Lowlander Botanical Bar & Restaurant
Bar and restaurant next to the Ij offering botanical drinks and plant-led food, is our official restaurant partner for this year’s fair.
Gedempt Hamerkanaal 201, 1021 KP Amsterdam
Amsterdam City Guide
Coming to visit Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam (8 – 12 October 2025, 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
Chateau 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.
Johan van Hasseltweg 51, 1021 KN Amsterdam
Skatecafe
Funky bistro serving refined cafe dishes, with a skate ramp, bar, and outdoor seating.
Gedempt Hamerkanaal 42, 1021 KM Amsterdam
Barracuda
Family-run and known for its fresh seafood, canal views and relaxed atmosphere.
Aambeeldstaat 10, 1021 KB Amsterdam
Euro Pizza, Europa Restaurant and Benelux Bar
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.
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
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
Zamen
A place to work, relax, have lunch or meet friends. Their food is made with fresh ingredients from local sustainable suppliers.
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
Kometen Brood
Sourdough bread, 100% whole wheat spelt bread, croissants, pastries and coffee. Serves Breakfast and lunch.
Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 2, 1033 RD 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
SEXYLAND
Club, art house, meeting place, 2 restaurants, hairdresser and gallery. A labyrinth of diverse cultural, creative and social initiatives.
Noordwal 1, 1021 PX Amsterdam
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