Coming to visit Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam (9 – 13 October 2024, De Kromhouthal) from elsewhere? We’ve pulled together a list of hotels, museums, restaurants, bars, cafés and more to explore during your trip. All located within easy access of the fair. Discover things to do in Amsterdam Noord for first timers and old hands alike.
RESTAURANTS
Bar and restaurant next to the Ij offering botanical drinks and plant-led food, is our official restaurant partner for this year’s fair.
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Gedempt Hamerkanaal 201, 1021 KP Amsterdam
Chateau Amsterdam is the first urban winery in the Netherlands. In addition, Chateau has a shop, a tasting room, a wine bar and restaurant.
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Johan van Hasseltweg 51, 1021 KN Amsterdam
Funky bistro serving refined cafe dishes, with a skate ramp, bar, and outdoor seating.
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Gedempt Hamerkanaal 42, 1021 KM Amsterdam
Family-run and known for its fresh seafood, canal views and relaxed atmosphere.
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Aambeeldstaat 10, 1021 KB Amsterdam
Small pizzas and dishes to share with focus on local produce at Euro Pizza, 5 or 7 course menu at Europa Restaurant or drinks and dancing at Benelux Bar.
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Gedempt Hamerkanaal 79 & 81 & 83, 1021 KP Amsterdam (©Iris Haverkamp Begemann)
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS
INNSiDE by Meliá Amsterdam is located in the vibrant Zuid district of Amsterdam, with easy access to all parts of the city. Designed to blur the boundaries between work and leisure, you can take in the breathtaking views from the rooftop with a bar and restaurant or enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine in the lobby restaurant.
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Eduard van Beinumstraat 40, 1077 CZ Amsterdam
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam – North Riverside in Amsterdam North is a place where globetrotters and business travellers get together to eat, sleep and drink. Located right opposite to our fair venue De Kromhouthal, the hotel is close to many lively restaurants and bars.
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Motorkade 1, 1021 JR Amsterdam
Bunk Amsterdam is a hotel and hostel housed inside the former Saint Rita church and only a 12-minute walk from our venue De Kromhouthal. You can either book your private room or a bunk pod and enjoy delicious food and drinks at their restaurant and bar.
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Hagedoornplein 2, 1031 BV Amsterdam
CAFÉS
Serves as a neighbourhood living room rather than just a café, welcoming everyone to relax and gather.
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Meeuwenlaan 145b, 1021 JA Amsterdam
Neighborhood bar serving vegan food, specialty coffee, local beer and natural wines.
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Spreeuwenpark 13A, 1021 GS Amsterdam
City beach with pavilion, community garden and meeting place for the neighbourhood. Open for lunch and dinner.
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Johan van Hasseltweg 21, 1021 KN Amsterdam
Sourdough bread, 100% whole wheat spelt bread, croissants, pastries and coffee. Serves Breakfast and lunch.
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Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 2, 1033 RD Amsterdam
A place to work, relax, have lunch or meet friends. Their food is made with fresh ingredients from local sustainable suppliers.
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Spreeuwenpark 13A, 1021 GS Amsterdam
BARS
A riverside restaurant and wine bar offering light bites, with a cinema and sauna.
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Aambeeldstraat 24, 1021 KB Amsterdam
Listening bar and art space with cosy atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks.
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Aambeeldstraat 60, 1021 KB Amsterdam
Known for its microbrewery taproom featuring unique craft beers, burgers from The Beef Chief and its lively atmosphere.
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Schaafstraat 21, 1021 KD Amsterdam
Club, art house, meeting place, 2 restaurants, hairdresser and gallery. A labyrinth of diverse cultural, creative and social initiatives.
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Noordwal 1, 1021 PX Amsterdam
THINGS TO DO
Eye Filmmuseum
Permanent exhibition: ‘What is film?’
13 October 2024 – 5 January 2025 : ‘Underground – American Avant-Garde Film in the 1960s’
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IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
Nxt Museum
Immersive audiovisual experience, the first museum in the Netherlands dedicated to new media art.
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Asterweg 22, 1031 HP Amsterdam
A’DAM Lookout
Observation deck with amazing views over Amsterdam.
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Overhoeksplein 5, 1031 KS Amsterdam
STRAAT Museum
Museum for graffiti and street art with over 160 artworks by 150+ artists.
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NDSM-Plein 1, 1033 WC Amsterdam