Media Markt Amsterdam Centrum

It was pretty cool seeing a tech store in Europe and how similar and different they operate. It’s pretty much the same, but prices may vary slightly (Euro). We needed some more adapters because electrical outlets are different in each country (even in Europe). They had a lot of different areas like a Best Buy or Microcenter does such as gaming, photography, electrical, cellular, etc. Check it out! I know a lot of tourists might need to find this place for a variety of reasons.

Read a bunch of reviews about how this is like Best Buy in the States and it’s true! Came here to buy a TV, and they have a huge selection, but unfortunately our first and second choice TVs were out of stock and the salesperson didn’t know when they would stock up. So we checked or phones and tried to order it online, but shipping would take 2 – 8 weeks. «Ain’t nobody got time fo dat!» We’d actually would, if our apartment wasn’t a super empty shell right now right now with nothing but a sofa bed… anyway I digress.
We came here on a Saturday and it wasn’t too crowded. The workers were nice and eventually we got what we needed (even though it was over our budget). We had our TV shipped to us and it took two days for € 15. Delivery was on time as promised.

This place is now Media Markt and is three floors of happiness for those of us who love all things electronic. With a large selection of phones, laptops, and all kinds of accessories, this has been our first stop for a few different excursions. Please keep in mind that we are used to large stores like Best Buy and other large electronic stores, so the size didn’t phase us much.
Like any other store like this, you’ll probably have to find someone to help you, but that’s really the norm in most large stores whether here or in the U.S. I bought my new cell phone here when mine died (so sad!), and we started our search for a new laptop that I will need in the near future. It’s nice to be able to touch, hold, tap laptops to see what feels right. So, I do appreciate the variety for this reason. And with this store in the center and the other in the arena area, I feel like it’s easy to get whatever you might need.
NOTE TO TRAVELERS: If you have a chip card from the U.S., the machine will not ask for your pin. You will need to go to customer service so they can make a copy of your passport and verify your information.

Huge U will get lost! But U will find what u need as long as u’ll do without a shop assistant, very few assistants for each floor so u need to take a number and wait for ur turn LOL, but once u get the hang of the area and know ur way around like my second time I was in and out in 10 minutes.
I like that U have parking in the basement underneath and get a free hour parking ticket if u purchase more than 50 euros worth of items. It’s a nice way of paying homage to their customers.
I honestly still prefer the smaller specific stores.

THIS PLACE IS MASSIVE WOW.
i’m slowly getting used to these small, cramped european stores but this is like Best Buy back home, except spread across 3 floors. pretty great place to burn some time and play with random electronics.

Massive quantities of electronics for your home, car, business or hobby. They’re prices are highly competitive. It has that impersonal «give me your money buy our stuff» kind of feel that modern stores have. Being slightly overwhelmed by the sheer mass of stuff my plan was to approach the information desk to ask where I might find a tripod. The girl at the desk answered with a giggle in her voice, «why, in the camera department of course!.» How silly of me to think it might be found elsewhere. Fortunately, she motioned her head in the direction of the camera department where I found enough of a selection of what I was looking for to choose from that would fullfill my needs. I also found an item that a few other electronic stores I’d been to said did not exist in Holland. Go figure. At least now I know where to look.

Awful service. Awful customer care. Terrible return policy. Would not come back. Do not purchase here unless absolutely necessary.

Amsterdam’s reply to famous American Best Buy’s. This store is huge by the city’s standards! I visit them about once a month, hoping that I would buy something, but that almost never happens. Maybe this is what they mean when they talk about being contend with what you have.
Anyway, the interior is brightly lit, which is a bit weird considering that most stores in the city are the opposite of that. The selection isn’t huge, though. There are a limited number of brands, and it seems to be way more discount driven than actually catering with a wide choice. Lack of at-​the-​door public transport also means that it’s generally inconvenient to carry big items out the door to your home.
If you’re shopping around with a deadline and a shopping list, you will love Saturn. If you’re just browsing, you’d pretty much get bored and leave. They could do a lot to make it more fun.

Tricking you in thinking that they’ve got everything and are cheap. In fact they’ve got nothing and are mofu expensive. Blegh. I’m buying online!

Just like Media Markt or Best Buy for States side people. It’s probably because it’s owned by the same Media Markt parent company (Media-​Saturn Holding).
If you are in Amsterdam, it’s the best place to go for electronics. Just head towards Central (if you are coming from the DAM direction) it’s to the right next to the Library.

Love this huge electronic shop! I am all about having plenty to choose from when it comes to shopping. Three great floors of the best buys in electronics, cameras, computers, appliances, cell phones, video games and more. Way better than Media Market. You probably won’t catch me in another Media Markt, now that I have been introduced to Saturn. The only downer, it’s a little bit hidden, it’s behind the library and on your left side of the Central Station on your way to the double tree hotel. Customer service is excellent, you don’t have to stand around, until you hopefully get service like some other places in Amsterdam. They also have a great espresso bar to enjoy a nice hot cup of coffee, while your browse through the electronics, accessories, or movies. For a moment I thought they were American own, since they were so on top of their customer service and products but surprisingly I was wrong. Look forward to stopping in here on a regular base. My next phone service will be with them instead of T-​Mobile.