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Secret Courtyards & Hofjes

Hidden behind unassuming canal doors and narrow alleyways lie Amsterdam’s historic hofjes — 17th-century charitable courtyards that offer peaceful oases of tranquility in the heart of the city.





601 places

  • Noord

    Club Cabana @ Veronica schip

    Club Cabana, located on the Veronica ship in Amsterdam Noord, offers a unique tropical experience with exotic food, Sangria, cocktails, and entertainment.

  • West

    Meat The Balls

    Meat The Balls is a sandwich shop located in Amsterdam's Oud-West neighborhood that specializes in gourmet meatballs made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

  • Oost

    turbo

    Turbo Amsterdam, a café and snack bar located in the Dutch capital, offers both brunch and dinner options featuring specialty coffee and natural wine.

  • Zuid

    Sushi Ikigai Amsterdam

    Sushi Ikigai Amsterdam is a high-quality sushi restaurant in Amsterdam that offers takeout and delivery options.

  • Noord

    Pink Beach by WONDR

    Pink Beach by WONDR in Amsterdam is an all-pink hangout with a ball pit and umbrellas that serves light American eats, wine, and cocktails.

  • West

    Amazing Fusion

    Amazing Fusion in Amsterdam serves Asian fusion dishes for over a decade at Zeedijk 130.

  • Nieuw-West

    elmo’s Osdorp

    Elmo's Osdorp is a restaurant in Amsterdam that serves sandwiches, pancakes, smoothies, and other dishes made with fresh ingredients.

  • West

    O’ Core e Capri

    O' Core e Capri is a pizzeria in Amsterdam that serves Neapolitan cuisine and brings the flavors of Capri to the city.

  • Oost

    Leo

    Leo is a café, bistro, and bar in Amsterdam that is part of the Goudvisch family.

  • Nieuw-West

    Boem Boem Chicken

    Boem Boem Chicken in Amsterdam is a popular restaurant that serves delicious chicken dishes with a unique blend of spices and crispy coating.

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