Kessens was opened at the end of 2014 by Anna and Casper Holtkamp. They met abroad and decided to start a lunchroom together in Amsterdam. Kessens serves a variety of international dishes and, of course, our Amsterdam pride and joy: Holtkamp. You can choose between eggs with truffle cream and bellinis for breakfast, classic onion soup, and salads for lunch. There are a handful of wines by the glass, as well as non-alcoholic bubbles and homemade lemonade.
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Bright 2-Room Apartment of Approximately 27 m² with Rooftop Terrace and Westertoren View.
Located on the third floor of a modern building constructed in 2009, this well-maintained studio apartment offers a living room with an open kitchen, a cozy separate bedroom, and a bathroom complete with a shower and toilet. Accessible via a loft ladder, you'll find a spacious rooftop terrace measuring approximately 20 m², where you can bask in sunshine all day. Located just around the corner from the apartment is Rozengracht, boasting a diverse array of shops for your daily needs. Within walking distance, you'll discover charming spots for coffee or drinks, including NU koffie & delicatessen, La Trattoria Di Donna Sofia, and Restaurant La Oliva Pintxos Y Vinos.
Access to the apartment is through the common entrance at the rear of the building, reached via an external staircase leading to the third floor. Once inside, you'll find a spacious hallway connecting to the bathroom, a storage/technical room, and a separate toilet. The living room with an open kitchen is situated at the front of the building, while the bedroom is peacefully located at the rear. The kitchen features built-in appliances, including a gas stove, microwave, and extractor hood. The bathroom, elegantly tiled in gray and white, is equipped with a shower enclosed in a glass cabin, a sink, and a toilet. For outdoor relaxation, a loft ladder near the front door provides access to the rooftop terrace, offering ample sun exposure and picturesque views of the surrounding buildings, as well as the iconic Westertoren. The apartment features neat laminate flooring throughout.
Neighborhood
This property is nestled in a charming neighborhood in the heart of Amsterdam, known for its unique blend of historical charm and modern vibrancy. Located in the Centrum district, this area offers a rich cultural and social experience for residents and visitors alike. Bloemstraat itself is a delightful street adorned with characteristic facades and a lively atmosphere. It's distinguished by beautiful flower shops, boutiques, and cozy cafes, creating a pleasant ambiance for daily life. The neighborhood is perfect for those who enjoy exploring on foot or by bike, as many attractions are within walking distance.
Within the immediate vicinity of Bloemstraat 31 F, you'll find numerous attractions and amenities. A short stroll takes you to Amsterdam's famous canals, including Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, and Herengracht, where you can discover countless historic buildings, museums, and galleries. Additionally, the neighborhood is renowned for its diverse dining options, ranging from cozy brown cafes to upscale restaurants with various cuisines, catering to all tastes. The lively Jordaan district, with its winding streets and traditional markets like Noordermarkt, is also just a stone's throw away, providing residents with access to an array of boutiques, artisan shops, and local delights.
In summary, Bloemstraat and its surroundings offer a unique living experience that combines Amsterdam's rich history with its vibrant modern life. With picturesque streets, cultural treasures, and diverse amenities, this area is a fantastic place to reside and enjoy everything that Amsterdam has to offer.
Key features
• Approximately 27 m² of living space
• Rooftop terrace of approximately 20 m²
• Situated on leasehold land from the Municipality of Amsterdam. Current lease period from April 1, 2008, to March 31, 2058, AB 2000, annual ground lease canon amounts to €704
• Request for a switch to perpetual leasehold under favorable conditions has been submitted in a timely manner
• Energy label A
• VvE (Homeowners Association) service costs of €75 per month
• Private central heating system
• Built in 2009
• Protected cityscape according to the National Heritage list
Food & drink
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Address
Bloemstraat 42,
1016 NB Amsterdam
1016 NB Amsterdam
Chris's Café
Café Chris opened its doors in 1624 as a beer house, making it the oldest café in the Jordaan district. The café is named after its previous owner, Chris Meijer. Chris suffered a heart attack in 1958 while carrying a crate of beer to the café's basement.
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Address
Rozengracht 24,
1016 NC Amsterdam
1016 NC Amsterdam
Kessens
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Address
Rozengracht 26,
1016 NC Amsterdam
1016 NC Amsterdam
Mokum sandwich
For over 40 years, Broodje Mokum has been a household name in the heart of Amsterdam. They are known as the community center of the Jordaan neighborhood, where they serve loyal customers who never deviate from their usual order. For years, they have been making delicious homemade Jordaan balls, fillet American, and Hindustani chicken.
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Address
Rozengracht 28,
1016 NC Amsterdam
1016 NC Amsterdam
The Golden Florin
Café De Gouden Florijn is not too big and attracts a mix of locals and tourists. Nico, the owner, is a permanent fixture behind the bar and makes the beautiful stained-glass windows himself. The café has a large TV screen where soccer and rugby matches are often shown.
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Address
Bloemgracht 47,
1016 KD Amsterdam
1016 KD Amsterdam
Box Sociaal
Box Sociaal is Location breakfast and brunch Location , but also offers dinner and drinks. The menu is inspired by Australia. The dishes are prepared with sustainable and local products. Good news for vegetarians and vegans: all meat burgers can be replaced with the 'Beyond Meat Burger'. Enjoy a high-quality brunch, locally roasted coffee, carefully selected natural wines, tailor-made cocktails, and delicious specialty beers.
