Amsterdam Photo Booth
Tour
Amsterdam has a tight cluster of analog photo booths concentrated in the Jordaan, De Pijp, and the area around Leidseplein. The city's strong analog photography culture — fed by independent labs and the art school scene — means booths here are well-maintained and frequently used.
How many analog photo booths are in Amsterdam?
Booth Beacon currently lists 19 analog photo booths in Amsterdam, 18 of them verified active. They cluster in Jordaan, De Pijp, and Leidseplein, with more machines in Oud-West and Oost. A session typically costs $3 to $8 and produces a strip of four photochemical prints developed inside the machine. The tour below maps every booth with its venue, neighborhood, and operational status.
By Jascha Kaykas-Wolff, Founder & Curator · Last updated 2026-09-02
Tour Map
Explore all 19 photo booths across Amsterdam. Open in Google Maps to save your custom tour and navigate with turn-by-turn directions.
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Amsterdam's Photo Booth Culture
Amsterdam's photo booth culture reflects the city's broader embrace of analog and vintage aesthetics. The Jordaan neighborhood has the highest concentration of booths in the city, forming a walkable circuit of 3–5 machines. De Pijp is a trendy neighborhood with booths tucked into coffee shops and vintage stores, while the Leidseplein entertainment district has booths in bars and venues.
Dutch photo booths carry a distinct character — found in traditional brown cafes (bruine kroegen), vintage shops, and cultural venues. Amsterdam's compact, walkable layout makes it easy to visit multiple booths in a single afternoon. The city's strong analog photography community, fed by independent film labs and the art school scene, means these machines are well-loved and consistently maintained. Sunday afternoons are ideal — markets are open and booths are busy.
Neighborhood Guide
Amsterdam's photo booths are spread across several neighborhoods, each with its own character:
All Booths in Amsterdam
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many analog photo booths are there in Amsterdam?
19 analog booths in Amsterdam on Booth Beacon right now, 18 of them confirmed working the last time we or a visitor checked. New ones get added as they're found and dead ones get marked, so the number moves.
How much does a photo booth strip cost in Amsterdam?
€2 to €8 for a strip of four, based on the booths listed here. That's from the 2 listings with a confirmed price; the rest post it on the machine.
Do the photo booths in Amsterdam take cards, or is it cash only?
Of the 19 listed: 1 take cash and card, 18 are listed as cash only. Old analog booths are coin-op by default, so a few coins never hurt. Each booth page says which.
Are the photo booths in Amsterdam black-and-white or colour?
3 black-and-white, and 16 we haven't confirmed. All of them are real film developed inside the machine — no digital prints on this site.
Which part of Amsterdam has the most photo booths?
Jordaan, De Pijp and Leidseplein have the most listings. Each neighbourhood link below shows the booths in it with a map.
Do I need to book a photo booth in Amsterdam?
No. These are coin-op booths inside shops, bars, stations and markets — you walk up and use them whenever the venue is open. None of the booths listed here are hire services.
How up to date is the list of photo booths in Amsterdam?
17 of the 19 listings were checked in the last year; the most recent was Sep 2, 2026. Each booth page shows its own date. If you've been more recently, mark it visited — that's how the list stays honest.
What if a photo booth in Amsterdam is out of order when I get there?
It happens with machines this old. Each booth page lists the nearest alternatives, and a quick "Report an issue" from you flags it for the next person.
I know an analog booth in Amsterdam that isn't listed — how do I add it?
Use "Submit a booth" and give us the venue, the street address and, if you can, a photo of the machine. We check every submission before it goes live.
Local Tips
- •Bring €2–4 in coins — most Amsterdam booths are coin-operated
- •The Jordaan circuit is walkable in 30 minutes and has 3–5 booths
- •Sunday afternoons are ideal — markets are open and booths are busy
- •De Pijp and Leidseplein are great for combining booth visits with a night out
- •Spring and early summer (April–June) offer long daylight hours for afternoon booth crawls
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