Centrum
Discover 56 authentic local spots in Centrum, one of Arnhem's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Centrum is one of Arnhem's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 56 local favorites here — spanning vintage shops, bars, coffee 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.
PeP oP ReTRo and Proeflokaal de Hoppenaar are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Centrum rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 56 spots in Centrum — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Vintage Shops
10 places in Centrum
PeP oP ReTRo
La Don-Don
De Arnhemse Kinderboekwinkel
Reisboekhandel De Noorderzon
HOBO hifi Arnhem
Fi Atelier
Nonne
Jofel Vintage
Lovable Things - Sieraden
HELLO. urban jungle & store
Bars
8 places in Centrum
Proeflokaal de Hoppenaar
Nelson bar restaurant
First Eet
Barrique Wine Shop
Ten 11 Cocktail-Lounge
MeeM eten en drinken
Unibar
Het Barretje No. 15
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Coffee
10 places in Centrum
Craft Coffee & Pastry
BarBarella
Café De Beugel
FoodVia
Simon Lévelt koffie & thee
Café 't Moortgat
Oranje Koffiehuis
Café Hekking
Café De Wacht
Kaldi
Breakfast
15 places in Centrum
Walt
Bij Ann
Floor
Prut specialty coffee
Koek van Nouk
Patisserie La
Café Eijck Arnhem
boterzout
Broodje & Co Arnhem
Brownies&downieS Arnhem
Panino Mi Gusta
Fijne Lunch Arnhem
Graave Eten & Drinken
Restaurant The Green Rose
Café Meijers
Restaurants
11 places in Centrum
Ristorante Il Boccone
't Eetatelier
WAAR
Habesha restaurant mosob
Restaurant Karakter
Cuisson Arnhem
Vlees & CO Arnhem
Restaurant Mej. Janssen
Restaurant Sky
Bij Koster
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Museums
2 places in Centrum
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Zie elke plek op een live kaart om je heen, bewaar favorieten en zoek naar alles waar je zin in hebt — “natuurwijnbar”, “rustige specialty koffie” — waar je ook bent. Gratis in de App Store.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Centrum, Arnhem?
Centrum has 56 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 6 categories. Top-rated spots include PeP oP ReTRo, Proeflokaal de Hoppenaar, Craft Coffee & Pastry — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Centrum worth visiting in Arnhem?
Yes! Centrum is one of Arnhem's most authentic neighborhoods with 56 local favorites averaging 4.7★. You'll find vintage shops, bars, coffee, breakfast — 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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