Hotels near Jordaan

The Jordaan is the neighbourhood that makes people fall in love with Amsterdam. Originally a working-class area built in the 17th century for immigrants and labourers, it has evolved into the city's most desirable quarter - a web of narrow streets and small canals lined with independent galleries, vintage shops, brown cafes (traditional Dutch pubs with dark wood interiors), and some of Amsterdam's best restaurants.

The Noordermarkt flea market (Saturdays) and organic farmers' market (Saturdays, 09:00-16:00) on the square by the Noorderkerk are the Jordaan at its best. Wander south along the small cross-streets between Prinsengracht and Lijnbaansgracht, dipping into hofjes (hidden courtyard gardens) where you find them. De Kaaskamer on Runstraat is one of the best cheese shops in the city. The Jordaan is free to explore and best experienced without a fixed itinerary.

Pro Tip: Visit on a Saturday morning to catch the Noordermarkt in full swing, then have apple pie at Cafe Winkel 43 on the square - widely considered the best in Amsterdam. Arrive before 10:00 or expect a queue.