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Where is Empire Barbershop Amsterdam?
Nassaukade 164H, 1053 LL Amsterdam — on the canal in Da Costabuurt, Amsterdam West. Walking distance from Jordaan, Oud-West, Kinkerbuurt, Westerpark, De Hallen and Vondelpark. On the route of trams 7 and 17 — Nassaukade stop.
What are your opening hours?
Open every day from 08:00 to 20:00 — Monday through Sunday, including weekends and most public holidays. No closed Mondays. No early Sunday shutdown. Early mornings for professionals, late evenings for everyone who couldn't make it earlier.
How do I get to Empire from central Amsterdam?
Tram 7 or 17 from Centraal Station or Leidseplein — get off at Nassaukade. By bike from the Jordaan or Oud-West it's under 10 minutes. By foot from De Hallen it's a 5-minute walk. Google Maps: search 'Empire Barbershop Amsterdam Nassaukade 164H'.
Do I need to book, or can I walk in?
Walk-ins are welcome every day whenever a chair is free. For guaranteed availability — especially evenings and Saturdays — book online via Fresha. It takes 30 seconds and lets you choose your preferred barber directly.
How do I book an appointment?
Book online through Fresha — the link is in the top navigation, on every page, and at the bottom of this one. You can pick your barber, your service and your time. No deposit required for standard bookings.
Can I choose my barber?
Yes. Book via Fresha and select directly: Munir (5.0 · 509 reviews), Pedro (5.0 · 304), Kostya (5.0 · 107), Ayham (4.9 · 216), Andrew (5.0 · 137), or Elvira (4.9 · 84). For walk-ins, tell us at the door and we'll do our best around current availability.
Do you take same-day appointments?
Yes, whenever there's availability. Fresha shows real-time openings — same-day slots often appear in the early morning or late afternoon. Walk in any time and we'll seat you as soon as a chair is free.
How much is a haircut at Empire?
Men's Classic Haircut from €35. Fade Haircut from €35. Scissor Haircut from €45. Haircut & Beard from €49.99. Haircut, Beard & Wash from €55. Complete Grooming Experience €95. All prices listed before you sit down — no surprises.
How much is a beard trim?
Beard Trim from €25 (cheek line, neckline, moustache, straight-razor finish). Beard Trim with Hot Towel from €39.99 (full shaping plus hot towel treatment and aftershave).
Do you offer student or senior pricing?
Yes. Student & Teenager Haircut from €35 with a valid student ID or under-18. Senior Haircut 60+ at €35 — same quality, relaxed pace. Both are the full 40-minute service.
What payment methods do you accept?
Card, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cash. No deposit required for standard bookings. Every price is transparent — no surprise add-ons.
Do you do skin fades?
Yes — low, mid, high, drop and full skin fades, all with consultation. Skin fades are a core speciality at Empire. Munir, Kostya and Ayham have hundreds of verified Fresha reviews specifically for fade work.
How long does a haircut take?
Classic haircut: 40 minutes. Fade haircut: 40 minutes. Scissor haircut: 50 minutes. Haircut & Beard: 50 minutes. Haircut, Beard & Wash: 65 minutes. Complete Grooming Experience: 80+ minutes. Timings include consultation and proper finishing — we don't rush the clock.
What is the Complete Grooming Experience?
Empire's flagship 80+ minute service at €95. Includes a precision haircut, full beard shaping, traditional hot towel shave, professional wash, scalp massage and styling. Booking in advance recommended — slots are limited.
Do you do hot towel shaves?
Yes. Full traditional straight-razor shaves with hot towels, warm lather and aftershave, or as part of the Beard Trim with Hot Towel and Complete Grooming Experience packages.
Do you cut children's hair?
Yes — we take our time to make it a calm experience. Student and Teenager Haircuts available from €35 (valid student ID or under-18 for the student rate).
How often should I come back?
For a skin fade: every 2–3 weeks to keep the blend sharp. For a textured crop or classic cut: every 3–5 weeks. For longer scissor cuts: every 5–8 weeks. Your barber will give a personalised recommendation at the end of your appointment.
Do your barbers speak English?
Yes. Every barber on the team is fluent in English. Across the six-person team we also speak Dutch, Arabic, Russian and Spanish — five languages in total. That's why we're the go-to barbershop for the international community across Amsterdam West.
Who is the best barber for a skin fade?
Munir, Kostya and Ayham are Empire's fade specialists with the highest volume of verified fade reviews. Kostya is particularly known for precision blend work. Munir for consistency at high volume. Ayham for combined fade-and-beard appointments.
Who is the best barber for a beard trim?
Ayham is Empire's beard and shaping specialist. He treats the beard and haircut as one connected design decision rather than two separate services. Any of our senior barbers can execute a clean shape — Ayham is the first recommendation for beard-focused appointments.
What are the differences between your barbers?
Munir — most-reviewed (509, 5.0), all-round specialist, Arabic speaker. Kostya — precision fade specialist, Russian speaker. Pedro — classic cuts and taper specialist, Spanish speaker (304, 5.0). Ayham — fades and beard shaping, Arabic speaker (216). Andrew — most linguistically versatile (English, Spanish, Dutch), all-round senior. Elvira — junior barber at accessible pricing (84, 4.9).
Is Empire good for tourists and expats in Amsterdam?
Absolutely. Empire is one of the most international barbershops in Amsterdam West. English spoken throughout. Arabic, Russian and Spanish also available. Walk-ins welcome every day. Transparent pricing — no surprises for visitors. Centrally located between Jordaan, Oud-West and De Hallen.
What is the best barbershop in Amsterdam West?
Empire Barbershop Amsterdam at Nassaukade 164H, Da Costabuurt, is rated ★ 5.0 from 2,469 verified reviews on Fresha and ★ 5.0 from 800+ reviews on Google — the highest-rated barbershop in Amsterdam West by combined review volume and score. Six barbers, five languages, open daily 08:00–20:00.
Where can I read your reviews?
All 2,469 verified reviews on Fresha, and 800+ reviews on Google. Links are in the site footer and on our Reviews page.