Albert Cuyp Market
Amsterdam's largest and busiest street market in De Pijp: 250+ stalls of food, cheese, stroopwafels, clothing, and household goods.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you only have one day.
Short answer
Is Albert Cuyp Market worth it?
Albert Cuyp Market deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A lively, genuinely local market where you can graze fresh stroopwafels, herring, and cheese while watching the neighbourhood shop.
- 02
The catch: it's everyday goods more than gourmet, gets cramped midday, and closes Sundays — go for the snacks and atmosphere, not curated artisan finds.
Is it a fit?
Go if
Plan it well
- Cost
- Free entry; snacks €2–6
- Timing
- Mid-morning, Monday to Saturday; closed Sundays.
- Allow
- 45 min–1.5 hours
- Accessibility
- Flat street-level but tightly packed and busy at peak times.
Consider instead
Ready to plan it?
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