Bed and Breakfast Amsterdam

Three days prior to starting a week-long bike and barge trip, we booked into Paul and Karen's guest house just off the Vondelpark. It's very convenient to restaurants and coffee, close to a tram stop, but we walked through the park most of the time just to enjoy seeing all the cyclists going to work and school. Our garden-facing room was extremely quiet, and quite roomy. There is a 3 night minimum stay at this tine of year, but we wanted to spend that amount of time exploring the city anyway. Paul was very helpful in providing a good map and lots of info about trams, etc. We would definitely stay here on another visit to Amsterdam.

My husband and I are going back for the 4th time to Paul and Karens fantasitc B&B in November. It is both our birthdays in November and each year instead of buying presents for each other, we treat each other to a long weekend at this beautiful house. I will always come to Amsterdam and always go to this B&B. I cannot speak highly enough of the comfort, cleanliness, quietness and perfect location. You are a short tram ride to the city centre and there is so much right on the door step too. One word: PERFECTION.

Perfect place, me and my family stayed in Amsterdam for three nights . Paul & Karen very kind. Simply ... wow!!!

thank you paul and karen for a wonderful 4 nights. this will be my home whenever i'm in amsterdam!

Everyone raves about this B&B, but while we enjoyed our stay, there are some drawbacks. First, breakfast -- it is NOT breakfast. It's cold cereal with milk -- no fruit, no pastries, just cold cereal. If you want tea or coffee, you have to make it yourself. That was the most disappointing part. The second are the rooms. Do not, on any condition, take the front ground floor room. It's OK size-wise, nice bathroom, but you can not open the blinds unless you want everyone walking by look in. It's below street level, so anyone walking by gets a bird's eye view of the room and bath! Also, the windows only open about 1/3 meter, so not much fresh air; and since the blinds are attached to the window, you can't have the window open with the blinds all the way to the sill. Overall, a nice B&B, but over-rated in our opinion -- and very expensive. We checked into 2 others while roaming the city and both were just as nice but about 20Euros less/day. Em&J

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Dear Em&J Thank you for taking the time to write about our B&B. We are off course happy to read that you enjoyed your stay but would like to reply to your comments because we don’t think that they are altogether fair. Our breakfast is indeed very simple; do-it-yourself cereals and milk. we decided (together with an expert in the tourist industry) that it is better to keep our rate low by giving such a simple breakfast, as long as our guests know what to expect before they arrive. Generally people have always been happy with this. There are so many nice local places to go out for breakfast so there is plenty of choice plus all our guests have access to a fridge and this gives the lots of flexibility to make sandwiches or bring food in, should they want to. The type of breakfast we serve is mentioned very clearly on our website. Regarding the room, everybody is of course entitled to their own opinion but we do have guests who asks for that specific room because it is on the ground floor and so cute and welcoming. It is true that passersby can look in if you have the blinds and curtains open but it is not a busy street and it does have a view of the canal..... With kind regards Paul and Karen

- Paul and Karen (innkeeper)

We lived at this BnB for four nights in the spring 2011 and went home happy and sathisfied with a strong wish of coming back soon. Paul and Karen, who runs the place, are two great and lovely personalitys who do all their best to make their guests feel welcome. The sorroundings are fantastic, included the restaurants nearby. Situated by the wonderful Vondelpark it´s just a 20 minutes stroll to Leidseplein, the entertainment center and museums of Amsterdam. We will return to this great little BnB, not only for Amsterdam as a fantastic city. The main reason is the hospitality Paul and Karen gives. /Agneta and David from Sweden.

