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

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

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