In Amsterdam, shopping centers are located not only in the main district of the capital. In remote corners of a quiet area they are also available. Some areas of the city offer locals and tourists quite good discounts, a large selection of products and relatively reasonable prices.
If you happen to visit Amsterdam, it is recommended to pay attention to small pretty malls, where the assortment is much larger than in large shopping centers.
Rating of the best shops and shopping centers
The southern part of the city has always been famous for its cozy centers, such as Gelderlandplein, because when you visit such places, shopping turns into a real entertainment, especially if you went there with children. It will be possible to accidentally spend a day on shopping in Amstelveen, and in major cities, tourists will find such shopping centers:
- Bijenkorf is a famous tourist shop.
- Magna Plaza is the central store for the whole family.
These are the two main shopping centers, which are concentrated in the very center of the capital on both sides of Dam Square. Here are collections of clothing by Dutch designers and international brands, there are high-quality children's toys, cosmetic products, as well as home products from biologically purified raw materials.
Here are the best shopping centers in Amsterdam:
- De Bijenkorf - here you can buy high-quality cosmetics. Clothing, bedding, accessories for her, sweets, luxury bags and even budget perfume brands - that’s all.
- Gelderlandplein is the place to go with children. The shops inside the shopping center are different: retail and wholesale, many cafes and establishments for kids, attractions for couples, free playgrounds. Parents can enjoy delicious coffee in the cafeteria, watching the children play.
- Kalvertoren is an inexpensive center that offers budget clothes and reasonable prices. Locals rarely come here, however, tourists may enjoy not only the mass market, but also the panoramic view from the terrace on the top floor, which offers stunning views of the ponds.
- Magna Plaza - purchases are made at a historical monument. The shopping center takes the central place of the capital in the literal sense. Prices are affordable and affordable. However, there is not such a large selection of clothes. At this place you can buy souvenirs and handmade wooden toys. There is also a wide range of musical instruments and shops with coffee and pasta.
Assortment of goods - what to bring from Amsterdam?
Not far from De Bijenkorf is Metz & Co, at the crossroads of Leidsestraat and Keizergracht. Here, ladies can find for themselves the latest brands D&G, Chloe, Hugo Boss, Galiano, Moncler, Valentino, Missoni and issue a purchase of more than 150 euros TaxFree (VAT refund).
If you are looking for shopping centers in Amsterdam that offer souvenir products, be sure to buy magnets or souvenir houses in memory of the city.
You can take Delft porcelain with you at Royal Delft, located on the territory of the Coin Tower. On the other side of the store there is a flower market - small souvenirs are also sold there.
For the house, you can buy plates for the kitchen, figurines of kissing children and New Year's holiday mills with Christmas tree decorations.
Going to the market, you can find tulip bulbs for only 10 euros. In specialized stores, they will come out more expensive. And you should definitely buy local cheese.
Amsterdam shopping: what is it?
And if you want to go to Amsterdam shopping centers to buy fashionable clothes, you should pay attention to regular buses. The voucher involves accommodation in hotels, and they give at the reception stands a list of available stores, where at that time there are promotions and discount systems for tourists. But be prepared for a number of unusual events:
- The staff never brings things in person - you yourself choose the size and try on the goods in the booth.
- In the morning in the capital, the shops are full of tourists, so you should come there in the evening when there are fewer people.
- The size range of clothes is not small - the ratio of the size range is according to the Eastern European standard.
- Winter clothes correspond to the climate of the middle strip, as in Italy. A lined coat is hardly suitable for the Russian winter.
Remember that the law on the return of goods does not apply in stores if the buyer wants to return it to the store. And do not forget to fill out DutyFree so as not to overpay the tax for purchased outfits.
Shopping Trips: Netherlands - Amsterdam and Shopping Centers
There are special shopping tours for a trip to the capital of the Netherlands. They include travel through all the shopping centers in the city of Amsterdam with a stop for 3-4 hours in each store. Special time is chosen for travel by other tourists in order to avoid crowds.
Basically, the bus travels through:
- “9 Streets” quarter - here are stores with the trademarks of French Collection UK, Fornarina, Laundry Industry.
- Ravenmatazz shopping centers from designer Vivienne Westwood and Walter van Beirendonk will be on Volvenstrat Street.
- Scandinavian fashion designers present their work in Analik and Lock, Stock & Barrel stores on Hartenstrat.
- An exclusive shoe store, Antonia, is located on GatheisMolensteg Street.
Within the trip, you can stay with a group for hikes to fairs and bazaars.
Guest reviews - where to shop?
In order not to go blindly, you should know in advance about Amsterdam's shops and shopping centers from tourists who have already been there, and therefore can tell you where it is better not to go, and what to avoid.
- Reviews of many women say that it is better to go to De Witte Tandenwinkel on Runstraat - the store sells cosmetic lines for skin and body care. Here the prices are affordable, and the choice is huge. In addition, everything is made from natural ingredients.
- Skins Cosmetic Lounge sells dental products - only a natural composition. Famous brands Aēsop, Philosophy and Ren are represented.
- The Stout store on Berenstraat has a wonderful collection of women's underwear. The amazing taste of designers is amazing! For any height and size, each woman will choose what she needs.
- You can buy inexpensive pearls at Zinne & Minne on Volvenstrat.
Original jewelry is not worth buying, as tourists advise. It is better to leave it for later. It is better to look into the jewelry department with beads and interesting gizmos.
Amsterdam in Russian
Amsterdam Shopping Center in Novosibirsk also pleases its customers. There are many positive reviews. This shopping center is located on Geodeticheskaya street, 4/1 in the city of Novosibirsk. The architecture of the building is chic, fully consistent with the appearance and facade of the Dutch Baroque. Inside, visitors are invited to:
- Paid parking;
- Children's room for mother and baby;
- Small fitness room;
- Cafe and playgrounds.
In fact, this is a great way to "visit" in Amsterdam, disguised in the background of this shopping center. Purchases can be paid in cash or by card, however, parking accepts bills of 50,100 and 500 rubles, so you need to take this fact into account when you allow free parking for 1 hour.