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Close to Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum, Sonnenberg - Canal side & view - Private & Central has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms80 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

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About this property

Sonnenberg - Canal side & view - Private & Central

  • Stay in a 17th-century Amsterdam canal house

    Experience Amsterdam from one of its most beautiful historic canal houses. Sonnenberg is a unique 17th-century property, built in 1649 and located on the Herengracht in the heart of the famous Nine Streets. With its original stepped gable, oak beams, wooden floors and historic staircase, the house offers a rare glimpse into Amsterdam’s Golden Age.

    The apartment occupies two entire floors of this remarkable home, giving you space, privacy and wonderful canal views. The cosy living room is the perfect place to relax after exploring Amsterdam, with a comfortable sofa, TV and canal-side bench. At the rear, a large dining table provides a lovely setting for breakfast, dinner or a relaxed evening together.

    The compact self-catering area includes a fridge, dishwasher, microwave/oven, toaster, coffee maker, kettle and everything you need for light meals. Please note that, in accordance with local regulations, there is no stove or full kitchen sink. A full-size separate sink is available on the same floor.

    Upstairs you will find two comfortable bedrooms, one overlooking the canal, and a bathroom with bath and shower. The bedrooms can be arranged as doubles or twins on request.

    The location could hardly be better. Step outside and you are in the Nine Streets, surrounded by independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and beautiful canals. Dam Square, the Flower Market, Spui, Jordaan, Westerkerk and the Anne Frank House are all within easy walking distance.

    Please note: this is a genuine 400-year-old canal house, and its historic character includes steep and narrow circular staircases. There are two internal flights between the entrance, living room and bedrooms. They are challenging for guests with limited mobility.

    If you are looking for an authentic Amsterdam experience, with history, character and a beautiful canal right outside your door, Sonnenberg offers a truly special place to stay.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Follow instructions in the information binder.
Please tidy up and put all rubbish in the trash bins and/or trash bags, we will make sure those get collected correctly.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

House Rules We want you to enjoy your stay, while also being considerate of the people who live around you. Please treat the apartment as you would

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 0363 E3FA A6F6 2112 7636

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighborhood in Amsterdam. Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets and Flower Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Visit our Amsterdam travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A historic building with red brick walls and white trim, featuring ornate windows and a central entrance.
    University of Amsterdam
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A canal with historic buildings and a flower market.
    Flower Market
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture and a clock tower.
    Dam Square
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The 9 Streets
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Amsterdam Museum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Spui Stop
    3 min walk
  • Amsterdam Central Station
    18 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café 't Spui-tje
    2 min walk
  • The Lebanese Sajeria
    1 min walk
  • Hoppe
    2 min walk
  • Hotel NH City Centre Amsterdam
    3 min walk
  • Kaldi
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sonnenberg - Canal side & view - Private & Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sonnenberg - Canal side & view - Private & Central?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sonnenberg - Canal side & view - Private & Central?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sonnenberg - Canal side & view - Private & Central located?

This family-friendly Amsterdam apartment building is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of The 9 Streets and Flower Market. Dam Square and Rembrandt Square are also within 10 minutes. Spui Stop and Koningsplein Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Sonnenberg - Canal side & view - Private & Central Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great area! Lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect. Central to everything. The property manager was accessible, helpful and kind. The beds were comfortable. Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property, fully stocked, quick responses from the host, and Anna was fantastic upon arrival and with assistance during our stay in Amsterdam. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location and view, lovely host. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anna was lovely and very accommodating. Great location, spotless apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place, great location

Perfect location for easily walking and biking around the city! Cute place with everything we needed for a comfortable stay in Amsterdam
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

We had a wonderful time here. It was beautiful and centrally located; we could easily walk everywhere we wanted to go. The home was lovely and very comfortable. The view of the canal was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

Great location! Excellent condition with very easy check in and check out! Stairs are steep in the property, but gives it great character! We had a lovely time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amsterdam get away

This apartment was fantastic! Located in a wonderful neighbourhood. Gorgeous apartment, well furnished, very clean. The owner was very responsive. The manager was very helpful and warm. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location. Short walk to much of what we wanted to see. Tram is a few minutes away. Note there are tight circular stairs to get to the living and then bedrooms. Anna was great in helping us carry them up. And tbh we left a couple bags in the entryway (totally safe and locked). Overall we had a great stay and would book there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Amsterdam Apartment

