Boutique Hotel The Craftsmen

The Craftsmen sits on a quiet stretch of the Singel, the innermost of the city's ring canals, about ten minutes' walk from Centraal Station. The western canals and the Jordaan are close by, with their pretty bridges, galleries and brown cafés. Dam Square and the Nine Streets are also a short walk away. The Nieuwezijds Kolk tram stop is about three minutes away.

For decades, this was the Hotel Brouwer. Today, each room celebrates a traditional Dutch trade, from the cartographer to the shoemaker. Upcycled antiques and handmade details run throughout, including lamps made from old tools and an aircraft door reused as a wardrobe.

Each room has its own character, from cosy doubles like The Cartographer to the loft-style Aeroplane Builder, which offers extra space. All have premium bedding, a walk-in shower, and an in-room safe, and most overlook the canal.

Breakfast can be served in your room or in the Gallery, and is carefully prepared. In the evening, the Gallery becomes a relaxed spot for drinks and small plates.