Overview

Many visitors to Amsterdam who truly enjoy shopping find the Kalverstraat and the tourist shops, but often miss Amsterdam's favorite place to shop: the nine streets. Tucked in between the Prinsengracht and the Leidsestraat, these blocks offer fun and authentic shopping, Amsterdam style. Whether you are looking for a shop offering second hand clothes and incense or selling designer bags and china, you will find it all among the shops in this district. Complete with a selection of cafes, restaurants and bar, this central shopping district is an often-missed Amsterdam gem. -Rachel Hanson