🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands
B&B 1680
📍 144, Oudezijds Achterburgwal, Amsterdam, 1012DV
Your stay — B&B 1680
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B 1680, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th) for a quieter stay, as the hotel is located on a busy street with a canal view. This will help minimize the impact of street noise from the Oudezijds Achterburgwal, which can be loud, especially at night.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they are closer to the street and may be noisier. The hotel's 2nd floor is also likely to be busier due to the presence of the lift, but this may not be a significant issue.
Best views
Rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor will have a canal view, with the Oudezijds Achterburgwal visible through the windows.
Quietest floors
2nd floor or higher
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is situated on a busy street with a mix of foot traffic, canal boat traffic, and nightlife. Expect some noise from the street, especially in rooms on lower floors.
Insider tips
Check-in is available from 3 PM onwards, so plan your arrival accordingly to avoid waiting. The hotel's location makes it easy to explore Amsterdam's historic center on foot, so consider walking to nearby attractions like the Oude Kerk or the Amsterdam Canal Ring.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — B&B 1680
free tier (100 Mbps), paid tier (1 Gbps) €10 per day; login via room number and surname
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical papers available upon request
standard check-in 15:00-22:00, 08:00 early bag-drop; late check-out until 12:00, €25 fee after 12:00
available 24/7, €5 per bag per night
step-free access, wheelchair entries, some rooms have walk-in showers, no elevators in historic sections
on-site parking €25 per night, nearest public car park 'Q-Park Oudezijds Achterburgwal' €38 per day, EV charging available on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Fo Guang Shan He Hua Tempel (84 m · ~1 min walk)
- Synagogue: The Tabernacle (147 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Waalse kerk (377 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Co-kathedrale Basiliek van Sint Nicolaas (486 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Magna Plaza — 846 m · ~11 min walk
Wertheimpark — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Red Light Secrets — 99 m · ~1 min walk
Amsterdams Marionetten Theater — 232 m · ~3 min walk
Speeltuin De Waag — 423 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Geldmaat — 75 m · ~1 min walk
Apotheek H.W. van der Meulen — 177 m · ~2 min walk
Alexander — 33 m · ~1 min walk
Nieuwmarkt — 285 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange currency at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or at a local bank, but be aware that rates may be less favorable. For a better exchange rate, use an ATM or a currency exchange office in the city center.
Contactless payments are widely accepted in the 1012DV area, including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Tipping in the Netherlands is generally not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find a typical coffee for around €2-3 at a local café or bakery.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a 'broodje frites' (a sandwich with fries) for around €5-6.
Affordable dinner options include a meal at a 'eetcafé' (a casual restaurant) for around €15-20 for a main course.
The Jordaan neighborhood is known for its street food, including food stalls and markets like the Noordermarkt.
You can find budget supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Jumbo in the area.
The Waterlooplein Flea Market is a good place to find affordable second-hand clothing and high-street brands.
A day pass for public transportation costs around €7.20 and can be purchased at most ticket machines or newsagents. From the airport, take the NS train to Amsterdam Centraal (around €5.30 one way).
Buy a OV-chipkaart (public transportation card) for unlimited travel on trams, buses, and trains.Take advantage of happy hour prices at bars and restaurants, usually between 5-7 pm.Avoid eating at touristy areas and opt for local eateries instead for better value.
Good to know — Amsterdam
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
AmsterdamFor police non-emergencies, call 0900-8844. General non-emergency medical assistance: 088 123 1234 (GP service). Tourist help line: +31 20 551 3366 (Amsterdam Tourist Information).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Amsterdam, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at B&B 1680
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Geldmaat — 75 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheek H.W. van der Meulen — 177 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Direct bus service (route 397). Requires advance booking online for best rates. Luggage space guaranteed, good for groups.
nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel → City center / Amsterdam attractions
💡 Buy day pass (GVB €8.50/24hrs) for unlimited trams/buses. Hotel is on direct Tram 4 line to Dam Square. Skip taxis in city center; trams are faster and cheaper.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Most economical option. Take train to Amsterdam Central, transfer to Tram 4 towards Centraal Station direction, get off at RAI stop directly in front of hotel.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Book in advance via Uber app for fixed pricing. Avoid peak hours 8-10am and 4-6pm when traffic is heavy on A4 motorway.
About Amsterdam
Wikipedia ↗
Amsterdam (Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm] ; lit. 'Dam in the Amstel') is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amst...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at B&B 1680?
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th) for a quieter stay, as the hotel is located on a busy street with a canal view. This will help minimize the impact of street noise from the Oudezijds Achterburgwal, which can be loud, especially at night.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B 1680?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they are closer to the street and may be noisier. The hotel's 2nd floor is also likely to be busier due to the presence of the lift, but this may not be a significant issue.
Is B&B 1680 noisy?
The hotel is situated on a busy street with a mix of foot traffic, canal boat traffic, and nightlife. Expect some noise from the street, especially in rooms on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B 1680?
Rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor will have a canal view, with the Oudezijds Achterburgwal visible through the windows.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B 1680?
Check-in is available from 3 PM onwards, so plan your arrival accordingly to avoid waiting. The hotel's location makes it easy to explore Amsterdam's historic center on foot, so consider walking to nearby attractions like the Oude Kerk or the Amsterdam Canal Ring.
What time is check-in at B&B 1680?
Check-in at B&B 1680 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B 1680 have Wi-Fi?
free tier (100 Mbps), paid tier (1 Gbps) €10 per day; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B 1680?
€2.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B 1680?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a 'broodje frites' (a sandwich with fries) for around €5-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B 1680?
A day pass for public transportation costs around €7.20 and can be purchased at most ticket machines or newsagents. From the airport, take the NS train to Amsterdam Centraal (around €5.30 one way).
Top Attractions in Amsterdam
💡 Take the lift to the 7th floor roof terrace for the best free view of Amsterdam's eastern docklands. Open to everyone, no library card needed.
💡 Go early (before 10am) to avoid crowds. The English Reformed Church inside opens at 11am for a quick look.
💡 Silence is requested—no loud talking or photos of residents. Entry via the gate on Spui, not the church side.
💡 Take the lift to the top floor café—coffee is cheap (€1.50) and the terrace overlooks the IJ river, a great free alternative to expensive rooftop bars.
💡 Enter through the arch on Spui—be respectful, as people still live here. No loud groups or bicycles allowed. Visit the chapel's wooden ship models hanging from the ceiling.
💡 Silence is required. No photography inside the courtyard. Go early morning to avoid tour groups – they start arriving around 10am.
💡 Respect the residents — no photos inside the courtyard, and keep your voice down. The English Reformed Church inside has free entry on Saturdays.
💡 Keep your voice down and don't take photos of residents. The hidden Catholic church (Houten Huys) at number 34 is one of Amsterdam's oldest surviving wooden buildings.