Best nightlife neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Netherlands · 9 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
Zuid, Czaar Peterbuurt and West have the liveliest evenings of the 9 neighborhoods we compared in Amsterdam. Looking for quiet nights instead? Start from the other end of the list.
| # | Neighborhood | Nightlife | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zuid | 10.0/10 Very lively | 8.5/10 Excellent |
| 1 | Czaar Peterbuurt | 10.0/10 Very lively | 8.0/10 Excellent |
| 1 | West | 10.0/10 Very lively | 7.7/10 Good |
| 1 | Indische Buurt | 10.0/10 Very lively | 7.4/10 Good |
| 5 | Westlandgracht | 5.0/10 Moderate | 8.3/10 Excellent |
| 6 | Zuidoost | 3.0/10 Very little | 6.6/10 Good |
| 7 | Bluebanddorp | 1.0/10 Very little | 8.3/10 Excellent |
| 7 | Nieuw-West | 1.0/10 Very little | 6.8/10 Good |
| 9 | Noord | 0.0/10 Very little | 7.8/10 Good |
How we measure it
Nightlife counts the bars, pubs and clubs within walking distance of the addresses checked in each neighborhood, or its center. Livelier is not better or worse: it depends on what you want. Methodology