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Things To Do in Amsterdam and the Flying Pig Hostels
Getting Around in Amsterdam
Although everything in Amsterdam is at walking distance, you don't always want that. So here everything you need to know about public transport, taxis, bikes, ferries, cars and how to deal with the locals.
Although everything in Amsterdam is at walking distance, you don't always want that. So here everything you need to know about public transport, taxis, bikes, ferries, cars and how to deal with the locals.
Shops & Markets
Maybe you want to buy some bread&cheese to take home, or you need some new clothes. In this section you will find all the shopping streets and areas, markets and supermarkets.
Maybe you want to buy some bread&cheese to take home, or you need some new clothes. In this section you will find all the shopping streets and areas, markets and supermarkets.
Smart & Coffeeshops
Have a smoke, sit back and relax! Of course you're bound to check out one of the many coffeeshops in Amsterdam. There's a huge variety, we pointed out the best ones for you.
Have a smoke, sit back and relax! Of course you're bound to check out one of the many coffeeshops in Amsterdam. There's a huge variety, we pointed out the best ones for you.
Museums
If you want get a taste of cultural Amsterdam, it's a must to have visited some of its great museums. Amsterdam has over 50 museums and galleries to explore!
Where to eat
Find the best food in Amsterdam! Amsterdam is known to be a melting pot of cultures, represented in the wide range of restaurants and eateries.
Bars
There are so many bars in Amsterdam, it’s almost insane. Just walk around and see what you like yourself. To give you an idea, here a list of our favorites, including the best ones open till late!
There are so many bars in Amsterdam, it’s almost insane. Just walk around and see what you like yourself. To give you an idea, here a list of our favorites, including the best ones open till late!
Clubs
The Dutch love to party!
Here an overview of all clubs and other party venues in Amsterdam.
Festivals & Events
Of course, the Netherlands has a festival season too. Maybe you can combine a stay at the Flying Pig in Amsterdam or Noordwijk with a festival.
Of course, the Netherlands has a festival season too. Maybe you can combine a stay at the Flying Pig in Amsterdam or Noordwijk with a festival.
Other Attractions
Here some information concerning canal cruises, the Red Light District, walking tours, (ice-) skating, swimming, parks, beaches, cinema and theatre.
Staff Favourites
Check 'm on the map!
Amsterdam's local scene...brought to you by the Pig staff! As much as we'd like to take you all by the hand to show you the coolest places that we always go to, we simply can't take all of you there on the front bars of our bikes! Instead we've compiled all our staff's favourite places in Amsterdam and put them on a map for you, arranged by category and staff member.
Charlie’s favourites
Hostel: Uptown
Name: Charlie Verhoeven
Job function: Reception and bar
Favourite restaurant: Tempo Doeloe, very good Indonesian food.
Kitsch, very good food as well and it has a real living room…