Neighbourhoods
Indische Buurt
One of the city's most diverse, fast-changing neighbourhoods, the Indische Buurt in Oost is a magnet for great, affordable food and a young, creative crowd, centred on the buzzing Javastraat.
- Diverse
- Foodie
- Trendy
One of the city's most diverse and fast-changing neighbourhoods, the Indische Buurt in Amsterdam-Oost has become a magnet for great, affordable food and a young, creative crowd — its streets named after the former Dutch East Indies.
See & do: Wander the buzzing Javastraat, lined with global grocers, bakeries and eateries; relax in the green Flevopark with its waterside swimming; and the lively Dappermarkt is just nearby. See Markets. Eat & drink: This is some of the best-value eating in the city — Turkish, Surinamese, Moroccan and modern cafés side by side. Browse Eat & Drink. Who it's for: Adventurous eaters and travellers who like a real, lived-in local neighbourhood.
Best for
- Affordable, global food
- A real, local atmosphere
- The Flevopark (waterside swimming)
- The Dappermarkt nearby
Avoid if you want
- Tourist sights
- A polished, upscale feel
- Canal scenery
Getting there
Directions from the nearest transit hubs to Indische Buurt.
Amsterdam's main station — intercity, sprinter, metro 51/52/53/54, most tram lines and city ferries all depart here.
Tram or metro from the centre
Frequently asked
- What's the Javastraat?
- The buzzing main street, full of global food.
- Is it touristy?
- No — genuinely local.
- Green space?
- The Flevopark, with summer swimming.