ALBERT CUYP MARKET: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert Cuyp Market
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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The city's largest street market is just south of the city center.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighbourhood: De Pijp
Bustling Albert Cuypstraat serves as the main drag through De Pijp and the location for Albert Cuyp Market, the largest and most famous of Amsterdam’s many outdoor markets. Beyond this sometimes-frantic thoroughfare, tiny lanes beckon urban explorers in search of the latest trends and hidden gems. Nearly half the residents living in De Pijp are foreigners and a good number of them are students. Here you'll find a multitude of ethnic restaurants, great cafes and bars, and a brilliant array of locally owned shops, all catering to a broad range of budgets and tastes.
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  • Rikardo
    Murska Sobota, Slovenia9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good prices, nice location, a ton of options to choose from
    Nice location near the centre, we were there two times in one week. The shops are nice with a lot of flowers and souveniers to choose from, but most of the shops offer the same stuff at a bit different prices. I have to add that if you need any souveniers, flowers or just smoking accessories, they have it all. You can also stop there for the dutch pancakes or cheese if you like. Just mind that it can get very busy.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 June 2023
  • Tom J
    London, United Kingdom1,693 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good outside market with a few food options and market stalls
    We came here for a walk around, it was a raining day and unfortunately there isn’t really anywhere you can get undercover. The market stalls all have covers but they are limited and when it’s pouring down with rain you do get wet. We came on a Monday and didn’t find there was tonnes of options most of the stalls sold similar stuff. We went to a stroop wafels stall and had both an original and a dipped chocolate one if you are there you have to try both as they are so good and made fresh in front of you cost about €3 - €4 each. We also tried bennys chicken which was good they have a few different options on offer and the value for money is good. Worth a visit if your in the area.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 August 2023
  • NICHOLAS T
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates9,031 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyable experience
    This market offered a really good range of cheap, excellent street food and lots of items to buy, including souvenirs. There are also a number of permanent food and beverage outlets with outdoor seating amongst it all. A vibrant atmosphere. Well worth a visit and not far from some of the big tourist sights.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 September 2023
  • Pequod77
    Jacksonville, Florida173 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    GO GO GO ~ The Market is Wonderful.
    Visited the market on a Friday, it was not too crowed. A 10 minute walk from the Van Gogh Museum area. Market is delightful, many different vendors, art and food. If you are a firs time visitor to AMS for sure visit this local market. It's a nice break and all the vendors are charming and helpful. The young man selling the chocolate brownies, they are THE BEST EVER.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 27 September 2023
  • Paul M
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit.
    Visited this market a couple of times whilst we were in Amsterdam. Great to walk through end to end with lots to see. Great variety of stalls with all sorts to eat. Lovely fresh fish stalls that cook it to order as well.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 October 2023
  • Gary R
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Big, fun outdoor market in Amsterdan
    Big, fun outdoor market. Check-out the Shwarma stalls and also go visit the stall selling brownies (excellent). Ex-pat American making his own dark chocolate brownies, really good!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 October 2023
  • MKTBE
    Topeka, Kansas4,050 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited for Rudi's Stroopwafels!
    I am grateful that everything in the sprawling downtown area of Amsterdam is within walking distance, including the Albert Cuyp Outdoor Market. We wanted to try the best Stroopwafels in Amsterdam (Rudi's), and we were not disappointed! We also enjoyed wandering through the length of the market, appreciating the other vendors and their varied offerings.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 November 2023
  • otl
    Welwyn, United Kingdom164 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loads of variety
    We visited on a cold wet Tuesday in January - so probably not representative of how the place really is. However, the market was fully operational and impressive with the variety of items for sale. The locals obviously purchase food and edibles there, and then there are stalls aimed at tourists. The food options were very varied, ranging from fruit and veg to fresh fish, artisan cheeses and even a stall specialising in game birds and meat. There were lots of hot food options also, obviously including the Dutch fries, which you just have to try! Along the outside of the market are some wonderful individual shops which would have occupied us far more if the weather had been kinder. Would definitely return
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 February 2024
  • Pieta
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom97 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth the visit
    Heard about this market from virtually every guide to Amsterdam I looked at. Strangely smaller than expected. We visited after a morning at a nearby museum and thought we’d try out the street food for lunch. Not every stall or space was occupied, but we found enough to keep us happy. The grilled cheese sandwich place was really good as were the fries from the chap at the very end of the market. We couldn’t miss Rudi’s Stroop wafels and bought lots as gifts too. For us, the best and cheapest you’ll find. For the rest of the market, there are a few cheap souvenir shops which were good for bits and pieces and definitely the best prices for clog slippers (the airports prices were almost double). The cheese stalls were very well priced too and seemed more genuine to the more glossy branded cheese shops on the Damrak and in central Amsterdam. There are of course other stalls selling various other goods ranging from from toiletries to cheap clothes and household items. Overall a very nice experience which served its purpose. Definitely recommend.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 7 February 2024
  • DT
    27 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amsterdam's hidden gem
    Good market off the usual tourist routes with a selection of everything whether you're a local looking for fresh food or a stray tourist looking for an original souvenir. If you want an honest bite to eat in a proper Dutch cafe then try 'Cafe Koffiehuis "De Cuyp." (See picture)' It's definitely a locals place but the owner was really friendly and welcomes everyone. The food isn't flash nor expensive but, trust me, it's good. The apple pancake especially.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 24 February 2024
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Gates P
Toronto, Canada141 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
So this is really just another flea market layed out over three city blocks. Nothing special other than the Stroopwafels and the raw Herring. Spent about and hour and a half there, then had lunch at Ami. Very nice little place just off the main drag.
