Bed and Breakfast Amsterdam

My kids (21 and 25) and I had the best time staying at Bed and Breakfast Amsterdam, it made our first visit to Amsterdam an amazing experience! We like to stay in areas where locals live when possible rather than being surrounded by “all tourists, all the time” and this was perfect in every way. It’s in a residential area that isn’t targeted to tourists, but we had no problems navigating local restaurants and the grocery store, while being a short tram ride from the must-see destinations. It is beautifully decorated and was absolutely spotless. Paul and Karen were amazing hosts, providing a helpful orientation upon arrival and leaving us many treats and thoughtful breakfast items. The guidebook they’ve compiled provided excellent information too. A highlight was the private canal tour with Paul, showing us the beauty of the city in a way that was much more meaningful and fascinating than if we were part of a large group hearing scripted commentary through a loudspeaker. One of my favorite things in the B&B was the kitchen. The kids and I spent much of our downtime there just hanging out there together at the kitchen table drinking tea and Espresso, visiting, and planning other parts of the trip. We picked up food at the grocery for some of our meals since it was so relaxing to be there. It just had a very comfortable and warm vibe. It’s best to book through the Bed and Breakfast Amsterdam website directly. I fully recommend this to anyone who wants an authentic and amazing home base for exploring the city.