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Oudemanhuispoort

Tourist attraction University Research institute

This 18th-century home for the elderly is now part of the university & hosts a daily book market. People often mention Amsterdam,


Address

Oudemanhuispoort, 1012 CN Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.uva.nl

Contact

+31 20 525 1400

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (136 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Sabrina M. 7 years ago on Google • 512 reviews
    A Historical place. Very interesting to see. You can walk through.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Reem S. 1 year ago on Google • 11 reviews
    I made the terrible mistake of choosing one of their “most challenging” programs, the infamous CRG, but it was basically a worse than twitter experience. Imagine yourself in an echo chamber that lost touch with reality, circulate poisonous ideas, attacks any one who dares challenge their insanity, and if you’re into these unfortunate / mad ways of (un)living you’ll fit right into UvA’s so-called social and behavioural science. Multiple professors and students showed little, to no consideration of decent thinking, honest assessment (much less research), quality writing, integrity of discussing our world’s events and basically wasted the entire course’s time on woke rhetoric. I still finished the degree to stick it in their face and basically tell them that they don’t get to chase me away with their contempt and hatred, but it was at the cost of my distress. If I could choose again I’ll go to Leiden or any other university that still believes in the value of the academy: such as integrity and honest research. In short, if you’re ideologically driven to destroy anything decent western societies managed to establish with petty white guilt and contempt, cartoonish self-grandiosity, hatred of beauty and values, and deep interest in gaining money and academic credit through ad hominem attacks and all sorts of logical fallacies, then this “University” is a good place for you.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lora A. 7 years ago on Google • 530 reviews
    This is one of the many University of Amsterdam locations in the city. Some of their humanities departments are located here. The location is quite nice, however it is enormously difficult to find the exact location of the building or the room you are searching for. The signs are not very helpful either. You can however spent some relaxing minutes in the inner court, which is quiet and very pleasant. And you will have the chance to observe the Amsterdam student life on the spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 M. H. 7 years ago on Google • 370 reviews
    Very nice university, there's a cozy cafe in the campus.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salahuddin Ayoubi S. 2 years ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Hidden in the centre of Amsterdam lies a hidden gemstone; the Oudemanhuispoort of the University of Amsterdam. An oasis of tranquility and learning. With it's beautiful historical structure and nice garden it's a place to cool down and sort your mind. And when you want a quick bite you will get a culinary experience you will not forget quickly, within the central hall is hidden away a small cafeteria called the 'Amsterbammetje'! With a down to earth Amsterdam attitude everything you see is prepared with love and served with a smile. It maybe an old building but the hygienic standard is kept up to a high levels by Victoria Schoonmaak and all its wonderful hard working cleaners. Come and see for yourself, you will not be disappointed!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Önder B. 9 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    well.. that was underwhelming to say the least. I went on a saturday, which wad supposed 5o be an open day, and most of the booksellers were closed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rutger van der L. 4 years ago on Google
    The Oudemanhuispoort formerly formed the entrance to one of the first senior citizen homes in Amsterdam, now the complex houses the University of Amsterdam law faculty. In the passage way there are a few side entrances, one to the law faculty courtyard, sometimes open to visitors. The passage way is still home to a book market, started by Jewish booksellers in times long past, where even Vincent van Gogh visited. The old booksellers are gone since WW2, but their places have been taken over and business continues to this day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 X'Ania S. 1 year ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Beautiful location with soo much history. Wonderful place to walk and browse for books!

  • 4/5 Accessible Travel News “Accessible Travel R. 2 years ago on Google
    A must go visit place for book lovers when you are in Amsterdam. Many tiny bookstores ard hidden in this gorgeous alley that leads the way to a faculty (Humanities) of the University of Amsterdam. Pockets, literature, fiction, art, in English, French, Dutch and many other languages. Bring enough pocket money and a large bag as many books are only 1 euro. To get there you need to cross a fairly steep bridge, so come prepared and bring company with you. The historic buildings and the serenity of the place, mixed with student life buzz gives you a real travel vibe.

  • 5/5 Wessel Du P. 8 years ago on Google
    This small corridor has a running book market. Situated practically adjacent to the buzzing Red Light District, this is a remarkably quiet corner of Amsterdam

  • 5/5 Sten R. 8 years ago on Google
    Very nice, old building. Good place for a university!

  • 5/5 S H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great spot for old prints and books

  • 5/5 Lina N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great space to visit and rest.

  • 5/5 J. P. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty pleasant area to walk around right in Amsterdam's city centre

  • 5/5 Kim B. 7 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Love the location of this university. It's sometimes difficult to find the correct room but u think that's what gives it charm, lots of little corridors and stairs. And the smell as you go upstairs towards the legal library, is amazing.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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