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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.





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  • Zuid

    ARTZUID

    ARTZUID is an outdoor sculpture exhibition in Amsterdam that features fifty sculptures by renowned artists from around the world displayed along Apollolaan and Minervalaan…

  • Centrum

    W Amsterdam

    Trendy lodging occupying 2 historic buildings, offering a spa, a posh restaurant & a rooftop bar.

  • Centrum

    Best Bench in Town

    The Best Bench in Town, located in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, is an ornate wooden bench crafted in the 17th century and situated along the…

  • Centrum

    The Dylan

    Refined quarters in a sophisticated waterfront hotel offering an acclaimed restaurant & a chic bar.

  • Museumkwartier

    Conservatorium Hotel

    High-end hotel with a dramatic glass atrium & 2 posh restaurants, plus a lavish spa & a gym.

  • Centrum

    Pulitzer Amsterdam

    Sophisticated rooms & suites in 25 canal houses, plus an upscale eatery, a garden & a terrace.

  • Zuidoost

    Park Gaasperplas

    Park Gaasperplas in Amsterdam is a sprawling recreational area and nature reserve with a lake, offering activities like canoeing and swimming.

  • Oost

    Flevopark

    Flevopark is a park in Amsterdam that features lawns for picnics, tennis courts, jogging paths, and an outdoor swimming pool.

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