"Hasan cut my hair. He is exceptionally great at his craft. Before my cut he walked through exactly how he would do it. Best barber I've been to in the Netherlands."
Nassaukade · Da Costabuurt · Amsterdam West
Amsterdam's
Premier
Barbershop.
Haircuts, skin fades, beard trims & hot towel shaves — in the heart of Da Costabuurt. 7+ languages spoken. Walk-ins always welcome.



Precision Barbershop · Amsterdam West
Every Cut.
Done Right.
Empire Barbershop Amsterdam is the most-reviewed barbershop in Amsterdam West — by a large margin. 2,345 five-star reviews earned through years of real, excellent work: sharp cuts, sculpted fades, and meticulous beard trims delivered with care every single day.
Open 08:00 – 20:00, seven days a week. Our team speaks 7+ languages — English, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and more — so every client feels at home from consultation to finish.
What makes us different
Four things that make
Empire Empire.
Multilingual Team
English, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and more. You'll always be understood — no matter where you're from.
Tiered Pricing
Junior, Senior and Master Barber levels — match experience to your budget. Every tier delivers precision.
Open Every Day
08:00–20:00, seven days a week. Most close Monday or by 18:00. We don't — your schedule matters.
Everyone Is Welcome
Empire is neutral, inclusive, welcoming. We respect all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds. Always.
The Empire Portfolio
Signature Cuts.
Real Clients.
From skin fades and tapers to flowing mid-lengths, textured crops and razor-sharp lineups — every chair, every barber, every day. Photographed in-shop on Nassaukade.

Textured Pompadour
Taper Fade · Master Barber

Fades & Tapers
Four ways

The Flow
Mid-length

Slick Back
Signature finish

Crops & Design Lines
Edgar · Burst · French

Waves & Lineups
Razor-sharp precision
All photography from clients at Nassaukade 164H
View full gallery →Find us
In the heart of
Amsterdam West.
- AddressNassaukade 164H · 1053 LL Amsterdam — Da Costabuurt, Amsterdam West
- HoursMonday – Sunday · 08:00 – 20:00 · Open every day of the year
- TransportTram stop Amsterdam Bilderdijk — short walking distance · Nassaukade canal-side
- NeighbourhoodServing Da Costabuurt · Oud-West · Jordaan · Westerpark · Centrum
- ParkingStreet parking available on and around Nassaukade
- Contactinfo@empirebarbershops.nl · +31 6 4771 7111

Client Reviews
Loved across Fresha & Treatwell.
★ 5.0 Fresha · 2,345+ · ★ 4.9 Treatwell · 419+
"Eli provided an exceptional haircut, expertly tailoring it to my style. Great atmosphere, skilled hands, and attention to detail made for a fantastic experience."
"Goed geholpen door vriendelijke Stavros! Just great every time I go. The best barbershop I've found in Amsterdam West without question."
"As an expat, finding a good barber who understands what you want is hard. At Empire they speak English perfectly. Kosta delivered exactly what I described."
"The atmosphere is chill, the barbers are professional, and the cut was perfect. Came in from near the Jordaan and it was worth the 5-minute walk."
"I always leave with a smile and an amazing haircut. Warme welkom en een hele goede kapper. Ontspannen sfeer — every single time."
"Hasan cut my hair. He is exceptionally great at his craft. Before my cut he walked through exactly how he would do it. Best barber I've been to in the Netherlands."
"Eli provided an exceptional haircut, expertly tailoring it to my style. Great atmosphere, skilled hands, and attention to detail made for a fantastic experience."
"Goed geholpen door vriendelijke Stavros! Just great every time I go. The best barbershop I've found in Amsterdam West without question."
"As an expat, finding a good barber who understands what you want is hard. At Empire they speak English perfectly. Kosta delivered exactly what I described."
"The atmosphere is chill, the barbers are professional, and the cut was perfect. Came in from near the Jordaan and it was worth the 5-minute walk."
"I always leave with a smile and an amazing haircut. Warme welkom en een hele goede kapper. Ontspannen sfeer — every single time."

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