The Nine Streets are the streets connecting the canals in AMsterdam's famous Canal Belt between the Raadhuisstraat (Northern Side) and the Leidsegracht (Southern Side). These are the Gasthuismolensteeg, the Hartenstraat, the Reestraat, the Oude Spiegelstraat, de Wolvenstraat, the Berenstraat, de wijde Heisteeg, the Huidenstraat and...More

De Negen Straatjes, "Nine Streets" was recommended to me by locals, when I had just one day to stroll Amsterdam. Great local coffee, chocolatiers, clothes shops, restaurants... all tucked between canals - and in the middle of everything. I'm sure I wasn't the only tourist,...More

This area has some very interesting, fashionable, and fairly up-market shops, restaurants and cafes, so it's a great area to wander around. That said, you should expect to be surrounded by tourists as well as locals. If you're looking for art and antiques go to...More

This is in the canal area and it was interesting to check out the shops. A variety of shops, most not inexpensive.

This location would be nice on a warmer day, perhaps in the Spring or Summer. I wouldnt battle the cold winds for any of the over priced shops we entered.

Lovely independent shopping not far from Jordaan. Combine both areas for a day in Amsterdam. Less touristy and very picturesque. Pop in for a coffee and cake at chocolateria Pompadour. A nice change from the hub bub of Dam.

I had an afternoon to myself, the rain cleared, and I strolled around this neighborhood. Popped in and out of shops with friendly staff, window shopped, ate a late lunch, took photos nearly every time I went over a bridge... This is also a nice...More