Our newly renovated home is located in Amsterdam’s scenic canal district on Langestraat, a quiet, picturesque street just a short walk from Centraal Station. Langestraat lies between four of Amsterdam’s most beautiful and enchanting canals, in the heart of the old city. This historical house was built in the 17th century, and retains great charm and character; yet it has all the moden conveniences of a 21st century home.

In Boogaard’s BnB our romantic bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and queen size beds are located on second floors with access to a shared living room where you can relax and enjoy our home. Each bedroom has a television with DvD player. In addition to our bed and breakfast rooms, we offer the unique opportunity for the first floor to be rented as two-bedroom short-term apartment.

In the beautifully decorated living rooms, you find a writing desk complete with a laptop with free wireless internet; a book case filled with guide books and maps; leather chairs and sofa; wet bar filled with free soft drinks; and tea and coffee service. Homemade baked goods are waiting for you when you return from a long day of site seeing. And Boogaard’s famous breakfasts are served each morning in our dining room on the ground floor.

You have private access with your own keys. We offer free laundry service, maps and guidebooks to all of our guests. Your ensuite bathroom is supplied with fresh towels daily, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, and hand cream, and has a hair dryer. Please note that Boogaard’s is a non-smoking establishment.

We are close to all the main tourist attractions, and just steps from our door is the popular Jordaan quarter, famous for its many restaurants, cafés, galleries and shops. On Saturdays, there are wonderful open-air, organic markets, one in the large square in front of the Noorderkerk, and another larger market just a short block away on the Lindengracht.

All of Amsterdam’s most visited attractions are easily accessible by foot or by public transportation. The Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Noorderkerk, Dam Square and Queen’s Palace are all within a few minutes walk. The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Leidseplein, Red-light district and Flower Market are all easily reached on foot or by tram. Tram and bus lines are located just a short walk down the street from Boogaard’s.

In our family we have two Jack Russells named Pepe and Curly. Pepe is at 10 years old still playful, sweet and very friendly. Curly is our new addition, aptly named for his curly coat, and at three is full of energy yet a very sweet dog too. Come and spend a few days in beautiful Amsterdam with our family.

Private Tours of Amsterdam with our own Art Historian:

Boogaard's Bed and Breakfast is please to announce this new service. We are so proud of our city and would like to share our excitement and love with everyone who visits. We will be happy guide you to our resident historain and help you arrange your private tour with Martin Ribbens. Martin can arrange private tours in all our wonderful museums which can include a terrific walking tour of the old city.

The history of the ‘Langestraat’

After the long war with Spain during the 16th Century, Amsterdam experienced the largest economic boom ever seen in the World. In order to cope with the surge of new inhabitants, the city of Amsterdam expanded to the west by building the ‘Keizersgracht’, ‘Prinsengracht’, and now the most popular visited area known as the ‘Jordaan’. The ‘Langestraat’ exists between the former city walls and the newly created canals – the ‘Herengracht’, ‘Browersgracht’ and ‘Singel’.

Around 1595, the ’Langestraat’, which means ‘The Longest Street’, was constructed, and was actually the only true street in the city. What today are considered streets were in the late 16th Century in fact dikes and canals. Dikes were a form of dams and played a critical role in protecting the town from the sea’s tides and flooding. Canals were not considered “streets” and were used primarily for commercial barge traffic.

Many merchants owned buildings on Langestraat with storefronts on the ground floor for their businesses with family living above. homes (they often lived on the upper floors). Nowadays it is reminder of a typical small street of old Amsterdam. Walking down the street you can still imagine that you are back in the 17th century known as the Golden Age of Amsterdam.