Amsterdam is a great city for those who want to make the most of their cheap weekend holiday.
The shops in Amsterdam will be especially attractive to those who are interested in antiques, diamonds, books and curiosities. For the most the shops are open 1-6 pm on Mondays and 10am-6pm Tuesday to Friday. Late night shopping until 9pm is on a Thursday, early closing at 5 pm on a Saturday. You’ll also find that some supermarkets stay open until 10pm. The best places for shopping ona Sunday are the shop in the city centre, Damrak, Kalverstraat, Leidsestraat, and near the Noorderkerk.
Amsterdam has a number of different quarters each with their own special character. Although some shops may appear small they may in fact have their own importing contacts which means that they can get whatever you want from anywhere in the world. This makes shopping a tiny bit more interesting than the usual trudge down the high street in Britain. Amsterdam’s compact size means that within a couple of days you can get your way round all of it shops- great!
Cheap Amsterdam – Shopping malls
Dam Square is perhaps the best place to go to look for cheap Amsterdam shops. Virtually all the department stores and malls are located within easy walking distance of Dam Square. Shops and malls to look out for are Magna Plaza ( Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal) Kalverton (Kalverstraat) and the De Bijenkorf (Dam Square).
Cheap Amsterdam markets
Amsterdam has a variety of lively and different markets with food, books, antiques, stamps, art and whole gambit of other bits and pieces. All the markets are within easy walking distance from the city centre. Check locally for times of markets
Cheap Amsterdam – Art Galleries
World famous for its art, Amsterdam’s galleries are a must for modern and experimental art lovers. Its galleries show artists from all over the world, many of which focusing on the works of abstract and experimental painters. Prices generally fit any pocket from shallow to very very deep pockets.
Cheap Amsterdam – antiques
The money you have saved from your cheap hotel in Amsterdam can be used to buy an antique to remind you of your trip. Amsterdam antique shops are located in the and around Nieuwe Spiegelstraat and Spiegelgrach. There you will find over 70 seventy antique shops and galleries with a splendid variety of antiques and art. You don’t have to be a collector to enjoy this area of the city as the shop windows have a great array of antiques on display. Great for the widow shoppers amongst us.