Amsterdam is renowned for having one of the best clubbing scenes in the world. There’s a night to suit everyone in this city, from techno-heads to die-hard dance music fans - Amsterdam has it all. With multiple venues holding 24-hour licenses, it's a destination where you can party at any time of the day. So, we’ve made a list of the best clubs that Amsterdam has to offer so you know where to head to let your hair down and cut some shapes. To find out more about the city visit Amsterdam Highlights or take a look at our guide to Amsterdam's best bars, bar crawls and coffeeshops.
Claire
Set in the heart of Amsterdam on Rembrandt square, this enormous club opened its doors in 2015 and replaced the infamous Studio 80 club. The venue has two large rooms which play host to the hottest up-and-coming DJs, with a particular focus on deep house music. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week, the nightclub has a relaxed atmosphere and open minded staff so you and your mates shouldn’t have any issues getting in.
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Club John Doe
Party into the early hours at this sophisticated and contemporary club, in one of Amsterdam’s liveliest districts, the Rembrandt square. Having established a reputation for being a mysterious venue, there's an exclusive drinks menu, various styles of music and entertainment and plush interiors. A lively dancefloor, classy VIP area and incredible lighting abilities, ensure an unrivalled atmosphere at all times.
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Sugar Factory
As the name suggests, this venue is housed in an old sugar factory and it has quickly become a favourite on the Amsterdam nightclub scene. The club is intimate in size, has moderately priced drinks and a varied programme every day of the week, making it a great spot for big groups.Try and visit on Techno Tuesday - it's the perfect place for a midweek night out.
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Club NL
Located right next to Dam square in the red light district, this lounge club is open seven nights a week, so you can have a dance no matter what day of the week it is. With sophisticated red velvet interiors, the club has a luxury appeal which has attracted many A-list celebrities such as Mick Jagger and Naomi Campbell. There's even a smoking room in the club for the smokers of the group.
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Escape Nightclub
Located in the city centre on the lively Rembrandtplein, Escape is one of Amsterdam's largest and most popular nightclubs. Open since 1986, the multi-room space has lounge bars, VIP stages, balconies and dancefloors pulsating with light and visuals all under one big cavernous roof. Make sure you dress well for Escape, they take the dress code more seriously than most other Amsterdam clubs.
