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Canal Belt apartments

Amsterdam Canal Belt apartments

Draped prettily around the epicentre of this most vibrant city like an ornate necklace is the delightful and fairy-tale-like Canal Belt District. Known locally as the Grachtengordel, it is made up of four majestic waterways – the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and the Prinsengracht canals. Constructed during the city’s 17th century Golden Age it boasts a unique elegance that is instantly recognizable to millions as quintessential Amsterdam. You are sure to be immediately enchanted by the beautiful architecture of the tall leaning town houses, bohemian house boats and unexpected wildlife to be found along these graceful iconic waterways. Be sure to explore the area at night time when you will notice many of the charming bridges are lit up prettily by little lights reflecting atmospherically in the water. We offer many Amsterdam Canal Belt apartments in all price ranges for you to start exploring Amsterdam.

Amazingly, a large chunk of the district narrowly missed being demolished altogether in the 1970s when many buildings had run into disrepair following the war and controversial plans were made to build a huge road to connect the city with outlying areas. Thankfully following many actual street battles with local residents, politicians and police the area was saved and the road was not built. Sadly much of the nearby Jewish district, the Waterlooplein, was destroyed already to make way for the Metro development. The Canal Belt added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2010 since it is now considered to be of great architectural and historical importance.

Our Canal Belt Apartments
We have a wide selection of outstanding properties of varying sizes available for hire within this most beautiful and unique district. Below you find our most popular Canal Belt apartments and a link to all apartments in the Canal Belt area in Amsterdam. To see the availability and location information of all our apartments in the Canal Belt simply state the date of your visit the top of this page and click the search button. If you need further assistance or have any questions then please contact our helpful and friendly support team.

Most popular Canal Belt apartments

Canal Belt area, sightseeing boat, Amsterdam

Sightseeing Boat, Amsterdam

Canal Belt tips

The city of Amsterdam boasts over 60 museums and art galleries and some of them can be found within the Canal Belt district. TheCanal House Museum is a great place to kick off your cultural tour of the city. Located in a stunning canal side building itself, it tells the fascinating story of the Amsterdam canals, explaining how and why they were created. The exhibition incorporates interactive multimedia exhibits and takes you on a four hundred year old journey back in time. You will be amazed by the beautifully restored interior with its high ceilings and chandeliers as well as the ornate courtyard garden at the rear. The museum is located at 386 Herengracht.

To discover even more about the Canal Belt and Amsterdam’s rich historic past then call in at the Amsterdam Historical Museum, also now known simply as Amsterdam Museum. You will find the entrance on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, a few second’s walk from the most central canal ring, Singel.

Other museums in the area are the Bible Museum at 366- 368 Herengracht, the unusual Cat Museum (Kat Kabinet) at 497 Herengracht and the world famous Anne Frank House Museum at 263 Prinsengracht, the most visited museum in the Netherlands.

1. Frothy Dutch beers and a sing-along at the Twee Swaantjes
2. Belgian and Dutch beers, liqueurs and jenevers at Papeneiland Café and Bar
3. Sample up to 30 Dutch draught beers at Café ‘t Arendsnest
4. Hot chocolate and ‘brownies’ at Coffeshop Amnesia

1. Sweet and savoury Pancakes at Ovidius Grand Café
2. Dinner and dancing at Werck Restaurant and Café Bar
3. Hearty meals and mash at the Herengracht Bar and Grill

1. Unique gifts and toys at Artika
2. Upgrade your street-style at Onitsuka Tiger
3. Send bulbs and tulips back home at the Floating Flower Market
4. Classy kitchenalia at Kitsch Kitchen

1. The moving and educational Anne Frank House Museum
2. The fascinating Bible Museum
3. The informative and interesting Canal House Museum
4. The fun feline Cat Museum (Kat Kabinet)