We stayed at Paul and Karen's lovely B&B for four nights on our recent trip to Amsterdam. We had a wonderful stay at the Canal house suite. The canal house was so charming that we fell in love with it the moment we stepped in. It overlooked a beautiful canal and the canal views from the window were just too splendid. Our kids were excited to see various boats cruising on and they even spotted a few geese and local heron wading through. It was indeed a perfect, tranquil setting for us to unwind after a busy day! The rooms were spic and span and there was a daily maid service too. It was great walking into a clean 'home' every evening, special thanks goes out to the efficient house keepers. The fridge was stocked with fresh milk every day and there were six types of cereals to choose from. Not to mention the different flavours of tea bags arranged and carefully kept for use. The hosts, Paul and Karen were very helpful and extremely friendly. Paul had already kept the map of Amsterdam and other tourist tips ready for us and was always available whenever we needed any help. They are doing a great job and we loved every bit of our stay at their beautiful B&B. Last but not least, the canal house suite was everything we had dreamed of or more! Many thanks! - Divya and Anil, Bangalore, India

We stayed 30 days and the total time was pure enjoyment. Paul is great and the sercive could not have been better. Would recommend this to everyone. Allen was a joy when he was around. Went out of his way to be accommadating. Will try and stay there in one of their units every time we head to Amsterdam. Thanks Paul and Karen.

Feels like you live in Amsterdam when you stay here. We stayed in the top floor suite so had kitchen, bedroom, and living room w/day bed. Spotless, excellent hosts. The neighborhood hs everything you could want from gourmet pub to groceries. 15 minute tram to the Leidseplein. Web pix are very accurate. My highest praise for Paul, Tulips, and the area.

My friend and I stayed in the 3rd floor suite and it was absolutely incredible! While we never got to meet Karen, Paul was incredibly nice and helpful (he even wished me a happy birthday)! It is a short tram or walk through the vondelpark away from all that amsterdam has to offer. It was the best place we stayed our entire European trip and when I return to amsterdam, i will definitely have to go back there!

We stayed for 5 nights in a room for 3 with an extra bed. The room was spacious and nicely decorated. Everything was clean and neat. the bed was comfortable and turn down service was made everyday! it was easy to access to the city center, either by walk or tram. Environment around is quiet and beautiful as well! We spent a lot of time in the park nearby.

Perfect place to stay in Amsterdam. Close to the city centre but kept in the quiet part of the town. And the hosts - great!

We loved our stay at Tulips in April 2009 so much that it will always be our home away from home in Amsterdam. The rooms are delightful--airy, light, clean, and comfortable, beautifully situated on the Schinkel Canal. It's quiet because it's just outside the city center but it's convenient--the Vondelpark is a five-minute walk away, just across the canal, and you can get downtown on the excellent trams to museums, shops, the train station, etc., in 15 minutes. Karen and Paul are perfect hosts. They help you get your luggage up and down the stairs; they stock the rooms with cookies and breakfast cereals; they keep the whole place spotless; they can answer every question about how to get around and what to do; they never intrude but they are always available, friendly, and good-natured. We would never even consider staying anywhere else in Amsterdam.

We stayed in October 2007 and we loved it. We stayed in the apartment, it was bigger than we expected or needed really, but it would be great for families. We wanted to come back and stay in one of the rooms in 2008 but unfortunatley they were fully booked so we stayed in the centre, which was nice but we enjoyed the quiet location of this place. Hopefully we will be able to stay with Karen and Paul in 2010.

Innkeepers kKaren & Paul spoke English, were very warm & welcoming and helped w/many details. Could not ask for a better LOCATION, SWEETER ROOM OR iNNKEEPERS. a MUST PLACE TO STAY IN AMSTERDAM.

I had a very pleasant stay. Thank you!

We stayed for one weekend in November. Everything was as expected from the Internet-sites. The house and rooms are very clean and comfortable. Our room had windows to the backside, very silent. Breakfast is only cereals, but this is announced correctly. The location at the canal is romantic, the neighborhood friendly and wonderful to stay. Paul and Karen are great hosts! Many thanks for a great stay!

We wondered how we would fit into a family room but the room and bathroom were large enough The location is marvellous and Paul very helpful even getting our cases up tje 2 flights of stairs We would highly recommend this spotless well organised B and B to others.

