YAYS Concierged Boutique Apartments: Oostenburgergracht 105

Offering a peaceful retreat east of the city centre, this premium studio apartment ensures a relaxing Amsterdam adventure.

Occupying the calming Eastern Islands, the lodging blends easy access to the capital’s famous landmarks with a welcoming local neighbourhood brimming with amenities. Tastefully presented and efficiently designed to maximise the available space, the studio appears fresh and modern throughout.

Unwind after a busy day in the snug living area, which comprises of a comfortable sofa and a flatscreen TV. The accompanying kitchen unit supplies all the essentials for home cooking, granting a cosy and cost effective alternative to restaurants, with an intimate dining table on hand for indulging in romantic meals together. The elevated sleeping space encourages a peaceful night’s sleep and the sleek bathroom concludes the dwelling in style with a sink, toilet and shower.

This Amsterdam accommodation overlooks a scenic canal upon the city’s Eastern Islands, an area reclaimed from the IJ River during the 17^th century. Calming, authentic and primarily residential, the neighbourhood boasts a rich industrial heritage and a great collection of local amenities unspoilt by the tourist masses. For an alternative vibe, head to Roest, a former steel factory turned café/exhibition space that enjoys a great atmosphere and a wonderful location alongside the water, complemented by its very own beach.

Other interesting venues within easy reach include the delightful microbrewery of Brouwerij ’t IJ, the fascinating Tropenmuseum and the National Maritime Museum, which comes highly recommended for visitors seeking an enthralling insight into the Netherlands’ flourishing seafaring past. Amsterdam’s principal transport hub of Central Station can be reached by bus in less than fifteen minutes and the capital’s legendary Dam Square is accessible through a leisurely thirty minute stroll.