SWEETS HOTEL - Key Persons
The Anne Frank House shares the story of the Frank family with its visitors using Anne's famous diary as a reference. Anne's original writings, personal documents, objects and photographs are permanently on display. Attention: tickets for Anne Frank House can only be booked online in advance. (Photo courtesy of Anne Frank House / Photographer: Cris Toala Olivares)
Step across the road to this trendy café known for good service, a lopsided terrace perched on the bridge and a lazy all-day breakfast. Choose from favourites like pancakes, scrambled eggs and avocado toast. (Photo courtesy of Bar Spek)
Known for their rich coffee, Café Keppler roast their own beans for a delicious brew. They also have a small but hearty breakfast menu with some fun items like green shakshuka. (Photo courtesy of Café Keppler)
At Dikke Graaf they work with fresh and local products and that's what it tastes like! Enjoy a 3-course meal or share some tapas.
With a terrace on the water and a blazing fireplace inside, NAP Amsterdam is an all-season favourite. Enjoy delicious meals and finger food inspired by places all over the world.
This is by far the tiniest Thai of Amsterdam. The hosts are very sweet and the food amazing. Only take away! (Photo courtesy of SWEETS hotel)
Architect Pieter Lodewijk Kramer designed the Kattenslootbrug bridge house just before he left the city's bridges division in 1952 and it was the last bridge house he designed, together with the bridge house on the Omvalbrug (bridge). This post-war structure is clearly more austere compared to its predecessors, this is evident in the simple roof form, the steel window frames and the use of steel plate in the balustrades. Still, the building displays features typical of Kramer such as the relationship between the building and the bridge barrier and the different brick patterns around the roof and window frames. The bridge was operated from a control lectern situated on the other side of the bridge. Kramer also designed a small terrace with seating next to the bridge house.
If you are looking for a hotel room with a view in Amsterdam, this is it. Located in upcoming neighbourhood IJburg, bridge house Sluis Haveneiland has the most magical view across the IJ lake. Watch numerous sailing boats entering and leaving the harbour through the lock next to your bridge house, and enjoy sunbathing on the jetty.
Attention active travellers: there is a surfing centre at walking distance from your bridge house (10 minutes). Afterwards, cool down at the café on the beach. Directly behind Sluis Haveneiland, a ferry leaves for a 4-hour tour to the historic Fort Pampus and Castle Muiderslot. Tram 26 from Amsterdam Central Station takes you directly to Sluis Haveneiland (30 minutes).
Please note: 211 - Sluis Haveneiland is only bookable for two or more nights.
What's not to like about bridge house Van Hallbrug? This cosy and tiny hotel suite is situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood bordering the scenic Jordaan area. The nearby Westerpark - a local hotspot for festivals, picnics, coffee, lunch and much more - is at just a 10-minute walk from your bridge house. Amsterdam Centre is 15 minutes by foot and offers an endless number of shopping, dining and sightseeing options that are worth a visit.
Not in the mood for outdoor exercise? Tram stop Frederik Hendrikplantsoen is right around the corner! Hop on tram 3 and 15 minutes later, you find yourself on Museum Square. Bridge house Van Hallbrug is remarkably easy to reach from Amsterdam Central Station: bus 18 and 21 take you there in just 10 minutes.
Heads up tiny house lovers: Van Hallbrug is SWEETS hotel's tiniest bridge house (only 10,5 m 2) with the tiniest bathroom you have ever seen.