Location: Centrum
Top Things to do in Centrum
Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Centrum, North Holland Province
This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
Restaurants in Amsterdam
1. Concerto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
A music shop selling rare and eclectic music.
Reviewed By Cosmopolitan748849
This shop is Huge! Books, dvds, cds and Vinyl..we could’ve spent all day in here, so much choice and very reasonably priced, we will be returning on our next trip.
2. Chocolatl
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By JanChesterfield - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
This fabulous little shop sells a variety of single origin chocolate from around the world and the incredibly knowledgeable owner will offer a taste test to show you how to make the most of and get full appreciation of every morsal of chocolate. A great place to treat yourself or a loved one.
3. Van Stapele Koekmakerij
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,303 reviews
Reviewed By LisaMDL - Adelaide, Australia
Just phenomenal...... The canals of Amsterdam are just divine and SO are their cookies!!! Forget stroopwafels, if that’s what you think you must indulge in when in Holland.... these cookies from Van Stapele are the winners! We queued for around 20 mins - possibly the most rewarding queuing experience ever!! And the best value €2 ever spent. Yes, somehow we resisted and stuck to a single cookie each, neglecting the ability to purchase a magic 7 permitted cookies per person. I think if I lived in Amsterdam I’d binge on the full 7 per day if the queue didn’t stand in my way :) A fantastic business model. And also a genuinely friendly and impressive counter experience (congratulations!) from a woman who must get so sick of the monotony of selling the same product over and over to hoards of tourists, yet doesn’t show it. She must be intoxicated by those decadent warm cookie smells wafting around.....
4. De Bierkoning
5. Ganache Amsterdam
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Ramshid24 - Kozhikode, India
Good quality, fresh and delicious chocolates with a great selection. Not cheap but totally worth it. Nice atmosphere. The shop is near the Oude Church.
6. Madame Blue Delftware & Dutch Jewelry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
We are the only Delft Pottery store with exclusive items handmade in store! We handpaint exclusive Delftware, design and produce original jewelry - much of it with traditional Dutch character. This is our satellite store from our atelier in Delft, so all the items we sell are either made in Delft or Amsterdam. Come and stop by to see our exclusive collection traditional Dutch gifts.. from antique tiles to silk scarves with tulip prints.. we got you covered for gifts for all generations. Hope to meet you! Holland / Dutch gift / Pottery / jewellery / Delftware / Handpainted / Handmade / Amsterdam / Delft / Ceramics / Silver / Made in Amsterdam / Giftstore / Museum items / Custom jewellery / Les Nereides dealer / Delft Blue
Reviewed By laurapL7889ES
I bought a bracelet for my sisters birthday here - a beautiful and original piece and my sister was very happy with it. The store owner is friendly and extremely helpful. Would recommend a visit here for sure!
7. SUMSUM Amsterdam
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 209 reviews
Sumsum Flavor-Boutiques Global Chain Store, committed to create healthy pleasures in Europe, USA, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Asia and the Pacific Region. Delight yourself with the surprising flavors of the finest sesame based Halva you've ever tasted. Sip a cup of our original Fruit-Tea, and enjoy one of the best Tahini in the world, paired with date syrup, the natural healthy-tasty, sweetener Home to the finest foods made of the highest quality sesame seed. We invite you to visit the SUMSUM store so you can explore our natural, healthy treats which are drenched in minerals, proteins and vitamins! Enrich your experience of taste! We're constantly evolving and opening new Flavor-Boutiques around the world.
Reviewed By chrismam2014
My mum and I passed by this Sum Sum Shop when we met a lovely Romanian who offered us Lemon/Ginger tea. We walked back straight away to purchase the product. A very natural product with excellent service! Thank you Sum Sum Shop!
8. The Mouse Mansion
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
The Mouse Mansion is a book series about Sam and Julia who live in a wonderful miniature world. In this Museum & Shop you can marvel at the decors, meet the creators (we are a small family business) and learn how the the Mouse Mansion was built. Books are available in several languages and we sell DIY-kits and Mouse dolls to take home. Entrance is free, and yes, you are more than welcome to take a picture!
Reviewed By SheilaWatko - New York City, United States
My sister and I visited the Mouse Mansion in April 2017 and I always meant to review it and never did until now. We were staying at an AirBnB in Jordaan and passed by this twice at night when it was closed. We didn't know what it was, but the next day, when we passed by in the daytime, we had to check it out. Let me say without exaggeration that this sweet little shop was the highlight of my four days in Amsterdam. We met Karina and one of her daughters who helps craft the mansions and all of their accessories and they were both SO kind and welcoming, eager to show us all around the shop and to give us a peek into the lives of Sam, Julia and all their mouse friends and neighbors. I have to admit that I even teared up at one point because everything is just so adorable, innocent and meticulously and BEAUTIFULLY crafted. The creativity and detail is insane! My sister and I stayed for almost an hour looking at everything we could and we walked out with the English translation of the book, a tote bag and even the Sam and Julia dolls! I would recommend a stop in this magnificent, charming shop to anyone who ever had a childlike sense of wonder – and if you have kids with you, even better! I think my mind would have exploded with joy if I saw this as a kid. We love Sam and Julia!!! Thank you for welcoming us into your magical world, Karina.
9. Hagelswag
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
Hagelswag, share the Dutch tradition of Real chocolate. Using only the finest fair trade ingredients makes Hagelswag the perfect way to add some swag to your bread, pancakes or granola. Although we wouldn’t blame anyone who eats it straight from the bottle… A Dutch gift for yourself or someone else.
10. Het Koekemannetje
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By AndreHarman - Sydney, Australia
Unieke winkel in de beste buurt van Amsterdam als bonus ongelooflijk lekkere verse koeken in 4 verschillende smaken. De service is top er word zelfs bezorgd en wat een aardige mensen ! Echt een aanrader! Unique shop in the best area of Amsterdam as a bonus incredibly tasty fresh cookies in 4 different flavors. The service is excellent and what a nice people! They also deliver. Highly recommended!
