Jordaan
The Jordaan is a neighbourhood of the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
It is part of the borough of Amsterdam-Centrum. The area is bordered by the Singelgracht canal and the neighbourhood of Frederik Hendrikbuurt to the west; the Prinsengracht to the east; the Brouwersgracht to the north and the Leidsegracht to the south. The former canal Rozengracht is the main traffic artery through the neighbourhood.
Getting to Jordaan
The tram is the easiest way to get around central Amsterdam, and the Jordaan is no exception. From Amsterdam Centraal, Tram 13 and Tram 17 bring you to the stop Westermarkt at the beginning of the Jordaan-district. Tram 17 continues a few stops further to Elandsgracht at the west side of the district.
Worth seeing
- 01Brouwersgracht
This canal is sometimes cited as the "most beautiful street of Amsterdam".
- 02Noorderkerk
Noordermarkt 48,.
- 03Pianola Museum
Westerstraat 106 (tram 3 or 10 to Marnixplein), info@pianola.nl.
Things to do
The Jordaan is a great place to just stroll through taking in the beautiful architecture. The canal houses are always a pleasure, but also don't miss out on the backstreets.
- 01Boom Chicago
The Amsterdam comedy institution since 1993.
- 02Ken Tui Massage
Rozengracht 234,.
Where to eat
- 01Burgermeester
They are quality meat, fish or vegetarian burgers.
- 02Kinnaree
Good atmosphere, good service despite being quite busy, but the food is why you would come here.
- 03Long Pura
Rozengracht 46-48,.
- 04Proeverij 274
Small, cosy restaurant at one of the main canals.
Getting around Jordaan the local way
- Go nextYou can also take the ferry over the IJ from Amsterdam Centraal to Buiksloterweg in Noord.
From Wikivoyage: Amsterdam/Binnenstad, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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