I came to Amsterdam with a friend from the US. I love tiny houses and experiences in interesting places (I stayed in a boat a couple weeks prior to this trip, for example). My friend prefers a nice boutique hotel. These bridge houses have so much history and character, plus they're done up like a boutique hotel. It's a great combination of things my friend and I both enjoy! As testament to that, I extended my time in Amsterdam after my friend went home and stayed in _another_ bridge house, this time in De Pijp! Both houses were well constructed, had good ammenities and comfy beds. I definitely needed ear plugs to help with the traffic noise, but I usually do anyway. The locations were both easy to access and the design of the spaces were good.
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This Nieuwe Amstelbrug bridge house was actually more spacious than I had expected, due to the layered construction (the bathroom is under the bed, the common area in a mid-level). If you get a chance to stay in any of the bridge houses, I 100% recommend. Also, De Pijp is a great neighborhood -- go to Glou Glou (natural wine bar with good snacks), Yagoy yoga studio, Albert Cuyp Market for market goodies, and Bakers & Roasters for a good brunch.