Can get pretty crazy, so go early and during the week.
Written 31 May 2024
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Todd R
New York City, NY37 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
When planning my trip to Amsterdam I noticed many postings about having to go to the Albert Cuyp Market. I added it to my "must do" list and made may way to it on one of the days of my trip. It was one very long street with booths/tables on both sides of the street. They had tons of foods, clothes, souvenirs, etc... for sale. There were several side streets with restaurants and more stores. It was very nice but nothing more than a "flea market" with some Amsterdam Specific items (e.g. Stroopwaffles). How many different cheese or Stroopwaffle stands can you visit? As I only stopped at a few stands and grabbed something quick to eat at one of them. I was done with the whole market in about an hour. Try to go behind the stands and booths to the stores on the street, there are many stores there that do no have a booth or stand in the street. I stumbled across and amazing boxing equipment store there. If I would have stayed in the middle of the street, I probably would have missed this.
Written 25 May 2024
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Flatina31p
5 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
This place was OK. Nothing to brag about. It’s a spot to get some quick bites, buy cheese, arabica coffee etc. they had great cheap souvenirs which was a plus for us.
Written 19 May 2024
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Emily
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
Had everything on sale at the market. A nice, friendly atmosphere. Had everything on sale from jewellery, food, toiletries and souveniers. Must get freshly made warm stroopwafels from here! - they were delicious, extra large and a great price.
Written 10 May 2024
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Alice K
Pittsburgh, PA36 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
A really fun spot! The outdoor market is a 3-block long area filled with everything you might need if your luggage got lost; clothes, shoes, toiletries, souvenirs, umbrellas,sunglasses. It is also chock-a-block with food vendors selling everything from the famous raw herring to stroopwaffels and baked goods. We bought some cinnamon rolls and almond pastries to munch, and Japanese okonomiyaki pancakes as we strolled. It is easily available by the metro (subway) or bus system. It is one of the places Amsterdamers buy their own household items, so don't miss it for a taste of the city.
Written 19 April 2024
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Sunbeam
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia20 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
we heard about this venue and decided to check it out. There was a stall which has a variety of breads. The man at the stall wasn't very pleasant, in fact, i'm of the opinion that he is rude and not courteous to Asian tourists. It ruined our day.
Will hesitate to visit again.
Written 13 April 2024
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LARS101
California446 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
Local flee market close to our hotel in museum quarter. Small stalls with local foods and trinkets etc. Not worth going out of your way to visit. It was just ok.
Written 11 April 2024
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thistle-do-nicely
Kilmarnock, UK787 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Family
We had excellent pita and sticky stroopwaffelen here. Also bought a few souvenirs and the prices were a lot better than the gift shops in the town. Definitely worth a visit and easy to get to as it has it's own stop on the tram line number 4.
Written 11 April 2024
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TCountry2
Mittagong, Australia898 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
A mixture a stalls at this open air market. Easy to access via tram or metro.
From souvenirs, jewellery, fabric, food, produce, clothing and much more this market has something for everyone. The area has lots of cafes and restaurants but there is a good selection of “local” food in the market itself. Not an essential must see in Amsterdam but it is worth a visit if you have time.
Written 31 March 2024
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Swedishtomcat
Diss, UK4,363 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
A plethora of stalls serving food, souvenirs, clothes, bags and nicknacks. We only purchased edibles starting with a workman favourite - the mackerel roll. Wandered along a bit and stopped for a homemade stroopwaffle. Since the weather was a bit cold & wet we then finished with a cone of frites (& mayo) to warm us up.
Written 28 February 2024
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