open boats. Our guests receive a 10% discount! Ask for the code at reception.
Eat and drink like a local! Since 1920 Café Mulder has been the perfect spot for lunch, pancakes, drinks with snacks and dinner. The corner location is great for people watching. Just across the park from the Heineken Experience.
Directly around the corner from Hotel Damsquare is Amsterdam's most famous cookie bakery! Stay with us and it's easy to be the first in line. These famous cookies are baked fresh every morning and when they are sold out for the day the shop closes for the day!
Hidden on the top floor of a canal house in the Red Light District is a Catholic church built in the 1660's. An interesting historical landmark.
Just around the corner from Hotel Damsquare at Nes 41. This eatery receives high marks from guests and staff alike! A bistro with a Duch twist and charming hospitality. No reservations.
Rederij P. Kooij is the original canal touring company celebrating over 100 years of guiding tourists and locals alike on the canals of Amsterdam. The boarding point is just a few short blocks down the Nes and runs all year round regardless of weather. Our hotel offers discounted tickets at the desk! Ask the receptionist for more details.
Take break and have some cake! De Koffieschenkerij is located in the oldest building in Amsterdam: De Oude Kerk (founded in 1213) in the Amsterdam Red Light District. A perfect cozy spot for some homemade cake and coffee.
Only in the Red Light in Amsterdam! Around the corner from the hotel is the world’s first and only prostitution museum: Red Light Secrets. An intriguing museum that takes you inside a world that only exists in Amsterdam. Visit a brothel in its original state in one of the oldest monument buildings of Amsterdam.
