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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

  • Centrum

    Restaurant De Belhamel

    Restaurant De Belhamel is a restaurant located in Amsterdam that offers European/French cuisine and features an elegant dining room with art nouveau accents and…

  • Zuid

    Restaurant JA

    Restaurant JA, located in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, is a fine dining establishment known for its warm atmosphere and creative dishes made with seasonal ingredients.

  • Zuid

    Sazanka

    Sazanka, located on the ground floor of the luxurious Hotel Okura Amsterdam, is a teppanyaki restaurant that offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with…

  • Centrum

    Restaurant Bougainville

    Restaurant Bougainville is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Amsterdam that serves avant-garde meat and seafood dishes paired with sake and wine.

  • Oost

    VanOost Restaurant

    VanOost Restaurant in Amsterdam offers a culinary journey through worldly cuisine prepared by chef Floris van Straalen in an open kitchen within a magnificent…

  • Centrum

    Restaurant Wolf Atelier

    Restaurant Wolf Atelier in Amsterdam is a culinary experience situated in a monumental railway bridge above the water offering panoramic views of the IJ…

  • Zuid

    Restaurant Bolenius

    Bolenius Restaurant is a stylish, modern restaurant located in Amsterdam that serves artfully-plated contemporary dishes featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients.

  • West

    Restaurant Adam

    Restaurant Adam in Amsterdam's Old West is a fine dining establishment offering an intimate setting and a delicious menu created by chef Arne Russchen,…

  • Centrum

    Restaurant Johannes

    Restaurant Johannes is a highly-rated restaurant in Amsterdam that serves a surprise tasting menu featuring Dutch and international cuisine.

  • Zuid

    Restaurant Vermeer

    Restaurant Mont Blanc in Amsterdam is a Michelin-starred restaurant that offers a fine dining experience with French Alpine cuisine and a warm, chalet-like atmosphere.

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