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Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam Hotel

FIRST HOTEL: Such a great spot to be near all the action but far enough that it never feels overcrowded or noisy. Also right by the De Pjip neighborhood which has a ton of good restaurants.

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Damrak

FIRST PHOTO SPOT: Everywhere in Amsterdam is a photo spot, I swear. But if you need just one - look up Damrak!

Hans Egstorf

FIRST BAKERY: The oldest bakery in Amsterdam. Inside literally smells like all that's sweet and cozy. Get your first stroopwafel here.

De Blauwe Hollander

FIRST RESTAURANT: Lovely little restaurant to try Dutch food.

Oude Delft

FIRST DAY TRIP: Take the train about an hour down to Delft. SUCH a cute town and famous for Delftware.

Anne Frank House

FIRST MUSEUM: The Anne Frank House is such a sobering but necessary experience - book well before your trip.

Heinen Delftware

FIRST SOUVENIR: Either a piece of deltware from here or stroopwafels!

Albert Cuypstraat

FIRST NOT-SO-SECRET-GEM: The boho-y neighborhood of De Pijp and especially the outdoor Albert Cupy Market. A friend LOVES Rudi's Original Stroopwafels here.

Flower Market

FIRST DISAPPOINTMENT TO AVOID: Don't go out of your way for Bloemenmark. It's not gonna be filled with flowers and isn't very pretty. It's more just filled with seed packets and is more touristy.