Bellevue Hotel

Behind the distinctive fa?ade hides an elegant and trendy 3-star hotel. It will be practically impossible finding a better location to explore Amsterdam. Behind the magnificent historic fa?ade of the Bellevue Hotel Amsterdam hides a very elegant 3-star hotel. The hotel is decorated with an eye for detail in a mixture of modern and traditional design. The interior is soothing with atmospheric images that refer to typical Dutch landscapes: water, grass and sand. The rooms are accommodated with every modern comfort. The windows and walls are properly isolated to prevent noise nuisance and all rooms are equipped with very comfortable 'box-spring' beds.The location is absolutely perfect. Just a stone's throw away from Central Station and within short walking distance from 'Dam' Square, the Red Light District and the cosy and popular neighbourhood 'De Jordaan', as well as numerous other attractions. This is the ideal starting point to explore the city on foot. If you don't have much time, just take one of the many trams or busses that bring you to every corner of the city. After a busy day in town you can enjoy a drink or a snack in restaurant 'de BrasserIJ'. Is a typical Dutch local caf? ?ore your cup of tea? Pay a visit to Caf? Karpershoek, which is part of hotel Bellevue. It is the oldest caf? in Amsterdam and it still breathes the atmosphere of times long gone. Start your day in restaurant 'De BrasserIJ' where you can enjoy the extensive English breakfast buffet from 08:00 to 10:30 h. In the afternoon the restaurant is open for a drink and a snack or a light lunch, while you can enjoy a delicious dinner here in the evening. On sunny days you can watch the city life go by on the cosy outside terrace. Caf? Karpershoek (part of hotel Bellevue) is situated at the corner of the 'Martelaarsgracht' and 'Prins Hendrikkade'. This caf? dates back to 1606, which makes it the oldest caf? in Amsterdam. Previously it was located at the harbour and was used as an inn for sailors and tradesmen. Nowadays the clientele is mainly a mixture of regular customers and tourists. Many things here remind of bygone days, such as the thin layer of sand on the wooden floor, that has been customary for ages. Or the fact that no music is played, which makes this the perfect place for a tourist to have a conversation with a local customer. When you bring your own laptop you have free access to wireless Internet in the entire hotel.