Published July 16, 2024
Amsterdam, the most famous city when foreigners think about The Netherlands. The Dutch capital offers a range of neighbourhoods, each with their own offering when it comes to shops, restaurants and other facilities as well as types of properties. Let us tell you about the different areas of Amsterdam!
Many of the patrician homes dating from the city's Golden Age are to be found here, now converted into apartments. Located along Amsterdam’s most beautiful canals, these are the most sought-after properties in the city. Detached houses are not available at all in this area; semi-detached is very rare and expensive.
All properties are within easy access of museums, theatres, restaurants, etc. The majority of theatres and cinemas are situated near the famous square Leidseplein. This area is more suitable for people without children, as there are very few properties with gardens and the International Schools are outside of the city centre.
Travelling by public transport is probably the best, as traffic is busy, and the roads alongside the canals are narrow. Parking is a problem, with long waiting lists for permits.
Rental prices range from €1,850 to well over €4,000.
The area close to the Vondelpark was built around 1900 in the old Amsterdam style. More to the south, the properties were built just before the 2nd world war and are mainly of a typical style designed by the architect Berlage. In the Vondelpark, numerous outdoor concerts and performances take place in the summer months, free of charge. Also, in this area is the famous exclusive shopping street P.C. Hooftstraat, as well as the next most exclusive street, Beethovenstraat. Moreover, you will find the city’s largest museum the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Concertgebouw where classical concerts are performed daily. The World Trade Centre of Amsterdam is situated in New South.
The area mostly houses apartments in all sizes, some with large roof terraces, but also some single family homes. Detached houses are extremely rare in this area and are not offered on the market. Parking is possible, although finding a spot is not easy.
Rental prices range from €1,850 to well over €4,000.
This is the oldest part of Amsterdam with small alleys and canals. Both areas are very lively and folksy with a wide range of cafés, restaurants and shops. For the Jordaan, checkout the 9 straatjes and the Noordermarkt. The Pijp also boasts the Sarphatipark to relax in.
Most properties go back to the Middle Ages and have absolute postcard charm. There is a downside though: the apartments are very small and often have no gardens or balconies. Parking is impossible (there is a waiting list and it will take several years to get a parking permit)
Rental prices range from €1,900 to €4,000.
Once derelict, the East Docklands, situated to the East of Central Station at the IJ waters, was redeveloped around the turn of the century. Housing consists of modern apartment blocks let out by the larger project developers as well as single family homes. It is modern, new and popular with the locals.
Parking is not a problem and some buildings come with a parking garage. There are plenty of shops, bars (even breweries) and restaurants and both the Maritime Museum and science museum Nemo are close by.
Rental prices range from €1,900 to over €3,000.
The suburb Buitenveldert and the separate municipality Amstelveen are located between the river Amstel and the Amsterdamse Bos, a man-made network of small canals, parks and woodland developed in the 1930s. Its largest canal is very popular among oarsmen in the summer and skaters in the winter. All facilities needed are there: shopping areas, hospital, restaurants, as well as sports facilities (water sports, tennis, soccer, etc.).
The area is popular amongst families with children due to its proximity to international schools and hosts large Japanese, British and American networks; 10% of the inhabitants is international.
In Amstelveen and Buitenveldert, you will find family houses (attached and semi-detached) and apartments. Detached houses are very scarce and are not always offered on the market, though. If one is offered for rent, prices can vary a lot but in general start from approximately € 5,500.
Located south of Amsterdam, Schiphol airport is close by and there is easy access to the ring road of Amsterdam going either into city centre or out of town. There are also public transport links going into Amsterdam. Amstelveen does not have a train station, but busses take you where you need to go. Parking varies per street; sometimes it is for free but parking permits are required in certain areas; there is currently no waiting list.
Rental prices range from €1,800 to over €2,750.
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