Jordaan
On my first day, I checked in at BUNK Hotel Amsterdam, which I absolutely loved. The hotel is inside a former church, so staying there already felt like a unique experience. After leaving my things in the room, I headed out to explore the city. One of my favorite ways to explore Amsterdam is simply walking without a fixed route and discovering cute streets and canals along the way.
I walked to Noordermarkt, a lovely street market that feels less touristy and is located in a really cool neighborhood. You can find food, clothes, and local products there. Nearby, I found a café called Bun Bun, famous for its cinnamon-roll croissants. I ordered one with cream and strawberries along with a cappuccino and enjoyed it while sitting by the canals. It was absolutely delicious.
From there, I continued walking through the beautiful Jordaan neighborhood until I reached the Flower Market. It’s a fun place to visit and a great spot to buy affordable souvenirs. After that, I walked along one of the main shopping streets in the center of Amsterdam, visiting different shops. I also stopped at the Tony’s Chocolonely Super Store. It’s one of my favorite chocolate brands, and the Amsterdam store is amazing,you can even create your own personalized chocolate bar.
Later, I headed back to the hotel. Since it’s located in the northern part of the city, I took the free ferry across the river. On the way, I passed by STRAAT Museum, a really cool street art museum. I didn’t go inside because I was traveling on a budget, but the area around it is also a great place to hang out when the weather is nice (unfortunently it wasn’t the case that day). After that, I returned to the hotel and rested.
