Oost & Watergraafsmeer

This is the neighbourhood for you if you want to combine Amsterdam’s lively atmosphere with an afternoon of relaxation in the park. In Oost lies the Indische Buurt, where street names and the Tropenmuseum are reminders of the colonial past. The neighbourhood’s diversity means you can do your shopping cheaply at the Turkish greengrocer’s and then settle down in the neighbour’s trendy café or restaurant. In Oost, you’ll find the ever-lively Oosterpark, where locals gather to relax, exercise and eat. Monuments serve as reminders of the history of slavery and the murder of Theo van Gogh. Watergraafsmeer is a stately neighbourhood with wide streets and 1930s houses.