Jordaan area of Amsterdam guide
One of the most interesting factors about Amsterdam’s Jordaan District is the fact that it is shaped like a Christmas stocking. The district was built in the 17th century as an expansion to Amsterdam city and once served as the residential area for visitors and the working class. Many Spanish, French, and Jewish migrants once settled in the area and to this day, some of their descendants are reported to still live here.
The Jordaan District in Amsterdam attracts many students, artists, hippies and entrepreneurs, who are drawn to the area due on account of its low rents and affordable houses. The influx of new artistic residents has transformed the district into a maze of 
pubs, shops, cafes, galleries and art studios.
Many locals favour Jordaan as a shopping district, since the region boasts several shops and boutiques that sell everything from clothes, handbags and vintage toys to Japanese antiques. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy a trip to the district’s northern zones where many fashion boutiques are located.
There are many notable markets in Jordaan District in Amsterdam that tourist can check out during the week. On Mondays, visitors can visit the Wester Straat market or the Noordermarkt. On Saturdays, visitors and locals gather at the line market and the Lindengracht general market.
For visitors who want to understand Jordaan’s unique culture, a stay at the Hotel Pulitzer or the Hotel van Onna is recommended. The Jordaan District is relatively small and can be toured on foot in the course of a single day. One of the best ways to get around Jordaan and see the region is by bike and there are many establishments in the area that offer bicycles for rent at reasonable prices
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