It's a quieter riverside spot near Overamstel metro, about 15 minutes from the centre by public transport.
Discover Local Amsterdam: What to Do Around Mercure Amsterdam
At Mercure, we believe you shouldn't need a guidebook to feel like you belong somewhere. That's the idea behind Discover Local: since 1973, every Mercure hotel has been built around its neighbourhood, not just dropped into it — from the décor on the walls to the flavours on the menu. Step into any Mercure and our teams are on hand with the kind of tips you won't find in a guidebook: the market stall locals queue for, the bar where nobody speaks English, the walk that skips the crowds. They live here. They know. Discover Local isn't a generic city guide — it's a short, honest list of the restaurants, markets and neighbourhoods our own hotel teams actually recommend to guests, updated as the city changes around us. Below, you'll find our picks for Amsterdam, an interactive map to help you find your way, and answers to the questions travellers ask us most. So — where will Discover Local take you?
Munich in 5 picks
Lindengracht Market
the Saturday market locals actually shop at — more Dutch spoken here than English.
Albert Cuyp Market
De Pijp's market, running most days of the week with over 260 stalls, a short tram ride from your hotel.
Noordermarkt
Amsterdam's oldest organic farmers' market, for cheese, sourdough and a Saturday-morning coffee.
Foodhallen
a former tram depot turned indoor food hall in Oud-West, for when the weather turns.
The Amstel riverside
your hotel's own stretch of water, with a scattering of hip cafés and pubs right outside the door.
FAQ
Lindengracht, on Saturdays.
Yes — it's fully indoors.
Where to sleep
See Mercure hotels in Amsterdam, all within reach of these picks.