The 9 Streets form one of Amsterdam's most iconic and atmospheric neighbourhoods. Located in the heart of the canal district, these 9 streets are connected by 4 famous canals: the Singel, the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht and the Prinsengracht. This 17th-century area shows a nice mix of history, culture and modern influences.
The 9 Streets can be found just behind the Palace on Dam Square. Just by walking around here, you will have seen Amsterdam's most famous canals. The 9 Streets is a bustling shopping area where trade, craft and culture are still highly regarded after 400 years. A walk through these streets feels like a trip back in time while enjoying the authentic charm of Amsterdam's canal district. You will find more than 250 boutiques, unusual restaurants, galleries, hotels and several museums in the numerous monumental canal houses.
For shop lovers, this is the place to spend an afternoon shopping. You will find all kinds of alternative boutiques, vintage clothing shops and other unique speciality shops. So there is always something unique to find.
Besides an afternoon of shopping, you can also enjoy all kinds of catering establishments here. You will find many different lunchrooms, cafés and restaurants in the 9 Streets that match the historical surroundings. Perfect for recovering from your afternoon of shopping.
Instead of shopping, would you prefer an afternoon of culture? This is also possible in the 9 Streets. Just by walking around and looking around you will see numerous historic canal houses. In the 9 Streets you will find many galleries and museums that are also worth visiting if you are a fan of this. So there are plenty of things to do in the 9 Streets. Reserve your parking space online at Q-Park Amsterdam Centraal or Q-Park Nieuwendijk for a pleasant start to your day out in Amsterdam.
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At Q-Park Nieuwendijk, you can park from just €27,50 per day if you make an online reservation. If you prefer to walk a little further, you can park at Q-Park Amsterdam Centraal from just €32,50 per day with an online reservation. Reserve your parking space online in advance to be assured of a parking space. You can easily drive in and out based on your license plate number. This eliminates the need to pass by the pay machine.