Department stores and shopping centres

The most famous department store in Amsterdam is De Bijenkorf, which houses all the best brands in one convenient location. The store offers a wide range of products, including fashion, beauty, and home goods, as well as a restaurant and rooftop terrace with stunning views of the city. The fact that this store is housed in a beautiful historic building is an added bonus and well worth the visit just to see it.

For those who want a more high-end shopping experience, the P.C. Hoofstraat, Amsterdam’s up-market fashion street, has got you covered. Find fashion icons Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent as well as some lesser known but high-quality Dutch designers in this area.

For affordable fashion, don’t go past HEMA, a popular Dutch chain with all the popular brands and a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Magna Plaza is another option and is located in a historic building right near Dam Square and has all the brand staples a shopper could need such as Mango and Sissy Boy. Located within a minute of the Bloemenmarkt is De Kalverpassage which is another shopping centre filled with dozens of shops.