Sonnenberg Canal View - Most Central Location in Town

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
5.0
Outstanding(153 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Amsterdam

4 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

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.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Dishwasher
TV

Map of Amsterdam

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(153 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2024
Perfectly located in the 9 streets. Clean and tidy, looks just like the photos. Easy communication and help from house manager. No real kitchen but we didn’t need one. Shower is a little short for tall people. Steep steps inside - but this is true of most houses in this area.
5.0
Aug 2024
Perfect location for easily walking and biking around the city! Cute place with everything we needed for a comfortable stay in Amsterdam
5.0
Jul 2024
Classic Amsterdam canal residence - and central to literally everything. It may be the perfect location. Our experiences with the host(s) was incredible, truly above and beyond what we might have expected. Super flexible, super responsive, hospitable, and helpful. We ran into some personal issues the night before check-out and Anna literally came to our rescue. So sweet and helpful. We left so appreciative.
5.0
Jul 2024
We looked at a lot of properties and decided to go with the best…and luckily we found it. This home made us feel at home in a brand new amazing city. We felt a part of the rich history.
5.0
Jun 2024
Absolutely incredible experience. The house is over 400 years old with all the amenities of a current modern home. The renovations that have been done are beautiful and maintain the feel of historic homes. And the location of the house is perfectly located for walking basically anywhere. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks again ❤️
5.0
Jun 2024
The location for this property is great! The place was very clean and communication with the owner/manager (who stays downstairs) was excellent. It’s Amsterdam, so everything is narrow and vertical! The staircase is very steep and getting a large suitcase up there was entertaining. Everything is walkable from the location. We highly recommend taking a bike tour through the countryside to get out of the city for an afternoon. Would definitely stay her again. Highly recommend this property.
5.0
May 2024
I travelled with my husband, mother and baby. The place is as pictured, very clean, and we were very comfortable! The windows overlooking the canal were the highlight for sure. Ania received us warmly, was friendly, and addressed any needs we had although not many. Communication with Wytse was flawless for our arrival. The location is perfect and we walked everywhere with ease! I would definitely stay here again and recommend to others. Of note, I would no not underestimate the steep spiral staircase, anyone with mobility issues may have difficulty and I would not recommend bringing anything larger than a carry-on sized suitcase to haul up them. We had no trouble with them, we just took our time and were careful! Thanks for a memorable stay in Amsterdam!
5.0
Apr 2024
From location, to host welcome, to the historical residence…this place has it all. We would enjoy excursions then come back to the apartment and sit by the window and look out over the canal and bridge, and watch the world happen…incredible!! We felt very safe in this area too.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Amsterdam?

The average price for a rental in Amsterdam is $135 per night. This rental is $654 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sonnenberg Canal View - Most Central Location in Town. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sonnenberg Canal View - Most Central Location in Town. Enjoy the water!

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

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Sonnenberg Canal View - Most Central Location in Town?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and dishwasher.

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