Amsterdam has one of Europe’s best vintage shops and secondhand scenes — a side effect of the city’s sustainability-conscious culture, design-school graduates, and decades of bohemian style. From the iconic Episode chain to the country’s oldest vintage boutique (Time Machine, 1969), the curated Mood Indigo to Europe’s biggest flea market at IJ-Hallen, this guide picks 15 of the best Amsterdam vintage shops with what to find at each, locations, prices and the best neighbourhoods for thrift adventures.

Best Vintage Chains

1. Episode (multiple locations)

• Locations: Nine Streets (Berenstraat 1), Waterlooplein, Spiegelstraat, Haarlemmerdijk.
• What: Amsterdam’s most-loved thrift chain. Vast vintage selection at fair prices.
• Best for: jeans, jackets, dresses, accessories.
• Prices: €15-80 most items.
• Best location: Berenstraat 1 for the Nine Streets central feel.

2. Bij Ons Vintage (Nine Streets)

• Where: Wolvenstraat 27.
• What: more curated; premium European vintage; designer labels.
• Best for: well-selected silk blouses, coats, statement jackets.
• Prices: €40-200; quality over quantity.

3. Laura Dols (Wolvenstraat)

• What: vintage bridal, eveningwear, theatrical pieces.
• Best for: special-occasion finds, 1920s-1970s eveningwear.
• Prices: €80-400+; the high end of vintage.

Best Independent Vintage Shops

4. Time Machine (Red Light District)

• Where: Sint Pieterspoortsteeg.
• What: Amsterdam’s first vintage shop, running since 1969.
• Best for: silk blouses, leather bags, unique accessories, vintage denim.
• Vibe: small, intimate, well-curated.
• Prices: €30-120.

5. Mood Indigo (Damstraat)

• Where: Damstraat (just south of Dam Square).
• What: 2-floor vintage focused on good-quality denim.
• Best for: vintage Levi’s, leather jackets, classic Americana.
• Prices: €40-150.

6. Marbles Vintage (Jordaan & De Pijp)

• Where: 1e Looiersdwarsstraat 6 (Jordaan); Ferdinand Bolstraat (De Pijp).
• What: 90s and early 2000s vintage heaven.
• Best for: streetwear, branded sportswear, retro looks.
• Prices: €20-100.

7. BIS (Spuistraat)

• What: pre-owned + army-navy classics + vintage fashion.
• Best for: military jackets, sturdy work-wear, classic basics.

8. Kilo Shop (Multiple)

• What: weighed-by-the-kilo vintage chain.
• Prices: roughly €30/kg.
• Best for: bulk thrifting fun; some real bargains.

9. Wini Vintage (Haarlemmerstraat)

• Where: Haarlemmerstraat 29.
• What: designer and high-street vintage; well-edited.
• Best for: designer handbags, premium vintage pieces.

10. I Love Vintage (Prinsengracht)

• Where: Prinsengracht 201.
• What: curated 1920s-1980s women’s vintage.
• Best for: dresses, gowns, accessories.

11. Het Magazijn (Lindengracht)

• Where: Lindengracht 191.
• What: vintage Scandinavian and Dutch design furniture and lamps.
• Best for: mid-century furniture, ceramics, design objects.

12. Wonderland Vintage

• Where: De Pijp.
• What: small, well-edited vintage boutique.
• Best for: bohemian women’s pieces, accessories.

Flea Markets

13. IJ-Hallen (NDSM-Werf)

• Where: NDSM Wharf, Amsterdam Noord. Free GVB ferry from Centraal.
• Hours: one weekend per month (usually first), 9am-4:30pm.
• What: Europe’s largest flea market — 750+ stalls.
• Best for: vintage clothing, furniture, antiques, books, vinyl, weird oddities.
• Cost: €6 entry.
• Best time: arrive 9am-10am for the best picks before they’re gone.

14. Waterlooplein

• Where: Waterlooplein square, behind the Stopera (City Hall).
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm.
• What: Amsterdam’s largest daily flea market.
• Best for: vintage clothing, bikes, antiques, books, jewelry, weird trinkets.
• Vibe: gritty, real, mixed quality.
• Best time: Saturday morning for full energy.

15. Noordermarkt Antique Market (Saturday)

• Where: Noordermarkt, Jordaan.
• Hours: Saturday 9am-4pm.
• What: antiques + flea market alongside the organic farmers’ market.
• Best for: prints, glassware, jewelry, cameras, vinyl.

Best Neighbourhoods for Vintage

• De Pijp: Ferdinand Bolstraat, Frans Halsstraat, Gerard Doustraat.
• Haarlemmerstraat / Haarlemmerdijk: independent stretch with multiple vintage shops.
• Nine Streets (Negen Straatjes): Wolvenstraat, Reestraat, Berenstraat for curated vintage.
• Spuistraat: BIS and other classic vintage.
• Jordaan: Lindengracht and Westerstraat side-streets for Scandinavian furniture and 90s pieces.
• NDSM-Werf: IJ-Hallen monthly Europe-largest flea.

