Haarlemmerstraat
Haarlemmerstraat
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Neighborhood: Centrum
Amsterdam’s buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a moment’s stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrum’s base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the city’s iconic trams.
How to get there
- Amsterdam Centraal • 8 min walk
- Amsterdam Centraal Station • 8 min walk
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Traveling Lizzie
Santa Cruz, CA67 contributions
Sep 2022
After a short train ride from Delft to Haarlem, we nestled into our suite at the lovely, Grand, Old-world Hotel M&L in Haarlem. We landed in the center of the action in this bustling town so close to Amsterdam! Literally, we were right across the courtyard/ street from the fabulous, St Bavo's Cathedral. We headed out for a walk about the town before dinner. We went to the Canal and found Oliver's outdoor restaurant and passed the time watching boats do the dance as the walkway turned to allow them to pass through the open gate. We planned on visiting the Frans Hals museum in the morning, as its tribute to the artist is not to be missed. After a beautiful lunch and a promise to return we made our way to St Bavo's Cathedral, where my husband was enthralled by the organ music filling the space with celestial peace, it is said it was Mozart's favorite organ. We marked out the Teylor museum, took a canal tour, and made plans for dinner on the main floor of the M&L. We sipped on Gin and tonics and toasted to this lovely city once more...Cheers!
Written November 29, 2022
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Adam and Eve
Amsterdam, The Netherlands65 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Great street to cycle through on your way to Westerpark. This street had some great vibes in the past but nowadays is very touristy, still, a few nice sweet coffee spots left. Please check out the Haarlemmerpoort at the Haarlemmerplein square and the small Dumplings restaurant behind, to enjoy your meal at the canal. Thank me later.
Written July 25, 2022
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Karen M
Kirkwall, UK1,359 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Started at the Central station end & walked the west - the street are lined with lots of individual shops & local traditional shops. Cafes of every choice gives you a break from shopping & chance to relax. Canal views interact between the street views
Written February 2, 2020
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,516 contributions
Jul 2022
Haarlemmerstraat as you can assume from the name is the road that leads to Haarlem from the centre of Amsterdam. It is easy to find from Centraal station and has lots of quirky shops selling cool things as well as some bars and restaurants as well.
It crosses canals and there are some great places to sit and chill out and admire the view. It's a bit touristy but well worth checking out on your visit to the city.
It crosses canals and there are some great places to sit and chill out and admire the view. It's a bit touristy but well worth checking out on your visit to the city.
Written August 5, 2022
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MrMrsHappyR
Liverpool, UK1,491 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Quite a long but pleasant street near the Amsterdam Centraal Station. Lots of souvenir shops with a few bakeries and cafes and pubs. There is a nice open area near Singel with a few cafes/pubs.
Written February 12, 2023
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GOlumbus
Amsterdam, The Netherlands122 contributions
This street is now the best shopping street of Amsterdam, and recently also the best of the Netherlands. You can find almost everything to see and buy. The shops are particular and also their products. You can find a lot of diferent shops that are all nice and worth to visit. There are also a lot of nice restaurants and cafe's, and special shops where you can buy nice food for lunch or as gift.
When you are in Amsterdam, take a walk on teh Haarlemmerdijk and Haarlemmerstraat, take something to eat, and enjoy the goods that are offered (books, cooking, clothing, chocolat, cheese, Dutch fish, restaurants, cafe, coffee shops, bags, traiteurs, filmhouse and many specialized shops....).
When you are in Amsterdam, take a walk on teh Haarlemmerdijk and Haarlemmerstraat, take something to eat, and enjoy the goods that are offered (books, cooking, clothing, chocolat, cheese, Dutch fish, restaurants, cafe, coffee shops, bags, traiteurs, filmhouse and many specialized shops....).
