Amsterdam Foodie & Nightlife Weekend
A culture, food and nightlife weekend: Rembrandt, a canal cruise, historic jenever houses, Indonesian rijsttafel, a seasonal tasting menu and speakeasy cocktails, staying at a breakfast-included hotel on the Amstel.
€408 at live prices, plus €414 – €721 estimated for meals, sights and getting around.
For 2 people: €411 – €565 each.
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Day 1, Fri, Dec 4
Morning arrival, Rembrandt, jenever, rijsttafel and a speakeasy nightcap.
Flight, 19:50–22:20
easyJet U28675, LGW 19:50 → AMS 22:20, direct, 1 h 30 min
Direct easyJet hop from Gatwick into Schiphol, landing in time for a full afternoon in the city.
Price found by us; may differ slightly on the booking site.
Stay, 22:20–23:20
Streamlined dorms & private rooms in a modern hotel featuring a bar & a guest kitchen.
Drop bags at this modern hotel by the Amstel with breakfast included, a handy base for the weekend.
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Day 2, Sat, Dec 5
Canals, historic tasting rooms, a seasonal tasting menu and late cocktails.
Café, 09:00–09:45
Van Hallstraat 268, 1051 HM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Well-loved local coffee spot for a relaxed cup and pastry before exploring.
2.6 km, about 7 min by taxi or transit
Sight, 10:30–11:45
Max Euweplein 44, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands
See the canal ring and gabled houses from the water, the classic way to understand the city.
The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.
1.3 km, about 16 min on foot
Restaurant, 12:30–13:45
Eerste van der Helststraat 47h, 1073 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Highly rated restaurant for a leisurely Saturday lunch between sights.
1.4 km, about 17 min on foot
Sight, 14:30–15:00
Magere Brug, 1018 EK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Narrow, historic bridge lit at night. A popular historic site, this narrow bridge for pedestrians & cyclists is illuminated at night.
The narrow historic bridge over the Amstel, a picturesque stop for photos.
1.4 km, about 17 min on foot
Bar, 15:30–16:45
Pijlsteeg 31, 1012 HH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Old world liquor store & tasting room. Historic 17th-century liquor store & tasting room selling liqueur & genever in an old world setting.
Historic 17th-century tasting room for liqueurs and genever in an old-world setting.
1.7 km, about 21 min on foot
Restaurant, 19:00–21:30
Weteringstraat 41, 1017 SM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cozy eatery for posh fixed-price menus. Charming, townhouse-like restaurant creating upscale 5-course meals with seasonal flavors.
Charming townhouse-like restaurant serving an upscale seasonal five-course menu, the foodie highlight of the trip.
2.6 km, about 7 min by taxi or transit
Bar, 22:00–23:59
Mauritskade 61, 1092 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Top-rated cocktail bar to round off Saturday night in style.
Day 3, Sun, Dec 6
Brunch, rooftop views over the IJ and a last Italian lunch before flying home.
Restaurant, 09:30–10:30
Plantage Middenlaan 30A, 1018 DG Amsterdam, Netherlands
Bright global cafe & brunch spot. Sunny, vibrant outpost for Australian-inspired global brunches & burgers, plus wine & local coffee.
Bright, Australian-inspired brunch spot with global dishes and local coffee.
2.6 km, about 7 min by taxi or transit
Sight, 11:00–12:30
IJpromenade 4, 1031 KT Amsterdam, Netherlands
Observation deck with a swing & dining. Elevator with a light show to a 20-story rooftop with a restaurant/bar & an over-the-edge swing.
Ride the light-show elevator to a 20-story rooftop with sweeping city views and the over-the-edge swing.
2.2 km, about 28 min on foot
Restaurant, 13:00–14:15
Taksteeg 3, 1012 PB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Much-loved Italian restaurant for a final relaxed lunch before heading to the airport.
Flight, 18:30–18:45
Return flight, included in the outbound fare. Direct easyJet flight from Schiphol back to Gatwick; allow time to collect bags and reach the airport by train.
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