De Pijp is a lively, multicultural neighbourhood south of the centre, best known for the Albert Cuyp street market and a dense mix of bars, cafés and restaurants. It draws a younger, social crowd and suits food lovers who want energy and variety without staying in the tourist core.
The area centres on the long Albert Cuypstraat market and the leafy Sarphatipark, with the Heineken Experience on its northern edge near the canals. Days are busy with market stalls and casual dining; evenings are among the city's liveliest for eating and drinking, though it stays more local than the centre.
Getting around
Trams connect De Pijp to the centre in minutes, and the Rijksmuseum and museum quarter are a short tram ride or 10–15 minute walk north. Schiphol (AMS) is reachable by tram to a station or a direct metro-plus-train link in roughly 30 minutes.
Before you book this area
- Vibe
- Young, diverse and food-driven — energetic day and night.
- Market
- The Albert Cuyp is one of Europe's largest daily street markets.
- Watch out for
- Weekend evenings can be noisy around the busiest bar streets.
Frequently asked
Is De Pijp close to the museums?
Yes — the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Vondelpark are just north, within a short walk or single tram stop.
Is it a good area for nightlife?
Very much so; it has one of the city's densest concentrations of casual bars and restaurants outside the centre.
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