Most stores are open six days a week, but many open late on Monday. In the city center stores are open seven days a week, but open late on Sunday and Monday.
Souvenir shops can be found on Damrak and around Leidseplein. The Negen Straatjes (Nine Streets) area is recommended for its small and original boutiques and specialty stores, as well as the Jordaan with quirky shops and galleries.

Floating Flower Market
This pretty market is full of flowers and plants and it is unique in that the merchandise is displayed on floating barges. This is a relic from the days when the flowers and plants sold at this market were shipped in from the horticultural areas around the city by barges. Typically Dutch souvenirs are sold too. The market is open Mondays through Fridays from 9am-6pm and Saturdays from 9am-5pm year round. The flower market is located on the corner of the Singel and the Koningsplein.

Albert Cuypmarkt
Amsterdam’s most famous market is crowded with stalls and shoppers, it’s big and great! You’ll find everything here, from fruits and vegetables to clothes and hardware. The market is located on the Albert Cuypstraat between Ferdinand Bolstraat & Van Woustraat and open Mon-Sat 9am-4pm.

Waterlooplein Market
Immensely popular with both locals and tourists, this flea market sells clothing, furniture, collector's items, accessories, household items, music and much more. It’s easy to spend a couple of hours wandering around and don’t forget to bargain here! Open Mon-Sat from 9am-5pm.

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