In some ways it’s difficult to believe that Amsterdam could have so many huge and excellent department stores, such is the demand for space in the city. All the department stores are centrally located and within short walking distance of each other on the main shopping thoroughfares.

 

De Bijenkorf

Dam 1. Tel.: 0900-0919

Translated into English, the name means ‘The Beehive’ and its quite apt as hoards of people gather to this impressive shopping venue, which is Amsterdam’s equivalent of Harrods in London. It’s the biggest and probably the most famous Amsterdam department store and can be found on Dam Square. All the top designer labels can be found inside as well as cosmetics and other accessories.

 

V&D

Kalverstraat 203. Tel.: 0900-2358363

The initials stand for Vroom and Dreesman, which is the biggest Dutch chain of department stores. Its official address is on Rokin, but there is also an entrance at the top end of Kalverstraat. The shopping is quite good for men, women and children with many top names on offer.

 

Magna Plaza

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182. Tel.: 020-6269199

Housed inside one of Amsterdam’s most stunning buildings, the Magna Plaza Shopping Mall is always popular among tourists and locals. In many ways, it’s a shopping experience with a touch of history. The décor inside boasts a large dome-shaped top, beautiful colonnades and various decorated sculptures. There are more than forty exclusive shops inside, many of which offer the latest and best designer labels. The setting during the Festive season is extremely pleasing on the eye while their winter sales are extremely pleasing on your wallet.

 

De Kalvertoren

Singel 457. Tel.: 020-4273901

The address is on Singel, but you can also enter De Kalvertoren Department Store from the top end of shopping street Kalverstraat. Inside you will find shops dealing in fashion, cosmetics, jewellery, music, stationary and interior decoration.

 

Maison de Bonneterie

Kalverstraat 203. Tel.: 020-5313400

Maison De Bonneterie as it’s known, is an old-fashioned luxury department store, which combines the long tradition of good service with the most modern selection of products. Many major designers’ brands and labels are represented in a department store which boasts quality goods and clothing for men, women and children.