Sonnenberg Canal View - Most Central Location in Town

Sonnenberg Canal View - Most Central Location in Town

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Original canal houses around Sonnenberg
Comfortable and light living
Comfortable and light living
Comfortable and light living
Awesome views of historic canals in Amsterdam

Overview of Sonnenberg Canal View - Most Central Location in Town

10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Amsterdam, NH
  • Popular LocationDam Square9 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnne Frank House11 min walk
  • Popular LocationVan Gogh Museum4 min drive
  • AirportAmsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Dining Area

About this property

Sonnenberg Canal View - Most Central Location in Town

Sonnenberg is located on the Herengracht, in the historic centre of Amsterdam. Surrounded by the famous nine-streets, this historic canal house was built in 1649 for the Sonnenberg family. It is one of the few houses that still boast its original gable, which is a classical renaissance crow-stepped gable; this is a stair-step type of design at the top of the triangular gable-end of a building.

Not only the gable is still original, the interior with its solid oak beams as well as the winding staircase are original. It is not hard to imagine this Dutch merchant family doing business from this very location. This family remained owners of this historic canal house well into the 19th century, and perhaps the heirs of these Sonnenberg’s are the same Sonnenberg’s as those who are among the ten richest families of the Netherlands.

Sonnenberg - Description
This apartment is located on two floors. Two flights of stairs are circular and steep, and the first one is a straight flight. One enters the Sonnenberg apartment through the shared entrance on the beletage, after climbing a set of stone stairs of half a floor level. All floors have excellent views of the canals, and there is a bench on the porch as well as one on the canal side.

Behind the front door there is a hallway to the first set of steep circular stairs leading to a hallway on the first floor of the house. Practically every room in the house has its own adjustable radiators, it is quite easy to keep this house warm and comfortable in winter. As each room also has windows, it is quite easy to create a nice breeze in the house cooling it down in the summer. There are also fans available on the rare summer days that it is actually hot.

On the first floor there is a toilet in the hallway, and a door to the living/seating room. This floor has a beautiful wooden floor as well as beams supporting the floor above. In the front (canal side) of this floor there is a spacious living area with a bench overlooking the canal, a sofa and TV. This is a great area to relax after or before a day of exploring all the sights of Amsterdam. You will find a counter with limited facilities such as kettle, coffeemaker, toaster, oven/microwave, fridge, dishwasher and a large table in the back of the floor. We have cutlery, plates, cups and glasses to enjoy light meals, ordered in or prepared on the spot, unfortunately no full kitchen (stove and sink from counter are missing in compliance with local laws). We do have an easily accessible sink on this floor.

It is not hard to imagine enjoying a spending an evening with a good diner and equally good conversations at the large table with dimmed light shining from the chandelier. With ample heating present and friends swapping stories at the table, this is typically what the Dutch will call “gezellig”. The word “gezellig” is considered to be an example of untranslatability, and is one of the hardest words to translate. Some consider the word to encompass the heart of Dutch culture.

One floor up with the steep circular staircase there is the floor with one bedroom (twins) in the front, with canal views and the master bedroom in the back (optional with twins, on request). On this floor located in between the two bedrooms is the bathroom, with a toilet, sink, and a bath with shower. The bedrooms have wooden floors, gorgeous beams and the bathroom floor is marble.

Features
•Canal view
•Central location (nine-streets)
•Part of UNESCO world heritage
•Extreme high speed WiFi internet
•Wind and solar power electricity
•Carbon offset for heating
•Check in at apartment
•Self-catering
•Smart HD widescreen TV
•HD Sat/Cable reception
•Private laptop safe
•80 m2
•Steep stairs (400 year-old landmark feature)
•2 bedrooms (1 double + twins or 2 twins or 2 doubles)
•No full kitchen (stove and sink from counter are missing in compliance with local laws)
•Complete kitchen inventory
•Dishwasher
•Fridge
•Microwave / Oven
•Toaster
•Coffeemaker
•Kettle
•Electric egg boiler
•Separate sink
•Basics provided
•Shower / Bath
•2 toilets
•Hairdryer
•Laundry/laundrette nearby
•Iron and ironing board
•English Guide books
•Bed linen and towels are provided
•No Smoking
•No party policy
•Child safety is low due to steep circular stairs (see stairs section)

Location description
The Sonnenberg is located in the “nine streets” area. The nine streets area is well known for its plentiful boutique shops, many restaurants, and its beautiful canals. This area is comprised of nine narrow streets running perpendicular with the four major canals (Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht) of the canal belt. It is distinctly different from other shopping districts as there is a large diversity of privately owned shops and specialized shops.

