Shopping Areas in Amsterdam

The two main shopping streets in Amsterdam’s city centre are the Kalverstraat and the Leidsestraat.

In these two streets you will find most, international and national, chain stores, like: H&M, Zara, Esprit, We, Blokker (Dutch household store), Matinique, Sissy-Boy and many, many others.

In between the 'giants' you will find some independent stores, worthwhile visiting.




Website: Kalverstraat online

De 9 Straatjes (The 9 little streets) are located near the popular neighbourhood the Jordaan district.

A unique characteristic of the nine streets is the wide variety of charming mostly independent stores. Although there are some (international) brand flagship stores, most of the stores in De 9 Straatjes are still speciality stores of some kind. Kitsch, retro and lounge are all represented in these nine picturesque shopping streets: Reestraat – Hartenstraat – Gasthuismolensteeg - Berenstraat – Wolvenstraat – Oude Spiegelstraat - Runstraat – Huidenstraat – Wijde Heisteeg.

Website: De 9 Straatjes

The Museum District (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum) is home to the majority of Amsterdam’s luxury boutiques and designer stores.

The P.C. Hooftstraat is Amsterdam’s most upscale and exclusive shopping street. On the Van Baerlestraat are many luxury shops as well. Famous Dutch designers Percy Irausquin and Marlies Dekkers have shops on the Cornelis Schuytstraat (close to the Vondelpark).

Website: P.C. Hooftstraat (NL)
Website: Cornelis Schuytstraat

This long canal-crossing street is a charismatic street and has many specialised stores and boutiques to keep you browsing for several hours.

The Utrechtsestraat and its side streets are also full of fantastic restaurants, from gourmet delicatessens and casual cafés to fine-dining favourites and tapas bars.



Website: Utrechtsestraat

In the many tiny streets in the heart of the charming Jordaan neighbourhood, you'll find second-hand stores, artist's studios, small boutiques and galleries. When taking a rest in between the shopping, there is plenty to choose from a wide variety of bars, restaurants and/or lunch places.

Bigger streets in the Jordaan district, with small boutique stores and charming speciality stores are: the Haarlemmerstraat, Prinsenstraat and Herenstraat.

The Jordaan is bounded by the Brouwersgracht, Raamstraat, Lijnbaansgracht and Prinsengracht.

Website: Jordaan WEB