The 10 best clubs in Amsterdam

Nightlife in Amsterdam is epic, but it’s risky to club on foreign turf as if you don’t know what to expect. Clubs can rock in vibes that will either make or break your night, so we thought of making the selection process for you simple. Ten of the tried and tested spots that you will find great vibes and plenty of locals include:

1. Air Amsterdam
AIR Amsterdam is a historic nightclub located in Amstelstraat 16, 1017 DA Amsterdam. It has five funky bars and a multi-tiered dance floor. They play electronic music and house, but they also have hip-hop and RnB. It’s always filled with people from a diverse mix and has an impressive sound system and guest DJs.

2. Chicago Social Club
It is a two-story club, located in Leidseplein 12, 1017 PT Amsterdam, a perfect location for a bar-hopping night out. It has a decent dance floor and plays friendly vibes with awesome parties on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. It’s a little bit pricy with different rooms hosting different music in a cozy atmosphere.

3. Belushi’s
Belushi’s is located on bustling Red Light District, Warmoesstraat 129, 1012 JA Amsterdam. It stays open till late, and have live music with DJs. Belushi’s is famous for its crazy parties of different music genres for locals and tourists. Every single day, they offer daily drink deals, which make it affordable.

4. Paradiso
It is located in Weteringschans 6-8, 1017 SG Amsterdam. It is a music lover’s paradise and hosts fantastic live music, with a killer sound system. The atmosphere is electric, with a range of known artists and bands. It’s an intimate club with proximity to the artist on stage. The venue is a beautiful 18th-century historic church, and that makes the experience much better.

5. Sugar Factory
Sugar Factory is located in Lijnbaansgracht 238, 1017 PH Amsterdam. This club hosts techno music, so if you like this type of music, you’ll love Sugar Factory. It’s relatively a small venue but hosts excellent deep house parties. The club also has a smoking area, so if you need to take a break from dancing, you can fancy a puff.

6. Melkweg
This club is located in Lijnbaansgracht 234A, 1017 PH Amsterdam, and is another live music venue. It is in the midst of Amsterdam’s nightlife and offers the best in electro. On Tuesday’s it holds techno music where locals and tourists flock for the underground Dutch music scene. Melkweg hosts festivals as well as live acts.

7. Bitterzoet
It’s a hip venue located in Spuistraat 2 HS, 1012 TS Amsterdam, an area covered in street art. It plays all sorts of music and hosts great DJs, solo artists, and live bands in a small cozy setting. Bitterzoet has fantastic stained glass windows, and the easy-going vibes are worth witnessing. Drinks are at a reasonable price.

8. De School
De School used to be a school’s bike storage area and is located in Breemenstraat 1, 1056 AB Amsterdam. It’s a 24 hour licensed club, and some fun lovers finish at 10 in the morning. You can choose to have crazy night outs in the old bike shed. DJs play techno music for locals and international guests.

9. Shelter
It is located in Overhoeksplein 3, 1031 KS Amsterdam. They like people to dress to match their personality, so if you show up in a suit, probably you will be thrown out. They play techno music, and here you will discover it is all about dance music.

10. Claire
The club is located amid the city in Rembrandtplein 17, 1017 Binnenstad Amsterdam. It has two rooms, with wooden floors and is fitted with a Danley sound system. It is known to be a good incubator for the upcoming local DJs.

Amsterdam for a Big Night Out
There are days you may feel about moving to the music and dance your heart out. These clubs will help you have a little fun and let loose. Amsterdam is the perfect city to shine in the spotlights, release extra energy, and succumb to the rhythm.