This is the street that has most of the shops that sell clothing, housewares and specialty items. You’ll find plates and cups, pants and shoes, linens and curtains, most everything you’d need to buy. You’ll find H&M, Hema, Blokker, T-Mobile and McDonalds here along with a few restaurants and snack places where you can rest from all your shopping and refresh for another go round. Since no cars are allowed on this street it can be difficult to walk at times because of the myriads of shoppers. There is a companion street the same as this one but located on the other side of Dam square also with H&M, Hema and McDonalds. With both streets they run through the center of Amsterdam running parallel with Damrak on the north side and the Rokin to the south.
Marc J.
Tu valoración: 3 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This is a long shopping street(pedestrian only) that will lead you through the heart of Amsterdam retail space and shops. You’ll find all the big brand stores and shops along this street, and accessory stores for scarves and cosmetic jewelry. Think Carnaby Street in London’s West End and its’ same thing. Around shopping season and holidays, it’s gets very busy and people and languages from all over the world. Remember to try it on first and take home something you can’t get at the olé Mall back home. There’s watch stores here too, which is much different than North America, you’ll find a watch is more of a fashion statement here. Enjoy.
Sharon L.
Tu valoración: 3 Los Angeles, CA
This is equivalent to Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade, without the beach. Lots of chain stores and one of the busiest areas. I don’t understand the need for 3 separate H&M stores… on the same street. Granted, they do sell different types of clothes(one is solely for kids, ones for business-wear clothes, ones for casual/trendy clothes). Just… why? The intermittent bread stores(cheese bread with onions) and ice cream/dessert shops were delightful. They also have coffee shops on little side streets to drop off the guys while the girls shop.