Oud-West

Oud-West is where Amsterdam creatives live when the Jordaan gets too pricey: a genuinely residential district anchored by Foodhallen inside the old De Hallen tram depot, plus the Ten Kate street market and indie shops along Kinkerstraat and Overtoom. Almost no cruise crowds reach this far west, and Vondelpark sits on its doorstep.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Oud-West and De Hallen?

Trams 7 and 17 cross Oud-West, about 10 minutes from Amsterdam Centraal. Tram 17 stops at Ten Katestraat directly beside De Hallen and Foodhallen. It's also a 20-minute walk from the centre, which is exactly why so few tour groups bother coming this far west.

Is Oud-West worth visiting?

Yes, if you want the real residential Amsterdam that doesn't show up in most guidebooks. You get excellent independent coffee, the buzzy Foodhallen, a working street market, and direct access to Vondelpark, all with barely any tourists. It's a favourite of repeat visitors and locals alike.

What is the Ten Kate market?

The Ten Katemarkt runs along Ten Katestraat beside De Hallen and is everything the indoor hall isn't: loud, cheap, and aimed at residents. Expect fresh produce, Turkish pide, and good local bakery bread. It's open most days into the afternoon and is the neighbourhood at its most everyday.

Where's the best coffee in Oud-West?

Oud-West has one of Europe's densest clusters of independent coffee roasters, spread along Kinkerstraat and Overtoom and the surrounding streets. You won't struggle to find a serious flat white within a couple of blocks. Wander rather than chase a single name; the standard is high across the board.

How does Oud-West compare to the Jordaan?

Oud-West is the more affordable, less polished, more residential cousin, described locally as where creatives move when priced out of the Jordaan. It's less picturesque but more lived-in, with better everyday value and fewer tourists. Choose Jordaan for canals and charm, Oud-West for food and real-neighbourhood feel.

What is Foodhallen and when is it open?

Foodhallen is an indoor food hall inside the converted De Hallen tram depot, with 20-plus stalls spanning Dutch, Asian, Mediterranean, and Mexican food around central bars. It's open daily, roughly noon to midnight Sunday to Thursday and noon to 1am Friday and Saturday. Come hungry and share plates across vendors.

Is Oud-West a good area to stay?

Yes, it's an excellent base if you want a quiet, genuinely local neighbourhood with great food and coffee and quick tram access to the centre and museums. You're beside Vondelpark and a short ride from the Museum Quarter. It trades canal-house postcards for real Amsterdam life.

What else is in the De Hallen complex?

Beyond Foodhallen, the old depot houses the Filmhallen arthouse cinema, a boutique hotel, a public library, and a covered walkway of small shops. It's a full half-day in one building on a rainy day. Combine a film, a browse, and a long graze at the food hall.

Nearby in Ask Amsterdam

• Lot Sixty One Coffee RoastersCafé0.21 km · 3 min walk
• FoodhallenMarket0.29 km · 4 min walk
• VondelparkPark0.8 km · 10 min walk
• MoedersRestaurant0.92 km · 11 min walk
• Café SoundgardenBar0.94 km · 12 min walk