Bed and Breakfast Amsterdam is a delight. Paul and Karen very gracious and give just enough attention, but not too much. Location couldn't be better if you like to walk, just a beautiful long walk through the park to the city. Great neighborhood and interesting to explore as well. We had to change our plans, and Paul and Karen were willing to work with us. A perfect spot that I hope won't be book for the next time we come to Amsterdam!

Very clean and near the city centre. I recommend this place.

My room was spatious, quiet, comfortable, and spotlessly clean. The atmosphere is quiet, and away from tourist areas, but still close enough to walk to tourist attractions. The innkeepers provide very useful maps and local area information, but are invisible once you have finished checking in. Guests are provided with a phone to call the innkeepers with questions if needed, which are answered promptly and accurately. Other guests are also invisible, so you get a lot of privacy. Breakfast is self-serve cold cereal. Guests can store a few items in the fridge of the kitchenette shared with one other room. I bought a few items at the nearby grocery and made myself lunch a few times, which helped keep my budget under control. My room was on the 3rd floor, and the steps were VERY steep. My only real complaint was the instant coffee.

We are husband/wife/13 year-old son from USA. We stayed for 4 nights. The room was very clean. Paul provided excellent information about transportation, dinning choices, and points of interest. The B&B is in a residential area which was a big plus for us. I read through the guest book and comments were consistently favorable. We reserved about 8 months ahead, and I'm glad we did!

Very clean, pretty room with a private garden. Bathroom was larger than expected. Close to many restaurants, 2 trams leading to city center, and Vondel Park. I definitely recommend it.

This was a return trip for us to Amsterdam, and we certainly enjoyed the B&B experience. It is close to the tram, Vondlepark, many quaint resturants in the area, and away from the hustle and bustle of the "big city", yet close enough and easy enough to get to wherever you want in a short time. When you are in Europe, you need to experience it. Enjoy the tram, the train, the walk, just like the locals to where ever you need to go. The B&B is clean, quaint, and along one of Amsterdam's canals. Paul and Karen are very helpful, had maps and areas of interest for us, suggestions for local resturants, and were only a phone call away. They gave us specific directions to get to their place from the airport. (Which you need) We had a double room, with private bath, kitchen and living room for a reasonable price, and a pretty view of the garden and canal. Breakfast was cold cereal and milk, and great coffee (instant!!). But with all the Bakeries around the area, you could always have fresh pasteries in the am.We would highly recommend Paul and Karen's B&B.

As backpackers, our room was at the top of our budget range (we had a double with private bath), but it was worth every cent! The house and room were absolutely beautiful. The owners kept everything in pristine condition. The building overlooks one of Amsterdam's beautiful canals, but is far enough away from the city center to avoid the noise. The B&B was also steps away from Vondelpark which is an absolute pleasure to walk through. Along with wonderful rooms, we were also provided with chocolates on our pillows and complementary blackcurrent gin in our room which was unexpectedly tasty. The owners were great help, too. They provided us with a city map (so save yourself the 2 Euros it costs to buy one), and also provided us with a list of local places for items/services we may have needed. They even left a phone for people to use to contact them directly with any questions they may have. They were always accessible, and very friendly. We did find a couple of downsides to the room. First, it is a good walk to the city center. Even though it is an enjoyable walk, we spent most of our days on our feet, so were not up to the walk home. They are not far from the tram stop, though, but that should be taken into account. Being away from the city center did have its advantages, since it was away from the hustle and bustle of the town. But when venturing out, you need to plan for most of the day away from the room. The other downside was the breakfast. It was just a basic breakfast of milk and cereal. This also had its advantages, though, since we were able to make breakfast for ourselves whenever we wanted, and we also had some room in the fridge if we bought any perishables. The cereal fit the bill of tiding us over until lunch, too, and that's all we wanted. Overall this B&B was wonderful. We loved the clean and stylish atmosphere and the quietness outside along with the beautiful scenery. It is definitely one to consider when planning your stay in Amsterdam.