Neighbourhoods
Oosterparkbuurt — Amsterdam Oost's green, layered heart
A dense, richly mixed neighbourhood wrapped around the Oosterpark, where late-19th-century blocks meet Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, the Dappermarkt and one of the city's most interesting food scenes.
- Green
- multicultural
- culinary
- Residential
- unpretentious
The Oosterparkbuurt wraps around the leafy Oosterpark — the city's first large public park outside the canal belt — and is anchored by the Tropenmuseum on its northern edge.
One of the most diverse neighbourhoods in Amsterdam, with Ethiopian, Eritrean, Surinamese, Syrian and Turkish kitchens next to third-wave coffee bars and natural-wine spots.
The Dapperstraat street market on the eastern edge is one of the best daily markets in the city.
Best for
- park walks
- world food
- markets
- a residential base near the centre
Avoid if you want
- nightlife-focused trips