Is this a Target or Walmart? It seems like a commercial department store. Were still in search of extra socks and underwear. This store has a full service coffee and pastry shop near the entrance. Four floors were too many for me at this point - feet are killing me from walking. Very nice organized store with an abundance if tourists, but no sale for me today. read more

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Spoiler alert: I am not a local. I'm in the Netherlands for an event and decided to make a trip of it, so I am spending a lot of time poking around. Instead of (ahem--in addition to) the usual souvenirs, I wanted to pick up some clothing items, so I have been popping into clothing stores here and there. Depending on which location you go to, Hema might be mostly clothing or more of a department store. Either way, you'll find staples at good prices. If disaster has befallen you and your last few clean shirts? Hema has you covered. The disaster happened to be your shampoo or gel exploding? Hema. I really like the dressing room situation--most locations have an attendant to guide you to an open cubicle when you have found what you want to try on and take any items that didn't work out when you're done. read more

This store is a lot like target in the US where you can get clothes, stationary, groceries and more. They have a good selection of merchandise and a food court. Great place to get some odds and ends for travel. I got an umbrella and some shampoo and stationary. They have a self check out in multiple languages. read more

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Man, as an American I really love Hema. Not being native to this store, I don't know if the locals love it as much as I do, but when I'm in Amsterdam I make multiple stops here. Hema, to Americans would be a mix of IKEA, Marshalls, a bodega, and a small Target. Hema seemingly has it all: beauty supplies, grocery items, clothing, toys, luggage, home decor, and more. The location has an ATM for you foreign travelers like me who need Euros but don't want to be scammed by an ATM- they don't charge an extra fee at this ATM. The store is neat and organized. The clothing is rather plain in its design which I like. The beauty products I have always loved and I love getting their tablets (paper) and pens. Everything is unique and reasonably priced. I can find so many things here to pack into my suitcase and bring home. It's also a great place to swing by should you forgot to pack something essential. At least buying it here will save you some Euro. It's definitely a must for me when I'm in Amsterdam, it might not be for you as it's really a very simple store, but it's a life-saver should you need it. read more

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Like Target in the US and Monoprix in Paris, Hema has all your essential needs in one place. We see the locals shopping here and the prices reflect accordingly. The place is huge (but as large as Target) with 2 floors and a cafeteria style eating area. They sell everything from clothing to bikes to school supplies to beauty supplies to home essentials. There is also a packaged food section which is great for souvenirs and gifts. I found these small packages of swoop waffles that were less than 2 euros. When I had a chance to try them, I regretted not getting more. They were better than the more expensive ones (by 10x) that I found at a street fair. They also had the stroop waffles in nicer packaging more suitable for gift giving (decorated cans, etc) that were still very reasonably priced. If in the area again, I'd definitely stop by. read more

After a fantastic whipped cream ice cream cone at Banketbakkerij van der Linde on our last visit to Amsterdam, my bf and I went back to get some more on our second trip... but alas, we got there too late, and the shop was already closed. :( So what's a girl to do when she's craving creamy ice cream? Save the cravings for another day (we did go back the next day when it was open ;))... or... turn around and spy a giant sign across the street at Hema advertising a soft serve cone for only 0.50 euro! :) So we walked in and were pleasantly surprised at how handy this store was. Plenty of fresh foods in the refrigerated section, plenty of packaged foods in the aisles, and a long serving counter serving up ice cream and assorted hot snacks. Bonus: there were plenty of seats so we could rest our weary feet and sit down to enjoy our soft serve. :) How come I never knew about this place before? Would have been perfect for us to get fixin's here to pack a picnic for the park. The ice cream was actually quite yummy and hit the spot. We also picked up some cool drinks and fresh fruit (bananas and green apples) to munch on later. read more

Hema - yummy soft serve ice cream! - Department Stores Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Amazing spot. 1) I came here everyday for the cheap snacks. 2) I enjoyed the rookwurst sausage and the tompoost cake. 3) Very convenient spot to get basic products. read more

