If you're a fan of Target in the US, this is the closest equivalent I've been able to find in Europe. They have a great variety of things to buy at reasonable prices. It's a great place to pick up missed items for your trip but also if you want to get some fun bike accessories, holiday decorations or stationary... More

Love this store, it is like a Dutch Ikea but without the furniture and with clothes. The best buys are the really cool housewares (tableware, dish cloths, tablecloths, bathroom items); very design-oriented at good prices. The clothing is lame, pretty poor quality and not cheap. The exception is the underwear; they had a good selection (women and kids, don't know... More

This is my very favorite store in Amsterdam!! It has everything from shampoo to clothing to THE MOST delicious sausage ever, to a full delicious bakery that cannot be beat. The prices here, in my opinion, are the best to be found. The stuff is basic, not designer, not cheap, but good enough. Need mascara, here is the place to... More

I really love it. I know it from Belgium. They always have cute or funny interesting designs, yet practical stuff. Love it!! More

How frustrating - we only chanced upon Hema in the last half-hour of our stay in Amsterdam, before we had to go and catch a plane. It's a fabulous low cost, high design department store, kind of like Habitat meets Woolworths. Household stuff, toys, clothes, accessories, bedding, food... I'm very excited that we'll be driving to the Netherlands seaside for... More