The Prins Hendrik I apartment can be found a very short walk along the road towards the east of Central Station. NEMO, the Amsterdam Science Centre, is just seconds away on the other side of the road. Designed like the bow of a ship rising up out of the water, it’s become a well-loved landmark of Amsterdam. In the summer months you can climb aboard and join local Amsterdammers sunbathing on the roof or ‘deck’. Inside you can explore the wonderful world of science and technology in a fun and interesting way. Exhibitions here are fabulously interactive. The museum makes it very clear that you CAN touch the exhibits which will please fidgety kids.
Directly across the road lies Amsterdam’s new public library. It’s not just about books. With free access to the internet and printing facilities it’s the ideal place to print out boarding passes or documents should you need them. The library was only recently opened and it is certainly worth a look round if only to see the futuristic design of the interior. Bright, white and very shiny with comfortable ‘pod seating’ and Apple computers, you could be forgiven for thing king that Steve Jobs was the architect. There is also an excellent café on the top floor with an outside terrace with brilliant views across the city.
The apartment is located in the oldest district of Amsterdam. To the rear lies New Market, known locally as Nieuwmarkt. On this picturesque town square regular markets are held every day selling everything from antiques, fashion, crafts and collectable books to local farmer’s produce.
Amsterdam’s world famous Red Light District is also only a short walk away. It is a fascinating area to explore at night when the streets really come to life and the neon lights reflect atmospherically in the water of the canals. Please note that no matter how tempting it may be, it is never acceptable to take photographs of the women in the windows. We guarantee the consequences of ignoring this advice will not be favourable for you.