HEMA A Dutch staple. Like Stroopwaffels. For you Americans, it is like a Target... with less clothing. For everybody else, think Lidl...but better. Stationery, make up, clothing, and a mini food hall of sorts. This is the working persons and young persons go to spot for stuff that looks cool but isn't too expensive. The Stationery is the reason for me to put HEMA on my list when visiting Amsterdam. read more

If you are in a rush and want some fast food there is a small food court upstairs. I grabbed a chicken sandwich and pain au chocolat. Reasonably priced fast food. Enjoy your food and get your shopping on! read more

Hema - Quick lunch - Department Stores Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Hema is A-OK. But the reason I am going to say that I am a new fan because I finally found some nice quality tights to wear for winter. I was so close to having my mom pick me up some tights from target and mailing them from the states. So, now I can cancel my target order and have a new reason to go to Hema. Yeah.... because at first I was just not feeling it. Yes, Hema is almost equivalent to Target but not exact. Their merchandise is very limited when it comes to choices and quality. However, some thing is better than nothing, right? So it works for now. read more

Love this place! It's a pseudo IKEA but with housewares, clothes and personal item. This store has cosmetics...a little bit of everything. The prices are excellent! This location is just off of Dam Square in one of the many ride streets. I spent a whopping €5 and got a nail polish, 3 sleeves of cotton balls and something else I cannot remember lol The customer service was excellent. By the way, I ate an excellent hot dog and drink combo for €3. read more

Hema - The front - Department Stores Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

So glad I found this place. It's kind of like a Target. No further explanation needed. LOL.

Nice bright store. Easy to shop. Ladies clothing, beauty downstairs and household upstairs. Lot of private brand - saves you money! Store was running a lot of price promotions on their secondary displays. I would recommend checking them out. read more

Hema - Picture from main floor. - Department Stores Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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We stumbled in here, jet-lagged and starving. An hour later, we were human again. Forget the Rijksmuseum: I recommend THIS as your first stop if you're visiting Amsterdam. It's a big Hema, and an unusually pleasant one. The light-filled second floor offers no-nonsense breakfasts, sandwiches, coffee, and snacks at very reasonable prices. Downstairs, you can stock up on all the shampoo and toothpaste that airport security wouldn't allow you to put in your carry-on. Most entertainingly, you can introduce newcomers to the Dutch policy of paying to use public bathrooms. My daughter was outraged at having to fork over spare change for this privilege, but had to admit that a nice clean rest stop was worth it. read more

I wish they'd bring Hema to America! This shop is massive - it reminds me of a Dutch MUJI - and I could have bought so much were I not living in a carry on for the duration of my trip. Checking out is a bit confusing - or at least it was for me (and my terrible Dutch - the cashier spoke no English), but relatively quick despite the long queue. If I lived here I'm sure I'd frequent it often for random, inexpensive housewares. read more

It's like a Target in Europe! Some neat things that are different from America, they also have a great food court area!

This is the Dutch equivilent to the American discount department store Target . A high quality store where you can stock up on low priced merchandise for essentials you left behind back at home if you are a tourist. Hema is all over the Netherlands, and Belgium as well as in Germany and Luxembourg read more

Love this place. You can find whatever you want in store. Also restaurant is absolutely delightful.

Wow this Hema is HUUUUGE. It has everything that you would need. Attention tourists, they have great snacks and quick bites on the cheap. Coffee and a muffin for 1e. Why not? read more

I've shopped here numerous times buying household items and munching on hotdogs when I remember to get one. Today I was shopping for sheets, bed sheets, top and bottom, fitted and unfitted. There was an abundance of fitted sheets but no flat sheets to be found until I walked from the other Hema to this Hema and found one of the three left. The first Hema where I bought the fitted sheet, the cashier was short and cranky. Okay this happens I'm okay with that I let it slide. So at the other Hema, this one, I found the item I was looking for, went to pay for it and the cashier was less than friendly but polite. On the way out I decided to look at some other merchandise and one of the employees came up to tell me my dog was not allowed in the store. I responded of course that I'd shopped here many times before with my dog in tow but decided oh well I'll just leave quietly. So this Hema is not dog friendly. read more