Hemkade 48, in the nearby town of Zaandam.
Famous for its illegal parties in the 1980s and 1990s, but now featuring the ultimate in hard house, techno and trance. No public transport.

Rozengracht 114, Jordaan.
Perhaps the city's hippest and most laid-back club, with a choice of music to appeal to all tastes.

Amstelstraat 24, near Rembrandtplein.
Large disco with popular and glamorous gay nights. Thurs & Sun are mixed gay/straight and attract a dressed-up, uninhibited crowd.

Rembrandtplein 11.
Huge place packed at weekends, with several floors and top DJs every night.

Olympisch Stadion 23.
Relaxed club south of the city centre; a little left-field, playing noncommercial, futuristic house.

Rozengracht 133.
Amsterdam's finest dance club, where the queue gets longer every time.

Handboogstraat 11, near Spui.
Founded by - and for - students, and very popular.