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10 Best Night Clubs in Amsterdam For All Party Lovers

Want to experience The Best Nightlife in Europe and want to rave for a week-long, wondering where you could experience it, Holland Welcomes you. Amsterdam, Netherlands fondly called Venice of the North is famous for its canals, beautiful houses, weather, and coffee shops. However on the flip side The capital has sizzling nightlife, Different music set up starting from Hip-Hop, Trance name it, you can hear it predominantly in all clubs. You might be wondering that the city provides a lot of options in terms of nightclubs, To help you, I have listed the Top 10 Night Clubs in Amsterdam so by end of this blog, you would have an idea of which options fit into your taste.

10 Best Night Clubs in Amsterdam

  1. Radion
  2. Escape
  3. De School
  4. Studio 80
  5. Bourbon Street
  6. Melkweg
  7. Club Up
  8. Panama
  9. Jimmy Woo and De Marktkantine
  10. Vondelbunker

1. Radion

To start off, Radion is a must-visit nightclub for Techno Lovers, you can dance all night and drench in sweat as the club has got 24 hours license, Located in the Nieuw-West district, You can host mini-parties and can join a lot of mini parties too.

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2. Escape

A classic Nightclub in Amsterdam, which is about 25years old. The Light music goes along with the beautiful art decor in the nightclub. Deemed to be one of the most beautiful Night clubs in Holland. The club also provides and options like VIP decks and the floors have LED lights that shine bright. Opening hours on Thursdays it is 11 pm to 4:00 am; for Fridays and Saturdays, it is 11 pm to 5:00 am.

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3. De School

As you might have guessed it the nightclub is a former school turned into a nightclub, you could even notice the markings of the gym hall on the dance floors. The place is fondly known as the Titan of the city’s nightlife. Best place for some Dutch Pints.

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4. Studio 80

Most Luxurious club in Amsterdam. A favorite place for the locals as it provides all genres of music. The Classic underground Bar Boasting of a custom-built sound system and neon-lit exquisite décor, Formerly the Dutch National Radio station now one of the happening places in town, Opening Hours: 11:30 pm to 1:30 am.

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5. Bourbon Street 

Party with your Pocket Money: The most budget-friendly informal and cozy Night club, You would hear unending music of Jazz and Funk. Started in 1990 a lot of local artists and many famous artists like Bruce Springsteen, Bobby Kimball have performed here. The club has live salsa performances and Latin music. you could get a wide variety of House brews and cocktails and you could see a lot of young people. Opening Hours, Sundays 10 pm to 4 am on, on Thursdays 10 pm to 4 am.

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6. Melkweg 

The Cultural Galaxy, Previously a Dairy factory turned into a Night Club, Milky way is the name if you translate it into English. The place organizes a lot of live performances added to this the place is run and managed by a non-profit organization. Movie screening happens at the top of the building and they also have a cafe at the back of the venue.

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7. Club Up

Lift your Soul and Senses, One of the most reputed clubs in Amsterdam and not so luxurious one, lively and one of the happening night club located in Korte Leidsedwarsstraat. A two stored building, the first floor houses an exclusive society (artist) the second floor is open for all and you could dance for all the music genres as they don’t stick with a particular one. You can host private parties and the first floor sometimes open for the public too. Opening Hours: 11 pm to 5 am.

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8. Panama

The Classy Venue: Night clubs are not always classy but Panama in Handelskade surely a classy one. Few nightclubs where you get wines classical dining and rock dances in one place as they also have cafes and bars. The place is famous for Techno DJ’s too a must-visit all in one Night club. From midnight to 5 am

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9. Jimmy Woo and De Marktkantine

One another two stored club with Asian themed bar. One of the highlights of the club is their dance floor which is lit by more than twelve thousand bulbs, The club also has themed parties like Hip-Hop Nights and the 90’s party. De Marktkantine The place was once a canteen for market stakeholders then changed into a Nightclub before that It served as art and theatre space for the artists. It’s famously known as the techno club with a multi-room facility.

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10. Vondelbunker

Another versatile Night club more like a cultural center is situated under a bridge. The Night club has a bit of fascinating history to it. The place was originally constructed during the start of World War 2 to act as an atomic bomb shelter which gives you a vintage 1940s feels. The good news for you the entry is free.

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Other worthy Night clubs are Claire, Shelter, Club NYX, Noorderschip, Canvas, OT301. All the mentioned clubs provide a mixed experience each one of them has its versatility in different aspects. I know you are already excited to pack your things and experience the dance floors of Amsterdam but if you are still unclear on how to plan an itinerary for the same? You can go to Pickyourtrail and check Amsterdam tour packages. You can also Customize your packages. What are you waiting for?

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FAQ

Where in Amsterdam is best for nightlife?

The Leidseplein District: Immerse yourself in Leidseplein, Amsterdam’s bustling hub of entertainment and nightlife. This lively district is a playground for nocturnal adventurers, hosting an array of popular clubs, bars, and novel nightlife experiences.

Is Amsterdam 18+ or 21?

Different clubs in Amsterdam have a different age limit for access. Some clubs require that you be no less than 21 years of age, while others set their own age limit to people 18 years of age and older, granting more access to people.

What are the rules in Amsterdam?

Smoking cannabis is not allowed on city-center streets, nor is lighting up tobacco indoors. Photographing sex workers is highly disrespectful, not to mention illegal. If you use common sense, your visit to Amsterdam is sure to be, as the Dutch say, lekker gezellig.

What is the wildest club in Amsterdam?

Located behind the Rembrandtplein on the Amstel river, Jungle Club with it’s exotic theme is the place to be for a fun night out. The Jungle Club is the space where you can play, stay, let go, perform, learn, teach, flirt, meet, escape and dance: all to your own tune.

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