My colleague told me that Pathé Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski is a historic and beautiful building…read more We came here last month for the "Fraud Film Festival." We got to see four fraud themed movies that day. Some theater rooms were small and these rooms probably can accommodate 50 people. But, room #1 was huge and this room also had booth section seating. The basement area had the coat check and restrooms. I think this movie theater has other events throughout the year besides being a regular movie theater for most of part. The location for the Pathé is great and it's accessible by metro and tram.

Cool movie theater! You can buy tickets online ahead of time and choose seats. You can add the…read moretickets to google or apple wallet. They have love seats and nice couches. They play movies in English with dutch subtitles. Good place to go for anyone visiting the city.

Rialto is one of my favourite cinemas. This old place is so very charming. And they make me feel…read morebad about my Pathe Unlimited Card! Because I don't go to our most lovable cinemas that often because of it. Sometimes I like to watch a movie in Rialto even if Pathe is also showing it. Just for the charm of the old beautiful cinema and to support them. They also have a nice café. I like Rialto very much. They show very nice movies. All arty, cultural, film festival movies (never blockbusters). This is a classy place. If you have never been here you should certainly go! Tickets are around 10 euros and you should pick them up 30 minutes before the movie starts.

Rialto is a local favourite for art house movies…read more There is a bar downstair where you can sit down and have a drink. On friday and saturday evening, there are meals available that complement one of the movies running at the cinema. No reservation for eating possible...so arrive in time for the for food. If you are alone, you won't feel uncomfortable going to this place. It is in a relatively safe neighbourhood and the audience is pretty relaxed.

First, I want to state that I have very low standards for movie theaters because I'm used to places…read morewith sticky floors and popcorn everywhere. That being said all the Pathe theaters I have been to have been amazingly clean and awesome. This one is located in the Bijlmer Arena which some people will say is out of the way. It is actually the closest one to where I live and I love it because it isn't that crowded most days (however, there are mobs on weekends). When you enter you are greeted by a dozen or more check-in kiosks and it is easy to buy tickets. Once you get your ticket, you enter the snack section! This is by far the most extensive snack collection I have ever seen. There is popcorn, nachos, cookies, candy, ice cream, tea, coffee, etc. Side note - you Dutchies need to put BUTTER on your popcorn. This Dutch popcorn tastes..... so healthy... You can also get a parking discount at the register where you pay for snacks. The seats are comfortable and the floors are not sticky! One thing I wish is that the seating was steeper because Dutch people are really tall and if I'm unlucky, one will be sitting right in front of me... hence blocking my view. This is a disadvantage of being small in the land of giants. Anyway, all the Pathe theaters are very nice.

As a movie fan, my travels have taken me to a huge number of movie theaters. Paying money to be…read moreentertained is usually an experience that is meant to last for at least a couple hours. Same goes for movies. Most of the times, we go for movies on dates, or to escape the drudgery of daily life, or to change the way we think or feel about something. Going to a movie is so much more than just sitting in a chair. Unfortunately, Pathé Arena completely misses the reason for its existence. From being herded to the ticket machines to the sentry to the line at the concessions, everything here screams of an anti-experience. It's not something you come back from and talk about. Cleanliness is an issue, too, at least if you're not sitting at the nicer rows at the back. Movies seldom sell out these days at the secondary screens, and so if you happen to be unfortunate and get a ticket for the front row, be prepared to wrestle with cob webs and dirt on the seats. When your seats smell of dust, the popcorn doesn't make it any better of a movie experience. They have tried in the past to streamline the lines and the operations, but just seem incapable of handling the crowds. If I were a management consultant, I'd advise them with some innovative solutions, but until then Pathé Arena remains the only option for me to go watch Bollywood movies on the big screen. PS: Their IMAX screen is new and slightly better, but seriously, are movies even so good anymore that you would hike all the way to Arena to watch a movie there?

Went here quite often. however by mistake booked the wrong tickets for the wrong day…read more customer service said there are no refunds i could just buy full price new tickets. very shitty service towards a loyal customer. there are more charming places to watch a movie in Amsterdam with a authentic atmosphere. to bad to see that this place has not only a lack of authenticity but as well lacking customer service. nice cinema's amongst many more: the movies de uitkijk tuschinsky Fc hyena Cavia Rialto

A really nice place to see a film, with good selections for snacks and smaller halls for screenings…read morethat still have decent-sized screens.

I've always neglected going to this theatre because it was ugly and unkept. But recently I decided…read moreto give it a shot...and I wasn't disappointed, in the least. The theatre is new and looks great (clean, updated equipment). The staff is extremely friendly and just a pleasure to speak to. I've visited this theatre three times so far and I must say I keep finding more and more I love about it. I usually go to Pathé De Munt because it's closer (and mostly out of habit). But this location is winning me over more and more. One of the things I like about this theatre is that it's smaller than De Munt and feels more intimate. I'm not fighting the big crowds of De Munt. The locations perfect for dinner and drinks either before or after your movie. Being in the heart of Leidseplein you're right in the midst of all the action. This is the street for tourist and therefore it has lots to eat and drink (quality might be questionable though).

