Skatecafe
Funky bistro serving refined cafe dishes, with a skate ramp, bar, and outdoor seating.
Gedempt Hamerkanaal 42, 1021 KM Amsterdam
Amsterdam City Guide
Coming to visit Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam (25 – 29 November 2026, De Kromhouthal) from elsewhere? We’ve pulled together a list of restaurants, hotels, museums, cafés, bars, 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
Barracuda
Family-run and known for its fresh seafood, canal views and relaxed atmosphere.
Aambeeldstaat 10, 1021 KB Amsterdam
Euroworld
Small pizzas and dishes to share with focus on local produce at Euro Pizza, tasting menu at Restaurant Europa, baked goods, sandwiches and coffee at Euro Soft or drinks and dancing at Benelux Bar.
Gedempt Hamerkanaal 79 & 81 & 83, 1021 KP Amsterdam (©Iris Haverkamp Begemann)
Sichuan Territory
A cultural and culinary meeting point between Sichuan Amsterdam and Garage Noord. Enjoy Sichuan BBQ, stir-fry dishes, cocktails, natural wines, and more.
Gedempt Hamerkanaal 40, 1021 KM Amsterdam
Café Modern
Café Modern has been located in the unique historic building of the Twentsche Bank in Amsterdam-Noord since 2012.
Meidoornweg 2, 1031 GG Amsterdam
Hotel de Goudfazant
Hotel de Goudfazant is a spacious restaurant housed in an industrial warehouse on the IJ. You’ll dine at white tables in a former factory hall.
Aambeeldstraat 30, 1021KB, Amsterdam
Hotel Recommendations
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam – North Riverside
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.
Motorkade 1, 1021 JR Amsterdam
Bunk 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.
Hagedoornplein 2, 1031 BV Amsterdam
CAFÉS
Subcult
Neighborhood bar serving vegan food, specialty coffee, local beer and natural wines.
Spreeuwenpark 13A, 1021 GS Amsterdam
Verbroederij
City beach with pavilion, community garden and meeting place for the neighbourhood. Open for lunch and dinner.
Johan van Hasseltweg 21, 1021 KN Amsterdam
Sam’s koffie - Noord
Sam’s koffie is your favorite neighborhood coffee place in Amsterdam Center, West and North with specialty coffee and good vibes.
Meeuwenlaan 126B, 1021 JN Amsterdam
Bars
FC Hyena
A riverside restaurant and wine bar offering light bites, with a cinema and sauna.
Aambeeldstraat 24, 1021 KB Amsterdam
MURMUR
Listening bar and art space with cosy atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks.
Aambeeldstraat 60, 1021 KB Amsterdam
Oedipus
Known for its microbrewery taproom featuring unique craft beers, burgers from The Beef Chief and its lively atmosphere.
Schaafstraat 21, 1021 KD Amsterdam
Tula
Tula Cantina is an Oaxacan inspired mezcal & cocktail bar.
Schaafstraat 4b, 1021 KE Amsterdam
Things to do & see
Kuuma Sauna
Kuuma is a down-to-earth, community-driven sauna inspired by Nordic traditions. Visit Kuuma in Amsterdam Noord for a relaxing sauna session.
Aambeeldstraat 24, 1021 KN Amsterdam
(©Jantina Talsma)
A’DAM Lookout
Observation deck with amazing views over Amsterdam.
Overhoeksplein 5, 1031 KS Amsterdam
Eye Filmmuseum
Permanent exhibition: ‘What is film?’
28 September 2025 – 8 February 2026 : ‘Tilda Swinton – Ongoing’
IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam
STRAAT Museum
Museum for graffiti and street art with over 160 artworks by 150+ artists.
NDSM-Plein 1, 1033 WC Amsterdam
Nxt Museum
Immersive audiovisual experience, the first museum in the Netherlands dedicated to new media art.
Asterweg 22, 1031 HP Amsterdam
MONK
Monk Amsterdam is a spacious and easily accessible climbing gym in Noord. With over 500 m2 of climbing walls, a training area, and a café, this is the place to go for bouldering. They have about 150 boulders, suitable for both experienced climbers and beginners ages 6 and up.
Aambeeldstraat 26, 1021 KB, Amsterdam