Centrum
Discover 109 authentic local spots in Centrum, one of Amsterdam's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Centrum is one of Amsterdam's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 109 local favorites here — spanning bars, vintage shops, cozy wine bars and more — each rated 4.7★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Centrum you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Plan No.3 and Archive 1906 | Vintage Designer Fashion are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Centrum rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 109 spots in Centrum — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Bars
21 places in Centrum
Plan No.3
Backstage Bar
Cafe the Barrel
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Rosalia's Menagerie
Café ZILT
Dutch Courage | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam
Three Little Bottles
Café De Dokter
Cafe Pollux
Proeflokaal de Ooievaar
Law & Order Cocktail Bar
De Margaritabar
Cafe de Kroegtijger
Café Brecht
Cafe Belgique
Bar Feijoa
Café Oporto
Freddy's Bar
De Roode Laars
Door 74
Café Nieuw Amsterdam
Vintage Shops
10 places in Centrum
Archive 1906 | Vintage Designer Fashion
BOAS Vintage - Save Fashion For Good
Gimme Glitter Designer Vintage Amsterdam
Bitter and Better
OnleyDesirables - Designer Clothing with a past! Amsterdam
Kilo Kilo Vintage Amsterdam
Vintage Island
Kookoo Vintage Amsterdam
Bis!
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Beyond the postcard views, we're living that "gezellig" life 🚲 Skip the center and cruise to Amsterdam-Noord - that's where the real magic happens. Try "bitterballen" at midnight (your future self will thank you). Fun fact: we've got more bridges than Venice and Paris combined. Take that, tourism! ✨
Cozy Wine Bars
5 places in Centrum
Coffee
15 places in Centrum
Kaldi Amsterdam Utrechtsestraat
Good Beans
De Koffie Broeder
Nous - Coffee Store
Zuivere Koffie Amsterdam
Back to Black
Sango Specialty Coffee
Kaldi Amsterdam Herengracht
Caffè il Momento
Coffee & Bites
De Engelbewaarder
Toki
Cafe De Pels
LOT61 Amsterdam Centraal Station
Coffee Shop
Vegetarian Food
9 places in Centrum
Le Sud Vegetarisch
d&a hummus bistro
Sherpa Restaurant
Vegan Temple Bar
A Beautiful Mess - Amsterdam
soupenzo - jodenbree
Greenwoods Keizersgracht
Golden Temple Vegetarisch Restaurant
TerraZen Centre
Restaurants
5 places in Centrum
Brunch Spots
3 places in Centrum
Breakfast
7 places in Centrum
Café Slijterij Oosterling
Toastable Nieuwendijk
Lova - All Day Brunch & Breakfast
Mortimer
De Bakkerswinkel Centrum
Het Stadspaleis
The Lobby Nesplein
Vinyl Shops
8 places in Centrum
Platypus Record Shop - Platypus Records
Rush Hour Records
KILLACUTZ Records Amsterdam
City Records - Second Hand and New Vinyl LPs and 45s
Concerto Koffie
Zwart Goud
Waxwell Records
Red Light Records
Rooftop Bars
13 places in Centrum
Café Mankind
Cafe Slijterij Oosterling
Bar TwentySeven
Vault Bar
Zoku Amsterdam
Hiding in Plain Sight
Bar The Tailor
Capital C
The Living Kitchen by Zoku Amsterdam
NJoy
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Pulitzer's Bar
Bar Brasserie OCCO
Artisan Bakeries
5 places in Centrum
Independent Cinemas
5 places in Centrum
Music Venues
2 places in Centrum
Parks
1 place in Centrum
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Centrum, Amsterdam?
Centrum has 109 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 14 categories. Top-rated spots include Plan No.3, Archive 1906 | Vintage Designer Fashion, BOAS Vintage - Save Fashion For Good — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Centrum worth visiting in Amsterdam?
Yes! Centrum is one of Amsterdam's most authentic neighborhoods with 109 local favorites averaging 4.7★. You'll find bars, vintage shops, cozy wine bars, coffee — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Centrum like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Centrum spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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