This is my favorite movie spot in the city, and yes, I have seen most of them. If you like the…read morequintessential movie experience with the crowds and huge stadium seating, then this is not the place for you. But, if you enjoy a more intimate setting which is in the heart of the city's 'entertainment area' and is generally frequented by serious movie-goers, you will absolutely love Pathe City. They recently renovated the downstairs area with some seating and a coffee bar, which is great if you arrive earlier for a movie. Speaking of which, Pathe City shares the building with Little Buddha and a casino next door, meaning you don't even have to leave the building to skip over to those spots. There are a LOT of steps as already mentioned. Seating is nicer than the theater at Muntplein, with cup holders on armrests instead of below the seat in front (I never understood that weird concept anyway). Since it's next to Little Buddha, if you watch a movie on a late weekend night and happen to be at the wrong theater, you might hear some background music. Depending on the movie, it might not be all that bad. One time, they offered to refund ticket money to anyone who was getting bothered by the music. My only gripe with Pathe City is that it seems to only screen the more tasteful movies, which is good if you are trying to get into a show of 'Safe Haven', but not if you fancy the latest in the 'Hangover' series. I guess it's part of their plan to target a certain demographic.

Sunny side up egg sand which with bacon and cheese is delicious. The atmosphere here is cool. It's…read morea coffee shop vibe with plenty of space both inside and outside to eat and or plug up and do some work. The staff is pretty chill too. I'm visiting for two weeks and plan on this being one of my spots while here!

Studio/K super cool place to grab a bite to eat and hit the cinema. I will be visiting this theater…read moremore often. I have been to several of the movie theaters in Amsterdam and I was not too crazy over most of them but this one is just too cool. Studio/K is known for it cinema, a theater hall, bar/restaurant and a terrace which is put to great use in the summer months. I had the pleasure of enjoying their terrace with my man this summer when we were able to luck up on a sunny day. What makes this area so unique? It's going through gentrification. An area to inspire the creative artist meaning (creative class) as Florida Richard would quote it. Gentrification and urban gentrification refer to the changes that result when the rich and middle class people ("gentry") acquire property in low income and working class communities. I wrote my thesis on this subject, so I look forward to following up on the changes in this community. So far it appears gentrification has become a success in this dynamic community.

I did not enjoy this place. I was truly disappointed when I went to this theater. The theater was…read morefar from quality. I would shut it down if I was the fire marshall. Cinecenter seems like a safety hazard to me. I have never felt so uncomfortable in my life when watching a movie. I felt like a mouse trapped in a hole. This theater is just too small to handle a moderate size of people or to screen any popular or independent films. This was the first time that I wish we sat in the very front row, so we could have some leg room. On the other hand the bar is nice but that's just about it!

In the city center (the name says it all), right across the Milkweg (if you want to hop there after…read moreyour movie) and behind the Leidzeplain. For the quality of the movies played there it should have 5 stars, but as the theaters room are really small and the screens are not of the latest technology it can get to more than 3 stars. All theaters are under the street level, so you have to go downstairs to get to your movie instead of going upstairs... kinda weird. The entrance is a bit small but very cozy and the bar / seating area is very nice. It is an arty / independent movie type ... so it has to keep that arty / hipster atmosphere. It is not part of the Pathe circuit so your Pathe unlimited card won't be useful. I usually get there to look at Italian movies which do not hit the block buster circuit.

This is a pretty cool bar which is open later than the rest of the bars in the area. The drinks…read morewere dirt cheap from what i'm used to in Californina, like 2.50 euro beers and shots of Jameson for 4.50? on Friday night there was a techno DJ spinning and people dancing. I'd recommend this bar if you're staying at the Hyatt.

I am going to give Kriterion 3 stars because they get kudos for their bar/cafe. Plus I like the…read moreatmosphere. I am not too crazy about the cinema seats or screen, but it works if your objective is just to see a good film. Reminds me of an oldfashion movie theater but has some charm to it. You can check out almost any film here.

This is a fantastic festival!…read more The entire city center becomes the host of this documentary festival. The important documentaries of each year are part of the program. The movies are from many different countries and address many different topics, in different formats, really, there is something for every taste: from the full-length sensible documentary, to the most light-hearted short film. The only thing I can regret is that it has become a victim of its success, and it's now difficult to get tickets for the good movies, you really need to buy them weeks in advance. Well, now you and I know it for next year!

This is one of the (if not THE) best documentary film festivals in world. For about 10 days every…read moreyear in November, Amsterdam becomes the best place on the planet to see documentary films from many countries. There are also panel discussions, happy hours, a film market, and other events. The films are shown at theaters in central Amsterdam such as the amazing art-deco Tuschinski cinema as well as the Pathe Munt nearby. The people of Amsterdam are very welcoming and are great hosts for the people who visit the IDFA each year. Worth the journey if you are into documentaries!