The Datsja - Guidebook
Essentials
MoneyGram
DEEN Supermarkten
2 B LangemeerstraatPLUS De Gors
4 ZwanebloemWasserette Nieuwmarkt
8 MonnikenstraatFood Scene
Good for lunch in the beautiful fishing town of Monnickendam
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Coffee & Cacao Lunchcafé
3 Zuideinde Good for lunch in the beautiful fishing town of Monnickendam
Café Bern
9 NieuwmarktOpen 7 days a week, informal, great cheese fondue
Great coffee and sandwiches right next to the free ferry to Central Station
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Al Ponte - Caffe' Italiano
1 Pontplein Great coffee and sandwiches right next to the free ferry to Central Station
The only cafe in town, good for a simple snack as well
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Het Wapen van Ilpendam
7 DorpsstraatThe only cafe in town, good for a simple snack as well
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede TuindwarsstraatBest pizza in town
Piet de Leeuw
11 NoorderstraatBest steak in the city hands down
Drinks & Nightlife
Close to Central Station, great view over the city
122 Einheimische empfehlen
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
4 OosterdoksstraatClose to Central Station, great view over the city
Hotel Okura Amsterdam
333 Ferdinand Bolstraat Great view in the bar on the 23rd floor
Glou Glou
3 Tweede van der HelststraatOnly vin naturel (organic wine)
Sightseeing
A unique village on a former island, nice for a stroll in the harbour or a long walk around the island
158 Einheimische empfehlen
Marken
A unique village on a former island, nice for a stroll in the harbour or a long walk around the island
Parks & Nature
Theetuin Overleek
6 OverleekElectric boat rental. Nice coffee, cake and sandwiches
Egmond aan Zee
6 ZuiderstraatNice beach, not as busy as some others
Schoorl
Great for long walks in the coastal sand dunes
Getting Around
MacBike | Bike Rental Amsterdam | Oosterdok
63A OosterdokskadePontplein
PontpleinFree ferry to Amsterdam Central Station
Amsterdam, Buiksloterwegveer station
Centraal Station - BuiksloterwegFree ferry to Amsterdam Central Station
NDSM-Plein
NDSM-PleinFree ferry to Amsterdam Central Station
Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinAmsterdam Central Station
Bus stop Ilpendam, Dorp. Buses 301, 304, 305, 306, 307 and 308 will take you to Amsterdam Noord metro station, which connects to Central Station.
Ilpendam, Dorp station
Bus stop Ilpendam, Dorp. Buses 301, 304, 305, 306, 307 and 308 will take you to Amsterdam Noord metro station, which connects to Central Station.
P+R Noord
Parking for €1 per 24 hours, provided you take the metro to the city center and back
Everything Else
The only cafe in town, good for a simple snack as well
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Het Wapen van Ilpendam
7 DorpsstraatThe only cafe in town, good for a simple snack as well