Neighbourhoods
De Negen Straatjes (Nine Streets)
A charming grid of nine little cross-streets between the canals, the Nine Streets are the city's most delightful shopping pocket — independent boutiques, vintage and design, specialty shops and tiny cafés, in postcard-pretty surroundings.
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- Foodie
Tucked between the main canals, the Nine Streets (Negen Straatjes) are a charming little grid of cross-streets that form the city's most delightful shopping pocket — independent boutiques, vintage and design stores, specialty shops and tiny cafés, all in postcard-pretty canal-side surroundings.
See & do: This is made for slow browsing — antiques, fashion, books, ceramics and curiosities, with a coffee stop on every corner. It sits right in the Grachtengordel, so you can fold it into a canal cruise or the Canals & Jordaan cycling route. Eat & drink: Cosy cafés, brunch spots and cheese shops abound; see Eat & Drink. Who it's for: Shoppers, browsers and anyone who loves independent stores over chains.
Best for
- Independent shopping & vintage
- Café and brunch stops
- Canal-side strolling
- Gifts and curiosities
Avoid if you want
- Big-brand chains
- Budget bargains
- Sights within the streets themselves
Getting there
Directions from the nearest transit hubs to De Negen Straatjes (Nine Streets).
Amsterdam's main station — intercity, sprinter, metro 51/52/53/54, most tram lines and city ferries all depart here.
Walk from Dam / the centre
Frequently asked
- What's it good for?
- Independent boutiques, vintage, design and cafés.
- Where exactly?
- Between the main canals, west of Dam.
- Chains or independents?
- Mostly independents.