The Jordaan
The Jordaan
4.5
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This charming neighborhood is Amsterdam's Greenwich Village, with its narrow alleys, leafy canals lined with 17th-century houses, quirky specialty shops, cafes and designer boutiques.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Centrum
Amsterdam’s buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a moment’s stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrum’s base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the city’s iconic trams.
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  • Alanna
    8 contributions
    Such friendly and attentive staff in a wonderful location in Amsterdam
    Mr Jordaan was extremely accomodating. I had a lovely room overlooking the canals and the staff were all so welcoming and friendly - can’t say I have had any better attentive staff at any other hotel I’ve stayed at. A great location with lots of restaurants and cafes close by.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 26 May 2023
  • Leonhkny
    Hong Kong, China14,204 contributions
    Amsterdam canals
    Jordaan is a quaint neighborhood west of Amsterdam's city center. Full of lovely canals and beautifully restored rowhouses, the area is a perfect place to experience the maritime character of the Dutch city. It is also not crowded and thus allows more relaxing exploration.
    Visited June 2023
    Written 5 June 2023
  • Melyssa L
    11 contributions
    Quiet, historic and simply beautiful.
    The Jordaan area of Amsterdam was a great place to stay. Because it is mostly residential, it was quieter than the city center yet still had the charm of the bustling areas of the city. I felt very safe, even at night walking the streets with my 16 year old daughter. There are many cafes, boutiques and canals to visit throughout the streets and the Anne Frank Museum is in the heart of it. This area is also within a 25 minute walk of most major tourist attractions including the Van Gogh Museum, Dam Square, and the Rijksmuseum. We stayed in the Mr. Jordaan hotel which I highly recommend! Definitely check out this part of the city if you plan to visit.
    Visited June 2023
    Written 28 June 2023
  • karheart
    Linköping, Sweden149 contributions
    Nice are that used to be the poorer parts of the city
    Very nice area that is a bit quieter than the centre and old parts of Amsterdam. Learned from a local guide that the direction of the streets is laid out different from the rest of the city's street pattern. In the past, these neighbourhoods were the poorest and dirtiest, and were built that way simply for people not needing to see in along the streets from the more nicer areas.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 August 2023
  • Vanna P
    17 contributions
    Great vibrant city .
    Great city . Beautiful canal . I heard alot of rain in August . Luckily was beautiful weather when we was there not too hot like fl where we come from . Every body speaks English make alot easier . This is a Bike city almost everybody drove Bike make sure you watched when you walk around they drove very fast . The city has a nice tram drove around very convenient . Alot of museums make sure you book in advance if you interested . The canal beautiful the boat dive was very relaxing . We took hop on hop off boat drive it was good for 24 hours . We took a bus from city central Station to Voterdam took around 30 minutes outside the city . Very nice place on the water good restaurant . Dutch tradition . Highly recommend . We was only there juts 3 days from paris . It was great . Will come back again .
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 September 2023
  • Joh
    36 contributions
    Charming walks
    Lovely shops, charming strolls around to see the neighbourhood. Great restaurants and places to eat. Easy to walk out and hop on a tram or bus to go elsewhere in the city. We stopped in the mechanical toy store with our kids and they loved it - spent quite a while playing with toys there.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 October 2023
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Joh
36 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Family
Lovely shops, charming strolls around to see the neighbourhood. Great restaurants and places to eat. Easy to walk out and hop on a tram or bus to go elsewhere in the city. We stopped in the mechanical toy store with our kids and they loved it - spent quite a while playing with toys there.
Written 26 October 2023
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redjumper2013
London, UK15 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
Enjoyed a wander around this area. Lots of cute little coffee shops and restaurants. If (when) I come back to Amsterdam will definitely visit again. The area had a nice feel about it
Written 28 September 2023
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Vanna P
17 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Great city . Beautiful canal . I heard alot of rain in August . Luckily was beautiful weather when we was there not too hot like fl where we come from . Every body speaks English make alot easier . This is a Bike city almost everybody drove Bike make sure you watched when you walk around they drove very fast . The city has a nice tram drove around very convenient . Alot of museums make sure you book in advance if you interested . The canal beautiful the boat dive was very relaxing . We took hop on hop off boat drive it was good for 24 hours . We took a bus from city central Station to Voterdam took around 30 minutes outside the city . Very nice place on the water good restaurant . Dutch tradition . Highly recommend . We was only there juts 3 days from paris . It was great . Will come back again .
Written 5 September 2023
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad4,837 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Solo
This side of the canal is much more laid back than the other rancher side of the canal which is bit more touristy.
On the Jordann there are cafes, restaurants, bars etc. but with a cooler vibes. I love this side of Amsterdam for its totally chill vibes. Perfect for a stroll and for those who prefer a quieter night life.
Written 23 August 2023
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dg2014jg
Magnolia, TX917 contributions
Jul. 2023
For me this was the best part of Amsterdam. Try to plan a hotel or restaurant in or near this area of the city.
Written 15 August 2023
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Tom J
London, UK1,577 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Nice area to walk around. Quieter than the main streets of Amsterdam. Lots of little cafes shops etc. Nice views over the canals.
Written 4 August 2023
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karheart
Linköping, Sweden149 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Very nice area that is a bit quieter than the centre and old parts of Amsterdam. Learned from a local guide that the direction of the streets is laid out different from the rest of the city's street pattern. In the past, these neighbourhoods were the poorest and dirtiest, and were built that way simply for people not needing to see in along the streets from the more nicer areas.
Written 4 August 2023
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Carlos V
4 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Family
Honestly too many people. Also very unfriendly people, food is meh and nothing special. Esthetically beautiful no doubt, but not a nice atmosphere
Written 21 July 2023
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Ivan D
Sofia, Bulgaria24 contributions
Jul. 2023
A beautiful waterway at the heart of the city, the fresh air in the morning creates a mystical allure. Would recommend to couples travelling together.
Written 17 July 2023
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Xamot Tomax
Fort Wayne, IN6,056 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Couples
This is a lovely area for taking a leisurely stroll. There's so much to see. The many markets, pubs, and eateries, along with the houseboats makes for a very picturesque setting. The canal rings are perfect for aimlessly strolling. We spotted some tourists taking walking tours of the area, which can provide more detail and history. Another good note of the area is that it seemed to have a quieter nightlife compared to some other parts of Amsterdam.
Written 5 July 2023
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