Oud-Zuid

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Overall Safety
Good
4.0 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics
Summary

Oud-Zuid is the luxury area with high-end shopping, expensive restaurants, and top safety. Good if you want sophistication and can afford it, but definitely pricey.

Upscale and sophisticatedLuxury shopping destinationMichelin-starred diningAffluent residential areaCultural excellence
Details

Oud-Zuid is the wealthy part of Amsterdam with luxury shopping, expensive restaurants, and access to Vondelpark. Very safe and upscale, but pricey. Good if you want high-end experiences and don't mind paying for it.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Excellent

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Excellent
Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Café Loetje
  • Coffee & Coconuts
  • Brasserie Van Baerle

Restaurants

  • Ciel Bleu Restaurant
  • Restaurant Daalder
  • Esh Amsterdam

Bars

  • Twenty Third Bar
  • Conservatorium Hotel Bar
  • Café Wildschut

Other Spots

  • P.C. Hooftstraat (luxury shopping)
  • Vondelpark
  • Concertgebouw
Impressions & Tips

"Very safe area with expensive but good restaurants"

"Great for luxury shopping if you have the money"

"Good restaurants for dining alone with professional service"

"Safe for evening activities"

"Upscale area with good amenities but expensive"

Based on aggregated research results
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