Our newly renovated home is located at Langestraat 34 - which lies between four of Amsterdam’s most beautiful and enchanting canals, just a short walk from Central Station in the heart of the old city. Our home was built in the 17th century and is nearly four hundred years with lots of charm and character, but with all the modern conveniences of a twenty first century home. We are close to all major tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, clubs and cinemas. Just steps from your door, you are in the middle of the very popular Jordaan quarter famous for its many restaurants, cafes, galleries and shops. On Saturdays, there is a wonderful open-air, organic market in the large square in front of the Noorderkerk. There is 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 Bed and Breakfast.

In Boogaard’s our romantic rooms with en-suite bathrooms and queen size beds are located on the second floor with access to the shared living room, where you can relax and enjoy our home. In the beautifully decorated living room, you can find a writing desk complete with a laptop with wireless internet, a book case filled with guide books and maps, leather chairs and sofa, wet bar full of free soft drinks, tea and coffee service. Homemade bake goods are waiting for you when you return from a long day of site seeing. Your sumptuous breakfast will be served by your host in the dining room.

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' (The Long Street):

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 new created canals - the 'Herengracht', 'Browersgracht' and 'Singel'.

During that time it was one of the longest streets in Amsterdam and that is how it was named the 'Langestraat' which means 'The Long Street'. Houses here were mainly used as homes for the richest merchants, later to be used for all kind of small businesses. 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.