207 - Nieuwe Amstelbrug

A cosy bridge house on the Amstel river in a vibrant neighbourhood near the popular Albert Cuyp market. The interior is divided into two floors with bathroom facilities on the lower level and a playful mezzanine bedroom above. Stroll to local cafés in the fashionable neighbourhood of De Pijp or take a walk into the centre of Amsterdam along the Amstel river (25 minutes).

The space
From 1912 to 2017 the Nieuwe Amstelbrug bridge house accommodated the city’s bridge keepers. In 2017 the bridge house started a new chapter as one of SWEETS hotel's 28 hotel rooms. As with every SWEET, Nieuwe Amstelbrug’s interior is inspired by its architectural history.

Architect 1912: Johan Melchior van der Mey
Architect 2017: Space&Matter
Architectural Style: Early Amsterdam School
Bridge Type: Bascule Bridge

The Nieuwe Amstelbrug (bridge) was designed in 1903 by Hendrik Leguyt with Hendrik Petrus Berlage acting as aesthetic advisor. The bridge h

Bridge house Nieuwe Amstelbrug is situated just outside the city centre, adjacent to neighbourhood 'De Pijp', one of the most popular areas in Amsterdam. Take a stroll on the famous Albert Cuypmarkt in the morning, grab some lunch at the end and visit the museums around Museum Square with renewed energy. Don't feel like walking? Hop on the tram, train or bus – all around the corner of Nieuwe Amstelbrug. Check out our city guide for more recommendations!