Amstelhof, Amsterdam

Name: Amstelhof
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#254 among attractions in Amsterdam

Museum, Baroque architecture

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The Amstelhof, was a retirement home that is the Hermitage Amsterdam museum. It was built near the Amstel river in 1682 by the diaconate of the Dutch Reformed Church after having received an inheritance of the rich merchant Barent Helleman. He died on 18 October 1680 and left approximately 90,000 guilders to the church. The city of Amsterdam donated the land on which it was built. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°21'54"N, 4°54'9"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Weesperbuurt en Plantage)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Amstelhof – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hermitage Amsterdam, Rembrandt House, Hortus Botanicus, Portuguese Synagogue.

~290 ftSE
Waterfront art and culture museum
Hermitage Amsterdam, Amsterdam
2 min walk • The Hermitage Amsterdam is a renowned cultural gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This distinguished museum is an extension of the famed State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and serves as a cultural bridge between the Netherlands...
~1590 ftN
Dutch master's 17th-century home studio
Rembrandt House, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Rembrandt House Museum is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, offering visitors a glimpse into the life and times of one of the world's most renowned painters, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This traditional Dutch house, where Rembrandt lived...
~1350 ftNE
Long-standing botanical gardens
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Hortus Botanicus offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This historical botanical garden, one of the oldest in the world, dates back to 1638 and was originally established as a medicinal herb garden for doctors...
~1130 ftNE
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Portuguese Synagogue, also known as the Esnoga, is a historic jewel nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Constructed in 1675, this grand synagogue serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the city and the enduring legacy of the Jewish...
~510 ftS
Narrow, historic bridge lit at night
Magere Brug, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Magere Brug is a bridge over the river Amstel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It connects the banks of the river at Kerkstraat, between the Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht.
~800 ftW
Canal house re-creates 19th-century life
Museum Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam
4 min walk • Museum Willet-Holthuysen is a located on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. The Amsterdam famous ring of canals is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
~820 ftN
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Joods Historisch Museum, part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, is a museum in Amsterdam dedicated to Jewish history, culture and religion, in the Netherlands and worldwide. It is the only museum in the Netherlands dedicated to Jewish history.
~1630 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Amstelkerk, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Amstelkerk is a Reformed church building in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the southern part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood, near the Amstel River, between the Prinsengracht, Reguliersgracht and Keizersgracht.
~430 ftNW
Scenic river bridge with monument views
Blauwbrug, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Blauwbrug is a historic bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands over the river Amstel. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area, and lies south to the Stopera.
~870 ftSE
Canal
Nieuwe Prinsengracht, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Nieuwe Prinsengracht is a canal in the Plantage neighborhood of Amsterdam, an extension of the Prinsengracht in the eastern Grachtengordel.
~1210 ftN
Church
Mozes en Aäronkerk, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Moses and Aaron Church, in the Waterlooplein neighborhood of Amsterdam, is officially the Roman Catholic Church of St. Anthony of Padua. Originally a clandestine church, it was operated by Franciscan priests at a house on Jodenbreestraat, where the wall tablets of Moses and Aaron hung on the wall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Amstelhof?

Nearby attractions include Hermitage Amsterdam, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Blauwbrug, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Nieuwe Keizersgracht, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Nieuwe Herengracht, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Amstelhof by public transport?

The nearest stations to Amstelhof:

Metro

Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (4 min walk)
Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (9 min walk)

Bus

Waterlooplein • Lines: 246, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93 (6 min walk)
Keizersgracht • Lines: N85 (6 min walk)

Tram

Waterlooplein • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)
Keizersgracht • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (25 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (25 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (30 min walk)