Location: Old Center
Top Things to do in Old Center
What to do and see in Old Center, North Holland Province: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
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. 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.....
2. De Bierkoning
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. The Upcycle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
The Upcycle Store sells locally crafted sustainable gifts. More than 25 artists and organizations contributed to make this a Dutch Design paradise of sorts. Affordable unique gifts with a story, and made to fit in almost any suitcase. Come on by and have look!
Reviewed By Zwemmy - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Located super central in the heart of Amsterdam this gift & clothing shop offers a unique collection of upcycled goodies. Bought several presents for friends & family :)
6. 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.
7. Elements of Nature
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Elements of nature is a beautiful retail store located in Amsterdam since March 1998. Our shops provide you with various souvenirs and some of the coolest products with stimulants for the body, mind & soul. Such as herbs, Magic truffels, energizers, psychedelics, and many more. We are located in one of the oldest parts of Amsterdam. Our souvenirs remind you of the rich history and culture Amsterdam has to offer. Visit our shops, our friendly shopkeepers are always happy to assist you in finding the best possible gifts for your friends, family or yourself. Are you ready to join us on this journey for maximum health and expansion of your consciousness?
Reviewed By IrenedeKruijf - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Elements of Nature is a great shop with a large variety of products and a nice atmosphere. What I like the most is the very knowledgeable staff that makes sure you feel comfortable and will answer all your questions with great enthusiasm :) Elements of Nature: I'll be definitely back!
8. PGC Hajenius
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
9. COPA Football Flagship Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
The COPA flagship store in Amsterdam has moved to an even larger space. It is now located opposite to the Central Station in Amsterdam at Prins Hendrikkade 20-B and perfectly embodies its brand identity.COPA products are available via retail partners and online resellers. Now, with the move of the flagship store to the centre of Amsterdam, COPA enables visitors to get a complete view on the football lifestyle brand.The 250m2 sized store carries the entire COPA Football collection and is completed with a variety of football books and DVDs.COPA’s football concept is apparent in the store through the use of artificial grass, a table football, stadium seats, numerous football images and even specially brewed COPA beer for the thirsty shopper is not missing at the football bar. At a large movie screen visitors can watch the best football films and documentaries.For those who have something to confess COPA has build a special football chapel, decorated with pictures from football heroes who have passed away.
10. Mark Raven Amsterdam Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Dutch Artist Mark Raven presents his striking modern Amsterdam Art impressions from his gallery and shop in the heart of the city behind the Royal Palace.
Reviewed By P0k3m0ngo
We bought 5 of the T-shirts. Three of the bike in men's women and children's and then a bridge and a green/red one. They all are organic cotton but for a bit less money regular cotton is available in some colors. There is a small fitting room and I recommend all Americans use it because European adult sizes are consistently a size smaller. So a European L is an American M. No vanity sizing here. I don't mind the reference to the red light on an adult shirt but even though it is abstract I'm not forward thinking enough to put it on my children. However for pure attractiveness I think it is the most visually striking of the shirts. I think this is a great souvenir because it really captures the feeling of Amsterdam. If your souvenirs include: some chocolate sprinkles, cheese, some black tulips, miffy bunny stuffed animals, the mouse house kits and some art from the big museums then you need a shirt from here to round it out... Way better than a hard rock Amsterdam shirt but no one is stopping you from getting one of those as well.
