3 Cool Shops to Discover Around Nieuwmarkt
The Nieuwmarkt area is one of those parts of Amsterdam where it pays to wander without a strict plan. Just beyond the busy market square, you’ll find small independent shops, vintage treasures, creative studios and unexpected places tucked into the historic streets.
If you’re visiting Polycurios, why not make a little shopping walk out of it? Here are three of our favourite stops around Nieuwmarkt.
1. MTN Shop Amsterdam — For the creative crowd
Located on Sint Antoniesbreestraat, MTN Shop Amsterdam is a must-visit for anyone interested in illustration, graffiti, painting or street art.
The shop specialises in artist supplies and is the kind of place where you can easily lose track of time browsing through paints, markers, spray cans and other creative tools.
Even if you’re not an artist yourself, it’s worth stepping inside for a look at the colourful world of contemporary street and urban art.
→ Find MTN Shop Amsterdam on Google Maps
2. Time Machine — Vintage finds
If vintage fashion is more your thing, head towards Nieuwe Hoogstraat and stop at Time Machine.
This part of Nieuwmarkt is particularly fun to explore because independent shops are packed closely together, making it easy to turn a quick visit into an afternoon of browsing.
Time Machine is a great place to hunt for something with a little more personality than what you’ll find on the high street.
→ Find Time Machine on Google Maps
3. The Oh Collective — Gifts & beautiful things
Just around the corner on Oude Hoogstraat, The Oh Collective is another lovely stop for anyone who enjoys discovering independent design and gift shops.
It’s exactly the kind of place to pop into when you’re looking for something a little different — whether that’s a gift for someone else or something you absolutely didn’t plan on buying for yourself.
→ Find The Oh Collective on Google Maps
Explore all four spots
We’ve put all four stops on one map, so you can easily turn this into a little shopping walk around Nieuwmarkt and the surrounding streets.
Map stops:
- Polycurios — Nieuwe Hoogstraat 29
- MTN Shop Amsterdam — Sint Antoniesbreestraat 136
- Time Machine — Nieuwe Hoogstraat 5A
- The Oh Collective — Oude Hoogstraat 12
Make a day of it
The best thing about shopping around Nieuwmarkt is that you don’t really need a plan. The neighbourhood has an eclectic mix of independent shops, bookshops, galleries, vintage stores and food spots, all within a relatively small area.
Start at Nieuwmarkt, wander towards Sint Antoniesbreestraat, explore Nieuwe Hoogstraat and Oude Hoogstraat, and finish your walk with a drink or something to eat.
And, of course, make sure Polycurios is one of your stops along the way. We love being part of this little pocket of creative Amsterdam.
Come explore Nieuwmarkt, discover something unexpected, and support the independent shops that make the neighbourhood special.