12 Best Markets in Amsterdam to Visit

Amsterdam is a city with many markets. It’s no wonder that, given the compact nature of the city’s center and the high foot traffic of tourists (and therefore potential customers), local residents have turned to market-based businesses as a means of making a living.

In fact, there are so many markets to choose from in Amsterdam, we had to narrow down our list for this article. Amsterdam’s markets range from stamp and coin markets to book markets, and street markets to traditional markets which sell everything from fresh produce to vintage clothes.

While some markets are only open on certain days of the week, others are open every day (weather permitting). But either way, bring cash and enjoy your treasure hunting because there will be an Amsterdam market open no matter when you are visiting.

Let’s get into our favorite Amsterdam markets to visit.

Best Markets in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Visit

1. Albert Cuyp Market

Address: Albert Cuypstraat, 1073 BD Amsterdam

If you’re visiting Amsterdam for the first time and want to do some shopping, the Albert Cuypmarkt, or Albert Cuyp Market, is the place to go. As the largest street market in Amsterdam, it’s located in a trendy neighborhood called De Pijp, or The Pipe. This market has everything from organic food, fresh produce and fresh fish to clothes and souvenirs.

While wandering around this historical market and taking in local life, if you have a sweet tooth, try the freshly made stroopwafels at Rudi’s Original Stroopwafels.

The Albert Cuyp Market is one of Amsterdam’s biggest markets; it’s open every day except Sunday. It’s located on the corner of Albert Cuypstraat and Ferdinand Bolstraat—two streets named after famous Dutch painters—and stretches more than 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) along both streets. This means there are plenty of options for lunch or dinner when your shopping spree gets to be too much!

See Related: Amsterdam Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken

2. IJ-Hallen Flea Market

Address: NDSM-Plein 1, 1033 WC Amsterdam

As the name suggests, IJ-Hallen Flea Market is best known for its vast array of vintage clothing and antiques. In fact, as flea markets go, it’s one of the best places to find vintage items and is the biggest flea market in Amsterdam.

For those who have a thing for secondhand clothing, you’ll be able to find anything from old jeans and sneakers to dresses and jewelry—all at very…