Like Paradiso, Panama and the Melkweg the multifunctional Hotel Arena hosts clubnights during the weekend, hosted by local and international DJ’s.
The club is situated in a beautiful church which is over 100 years old.
The venue has largely been left in its original state, with the odd designer touch here and there, which creates a distinctive atmosphere in this popular and upmarket hangout.
The Museum quarter is arguably the cultural hub of the city, offering a kaleidoscope of activities and attractions. A stroll down the exclusive P.C. Hooftstraat, Pieter Cornelisz or Van Baerlestraat will take the fashionista into some of the world’s most chic couture houses. 
From diamonds to leather shoes to designer handbags 
!!! , just don’t forget to take your credit card! Museum quarter also caters for children or even the child in us with its skateboard - park and wading pool, which in the winter doubles up as an ice rink.
Another attraction of the district is Vondelpark where relaxing is the order of the day unless it is Queens Day or Uitmarkt when the park is swarming with hoards of visitors.
Amsterdam has great department stores and shopping malls. They offer unique choice of products with imports from Asia, Latin America and Africa. The best choice is offered by De Bijenkorf (The Bee Hive) located directly at the Dam square. Except for one (Villa Arena), all department stores and shopping malls in Amsterdam are located within a short walking distance from the Dam square. You may compare their actual choice within couple of hours. Shopping in Amsterdam may save you time and effort. If you like your shopping indoors, or if it happens to be raining you can always visit one of the shopping malls in Amsterdam: Magna Plaza (on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, again near the Dam square) or the Kalvertoren (on the Kalverstraat).
Hiring a private boat and guide to cruise Amsterdam’s canals isn`t a cheap endeavour, but it`s much more romantic than sitting next to strangers and their three teenagers on a massive group boat. Aboard one of the quaint "saloon boats," you can enjoy a private dinner or just sip champagne as you float along Amsterdam’s waters.
This coffeeshop of the non-smoking kind is an attractive place to stop and relax, with an inventive list of breakfasts, sandwiches and drinks. However, the service starts to crumble if there are more than a couple of queens in attendance.
Just a five-minute walk down the Damrak from Centraal Station takes you into this jam-packed square.
There are food stalls, restaurants and shops galores, including the trendy Bijenkorf, Magna Plaza, Bonneterie and the Amsterdam Diamond centre. Such is the popularity of Dam Square that you might even have to wait for a seat at one of the many cafés and bars. Whatever the weather, there is always something going on here so expect lots of entertainment. In spring, there may be a carnival on or you can have a go on the colourful Ferris wheel. In the summer months, mimers and other street performers come out to surprise unexpected onlookers.