In the center of Amsterdam are the primary shopping districts. You will pass via Amsterdam’s busiest streets if you walk from Leidseplein toward Centraal Station. Be aware that weekends can be really busy here. 1 through 10 are listed below.
1. Kalverstraat
the Netherlands’ premier retail district. Previously a very attractive and respectable street, the area is now shunned by residents. Young people shopping has suddenly taken over the street.
It may be rather crowded because there are all the main shopping chains nearby, especially on weekends. The selection is fairly limited, with fast food outlets, cellphone providers, souvenir shops, sneaker stores, and cheap retail brands taking up much of the street.
2. PC Hooftstraat
The Amsterdam flagship boutiques of Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier are located here. There are also several Dutch companies, such as Rivièra Maison for designer home items and Oger and Schaap en Citroen for diamonds and jewelry.
3. Rokin
Between Dam Square and Muntplein, there are several fantastic department stores, like Uniqlo and H&M, as well as the renowned Hajenius, where you can get high-end cigars.
4. Leidsestraat
Between Koningsplein and Leidseplein is Leidsestraat. Follow the tramway track south from Koningsplein, where the Amsterdam Flower Market (also known as Bloemensingel) is located on your left.
There are numerous shoe stores in the street’s first section. The Apple Store, located in the historic Hirsch Building, is located at Leidseplein after you have traversed the three bridges spanning Amsterdam’s major canals (Hirschgebouw).
5. Utrechtsestraat
The elegant street next to Rembrandtplein with a variety of restaurants, pubs, and fantastic Amsterdam brown cafes, in addition to several chic boutiques, interior design businesses, and gift shops.
Additionally, you may go to the well-known, packed Concerto record store (Utrechtsestraat 35), where music fans can peruse a broad selection of new and old CDs, LPs, and DVDs in every imaginable genre.
6. Nine Streets
This unique retail district, which offers everything from vintage to designer clothing, is currently the most popular. The nine streets that makeup “De 9 Straatjes,” which are situated between Singel and Prinsengracht, are home to a variety of small, unique stores, many of which focus on just one product category, such as candles, scented oils, beads, or buttons.
The Nine Streets is a terrific location to look at whether you’re looking for handmade jewelry, contemporary clothing, unusual presents, or spiritual candles. For a true sense of Amsterdam’s most distinctive shopping district, don’t miss Floral Street, Monmouth Street, St. Martin’s Courtyard, Shorts Gardens, Seven Dials, and the picturesque Neal’s Yard.
7. Nieuwe Spiegelstraat
If you’re seeking modern art or antiques, come here. You may find the historic Spiegelkwartier area with its traditional old Dutch houses between the Rijksmuseum and Herengracht.
It offers a welcoming and laid-back environment and has been the center of the country’s art and antiques trade for 80 years. There aren’t many sites in the world with such an incredible selection of art and antiquities, including paintings, ceramics, glass, jewelry, furniture, books, and Art Deco.
8. Haarlemmerstraat and Haarlemmerdijk
A lengthy, fashionable shopping avenue is running west to east toward Centraal Station. There are 235 in total, with everything from shoes, independent brands, and vintage clothing to specialty culinary items, home décor accents, and Dutch collectibles. These businesses are different from the typical shops seen around the world. There are also some lovely cafes and eateries.
9. Cornelis Schuytstraat
You may find a diverse selection of fashionable boutiques, distinctive labels, designer stores, and high-street favorites, as well as a wide variety of cafes and restaurants in upscale Oud-Cornelis Zuid’s Schuytstraat.
10. Arena Boulevard
Arena Boulevard in southeast Amsterdam is a must-visit if you enjoy shopping malls because it is home to sizable retailers and entertainment venues. Additionally, there are hotels, a few pubs and restaurants, a movie theater, and Villa ArenA, a building with 80 internal shops! To reach there in 30 minutes or less, use metro 51 from Centraal Station.
