Addresses in Hilversum that you want to know

Of course, shopping in Utrecht, Maastricht, Rotterdam, and The Hague is nice. But step out of your comfort zone and go shopping and sleeping in a place that might be a little less known. It is precisely there that you will find the original boutiques. Today on the menu: Hilversum.

1. De Kei

I have to start with that. Café De Kei is a media phenomenon. Everyone who has worked in Hilversum has probably gotten drunk at De Kei at least once. Go there for the local feel and spot famous people and well-known creators in the wild.

2. Foodhall MOUT

It's really not true that Amsterdam has the exclusive right to food halls; in Hilversum, the choice is also huge. Aside from the fact that MOUT looks intensely cool (think urban industrial), you can eat your way around the world. From Vietnamese to Italian and everything in between. By the way, it's close to the station, so if you've had a drink, you can safely and comfortably hop on the train.

3. Wijnbar Vida

On the Groest, so also within crawling distance from the station. Officially, it's a cerveceria, or a beer bar, but since we are better friends with the grape than the yeast, we call it a wine bar. They have that too. And tapas.

4. Le Fournil

You can also find the best French baker in Amsterdam on Gijsbrecht van Amstelstraat. Be sure to buy a pain quotidien, the madeleines, and oh, those raspberry tarts...

5. Mevrouw Groen

For the cutest children's clothes and gifts, you have to be here.

6. I.D.A

For when you like a subdued, classy look.

7. Maja

A clothing store that is a bit more exuberant and boho.

8. Villa Trompenberg

You really should just spend a night in Hilversum. You do that here, in Villa Trompenberg. Because each room is unique, has a king or queen-size bed, and because the minibar is generously stocked. You can also just shop for a bit because those cushions, for example, you want.

9. Meddens

You can have lunch, drinks, or dinner here. Because of the location, the lobster bisque, or the vegetarian dishes.

To Hilversum!

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