Vintage Vinyl & Records

• Concerto Records (Utrechtsestraat 60) — vast collection across 2 floors.
• Velvet Music — Spuistraat; new + vintage vinyl.
• Plato Records (Leidsestraat) — vintage soul, jazz, rock.
• Vinyl Junkie (Eerste van der Helststraat) — De Pijp record shop.
• Noordermarkt Saturdays have small vinyl stalls.
• IJ-Hallen: massive monthly vinyl section.

Vintage Furniture & Design

• Het Magazijn (Lindengracht) — Scandinavian + Dutch design furniture and lamps.
• Pol’s Potten (KNSM-laan, Eastern Docklands) — design concept store.
• Vintage Room (Ceintuurbaan) — De Pijp mid-century furniture.
• Concrete Matter (Haarlemmerdijk) — masculine vintage objects.
• Heart Made of Wood — antique wood pieces.
• The Frozen Fountain — premium contemporary design with vintage pieces.

Vintage Luxury & Designer

• Vintage Bottega (Cornelis Schuytstraat) — pre-owned designer.
• Bij Ons Vintage (Wolvenstraat) — curated designer pieces.
• Laura Dols (Wolvenstraat) — vintage couture and theatrical.
• Magnete Vintage — pre-loved Hermès, Chanel, Vuitton.
• Vintage Loungerie — Amsterdam pre-loved designer handbags.

What to Expect on Prices

• T-shirts: €5-15.
• Jeans: €15-50 (vintage Levi’s higher).
• Dresses: €20-80.
• Leather jackets: €60-200.
• Designer bags: €100-1500+.
• Mid-century furniture: €100-1500+.
• Flea market deals: €1-€20 for individual items at Waterlooplein.
• Kilo shopping: €30/kg = 4-5 items.

Best Time to Go Vintage Shopping

• Saturday morning: Waterlooplein, Noordermarkt at their best.
• First weekend of the month: IJ-Hallen.
• Tuesday-Thursday late morning: quietest shop experiences.
• Avoid Sundays: many smaller shops closed; markets closed.
• Boutique shopping hours: most open 11am-6pm.

Practical Vintage Tips

• Bring a foldable bag: shops charge for plastic.
• Cash backup: smaller shops often Maestro-only.
• Inspect carefully: vintage means used; check seams, zippers, stains.
• Don’t haggle in shops; modest haggling OK at outdoor flea markets.
• Sizing: European vintage runs smaller than modern US/UK; try things on.
• Plan a loop: De Pijp + Nine Streets is a perfect afternoon. Haarlemmerdijk + Jordaan for another.
• IJ-Hallen tickets: pay at the door (€6).

Perfect Vintage Day Itinerary

1. 10.00am — Coffee at Toki.
2. 11.00am — Wolvenstraat: Bij Ons Vintage + Laura Dols + Episode Nine Streets.
3. 1.00pm — Lunch at Pluk.
4. 2.30pm — Tram to De Pijp; Marbles + Wonderland + Vintage Room.
5. 4.30pm — Coffee at Cafe Krull.
6. 5.30pm — Walk to Waterlooplein for last hour of the market.
7. 7.30pm — Dinner at Hangar or Restaurant Marius.

Amsterdam Vintage Shops: FAQ

What’s the best vintage shop in Amsterdam?

Episode for variety + value; Bij Ons Vintage for curation; Time Machine for history.

When is IJ-Hallen flea market?

One weekend per month, usually the first. Free GVB ferry to NDSM; €6 entry.

How much should I spend at a vintage shop?

€10-50 for individual items; €50-200 for higher-end pieces. Flea markets often €1-20.

Are vintage shops open Sunday?

Some larger chains (Episode) yes; many smaller boutiques closed. Markets closed except monthly IJ-Hallen.

Where do locals shop for vintage?

De Pijp (Marbles, Wonderland) and Haarlemmerstraat (Wini, Episode) — less tourist-trafficked than the Nine Streets.

Is Waterlooplein worth visiting?

Yes — Amsterdam’s daily flea market; mixed quality but real bargains for patient browsers.

Final Thoughts

Amsterdam vintage is one of the city’s great underrated experiences — sustainable, characterful, and packed with finds at €5-100 per item. Build a half-day around De Pijp + Nine Streets, or time your visit for the first weekend of the month at IJ-Hallen. You’ll come home with a Levi’s jacket you’ll wear for ten years and a story for each piece.

For more, see our Amsterdam Shopping Guide, our Amsterdam Shopping Streets, and our Best Amsterdam Souvenirs guides.