Written January 23, 2012
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Hermes_NL 🇳🇱
Amsterdam, The Netherlands21,654 contributions
Dec 2018 • Business
Today the Haarlemmerstraat is quite a hip and bohemian area with many nice boutique shops, specialty restaurants and coffeeshops (some of which do not only sell coffee as you would expect in Amsterdam). In 2012 it was voted "Best Shopping Street" in the Netherlands. It is slightly outside the oldest city centre of Amsterdam and hence not full of throngs of tourists, still just 5 minutes away from Central Station.
The Haarlemmerstraat once was the old road to Haarlem before the first big Amsterdam city centre extension or "outlay" (uitleg) of 1612. Then the road was brought inside the city walls and became the centre street of the oldest part of the Jordaan.
The Haarlemmerstraat once was the old road to Haarlem before the first big Amsterdam city centre extension or "outlay" (uitleg) of 1612. Then the road was brought inside the city walls and became the centre street of the oldest part of the Jordaan.
Written January 20, 2019
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MiouMiou
West Long Branch, NJ1,070 contributions
This is a cool street that is not that far from Centraal Station. Like the other reviewer has mentioned, it is basically "the" alternative street to shop on. One of the largest and best cheese stores in the city is on the corner right when you come into the Haarlemmerstraat, and they will let you taste everything, and then vacuum seal whatever cheese you want to buy so you can bring it back home with you. There are some great second hand stores where I was actually able to once find a very rare 4 piece authentic Fiesta Ware serving platter, which I still have and use to this day. If you are a camera nut, there is an amazing camera store where there are hundreds of rare cameras in the window and the shop, and the owner will talk cameras with you for hours. We stopped at a wonderful pastry shop where the pastry chef was just bringing out some freshly baked pastries. Since this is more of a neighborhood street than a tourist street, the prices are "regular" Amsterdam prices, not tourist prices. This is also a great street to be on Queen's Day, April 30. I love coming here.
Written November 25, 2010
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Brad
Hong Kong, China181,101 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Haarlemmerstraat is found west of Amsterdam Central and Singel and north of the Nine Streets shopping area of the Canal Rings. This is another interesting shopping and dining street with quicky an boutique shops, cafes, coffee shops and other interesting places to visit.
Haarlemmerstraat extends northwest becoming Haarlemmerdijk after passing Prisengracht. There you find more restaurants and retail shops.
Have enjoyed time spent on Haarlemmerstraat and a couple of the eateries along this street, including Vinnies during our most recent trip. Look forward to my next strong along Haarlemmerstraat.
Haarlemmerstraat extends northwest becoming Haarlemmerdijk after passing Prisengracht. There you find more restaurants and retail shops.
Have enjoyed time spent on Haarlemmerstraat and a couple of the eateries along this street, including Vinnies during our most recent trip. Look forward to my next strong along Haarlemmerstraat.
Written July 9, 2019
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Psasha
The Hague, The Netherlands361 contributions
Jan 2013 • Solo
Five minutes from Central Station, yet, a far cry from the tourist mile around the Dam and in the RLD. This street has it all, everything but high street shops. Don't forget admire the houses on this amazing street, especially at night. True, it has quite a few coffee shops, but don't get discouraged, that's part of this city. If you make it all the way to the end, the reward will be the best cinema in town - The Movies. At this semi-arthouse theater you will be able to recapture that old movie feeling. There are some great and diverse eateries here too, but for something special, head just one street down (or up) towards the canals and try the Belhamel. So, go but don't tell the tourists!
Written January 27, 2013
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Sind die Geschäfte in der Haarlemmerstraat sonntags geöffnet?
Written August 12, 2020
Any recommendations for good places to have breakfast and/or coffee and cakes, please?I note from previous reviews that there are plenty places but would like to know about ones you consider worthwhile visiting.We are staying in a suite in this area for 5 days shortly but they do not provide breakfast at the residence.Thank you.
Written October 1, 2016
Vinnies is quirky and nice and they serve an excellent cappuccino!
Written October 5, 2016
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