De Pijp

Concierge.com calls this neighborhood Amsterdam's "Quartier Latin" for its 19th-century architecture and its collision of different cultures. Ethnic restaurants and eclectic shops reign supreme in this district. You'll also find the famous street market, Albert Cuyp Market, here, Mondays through Saturdays. Experts recommend finding the Gerard Douplein square on your Amsterdam map, hitting a cafe and starting your meanderings from there. You can also take either Tram 16 or 24 to get to reach this happenin' neighborhood, or just walk about a mile south of the city center.