Where to shop in Amsterdam? Here are the best shopping locations where you can find everything from high-end brands and luxury boutiques to concept stores, vintage and modern Dutch design.
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Last updated: 30 August 2026 by Anastasia Dudina
In this guide
1. De Bijenkorf department store
De Bijenkorf is a chain of high-end Dutch department stores. Its flagship store is located in the center of Amsterdam. It offers a wide selection of both luxury designer brands (Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Burberry, Valentino) and mass market labels (Benetton, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, Diesel etc.).
De Bijenkorf is often compared with New York’s Macy’s and Les Galeries Lafayette in Paris. We totally recommend you to visit it and have a look!
How to get to De Bijenkorf?
De Bijenkorf in Amsterdam is located on Dam Square. It is just a 5 – 7 minutes walk from Amsterdam Centraal station. Alternatively you can take a tram line 4 or 14 (to the Dam stop) or metro line 52 (the Rokin stop).
If you are travelling by car you can park in Q-Park de Bijenkorf, which has direct access to the department store.
2. De 9 Straatjes (The Nine Streets)
De 9 Straatjes (which means the nine streets) is a shopping area in Amsterdam that offers a charming mixture of designer boutiques, art galleries, vintage clothing stores, gift shops and places to eat and drink.
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It consists of nine alleyways with the names referring to the old skin tanning industry (Reestraat, Berenstraat, Runstraat, Hartenstraat, Wolvenstraat, Huidenstraat, Gasthuismolensteeg, Oude Spiegelstraat, Wijde Heisteeg) crossed by the three main canals of Amsterdam (Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht).
The area also offers a great overview of the architectural style of Amsterdam heritage. You will definitely enjoy your visit to this cosy Amsterdam’s spot!
Tips
- Smaak Amsterdam, Berenstraat 39, Amsterdam, offers high quality, beautifully designed leather bags wallets and accessories at a reasonable price. Absolutely worth a visit!
- Laura Dols, Wolvenstraat 7, Amsterdam, a very cute vintage shop specializing in fifties clothing. Unique dresses, hats, shoes, bags, accessories and an extensive collection of ballroom and wedding dresses. Make sure you don’t miss this experience!
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How to get to the Nine Streets in Amsterdam?
By the way, this area is also a great place to stay during your visit to Amsterdam. There are 8 famous hotels which belong to De 9 Straatjes. You can live in the middle of UNESCO World Heritage and explore Amsterdam from the heart of the city.
- Ambassade hotel (Herengracht 341) featuring an extensive CoBrA art collection.
- The Hoxton Amsterdam (Herengracht 255)
- Pulitzer Amsterdam (Prinsengracht 323) which consists of almost elegant 30 Dutch canal houses on the Amsterdam canal belt.
- The Dylan (Keizersgracht 384)
- Andaz Prinsengracht (Prinsengracht 587) decorated by the famous Dutch designer Marcel Wanders.
- Grand Canal Boutique hotel (Keizersgracht 302)
- Hotel IX (Hartenstraat 8)
- Hotel Hegra Amsterdam (Herengracht 269)
3. Staalstraat
Though Staalstraat is generally not mentioned in guidebooks as a popular shopping area in Amsterdam, we certainly recommend you to visit it! The street is located in the center of Amsterdam, between Waterlooplein and the Flower market.
Staalstraat will surprise you with a variety of fashion, design and vintage stores, each with its unique atmosphere.
Very inspiring!
Shopping tips
- Droog Amsterdam, Staalstraat 7-A Amsterdam, a concept store, exhibition space for modern art and a restaurant. If modern art is something for you, come and get inspired!
- Puccini Bomboni, Staalstraat 17 Amsterdam, a luxury chocolate boutique. Here you can buy artisan bonbons, homemade in Amsterdam since 1987 according to the family recipes using only natural ingredients. What a treat!
4. P.C. Hooftstraat: luxury shopping in Amsterdam
Feel like checking for new collections at Jimmy Choo and Tiffany, Louis Vuitton and Chanel, Escada and Trussardi, Salvatore Ferragamo and Burberry shops? Head to P.C. Hooftstraat (Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat), one of the most expensive shopping streets in the Netherlands, that hosts luxury brand boutiques.
Selected addresses
- Gucci: Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat 56-58, 1071 CA Amsterdam
- Chanel: Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat 68, 1071 CA Amsterdam
- Louis Vuitton: Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat 140, 1071 CA Amsterdam
How to get there?
