Shopping areas in Amsterdam

The Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes)

Located in the heart of the city's historic canal district, this area of nine narrow streets called the Negen Straatjes (Nine Streets) was constructed during the 17th century. These Nine Streets intersect the main canals between Leidsestraat and the Jordaan district and are dotted with great restaurants, cafés, art galleries, jewellers, boutiques and vintage stores. With an exceptional array of styles, trends and prices, this area is truly a shopper’s paradise. Here's our dedicated guide to unique boutiques in the Negen Straatjes.

Upscale designers and labels

Head to the leafy avenues of Oud-Zuid and the Museum District for luxury shopping at its best. The P.C. Hooftstraat is Amsterdam’s most exclusive shopping street, featuring brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, DKNY, Mulberry, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more within a few short blocks. Continue down the Van Baerlestraat for brands like Vanilia, Gant and Miss Sixty. Famous Dutch designers like lingerie guru Marlies Dekkers have shops on the Cornelis Schuytstraat. Have a read of this guide to luxury shopping in Amsterdam for more tips on where to shop.

Department stores and shopping centres

Looming over Dam Square and home to a broad selection of high-end brands, De Bijenkorf is one of Amsterdam's best-known department stores. Situated in an impressive historic building just behind Dam Square, Magna Plaza is a collection of shops ranging from Mango to Sissy Boy. Also on the Kalverstraat, De Kalverpassage shopping centre is home to 45 shops. 

Kalverstraat and Leidsestraat

The two main shopping streets in Amsterdam’s city centre are Kalverstraat and Leidsestraat. Of the two, Leidsestraat has the more exclusive shops like Filippa K, Karen Millen, Paul Warmer and Shoebaloo. Kalverstraat is home to all the shops you would expect to find in a large European city, like H&M, Zara, Esprit, Urban Outfitters, Pull & Bear and UNIQLO. Don't miss this guide to exploring Dam Square and The Royal Mile for a guide on what to visit in this popular part of central Amsterdam.

Spiegelkwartier

Following the construction of the Rijksmuseum in 1900, the Spiegelkwartier emerged as Amsterdam’s centre for antiques and art. More than 70 antique shops and galleries in this area boast impressive collections of paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, furniture, and tribal and Asian collectables. Whether centuries old or completely modern, you're bound to find something here that strikes your fancy. Our guide to exploring the Spiegelkwartier neighbourhood is packed with tips on what to do in this historic quarter of Amsterdam.

Haarlemmerdijk and Haarlemmerstraat

Haarlemmerdijk is a long, trendy shopping street stretching east to west towards Amsterdam Central Station. It is a lively strip where you will find everything from shoes, independent labels and second-hand clothes to speciality food products, interior design items and Dutch collectables. Here, you'll find some of the best vintage shopping, as well as a wealth of cafes, restaurants and cultural attractions in the neighbouring Westerpark neighbourhood.

Utrechtsestraat

Utrechtsestraat is a little slice of retail heaven at the eastern edge of Amsterdam’s canal belt. Beginning at Frederiksplein in the south and heading up to Rembrandtplein in the north, this charming street is chock-full of trendy concept stores, fashion boutiques, interior design stores and one of the best record stores in Amsterdam, Concerto, which takes up five adjoining properties along the street. All that shopping is hungry work, so don’t forget to stop at one of the many cafes and restaurants dotted among the beautiful stores. 

Beethovenstraat

Less crowded than other shopping areas, Beethovenstraat is a broad street offering fashion, perfumeries and upscale patisseries. Located in Amsterdam's swanky Zuid district, it's the perfect place to shop for luxury items at a more leisurely pace. Have a read of this guide to luxury shopping in Amsterdam for more tips on where to shop.