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Bordering the Jordaan, the 9 Streets between Prinsengracht and Singel are some of Amsterdam’s most interesting. Well known but relatively quiet, this enchanting area is filled with small, specialist shops, superb eateries and relaxed cafes.

From the strange to the stunningly beautiful, this maze of unusual outlets offers anything and everything. From modern and vintage fashion, to cosmetics, gadgets and furniture, you’ll be sure to find something unique. Shopped out? The cozy lounge bars and funky restaurants offer great food to match the atmosphere.

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Situated in Museum District, one of the most beautifull residential neighborhoods in Amsterdam with the van Gogh-, Rijks- and Stedelijk museum just around the corner on the museumplein, where you also find the internationally well known ‘Concertgebouw’ (concerthall).

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Hotel Orlando is a gorgeous 17th century house in the heart of the Old Amsterdam Canal Belt. The hotel boasts a homely feel, with just 5 rooms in total, all individually decorated with a mixture of old and new. B&B service is included, and uniquely visitors who don’t want to eat in the lounge area can be treated to breakfast in bed.

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A beautiful moored houseboat perfect for a romantic break for two and that home from home feeling. Wonderful views at night of the oldest twinkly bridge in Amsterdam this boat oozes rustic charm, it has stained glass windows, a cozy place to sit and eat and watch the world cycle by, its warm and cozy and has adequate facilties for showering and cooking also. We loved eating our evening meal at the table and watching the tourist boats float by waving as they thought we were living there! The boat is very central a short distance to major attractions and is situated opposite the Opera House and minutes from the Waterlooplein flea market and the Dam Square . It also feels safe and quiet at night, and there is a local supermarket Albert Hein local shops for your groceries I loved this charming boat would certainly go back again!

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Located in the newly re-developed 'docklands' area of Amsterdam, this old youth prison offers trendy accommodation.

The rooms are rated by stars from 1 to 5 and depending on your budget, you can choose the rooms accordingly.

The room layouts are very interesting as it used to be a prison, so for example ceiling height can be enormous. Also the bathroom is a corridor from the door to the bedroom (4* room)... Certainly shakes the conventions of room layouts! However, when have the Dutch ever been conventional?!

Location is slightly out of the touristy centre, but tram, which only 5mins walk away takes you to the centre in 10 minutes.

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A cheap, kind of cheerful hostel right on the edge of Vondelpark near Leidsplein. Modern lounge and really great value bar/restaurant, with both small and large (up to 20 bed) dorms.

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They bob up and down on a canal like something from a low-budget sci-fi film: two luminous-orange flying saucers set against a backdrop of stark Dutch architecture. The Capsule Hotel is made up of two “refunctioned” escape capsules from an off-shore oil rig.

The interiors have been changed as little as possible – original instructions, both in English and Dutch, for using signal flares and tying knots adorn the walls; designated holes provide a sure-hold for plastic beakers, while reinforced portholes would keep even the roughest seas at bay. Another larger hole, once a more basic version of the chemical toilet supplied today, has been “refunctioned” into a mini-library that contains a few city guides and maps. The simple seat, which runs around the inner wall of the capsule, can be lifted to reveal storage space. Once used for rescue blankets, it has been “refunctioned” into a wardrobe for guests.

An old fisherman’s net, found and “refunctioned” has been fitted with sheepskin rugs – et voilà – it’s now a bed. It’s surprisingly firm and more stable than a hammock and provides room for two (well-acquainted) individuals. And a karaoke machine provides the entertainment - happily, there aren’t any neighbours to complain about the noise.

To be truthful, the capsule isn’t very comfortable. It’s not polished, neither is it luxurious, nor very glamorous at all. But it is authentic, playful and utterly inspiring.

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