Canal View Stay Amsterdam

Picture perfect canal house stay in a quiet area

Pros: The traditional canal house and quiet location overlooking a canal and bridge - with a great bar/restaurant two doors up and easy access to Vondelpark combined to make this the perfect stay. Johannes was attentive, thoughtful and generous and ensured we had many treats, including drinks, stroopwaffel, Tony’s Chocolonely, nuts etc to snack on. The room was immaculately clean and the bed was comfortable.

Cons: The stairs up to the room were more like a ladder but didn’t cause any inconvenience.

Pros: Wonderful location. Charming room. Very helpful owners.

Totally relaxation and being able to experience nature in a city

Pros: The location was wonderful. The bed and pillows were super comfortable. Everything was bright and spacious. Our host was incredible advising where to eat and go walking

Awesome place to stay. Will come back!

Pros: Johannes is a spectacular host. The location is gorgeous and the flat we stayed in was top quality and super comfortable.

Cons: Nothing! It was all good 👍

Great experience, truly recommend it!

Pros: Attentive hosts who clearly have thought of everything and made great efforts to accomodate every need. It's a very nice and calm area, close to the Vondelpark, which was nice but might also require an extra bit of planning if you're doing long days and plan to visit spots in the north/centre.

Cons: We were very happy with everything.

I felt like I was at home in my own apartment in a city far away from my home!

Pros: Canal View was incredible. The apartment is well-appointed (snacks, tea, coffee, toiletries) and well-decorated (great decor, comfortable bed / pillows / sheets / towels) and the hosts are incredibly friendly. Johannes is the ultimate Amsterdam host -- in addition to the guidebook he wrote and left on the coffee table he was available for questions about the city and the neighborhood as well as carried luggage up and down the steps for me!

Cons: This isn't even something that I didn't like but want to point out that the steps up to the second floor apartment are steep -- which is very common in Amsterdam -- and was not a personal issue but might be tougher for an older person so good to be aware before booking.

Pros: Johannes was the most amazing host that you could wish for. Nothing was a problem. The apartment was beautiful, perfectly maintained and serviced daily. The position couldn't have been better without the madding crowds, being able to witness the daily routines of life in Amsterdam. With views right over one of the canals, we were able to see the boats comings and goings and bridge openings. Within walking distance of many wonderful eateries, bars, parks and transport, we were spoiled for choice. Our private canal trip with our host was special and so informative. We loved our stay in Amsterdam and hopefully will return and if so will definitely be staying at Canal View Stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Amsterdam is a wonderful city to explore. Our host Johannes was helpful, informativ

Pros: The location was exceptional and as advertised. Our host Johannes had stocked the room with our requested beverages and was extremely responsive via email to address any questions or needs we may have had. The room was spacious and clean. The street was mostly quiet inspite of a bistro on the corner and plenty of foot traffic heading over the bridge. All major attractions were easily accessible by foot or tram.

Cons: This really wasn’t an issue for us but the stairs are quite steep and narrow. If you have any mobility issues this apartment is not for you.

Nice room, great location and host

Pros: My wife and I stayed at Canal View Stay in early July 2025. The accommodations were clean and modern, and the location was excellent. Great place to see how the citizens of Amsterdam really live (vs. the CBD which wasn't our cup of tea). When we weren't in art museums, we enjoyed hanging around at the restaurant next door, Gent aan de Schinkel (good food!) or nearby Vondelpark, to watch the parade of bicycles. Johannes is a terrific host. Communicates well and quickly. He has produced a useful guide for guests with recommendations for food, drink, sights, transport, etc. He loves to help, but disappears until you need him and then, poof!, he's there to assist. Delightful. And speaking of delightful, an added feature of Canal View Stay is communing with Henry the gray heron (https://tinyurl.com/yske84ce). We had coffee with Henry every morning. Highly recommend Canal View Stay.

Cons: Nothing.

Een heel leuke plek met een warm onthaal.

Pros: De locatie aan het water, rustig gelegen in de buurt van het museumkwartier.