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Albert Cuyp Markt Named after a leading Dutch landscape painter of the 17th century, the Albert Cuyp Markt contains over three hundred booths that line the street and make up the country's largest outdoor market. Amsterdam Holland 52.35512 4.891148

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Party Earth Review Named after a leading Dutch landscape painter of the 17th century, the Albert Cuyp Markt contains over three hundred booths that line the street and make up the country’s largest outdoor market. The hundreds of merchants... ... read full review

Neighborhood:

De Pijp
Address:

Albert Cuypstraat
Amsterdam

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Links:
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Hours:

M–Sa 9am–6pm
Recommended as:
- Day Spot

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Named after a leading Dutch landscape painter of the 17th century, the Albert Cuyp Markt contains over three hundred booths that line the street and make up the country's largest outdoor market.

De Pijp, Amsterdam –

Named after a leading Dutch landscape painter of the 17th century, the Albert Cuyp Markt contains over three hundred booths that line the street and make up the country’s largest outdoor market.

The hundreds of merchants offer excellent deals on everything from fresh produce to clothing to housing accessories, as well as on traditional Dutch products and crafts.

Since most stands are more like store outlets, haggling isn’t very common, although some of the second-hand booths might be willing to offer larger discounts.

Like most people in Amsterdam, the merchants speak English and a number of other languages, so asking questions about products and prices is never a problem.

The lively market and the hordes of bargain hunters it attracts can be overwhelming at times, so many shoppers opt for a relaxing lunch break at one of the many café terraces located throughout the area.

And once the Albert Cuyp Markt has packed up for the day, new crowds of chatty, trendy locals fill the bars and cafés to create a street party atmosphere that goes all night.

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Tip from Emma:

Look for the orange juice and fruit smoothie tables set up beside the produce stands. You can always find a freshly-squeezed glass of something sweet and refreshing for about €1.

Crowd

A busy scene of Amsterdammers, travelers, and bargain hunters of all ages. Evening crowd tends to be hip locals, 20s to 30s+.
Entertainment / Music

Occasional street performers and cafés playing relaxing Latin tunes, soft jazz, or moody background beats.
Food / Miscellaneous

The market has many food stands selling everything from stroopwaffle cookies, raw herring with chopped onions, fried Asian finger foods, frites with mayo, deluxe chocolate truffles, and freshly-squeezed juices.

There are also plenty of exotic spices, teas, coffees, vegetables, fruits, nuts, cheeses, and olives.
Prices

Food €1–€3.

What to Wear / Dress Code

Casual.
Hot Nights / When to Go

Busiest on Saturdays and any sunny day.
Close By

Housed in a former church, the Arabic restaurant Bazar (Albert Cuypstraat 182) offers a unique experience and exotic cuisine at a reasonable price.

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Albert Cuyp Markt User Reviews

Alexandra Connerty May 8, 2013 3.0 stars A must-see in De Pijp Regardless of whether you are only travelling to Amsterdam for a couple of days, or live here, the Albert Cyup Markt is a must, even if it is just to experience the transition from walking peacefully through the beautiful De Pijp to being engulfed by the market one street over. Walk through from one end to the other, picking up a fresh stroopwaffel along the way, taking in the numerous languages passersby are speaking, perusing through the tents (and if something catches your eye maybe even the shop) full of colourful clothing, and admiring the fresh produce. Make sure to relax on one of the patios, locatedon one of the side streets leading to Albert Cuypstraat, for the best people watching vantage point while enjoying a coffee or beer. Sure, it's not all that different from other markets within Europe, but it is the perfect afternoon break from indoor museums or the office.

ChristinaW Dec 13, 2012 3.0 stars Really cool outdoor market I have found over the years that outdoor markets in different cities are not actually all that different from one another. To be fair, Albert Cuyp Markt is in that category, in that it's not really anything new or exciting. But it is a very nice market with some fun and unique vendors, and totally worth an afternoon stroll on a nice day. Besides the market vendors, there are a lot of cute little restaurants, bars, and delis on the surrounding streets in De Pijp, so you're likely to find something you would enjoy for lunch or a snack. In the market itself, you should definitely find the fresh stroopwaffel stand! They make the pastries right in front of your eyes, and you can get one topped with nutella. It is absolutely delicious, I highly recommend it!

Jody Pollara Dec 3, 2012 3.0 stars I love a good market One thing I love about every European city I visit is going to the local markets, and Albert Cuyp definitely does not disappoint. There is tons of local produce which looks amazing and fresh meats (mostly fish!). I love to cook and it is such a shame that each time I've been to Amsterdam I haven't stayed somewhere with a kitchen that I could take advantage of all the goodies at the market. However, I have been able to sample the delicious cheeses, pastries, and desserts that they have at the market. I don't typically buy clothing or other items at markets like these but it is fun to browse, although I mostly saw the same types of souvenir clothing that I saw in the shops in center city. I love this market and could easily wander around exploring the stalls all day long.

Audrey Sykes Nov 30, 2012 4.0 stars Great taste of local life One of the greatest things about living in Amsterdam are the outdoor markets hands down. They're cheap, there's a lot of variety, the produce is fresh, and even the clothes aren't as tacky as they COULD be. The atmosphere is lively, prices are fair and usually set -- it's a great perk to the weekly shopping routine. And the Albert Cuyp is the best way to get a taste of this. You could really spend a whole day here, and it's a great way to see the De Pijp neighborhood. I'd say my best tip is to make sure you walk around the market as well, not just through it, to catch a glimpse of some really cool shops and boutiques (and bars).

Craig Becker Nov 21, 2012 2.0 stars Touristy market Albert Cuyp Markt is another one of those touristy things that everyone who goes to Amsterdam just has to do. That's not to say it's a bad market or that you shouldn't do it, just don't go believing that it's the epitome of Dutch street markets. The street market by the Waterlooplein metro stop, for instance, has a much wider variety of goods for sale, though there are fewer food vendors. The Cuyp Market has loads of great food--frites, herring, cheese, crepes, fresh stroopwafels--but the merch fails to impress. It's mostly just cheaply made clothes and hats with the Amsterdam flag and a pot leaf, which is unfortunate since you can get the same items for about the same price near the Centrum. But there are a few gems: all of the smoothies are phenomenal, one cheese stall in particular is happy to sample anything and everything, and all you have to do is ask, and there was one shoe vendor whose wares were particularly cheap. Bottom line: you should go, but don't go in with very high expectations. And as long as you're there, grab some cheese and a baguette and head to Saphartipark just a few blocks away. It's relatively quiete and is a nice place to do some people watching.

amal shakeb Nov 18, 2012 3.0 stars Market, market, here we come Amsterdam is all about markets. We had heard a lot about the famous Albert Cuyp, and visiting it really lived up to our expectations. Its nothing posh and classy, rather loud and untidy - just what a market should be like. Stalls of things that we would seldom buy, but enjoy looking at. Food stalls selling warm fried fish and freshly squeezed juices, bread, cheese and uncountable fruits and veggies. Its cheap, its fun, and its a nice way to spend a day enjoying the traditions of the Dutch people.

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