Amsterdam Jordaan apartments
The Jordaan District
Resolutely adored by the local inhabitants, the quaint and charming Jordaan district radiates an independent spirit that is both unique and irresistibly charismatic. Often considered one of the most desirable quarters in central Amsterdam, the Jordaan boasts a peaceful and laid back ambience, a proud yet hospitable population and a wonderfully picturesque setting comprised of pretty cobbled avenues, secret courtyards, historic churches and scenic canals.
This fairytale environment was constructed in the 1600s during the capital’s flourishing Golden Age as part of a revolutionary city expansion in response to the escalating working classes. Mounting uncontrollably over the successive centuries, the Jordaan became a rather unpleasant sector, suffering from overcrowding and deprived conditions, which continued up until the 1970s. A new generation of artists, students and young entrepreneurs discovered the hidden wealth of the area and, whilst preserving the region’s distinctive character and historical architecture, transformed it into the attractive and endearing district that exists today. Situated west of the city centre and encompassing a portion of the striking Canal Belt, the Jordaan is mercifully shielded from the tourist masses, offering its visitors an exclusively authentic experience and an enchanting base for your Amsterdam apartment.
Highlights of the Jordaan
This relatively compact space packs plenty of punch in the sightseeing stakes, brimming with an incessant assortment of art galleries, independent stores and boutiques, cafes, restaurants and an eclectic scope of distinctive museums. The fabled streets and houses are an attraction in themselves and can best be explored through an informative walking tour, which reveals fascinating aspects of the neighbourhood’s heritage plus admission to inner courtyards that would otherwise go unnoticed. The Jordaan’s primary church, the Noorderkerk, is certainly worthy of a visit, especially on a Saturday as the organic farmer’s market sets up stall and delights its guests with a selection of mouth watering, traditional delicacies, perfect for enjoying back at your apartment. A brief stroll north of this engaging environment will deposit you on the wonderful Harlemmerstraat, consistently voted the best shopping avenue in the Netherlands. Aside from the obvious retail draw, this immensely unique boulevard houses cosy cafes and the capital’s oldest cinema, The Movies, an Amsterdam institution and an absolute must for film fanatics.
Options for a spot of cultural activity are vast and varied, and include the psychedelic Electric Ladyland, the world’s solitary museum dedicated solely to fluorescent art, the rare Pianola Museum, the more conventional Amsterdam Tulip Museum and the ever popular Anne Frank House. Restaurants are in abundance here too and are equally as diverse, ranging from the innovative Japanese Pancake World, to the superb service and cuisine at Restaurant Vlaming, to nutritious vegetarian fare at Vliegende Schotel, each conveniently accessible from your Amsterdam Jordaan accommodation.
Our Jordaan Apartments
Please find below our quality selection of Jordaan apartments, each pleasantly unique and offering an authentic holiday home for a satisfying Amsterdam experience. Simply enter your preferred dates to check the current availability of your chosen accommodation. Should you require any further information or advice, please do not hesitate to contact our support team.
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# Bedrooms: 2
Location: Jordaan
Smoking: Yes
# Guests: 4
# Bedrooms: 2
Location: Jordaan
Smoking: Yes
# Guests: 3
# Bedrooms: 2
Location: Jordaan
Smoking: No
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# Bedrooms: 0
Location: Jordaan
Smoking: Yes
# Guests: 4
# Bedrooms: 1
Location: Jordaan
Smoking: No
# Guests: 4
# Bedrooms: 1
Location: Jordaan
Smoking: No
# Guests: 4
# Bedrooms: 1
Location: Jordaan
Smoking: No
# Guests: 2
# Bedrooms: 1
Location: Jordaan
Smoking: No
# Guests: 4
# Bedrooms: 1
Location: Jordaan
Smoking: No
# Guests: 4
# Bedrooms: 1
Location: Jordaan
Smoking: No
Enjoy a greater experience in your Amsterdam Jordaan Apartment by checking out the following useful tips:
Tips for food:
1. Authentic Italian pizza at La Perla. (http://pizzaperla.nl/)
2. Heavenly snacks in the cosiness of Small World. (http://smallworldcatering.nl/)
3. Local delicacies at the farmer’s market of Noordermarkt. (http://www.boerenmarktamsterdam.nl/)
4. Tradition with a twist at the Japanese Pancake World. (http://www.japanesepancakeworld.com/)
Tips for drinks:
1. Joviality in a brown cafe at De Twee Zwaantjes. (http://www.cafedetweezwaantjes.nl/)
2. Canal side terrace at the chilled Cafe Sound Garden. (http://www.cafesoundgarden.nl/)
3. Drink and smoke at Barney’s Uptown. (http://www.barneys.biz/?s=uptown)
4. Quirky club and cinema at the Nieuwe Anita. (http://denieuweanita.nl/)
Tips for shops:
1. Eclectic stores at the vibrant Haarlemmerstraat. (http://www.nlstreets.nl/EN/shopping/amsterdam/haarlemmerstraat--48/)
2. Antiques and collectibles at De Looier indoor market. (http://www.antiekcentrumamsterdam.nl/)
3. Monday flea market at the Noordermarkt.
4. Inconspicuous bike rental at Bike City. (http://www.bikecity.nl/)
Interesting Places:
1. Amsterdam’s oldest cinema - The Movies. (http://www.themovies.nl/)
2. A psychedelic trip through Electric Ladyland. (http://www.electric-lady-land.com/)
3. The picturesque beauty of the Brouwersgracht.
4. Discover the neighbourhood’s secret courtyards
