The best clubs in Amsterdam to dance all night long (2024)

What is it?An old car repair shop that transforms into a club after 10:30pm.

Why go?Situated across the IJ in the north of Amsterdam,Garage Noordis an intimate club with a non-commercial feel. It plays a diverse range of music and prides itself on its progressive environment, one that channels the history of dance as a place that welcomes anyone.

What is it?An industrial haven for ravers in an unassuming slab of the city’s Nieuw-West district. Expect a banging sound system and ‘mini parties’ that kick off in the underground smoking room.

Why go?It hosts the kind of pulsating techno that clobbers clubbers around the face and leaves them drenched in sweat from non-stop dancing. The club also has a 24-hour licence, meaning the dancing really can be non-stop. Take it from us; this is a seriously big night out. Oh, and you can even cop an ice lolly at the bar to cool down.

What is it? Melkweg (that means ‘Milky Way’ in Dutch) is an all-purpose cultural venue in Amsterdam’s Leidseplein area. Originally a sugar refinery, this space now hosts gigs, club nights, and even shows movies.

Why go there? Melkweg is a venue with multiple rooms, meaning it often hosts wildly different club nights on the same day – a far cry from the techno-first approach of many other Amsterdam venues. Whether it’s reggaeton, DnB, or a myriad of other genres, there’s bound to be something on that tickles your fancy.

4.OT301

What is it? A club that was taken over as a squat in 1999, 0T301 is the city’s most iconic night out. It’s now a legal venue, but hasn’t lost its rebellious vibe. Amidst it all, 0T301 has stayed true to its character (and cheap).

Why go? This is a no-judgement space, and one where you can completely let loose. But it’s also a social enterprise which is worth supporting, heavily involved with the activism and squatting scene in Amsterdam.

5.Radio Radio

What is it? A hidden gem nestled in Amsterdam’s Westerpark.

Why go? What happens when you mix a radio station, pizza restaurant, and night club? That’s right, Radio Radio. One of the newer clubs in Amsterdam, Radio Radio plays a mix of modern sounds from a cutting-edge array of DJs through a beefy sound system. It’s cosy and intimate, which only adds to its charm.

6.Club NYX

What is it? NYXis known for its cracking drag and LGBTQ+ nights, buteverynight here is gloriously welcoming to all. Expect three floors of dancehall, Dutch hip-hop and pop tunes.

Why go?With a playlist of crowd-pleasing anthems and a friendly atmosphere, NYX is guaranteed to plant a toothy grin on your face. Plus, there’s a DJ in the open-plan bathroom – where else has that?

7.Canvas

What is it?After dinner, the seventh floor of this former newspaper office – now a hotel, bar and restaurant complex – is cleared of tables and transforms into one of the city’s coolest clubs.

Why go?If your dancing feet are feeling the strain, grab a co*cktail and head out onto one Canvas’s terraces to enjoy panoramic views across the city. The music caters to a fashionably young, multicultural audience, entrance is free, and there are even hot tubs on the roof (though they’re not always in use).

8.Vondelbunker

What is it?If you like a side of vintage with your night out, you’ll love this 1940s bunker. Not exactly a club, more of a live music venue and bar, the Vondelbunker space was originally constructed as an atomic bomb shelter in the wake of the Second World War.

Why go?Two words; free entry. There’s an all-inclusive DIY vibe here, allowing for some truly punk nights.

9.Lofi

What is it? Set in an old bus warehouse, this club strives for something different.

Why go? With a spacious courtyard and a raw inside space, Lofi is a creative oasis in the Sloterdijk area of Amsterdam. Its goal is to bring culture and music together, creating a scene that differs from polished clubs, making something more authentic and, well, lofi.

10.Jimmy Woo

What is it?An exclusive two-floor club with an Asian-themed bar and a dancefloor lit by more than 12,000 bulbs that pulse in time to the music. Clubbing really doesn’t get more stylish.

Why go?The ultra-hip surroundings are only half the story – Jimmy Woo really knows how to throw a party. COCO is the best R&B and hip-hop night in town, while the Thursday Back To The ’90s party is a riot of guilty pleasures. Be warned, though – the door policy is strict, and it isn't clear what the criteria are.

11.Shelter

What is it?Brutally brutalist, Shelter looks and sounds like it’s been stolen from Berlin and plonked in the Dutch capital. Find it in the basem*nt of the A’dam Toren, a ferry away from Centraal.

Why go there?Head to Shelter for an intense, unforgettable night out. It’s not for the faint-hearted. A 24-hour licence, all-black décor and a bassy sound system at ear-drum-perforating levels make this club one for the ’eads. So much hertz it hurts (in a good way).