Spend a special night in a bridge keeper's house

Do you want to visit Amsterdam soon and are looking for a place to stay that is special and unique? Then book a bridge keeper's house in Amsterdam on Vipio. These bridge keepers' houses were once used by the bridge keepers to manually open and close the many bridges in Amsterdam when a boat passed by. At the beginning of this century, this was all automated and the houses were no longer needed. As of 2017, some of these bridgemaster's houses have been given a new purpose as a unique place to spend the night. Sleeping in such a cottage is an unforgettable experience. After all, the location is ideal, you often have a very special view and they have the luxury of a hotel room. Take a quick look below at 5 bridge keeper houses you can book via Vipio. Be quick because before you know it they are fully booked!

1. Bridge keeper's house with beautiful roof
This beautiful building was built in 1928 as a bridge keeper's house for the Willems Bridge. After serving as a bridge keeper's house for many years, it is now a unique hotel room for 2 people. This bridge keeper's house is a typical design of the famous Amsterdam School and designed by Pieter Lodewijk Kramer. The little building immediately stands out because of its unusual roof shape. You will sleep on a lovely double bed and you can also use a mini-fridge, coffee and tea making facilities and free wifi. Bed linen, towels and final cleaning are included. There is both air conditioning and heating. And so can be booked all year round. View this bridge keeper's cottage

2. Characteristic bridge keeper's house
This bridge house near the Kinkerbrug dates from 1936 and is typical of the work of architect Pieter Lodewijk Kramer. He placed the bridge house in the "elbow" of the bridge and projected the white window frames out of the masonry and extended them around the corners. The windows are horizontal in shape on both the north and south sides, so the bridge keeper had a view of the bridge on the left and the Kostverlorenvaart on the right. You sleep on a spacious double bed and have access to wifi, shower, toilet and coffee and tea making facilities. The popular Foodhallen are less than a 10-minute walk from this accommodation. Here all different food stalls are gathered in one place. Here you can go for a quick bite or a cozy wine at the bar. The Vondelpark is about 1 kilometer from this accommodation and the Rijksmuseum is about 2 kilometers away. View this bridge keeper's house

3. Bridge keeper's cottage with 360 degree view
This beautiful little bridge keeper's house is located on Prins Hendrikkade within walking distance of trendy cafes and bars. Designed by Dic Slebos in 1967, the bridge keeper's house stands on a wide round column on the north side of the Kortjewants Bridge. The two-story building is accessed via a spiral staircase in the column. The eye-catching bridge tower has a breathtaking 360-degree view of Amsterdam's city center and waterways. Like the exterior of the tower, the interior is round - even the bed! This bridge keeper's cottage is conveniently located in Amsterdam. For example, Central Station is just a 15-minute walk away and it is the ideal starting point for all the hotspots and must-sees in Amsterdam city center and beyond. View this bridge keeper's house

4. Historical bridge keeper's house
Built in 1906, this bridge keeper's house is one of the oldest bridge keeper's houses in Amsterdam where you can stay overnight. The cottage is located at the Scharrebiersluis. The bridge gets its name from a type of beer, Scharrebier, which was traditionally consumed by workers. The beer was sold on this bridge to the large group of workers who often gathered here. The accommodation has all the facilities that you will also find in a hotel. You will sleep on a spacious double bed and have access to a bathroom with shower and toilet. In the surrounding neighborhood you will find nice cafes and restaurants where you can go for a drink or some food. Check out this bridge keeper's house

5. Modern bridge keeper's house
Built in 1969, this bridge keeper's house has a "relatively" modern design compared to the other bridge keepers' houses in Amsterdam. Many elements of the eye-catching interior (the colorful floral wallpaper, the exotic green table lamp, the quirky picture frame and the white chairs) were designed by Dutch design label Studio Job. In summer, the adjacent Noorderpark is a popular green oasis for locals. The accommodation is further equipped with all amenities so you can fully enjoy your visit to Amsterdam. You will sleep on a spacious double bed. Furthermore, the little building is equipped with a shower and toilet. View this bridge keeper's house

Didn't find the bridge keeper's house in Amsterdam you were looking for above? No problem. On Vipio you can find many more special and historical buildings where you can stay overnight. How about a mill from 1590, a converted water tower or a medieval prison?

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