In no time at all, the stools at Café Twee Prinsen Amsterdam grew into an iconic status symbol. Because those who matter, sit on the somewhat uncomfortable stools of this sunny spot at the first sign of sunshine. Jokes and internet memes aside, Café Twee Prinsen is and remains a truly lovely place—especially when the sun is shining.
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Atmosphere and interior at Café Twee Prinsen Amsterdam
Jokingly, the Twee Prinsen stool received its own Instagram account in 2022. By now, the stools have (partly) been replaced by slightly more comfortable versions, but the slightly chaotic terrace of Twee Prinsen remains iconic.
Since early 2022, this café has become a household name in the city. Locals and day-trippers just can’t seem to stay away. And who could blame them? In and around this corner building on the intersection of Prinsenstraat and Prinsengracht, the sun always seems to shine. And if it really doesn’t, you can sit cosily inside with a glass of red and perhaps a board game.
The interior of Twee Prinsen is bright and full of wood accents. It has a vibe of a traditional brown café meets wine bar, but in its most modern form. All in all, it’s a snug yet inviting spot. Anyone in the mood for a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or alcohol-free bubbles is more than welcome.
© Café Twee Prinsen
© Café Twee Prinsen
© Café Twee Prinsen, @tweeprinsen
Menu and dishes at Café Twee Prinsen
Aside from being all about (natural) wines and pet nats, Café Twee Prinsen offers a truly lovely menu featuring tasty bites and small dishes. If you’re here for an extended aperitif, you certainly won’t leave hungry. In fact, the menu satisfies the appetite enough that you won’t need dinner elsewhere. What do they serve? A rotating menu that includes sourdough (baguette), sardines, butter beans in red sauce, rillettes, cime di rapa and more.
Besides wines by the glass, they offer an extensive bottle list, which the staff gladly fetch from the cellar with care. There’s also no shortage of ciders and alcohol-free options.
© Café Twee Prinsen, @tweeprinsen
© Café Twee Prinsen, @tweeprinsen
© Café Twee Prinsen, @tweeprinsen
© Café Twee Prinsen, @tweeprinsen
Café Twee Prinsen is perfect for a date
Looking for a nice spot for a (first) date? Then you’re in the right place at Twee Prinsen!
Tip: check out these (new) restaurants also located in the Centre
Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour
| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>
Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.
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