Sweets hotel - Overtoomsesluis

Squeezed in between two large green parks and many cafés, restaurants and shops, this exceptionally cosy bridge house is the perfect starting point to experience Amsterdam like a local. Get a sense of Amsterdam’s history from this 1940s tiny house in ‘Late Amsterdam School’ style, and cuddle up in the snug alcove bed – a peaceful retreat in the midst of the city’s daily rush. A scenic 25-minute walk through the Vondelpark takes you to Museum Square and the city centre, or just take tram 11!

The space
From 1947 to 2017, bridge house Overtoomsesluis accommodated Amsterdam’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, Overtoomsesluis’s interior is inspired by its architectural history.

Architect 1947: Piet Kramer
Architect 2017: Space&Matter
Architectural Style: Late Amsterdam School
Bridge Type: Bascule Bridge

The Overtoomsesluisbrug at the end of

Starting at the well-known Leidseplein and continuing parallel to the Vondelpark, the Overtoom street is an important connection between Amsterdam Centre and Amsterdam West. Right at the end, you’ll find bridge house Overtoomsesluis. Whether you stay on the centre side or cross the bridge, the neighbourhood offers endless shopping, dining and nightlife possibilities – all at just a stone’s throw away. Walk or cycle through the Vondelpark to Museum Square or Leidseplein, or join the locals on a visit to the Foodhallen. Bad weather? There are multiple tram stops at just a few meters from your bridge house.