Is Albert Cuyp Market worth it?
Worth itUnderrated · +60Amsterdam's biggest daily street market in De Pijp: produce, street food and cheap goods
Worth it. Google 4.5; reviewers consistently describe it as lively and authentic, though the goods side is basic.
Hype15How famous and hyped it is
Reality75Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
4.5 ★ Google · 1,791 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Best value way to sample Dutch street snacks like fresh stroopwafels, kibbeling and poffertjes in one place.
Why Reality is 75
Lives up to its fame4/5Google 4.5; reviewers consistently describe it as lively and authentic, though the goods side is basic.
Value for money4/5Free entry and cheap, well-reviewed street food; Time Out highlights good-value produce, though non-food goods are basic.
Can’t get it elsewhere4/5Amsterdam's largest and most famous daily street market; Dappermarkt is the main lower-key rival.
Easy to do4/5Metro De Pijp is steps away and no tickets needed; weekend crowds and Sunday closure are the main catches.
What people loved
Lively, multicultural daily market where locals still do their food shoppingCheap, varied street food: fresh stroopwafels, kibbeling, poffertjes, herring, tacos and moreGood-value meat, fish, fruit and vegetablesFree, and surrounded by De Pijp's cafés and restaurantsWhat wore them down
Non-food goods are mostly cheap and basic — phone cases, socks, souvenirsPopular food stalls can have long waits (one reviewer queued 30 minutes)Closed on Sundays; stalls pack up by 17:00Narrow, busy street at weekends; it's a single long street rather than a big market hallKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: No booking; open street market.
EntryFree; street food snacks mostly a few euros eachSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursMonday–Saturday 9:30–17:00; closed SundaySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HistorySet up by the city in 1905 (Saturday evenings at first); a six-day daytime market since 1912Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
WhereAlbert Cuypstraat between Ferdinand Bolstraat and Van Woustraat, De PijpSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereMetro 52 to De Pijp (exit Ferdinand Bolstraat), 2–3 min walk; ~15 min from Dam Square via Rokin stationSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed1–2 hours for a leisurely stroll and snacksSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
In their words
“The market is fairly small and easy to explore on foot.”
“It’s loud, colorful, and completely alive; a mix of cultures, smells, and sounds that you don’t find in many markets anymore.”
“The bun i had to wait for good 30 min”
“You will leave this market full and so happy!”
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Questions people ask
When is the Albert Cuyp Market open?
Monday to Saturday, 9:30 to 17:00. It is closed on Sundays.
How do I get to the Albert Cuyp Market?
Take metro 52 to De Pijp; the market is a 2–3 minute walk along Ferdinand Bolstraat. It's about 15 minutes from Dam Square.
What should I eat at the Albert Cuyp Market?
Reviewers recommend fresh stroopwafels, kibbeling (fried fish), poffertjes and the international street-food stalls.
Is the Albert Cuyp Market touristy?
It draws many visitors, but Time Out notes locals still do their weekly food shopping there; the non-food stalls are cheap and basic.
