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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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  • Westpoort

    Residence Inn by Marriott Amsterdam Houthavens

    Residence Inn by Marriott Amsterdam Houthavens is an extended-stay hotel in Amsterdam's design district that offers spacious studios and suites with fully equipped kitchens…

  • Noord

    Euro Pizza Restaurant

    Euro Pizza Restaurant in Amsterdam Noord serves delicious pizzas made with local produce.

  • Zuid

    Apollofirst Boutique Hotel

    The Apollofirst Boutique Hotel is a four-star hotel located in three stately mansions on Apollolaan in Amsterdam's elegant South district, offering classic rooms and…

  • West

    Conscious Hotel Westerpark

    The Conscious Hotel Westerpark in Amsterdam is an 89-room eco-friendly hotel located in Westerpark, offering spacious rooms with organic linens and recycled materials, as…

  • Centrum

    Mayur Indian Restaurant

    Mayur Indian Restaurant in Amsterdam serves authentic North Indian cuisine prepared with marinated meat and a cozy, elegant setting.

  • Centrum

    Paradiso

    Paradiso is a live music and nightclub venue located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that was converted from a 19th-century church and features eclectic programming across…

  • Centrum

    Amsterdam Music Society

    The Amsterdam Music Society is an organization in Amsterdam that brings together musicians of all levels to celebrate the universal language of music.

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