Nearby points of interest
•9 Streets Area - 0 minutes walking
•Flower Market - 2 minutes walking
•Spui – 2 minutes walking
•Dam Square – 3 minutes walking
•Jordaan – 5 minutes walking
•Westerkerk/Anne Frank - 5 minutes walking
•Rembrandt plein - 6 minutes walking
•Centraal Station – 15 minutes walking
•Leidseplein - 15 minutes walking
•Nieuwmarkt - 15 minutes walking

Staircases
This apartment has 2 internal flights. From street level to the entrance there is a short stone flight of stairs up to the front door. From here there is a circular flight of stairs to the Living/seating level. The circular staircase continues up to a floor with 2 bedrooms and the full bathroom. The stairs are steep and narrow, as is typical for a 400 year old house. However with closed doors stairs are not accessible.

I personally meet my guests at the apartment to make sure they settle in alright. During the stay I am always available, and many times organize boat tours or advise my guests on special events during their stay.

The view from the apartment of the most beautiful canal is already awesome. But to be in the nine-streets area of the city means the coolest shops and restaurants are a literal stones-throw away.

From this location no sight is more than 15 minutes away by foot. There is access to more than a dozen tram-lines and bus-lines within 3 minutes walking and Rokin Metro is no more than a 4 minute walk.

Property manager

Wytse
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Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
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Amenities

Free WiFi

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 23
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Official check in and check out times are 11.00 am and 4.00 pm (16.00). We are flexible and always try to accommodate requests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 0363 E3FA A6F6 2112 7636

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Amsterdam

Located on the waterfront, this bed & breakfast is in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights of the area. Travelling with kids? Consider ARTIS and The Amsterdam VOC ship. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • The 9 Streets - 1 min walk
  • Amsterdam Museum - 5 min walk
  • Dam Square - 9 min walk
  • Anne Frank House - 11 min walk
  • Van Gogh Museum - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Spui Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rokin Station - 5 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Van Stapele Koekmakerij - 1 min walk
  • De Brabantse Aap - 2 min walk
  • Lanskroon - 1 min walk
  • The Lebanese Sajeria - 1 min walk
  • NH City Centre Amsterdam - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sonnenberg Canal View - Most Central Location in Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Sonnenberg Canal View - Most Central Location in Town located?

This family-friendly Amsterdam bed & breakfast is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of The 9 Streets and Dam Square. Anne Frank House and Leidseplein are also within 15 minutes. Spui Stop and Koningsplein Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great apartment and location.
We had a great time in Amsterdam and the apartment was in the perfect location for exploring different parts of the city. It is comfortable and clean and the host was very friendly and amenable. Everything went smoothly for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely characterful property and great location
We had a fantastic stay in the apartment on Herengracht. Accommodation was ideal, location fabulous. Wytse was an excellent host and very helpful. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Amsterdam Canal House
We couldn’t have been happier with our choice of this house on a particularly gorgeous part of the inner canals near the Jordan. Everything was tip top inside and host was great. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence G.

Great clean property in lovely picturesque area, with all amenities on the doorstep.
Great few days stay at Wytse's property at Sonnenborg. He greeted us and went through the rules of the property and made us feel welcome. Property is well laid out and has a relaxing lounge and kitchen area. Bedrooms are upstairs and are more. Than ample, one brighter and with a view of the canal. Shops and restaurants within walking distance and museums just a few minutes further. It was equally great coming to a nice place as it was discovering Amsterdam and all its attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

John M., Dublin, Ireland

Perfect Apartment, Perfect Location.
This was our first trip to Amsterdam and staying in this beautiful apartment made our trip extra special. The apartment is bright, spacious and full of character, with a lovely window seat overlooking the canal. The apartment has everything we needed, including good wi-fi and was spotlessly clean. The area is full of lovely shops and restaurants but yet is quiet and very safe. We walked easily to all the major tourist sights, though there is a tram stop nearby if you don’t feel like walking. The owner, Wytse, was very friendly and helpful, and gave us lots of advice on places to eat and visit. We are already looking forward to staying here again on our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

About the host

Hosted by Wytse

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I grew up in the hospitality business, with my parents running hotels and/or restaurants.

I love to share my experience of the wonderful city of Amsterdam. In my opinion the best way to see the city is with friends on an open canal boat on a nice day or evening.

Why they chose this property

The location is one of the most central in the city, and on top of that the property catches some great sun in the afternoon and is located on the most beautiful part of the most beautiful canal of the city.

What makes this property unique

- location
- view
- afternoon sun
- character of the building itself

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch

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