Since 1915, the Hajenius House has been one of the best-known cigar houses in Europe and boasts of a stately location on the Rokin. Along with cigars, Hajenius also offers a stylish room, a special cigar try-out tool and private lockers where specialists can store their expensive cigars under controlled conditions. The beautiful art-deco interiors of the historic building create a perfect ambiance for cigar enthusiasts to admire the store's premium collection.
L'Albert Cuyp, situé près de la ancienne brasserie Heineken, est le plus grand est plus animé des marchés quotidiens à Amsterdam. Du lundi à samedi il est plein de gens du coin faisant leur courses. Vous pouvez y acheter tout ce que vous voulez, du poisson fraîche et fruit fraîche, au tissu et chausseurs, et, bien sûr, vous allez devoir goûter aux hareng traditionnel néerlandais avec des oignons et pickles. Vous y trouverez aussi la nourriture et des herbes exotiques, pour la communauté étranger vivant à Amsterdam. Des prix sont généralement raisonnables, mais soyez sûr que ce que vous achetez est de bonne qualité. Au marché d'Albert Cuyp vous aller vraiment goûter à la vie multiculturelle d'Amsterdam.
De Bijenkorf (la ruche) estle plus grand magasin d'Amsterdam, et peut être comparé avec Harrods à Londres et KDW à Berlin. Situé au cœur de la ville, ce grand magasin propose une grande variété de marchandise: des vêtements de marque, des produits
cosmétiques, des meubles, des cadeaux, des bijoux, des chaussures, des CDs, des livres, des produits d'epicerie, des jeux, de l'électroménager et plus encore. Bien que ce n'est pas bon marché, tout le monde y trouvera quelque chose d'intérêt. De Bijenkorf propose aussi du shopping exempt d'impôt, un vestiaire, un guichet automatique, un parking, et des restaurants variés.
Le marché des fleurs (Bloemenmarkt) est situé au cœur de la ville, près du Kalverstraat, Leidsestraat, et près de la Tour de Munt. Jetez un coup d'oeil aux boutiques flottant sur des péniches au Canal Singel. On y vend de tout, des graines et bulbes aux fleurs unique tels des tulipes noirs. Ne soyez pas étonné si vous voyez des fleurs de couleurs bizarres. C'est un beau endroit à visiter, même si vous n'achetez rien. Si vous voulez prendre les produits à l'étranger, soyez sûr qu'ils ont des certificats d'exportation.
Concerto has been around for 50 years and prides itself on its knowledgeable staff and excellent selection of new and used music, ranging from classical to techno, flamenco and blues. Five different shops are linked under one roof: dance, pop, jazz/world music, classical music and second-hand CDs and LPs. Music lovers, collectors and everyone in between will find the relaxed atmosphere the ideal setting in which to browse and listen to music.
Indulge your sweet tooth with the heavenly chocolates on offer at this specialty boutique located in Jordaan. Established in 2010, the expansive boutique delights with an enticing display of artisan chocolate bars and other creations by well-known chocolatiers. Taking things further, the boutique conducts regular chocolate tasting sessions for enthusiasts. Apart from chocolate, the store also offers premium coffee and tea. A must-visit for chocolate lovers.
If you want to lay your lands on some beautiful rare European antiques, Prinsheerlijk Antinques is the place to be. One of the biggest wholesalers and retailers in the antique circuit of the city, the store stocks everything from furniture and paintings to statues, mirrors, lanterns and other artifacts. There are new pieces coming in everyday at Prinsheerlijk and the artifacts can also be modified according to your preference. For vintage art lovers, this place is a must visit.
This is a natural cosmetic and well-being store selling well-known brands such as Weleda, Laverna and Dr. Hauschka. Even though the store is quite small, there are tons of products to view, ranging from eye shadows and oils to toothpaste and vitamins. On some days, it is possible to request 'on site' therapy, such as acupuncture or kinesiology, and the information regarding this can be found on their website. The assistants have a lot of specialist advice concerning the products and are willing to answer any questions you may have. There are also a wide range of products available on their web site.
Located in Amsterdam's chic and picturesque Jordaan area, LouLou is a clothing boutique with a retro, 1960s feel, perfectly suited to the famous Nine Streets in which it resides. The store itself is compact and carries clothing lines for both winter and summer as well as a range of handmade accessories to suit any season. Elegant and classy, LouLou's clothes are a good choice for a girl looking to make an impression. And it's not just clothes and accessories you can buy here.