We loved the location of this apartment. It was charming and spacious for a family of four. The stairs are tricky to navigate but we got used to them fairly quickly. Anna was very friendly and helpful with our check in. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday in Amsterdam

Wonderful stay and perfect location. The host was wonderful and very responsive! Two bedrooms on the top floor and one with twin beds. Spacious living room. In the heart of it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

We had a fantastic time! The location of property could not be better for restaurants, shopping, touring and experiencing the canals. Anna was excellent for check in and anything we needed. Cleanliness was fantastic. We highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to Amsterdam

We really enjoyed our time in Amsterdam. This apartment is in a perfect location near everything to do. Within a short walk of the main train station, shops and many restaurants. Very nice amenities and in a nice neighborhood. Our host was great to work with and very helpful. I would definitely stay here again and come back and spend more time in Amsterdam.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing!!!!

From location, to host welcome, to the historical residence…this place has it all. We would enjoy excursions then come back to the apartment and sit by the window and look out over the canal and bridge, and watch the world happen…incredible!! We felt very safe in this area too.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amsterdam Dream

Incredible apartment. With my wife and parents, we were initially skeptical of the single shower in the apartment, but it worked out fine. What an absolutely fun apartment and the best location in Amsterdam.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sonnenberg

Great VRBO. We had everything we needed. The rack of maps and guidebooks helped a lot. Lots of local construction work in early AM made sleep a bit difficult. Location was perfect, able to walk to all museums and attractions. Overall we loved staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Worth every penny

We looked at a lot of properties and decided to go with the best…and luckily we found it. This home made us feel at home in a brand new amazing city. We felt a part of the rich history.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem of an apartment

We loved staying here! From the start, my communication with Wyste, and later Anne, was prompt, professional, helpful and friendly. The apartment is as described- perfect location, spotless, comfortably furnished, and with thoughtful touches & supplies throughout (from tea to hair conditioner). And such comfortable beds…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the spot is unbeatable. We were able to walk everywhere within the canal area and beyond. We did Uber to the property from the main train station and it was very easy to get a ride. The property is very clean. The view is amazing- we would sit with the front windows open and just watch the world go by in the mornings with coffee. The stairs inside are steep, but there aren’t many and it adds to the charm of the property. Managing check-in and check out and everything before it was very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a long weekend in Amsterdam

Our family (2 adults and 2 kids- 8yr and 12yrs) visited Amsterdam for a long weekend and had the good fortune of staying at this beautiful house. Immediately off the canal and centrally located- this place was a perfect home base as we explored Amsterdam. The house was extremely comfortable and well equipped. Anna and Wytse were clear with all communication and provided some helpful information about airport transfers, local restaurants, shops, etc. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amsterdam Getaway

Great location, clean, and in a safe neighborhood. The photos in the description should give you a good feel for the property. The stairs are a bit steep, but we expected that. The beds are firm and comfortable. Highly recommended for both adults and families. If you want to be on the canals and within walking distance of the city center, this place is for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

The location could not be better to explore the city - with great frites up the road and a supermarket close by. Nine streets area is charming and authentic. The apartment is tastefully decorated and having two floors gave ample space and comfort. The canal and bridge views from the windows were a highlight. The host and property manager were excellent with communication and very accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Sonnenberg Canal View was absolutely perfect in every way! The house was clean, beautiful, comfortable, and in the perfect location. It was so easy to get a bite to eat, catch a tram or just wander the lovely streets to shop or just explore. Wytse quickly responded to any questions that I had before our trip. Ania was so helpful, warm and welcoming once we arrived. I would highly recommend this rental, and would not stay anywhere else in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay in Amsterdam

My husband and I traveled with our two daughters, ages 22 and 24. We arrived on an early international flight and the house manager was very accommodating, allowing us to drop our bags early. The location could not have been better, located on one of the most beautiful streets overlooking a canal. We all enjoyed drinking coffee in the family room together and taking in the view. The apartment was very clean, and had everything we needed. We would very much like to visit again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025