--- title: "Are Amsterdam coffeeshops actually better for… | Cannabivo" description: "I’m new-ish to the Netherlands and keep hearing the line that Amsterdam coffeeshops are «the best» for tourists. I get that Amsterdam has more variety, ..." canonical: https://cannabivo.com/forum/newcomers/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists language: en robots: index, follow og_type: website type: forum-thread-page language_alternates: en: https://cannabivo.com/forum/newcomers/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md cs: https://cannabivo.com/cs/forum/novacci/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md de: https://cannabivo.com/de/forum/neulinge/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md es: https://cannabivo.com/es/foro/principiantes/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md fr: https://cannabivo.com/fr/forum/nouveaux-venus/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md hu: https://cannabivo.com/hu/forum/ujoncok/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md it: https://cannabivo.com/it/forum/nuovi-arrivati/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md nl: https://cannabivo.com/nl/forum/nieuwkomers/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md pl: https://cannabivo.com/pl/forum/nowicjusze/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md pt: https://cannabivo.com/pt/forum/iniciantes/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md ru: https://cannabivo.com/ru/форум/новички/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md tr: https://cannabivo.com/tr/forum/yeni-gelenler/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md zh: https://cannabivo.com/zh/论坛/新手/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md ja: https://cannabivo.com/ja/フォーラム/初心者/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md ar: https://cannabivo.com/ar/منتدى/المبتدئون/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md ko: https://cannabivo.com/ko/포럼/초보자/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md pt-br: https://cannabivo.com/pt-br/forum/iniciantes/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md hi: https://cannabivo.com/hi/मंच/नए-सदस्य/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists.md generated: 2026-07-25 --- > **Machine-readable Markdown rendering.** This is a Markdown representation of a web page, > served for AI agents and crawlers as a token-efficient alternative to the full HTML. > Full interactive HTML version: https://cannabivo.com/forum/newcomers/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists > Canonical URL: https://cannabivo.com/forum/newcomers/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists > Available languages: en, cs, de, es, fr, hu, it, nl, pl, pt, ru, tr, zh, ja, ar, ko, pt-br, hi [Home](/forum "Home")[Popular](/forum?sort=top "Popular") Communities [General Discussion](/forum/general-discussion "General Discussion")[Club Reviews](/forum/club-reviews "Club Reviews")[Strains & Products](/forum/strains-products "Strains & Products")[Legal & Regulations](/forum/legal-regulations "Legal & Regulations")[Newcomers](/forum/newcomers "Newcomers")[Newcomers](/forum/newcomers "Newcomers")·Posted by u/Elisabeth82·235 days ago # Are Amsterdam coffeeshops actually better for tourists? I’m new-ish to the [Netherlands](/netherlands "672 Coffeeshops in the Netherlands (2026) | Cannabivo") and keep hearing the line that [Amsterdam](/netherlands/north-holland/amsterdam "192 Coffeeshops in Amsterdam (2026) | Cannabivo") [coffeeshops](/coffeeshops "Dutch Coffeeshops — What They Are & How to Buy") are «the [best](/netherlands/north-brabant/best "Coffeeshops near Best Municipality (2026) | Cannabivo")» for tourists. I get that Amsterdam has more variety, but is it really that different from other cities? I’m thinking of a day trip and wondering if it’s worth the crowds or if smaller places give a friendlier vibe. Referencing Amsterdam shops in case someone wants to compare — I visited once near the centre and it was busy but okay, just curious about other takes. 0 [ 5](/forum/newcomers/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists#comments "Comments") **Share** ## Comments Showing 5 of 5 comments A**AtzeAMS**235 days ago Depends what you want. [Amsterdam](/netherlands/north-holland/amsterdam "192 Coffeeshops in Amsterdam (2026) | Cannabivo") = more selection, more tourists. If you want quieter and chatty staff, smaller towns like [Steenwijk](/netherlands/overijssel/steenwijkerland/steenwijk "1 Coffeeshop in Steenwijk, Steenwijkerland (2026) | Cannabivo") or [Leeuwarden](/netherlands/friesland/leeuwarden "13 Coffeeshops in Leeuwarden Municipality (2026) | Cannabivo") have nicer spots. 0 Reply[Share](/forum/newcomers/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists#reply-f337831c-c119-40d3-b32c-2467461c7813 "Share") B**Bert**234 days ago I've lived here a while — [Amsterdam](/netherlands/north-holland/amsterdam "192 Coffeeshops in Amsterdam (2026) | Cannabivo") is great for variety and late hours, but it's also pricier and more hectic. For a relaxed experience pick a coffeeshop off the beaten path, bring ID, and avoid peak tourist times if possible. If you're prioritising atmosphere over selection, smaller towns can surprise you. 0 Reply[Share](/forum/newcomers/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists#reply-dd78dd4c-3b49-40f3-a038-41fabb632446 "Share") J**JeroenJ7**232 days ago Same here — different vibe. 0 Reply[Share](/forum/newcomers/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists#reply-f94ceb79-3080-4f6d-b3f8-b75d010c7700 "Share") S**Sven72**231 days ago > @Elisabeth82: "is it worth the crowds" Ja, für manche schon. If you're easily stressed by crowds then [Amsterdam](/netherlands/north-holland/amsterdam "192 Coffeeshops in Amsterdam (2026) | Cannabivo") might feel overwhelming. But if you like choice and late opening hours, it’s worth one visit — then consider exploring [Den Haag](/netherlands/south-holland/den-haag "41 Coffeeshops in Den Haag (2026) | Cannabivo") or smaller cities for calmer spots. 0 Reply[Share](/forum/newcomers/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists#reply-f88d6655-c3ea-4989-bfbc-23463eae9cf5 "Share") M**MargrithGVA**230 days ago I’d add: if you [plan](/spain/arag%C3%B3n/huesca/plan "Cannabis Social Clubs near Plan, Aragón (2026) | Cannabivo") to try different places, note the opening hours and any local rules about tourists. [Amsterdam](/netherlands/north-holland/amsterdam "192 Coffeeshops in Amsterdam (2026) | Cannabivo") has some neighbourhoods that are lovely early morning. 0 Reply[Share](/forum/newcomers/are-amsterdam-coffeeshops-actually-better-for-tourists#reply-9f13380b-0216-410a-9a55-e05de19a43de "Share") ## Add a comment Post comment ## Add a comment Sign in to join the discussion. 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