I was so pleased with every aspect of this charming bed and breakfast. Ken and Vlad are wonderful hosts! The email communication leading up to the trip was always prompt, thorough, and helpful, which really alleviated stress in planning my first visit to Amsterdam, the first stop of a month-long journey. And throughout my stay I was charmed by the attention to detail: from the initial welcome and tour to communal breakfasts and the general functioning of the house, it truly felt like a home away from home!

The Heren House is on Singel Canal off Herenstraat, a picturesque, safe, and quiet area a short walk from literally everything. An old canal house with tall ceilings and a marble entrance way, it has been completely renovated in a clean and modern style. The house is beautiful, well-maintained, and cozy with a shared living room with large windows overlooking the canal, two kitchens, and a shared dining room where everyone convenes for breakfast.

I had the room pictured on the website (orange and black) with radiant floor heating and a large private restroom with shower and deep bath (nice after walking around in the cold city all day). It was very spacious and tranquil.

Of course all the amenities are included—WiFi, flat screen television (with a considerable amount of English-speaking channels), and of course the gourmet breakfast: a variety Dutch pastries and breads, fresh fruit, hard-boiled eggs, croissants (specially ordered to arrive fresh daily from France), granola, yogurt, cereal, fruit, coffee, tea… The house help is fantastic—sneaking in quietly to prepare the feast then spending the afternoon cleaning and maintaining the house.

Amsterdam is an amazing city, and the Dutch people are friendly and gracious. Staying at this B&B heightened the experience on all levels. If I have the chance to return to Amsterdam, I will definitely be contacting Ken and Vlad again, and in the meantime, I’ll be referring friends and family.

Enjoy your stay!

Note: I stayed here the end of December through the beginning of January, a really fun time to visit Amsterdam. It’s still lit up with beautiful holiday lights, and the Dutch celebrate Old and New (NYE) like no other! There are literally fireworks everywhere, and they began before I arrived on the 29th and continued a couple days into the New Year. For the big night, people convene in the squares like Museumplein but Vlad had recommended that I avoid that crowd and instead join the locals who stream from their house celebrations out onto the canal bridges. It was a true delight!

My boyfriend treated me to a surprise four day stay in Amsterdam for my 40th - not only was it a fantastic present in itself but staying at the Heren B&B made it absolutely perfect! We were greeted by Vlad and given all the info we required about staying at the B&B but lots of very helpful suggestions for our stay too. The accomodation is second to none, we stayed in one of the rooms which was perfectly equipped and incredibly clean. There are 'public areas' where guests can relax in a living room and use the kitchens so you actually feel like you're staying in a grand house rather than just lovely a room. All in all the hosts, house, location and the fabulous breakfasts made our stay first class and we will definately be returning for more of the same! This is the only place I have recommended to numerous family & friends with a cast iron guarantee that it will be as perfect for them too.

We stayed in the apartments overlooking the Singel Canel. Unfortunately we had to switch from the top apartment to the first floor half way through the visit - this wasn't problematic but due to the quick turnaround, the first floor wasn't perhaps quite as clean as the top floor one. We were offered breakfast for the inconvenience of the switch however which was a nice touch. The service is professional - if you are not looking for overbearing hosts, this will suit (as a good alternative to B&Bs).

Otherwise, the location is superb, and the apartments make for a great independent stay. Recommended.

My husband and I stayed at one of the apartments of Heren B&B for a few days last June. We simply loved it. The place is comfortable, spotless clean, tastefully decored, all appliances new and excellent quality from the mattress to the floors! Besides, we had an outstanding view over Singel Canal, with an amazing sunlight in the afternoons. The location is perfect: walking distance from almost everything in a city where walking is a dream. Thanks very much to Vlad for having everything ready as agreed. No ugly surprises at all! This will be my rental when I am back in Amsterdam, undoubtfully!!