Amstelkade Studio
Neighborhoods
Rivierenbuurt is a beautiful neighborhood, with long, stately avenues and the best examples of Amsterdam School architecture in the Netherlands. Guests can use the picnic tables next to the canal in front of the building and watch the boats go by. There are two parks with playgrounds -- the Beatrixpark and the Sarphatipark -- nearby, and the studio is a short walk to the many restaurants, shops, and cafes in Rivierenbuurt, De Pijp, and Old South. The famous Albert Cuypmarkt in De Pijp is a 10-minute walk, and it takes only 20 minutes to walk to the Museumplein, where all the major museums (such as the Van Gogh Museum) are located. There is also an amazing public pool, the Mirandabad, about a 15-minute walk away. It has indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a huge water slide.
If you are into history, note that Rivierenbuurt is the old Jewish neighborhood where Anne Frank grew up. Her childhood home -- she did not move to the “famous” Anne Frank House until she was nine -- is at Merwedeplein 37-2, a 10-minute walk from the studio. You will see four small bronze plaques in front of it, marking the deportation and murder of Anne and three other members of her family. Her primary school, Anne Frank Montessori 6e, is two blocks away on Niersstraat. Our daughter goes there.
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Rivierenbuurt
Rivierenbuurt is a beautiful neighborhood, with long, stately avenues and the best examples of Amsterdam School architecture in the Netherlands. Guests can use the picnic tables next to the canal in front of the building and watch the boats go by. There are two parks with playgrounds -- the Beatrixpark and the Sarphatipark -- nearby, and the studio is a short walk to the many restaurants, shops, and cafes in Rivierenbuurt, De Pijp, and Old South. The famous Albert Cuypmarkt in De Pijp is a 10-minute walk, and it takes only 20 minutes to walk to the Museumplein, where all the major museums (such as the Van Gogh Museum) are located. There is also an amazing public pool, the Mirandabad, about a 15-minute walk away. It has indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a huge water slide.
If you are into history, note that Rivierenbuurt is the old Jewish neighborhood where Anne Frank grew up. Her childhood home -- she did not move to the “famous” Anne Frank House until she was nine -- is at Merwedeplein 37-2, a 10-minute walk from the studio. You will see four small bronze plaques in front of it, marking the deportation and murder of Anne and three other members of her family. Her primary school, Anne Frank Montessori 6e, is two blocks away on Niersstraat. Our daughter goes there.
Coffee
Surprisingly good coffee for a coffee chain. Just a couple of blocks away from the studio. Free wifi and you can hang out at the communal table all day.
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coffeecompany
92 Van WoustraatSurprisingly good coffee for a coffee chain. Just a couple of blocks away from the studio. Free wifi and you can hang out at the communal table all day.
The newest artisanal coffee in the area. No wifi, but a nice table to sit at and superb coffee.
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Badeta Koffiebranders
18H Tweede van der HelststraatThe newest artisanal coffee in the area. No wifi, but a nice table to sit at and superb coffee.
One of the best coffee places in the city and very close to the lovely Sarphatipark, Scandinavian Embassy offers very good coffee and Scandinavian-inspired food.. If you always wanted to become a barista, they have great workshops here! And free wifi.
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Scandinavian Embassy
34 SarphatiparkOne of the best coffee places in the city and very close to the lovely Sarphatipark, Scandinavian Embassy offers very good coffee and Scandinavian-inspired food.. If you always wanted to become a barista, they have great workshops here! And free wifi.
Breakfast & Brunch
Best breakfast and lunch in the area. owned and operated by Kiwis. Always incredibly busy, especially on the weekend, so go online and put yourself on the waitlist.
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Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatBest breakfast and lunch in the area. owned and operated by Kiwis. Always incredibly busy, especially on the weekend, so go online and put yourself on the waitlist.
Tasty, reasonably-priced breakfast and brunch place. Very close to our studio.
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Vinnies
46 HS HaarlemmerstraatTasty, reasonably-priced breakfast and brunch place. Very close to our studio.
Omelettes! Big portions at a fair price. There is always a line out the door, so be prepared to wait.
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Omelegg - de Pijp
143 Ferdinand BolstraatOmelettes! Big portions at a fair price. There is always a line out the door, so be prepared to wait.
A nice place to get some delicious baked goods, pastries, coffee, juice or something more substantial like an omelette, a sandwich or a salad. It’s a little pricey, but they have a good menu.
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Le Pain Quotidien
2 & 4 Cornelis TroostpleinA nice place to get some delicious baked goods, pastries, coffee, juice or something more substantial like an omelette, a sandwich or a salad. It’s a little pricey, but they have a good menu.
Excellent new breakfast and brunch place. Very hip -- the only other one is in Berlin. Great space.
FACTORY GIRL
32 SaenredamstraatExcellent new breakfast and brunch place. Very hip -- the only other one is in Berlin. Great space.
Lunch and Dinner
A South African restaurant that is a perfect choice if your party includes both carnivores and vegetarians. A great veggie burger and amazing fries.
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Braai Rivierenbuurt
1 GeleenstraatA South African restaurant that is a perfect choice if your party includes both carnivores and vegetarians. A great veggie burger and amazing fries.