P.C. Hooftstraat is located in a close neighbourhood of the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk and the Van Gogh Museum. If you travel by public transport from Amsterdam Centraal, take tram line 2 (direction Nieuw Sloten) to Hobbemastraat / Rijksmuseum stop. If you are travelling by car, there are parking places and two garages – Museumplein, Van Baerlestraat 33 and Byzantium, Tesselschadestraat 1G – available nearby.
Opening hours
Most of the shops are open from 10:00 to 18:00 daily, except for Sundays and Mondays when they open at 12:00, and Thursdays when they can work till 21:00.
5. Kalverstraat shopping street
Kalverstraat is the biggest shopping street in Amsterdam. You will find the stores of numerous mass market brands (Zara, UNIQLO, H&M, America Today, Levi’s, Ecco, Diesel and hundreds of others) here. Check Kalverstraat website for the most up-to-date list of shops located in this shopping area of Amsterdam.
How to get there?
Kalverstraat is a walking street. You can enter it from the Dam square side or from the Flower market side. Alternatively you can take a tram line 4, or 14.
Opening hours
Most of the shops are open daily from 10:00 to 19:00. However there are always exceptions to the rule. On Sundays and Mondays many shops open their doors at 12:00, but on Thursday they stay open till 21:00.
Shopping for antiques in Amsterdam
Where to find unique antiques in Amsterdam? Over the past five years, I’ve completely fallen in love with vintage and antiques, buying them for every occasion (and no occasion at all). And I always recommend bringing home pieces with history and character instead of factory-made souvenirs.
So where to look? In the warmer months, antique markets pop up across the Netherlands on weekends. But they’re not held regularly, so you need to track dates and plan around them.
My tip: visit Antiekcentrum Amsterdam (at Elandsgracht 109, a short walk from the Nine Streets). It’s open almost every day (closed on Tuesdays) and is a huge indoor space with 150+ dealers and thousands of items, from silverware and jewelry to furniture and old toys. Easy to get lost in the best way!
Tax free shopping in Amsterdam in 2026
Good to know! If you, a non-EU citizen, spend a minimum of €50 for shopping in the Netherlands, you can VAT back. Find out how to shop tax free in the Netherlands.
FAQ about shopping in Amsterdam
What is the best shopping area in Amsterdam?
For luxury shopping, De Bijenkorf department store and P.C. Hooftstraat are the top choices, with flagship stores from brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci. For a more local, charming experience, De 9 Straatjes (the Nine Streets) offers boutiques, vintage shops and art galleries in a historic canal-side setting. Staalstraat is a lesser-known alternative with fashion and design stores and fewer crowds.
Where is De Bijenkorf located in Amsterdam?
De Bijenkorf’s flagship store is on Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam, a 5 to 7 minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal station. It’s also reachable by tram lines 4 or 14 to the Dam stop, or metro line 52 to the Rokin stop.
What is De 9 Straatjes (Nine Streets) known for?
De 9 Straatjes is a cluster of nine historic alleyways in central Amsterdam, crossed by the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht canals. It’s known for independent boutiques, vintage clothing shops, art galleries and a charming mix of cafes, all set within a UNESCO World Heritage canal district.
Is Staalstraat a good place to shop in Amsterdam?
Yes. Staalstraat is a small street in central Amsterdam, between Waterlooplein and the Flower Market, that isn’t widely featured in guidebooks but offers a good mix of fashion, design and vintage stores, including the well-known concept store Droog Amsterdam.
Can I stay in the Nine Streets shopping area in Amsterdam?
Yes. Several well-known hotels are located directly within or next to De 9 Straatjes, including the Ambassade Hotel, The Hoxton Amsterdam, Pulitzer Amsterdam, The Dylan and Andaz Prinsengracht. Staying here puts you in the heart of the historic canal belt, within walking distance of most shopping areas.
What can I buy as a souvenir while shopping in Amsterdam?
Popular souvenirs include Dutch design items, vintage clothing and accessories from shops in De 9 Straatjes, and leather goods from local boutiques such as Smaak Amsterdam. Concept stores like Droog Amsterdam are good choices for modern Dutch design pieces.
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About the author:
Written by a local
Anastasia Dudina
I’ve been living in the Netherlands since 2013 and exploring it ever since. I write and update all articles on Amsterdam Explorer and Holland Explorer myself – real tips, not tourist traps.