You might think hummus isn’t a meal. You’d be wrong! The best hummus in Amsterdam, with everything from the tahini to the pita made daily on the premises. Very inexpensive, to boot. You can also get falafel nearby at Sir Hummus Kitchen on Ruysdaelkade 181.
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Sir Hummus
181 Van der HelstpleinYou might think hummus isn’t a meal. You’d be wrong! The best hummus in Amsterdam, with everything from the tahini to the pita made daily on the premises. Very inexpensive, to boot. You can also get falafel nearby at Sir Hummus Kitchen on Ruysdaelkade 181.
A bit too hipster, but very good vegan food. They have a large menu ranging from salads to burgers to vegan versions of Dutch favorites like Bitterballen. Open late.
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Vegan Junk Food Bar
22 StaringpleinA bit too hipster, but very good vegan food. They have a large menu ranging from salads to burgers to vegan versions of Dutch favorites like Bitterballen. Open late.
The best Thai food in the area. No atmosphere and the owner isn’t very friendly, but the food is worth it. The curries are to die for.
Naa Thai (Original Thai Cuisine)
18h SarphatiparkThe best Thai food in the area. No atmosphere and the owner isn’t very friendly, but the food is worth it. The curries are to die for.
Exceptionally good Indian food -- the best in the area -- though a tad on the pricey side. They also deliver.
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Surya
147 CeintuurbaanExceptionally good Indian food -- the best in the area -- though a tad on the pricey side. They also deliver.
Excellent, moderately-priced Middle Eastern food. The restaurant is gigantic, which makes it a good choice for Friday and Saturday nights.
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De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert CuypstraatExcellent, moderately-priced Middle Eastern food. The restaurant is gigantic, which makes it a good choice for Friday and Saturday nights.
One of the first vegetarian restaurants in Amsterdam and still one of the best. Many vegan options, including pizza. Great atmosphere. But a bit expensive.
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Golden Temple Vegetarisch Restaurant
126 UtrechtsestraatOne of the first vegetarian restaurants in Amsterdam and still one of the best. Many vegan options, including pizza. Great atmosphere. But a bit expensive.
One of the best restaurants in the city, perfect for a special night out. Fixed menu with great food -- and they are happy to work with your preferences (vegetarian, etc). Absolutely beautiful space in the middle of a huge park.
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De Kast
3 Kamerlingh OnneslaanOne of the best restaurants in the city, perfect for a special night out. Fixed menu with great food -- and they are happy to work with your preferences (vegetarian, etc). Absolutely beautiful space in the middle of a huge park.
Brilliant Vietnamese restaurant. Small and busy, so go early or be prepared to wait.
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Pho 91
91 H Albert CuypstraatBrilliant Vietnamese restaurant. Small and busy, so go early or be prepared to wait.
New vegan restaurant. Delicious food and a very nice atmosphere. Not the cheapest, but worth it.
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Meatless District
65-67 BilderdijkstraatNew vegan restaurant. Delicious food and a very nice atmosphere. Not the cheapest, but worth it.
Sightseeing
This is the apartment Anne Frank grew up in. (She hid in the famous Anne Frank House.) Very few tourists know it exists, much less visit it. You can find the small gold stolpersteins (plaques) marking the deportation of Anne and her family in front of the building, and there is a small statute of Anne in the park.
Merwedeplein 37
37 MerwedepleinThis is the apartment Anne Frank grew up in. (She hid in the famous Anne Frank House.) Very few tourists know it exists, much less visit it. You can find the small gold stolpersteins (plaques) marking the deportation of Anne and her family in front of the building, and there is a small statute of Anne in the park.
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Basic Studio Information
WIFI
The name of the wireless network is: Ziggo-ap-a8dda23
The password is: Uxqjj6chAjgr
The internet is extremely fast and generally very reliable. In the unlikely event that it stops working, please text Kevin and he will reset the router.
NOISE
Please respect the neighbors, some of whom have small children and are looking for a good night’s sleep. So please be very quiet in the evenings after 10PM.
TRASH
There are underground trash bins in front of the building. They are emptied every Friday.. Please put the trash in the bins and not next to them.
HEATING
There is a digital thermostat on the wall between the wardrobe and the bathroom. Feel free to make the studio as warm as you want it -- but please don't forget to turn the thermostat down when leaving the studio. And please turn it off when you check out!
COMING AND GOING
The studio is located on the top floor of the building. There are three doors on that floor; the B&B is the studio on the far right as you reach the top of the stairs. It has a black door handle.
Please always make sure the front door downstairs is closed properly; it locks automatically.
DEPARTURE
When you check out, please leave things neat and relatively clean. You can leave the towels in a pile on the floor. Feel free to leave the keys on the table and close the door behind you.
TAXI
If you’re in need of a taxi within Amsterdam you can call the following number: +31 20 777 7777, or you can reserve a taxi through the link sent with the confirmation you get after filling out the arrival form. Uber is also a quick and inexpensive choice and normally arrives in 5-6 minutes.
NO SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed in the house or outside on the balcony. You are welcome to smoke outside the apartment while sitting at one of the picnic tables on the canal.