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Address
Bloemgracht 49,
1016 KD Amsterdam
1016 KD Amsterdam
Kafenion
As soon as you walk into this specialty coffee bar, you immediately feel like you're in Athens. The atmosphere is both lively and intimate, like a cozy living room. They have an extensive coffee selection, including kaimaki, the authentic way of serving coffee in Greece. They also offer traditional snacks such as spanakopita and bougatsa.
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Address
Nieuwe Leliestraat 83,
1015 SL Amsterdam
1015 SL Amsterdam
The New Lily
At Café De Nieuwe Lelie, old-fashioned conviviality is paramount. The café serves as a community center and meeting place for young and old alike.
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Address
Tweede Leliedwarsstraat 13,
1015 TB Amsterdam
1015 TB Amsterdam
Davie's Amsterdam
The sandwiches at Davies are filled with homemade items such as pastrami, matured hams, or smoked salmon. Each sandwich has a different bread that is made especially for Davie's by the Amsterdam bakery 'Kaandorp'. Every month, a special sandwich is recommended, tailored to the season.
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Address
Westermarkt 11,
1016 DH Amsterdam
1016 DH Amsterdam
Wil Graanstra Chip Shop
You may cycle past it regularly, because Wil Graanstra's chip shop has been on the square next to the Westerkerk since 1956. The family business serves old-fashioned chips with mayonnaise, 'oorlog' (chips with mayonnaise and chocolate sauce), curry sauce, and piccalilli. Bring some cash for these delicious chips in a cone.
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Address
Nieuwe Leliestraat 34,
1015 ST Amsterdam
1015 ST Amsterdam
Eatery De Reiger
Eetcafé De Reiger in the Jordaan neighborhood is still that neighborhood café where you can easily pop in for a good meal and a nice glass of wine, but behind the scenes, something has changed. Since 2025, De Reiger has been run by the same entrepreneurs you may know from Entrepot, Metro, and De Druif: young hospitality entrepreneurs with a keen eye for atmosphere, simplicity, and quality. They haven't changed much about the café; the wooden floor still creaks like it used to, and the Amstel signs are deliberately hung upside down, but in the kitchen, just that little bit of extra attention has been added. Think simple but well-prepared classics at a reasonable price and always something tasty on tap. A café where the past is cherished, but where the future is served up at the table.
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Address
Laurierstraat 76,
1016 PN Amsterdam
1016 PN Amsterdam
Café The Laurel Tree
Café De Laurierboom has been an authentic neighborhood café in the heart of the Jordaan district for 150 years. It has a cozy atmosphere and a wonderful mix of visitors. Local residents, young creative types, and tourists, but also chess enthusiasts, for whom the café is well known.
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Address
Reestraat 28-32,
1016 DN Amsterdam
1016 DN Amsterdam
Bussia
A modern Italian restaurant and artisan bakery in the heart of Amsterdam. The bakery provides crusty sourdough bread, fresh barista coffee, and the most delicious Italian pastries. In the evening, the bakery serves as the entrance to the restaurant. Bussia's kitchen has a refined Italian cooking style, where craftsmanship and modernity come together. Only the very best authentic ingredients form the basis of the cuisine. The bread, pastries, and pasta are handmade. Taste the authenticity. Just as Italian cuisine is meant to be. No shortcuts, only precision, patience, and love.
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Address
Prinsengracht 341,
1016 DN Amsterdam
1016 DN Amsterdam
Koffiehuis de Hoek
On the corner of the Runstraat and Prinsengracht you will find this classic Amsterdam coffee house. Since 1954, many different people have known how to find this special place. On the sunny terrace you can enjoy the hustle and bustle on the Amsterdam canals and inside you can enjoy the beautiful interior. Good homemade cakes, pancakes, omelets and other tasty sandwiches and of course: coffee.
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Address
Reestraat 8,
1016 DN Amsterdam
1016 DN Amsterdam
Jansz Restaurant
The 17th-century craftsman Volkert Jansz: a man with refined taste, good style and a passion for lively conversations. He strongly believed that decadence and luxury only truly come into their own when you share them, and that is exactly how it feels at Jansz. Modern Dutch cuisine prepared with love. You can also go there for lunch and coffee if you are strolling through the 9 streets.
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Address
Second Egelantiersdwarsstraat 16,
1015 SC Amsterdam
1015 SC Amsterdam
The Little Deli
Le Petit Deli offers a variety of delicacies. They have a patisserie with a changing assortment of classic French pastries such as éclairs, choux, and macarons. They also serve luxury sandwiches and salads. The sauces and marinades at Le Petit Deli are made fresh every day.
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Address
Rozenstraat 143,
1016 NP Amsterdam
1016 NP Amsterdam
Hikage
Hikage is a traditional Japanese Izakaya, or an accessible Japanese pub. In addition to a selection of meat and fish dishes, the menu also offers vegetarian and vegan dishes. Shojin cuisine is the main source of inspiration for Hikage's vegan dishes. Shojin Ryori is the traditional cuisine of Buddhist monks who forbade the consumption of meat and took pleasure in preventing food waste. The basis of Shojin Ryori consists of five colors, five flavors (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami), and five techniques (raw, boiled, grilled, fried, and steamed). They also serve a select collection of Japanese gins, including the award-winning Yuzu gin infused with spicy yuzu and Sakurao gin infused with Sakura (cherry blossom).
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Address
Second Egelantiersdwarsstraat 9 H,
1015 SB Amsterdam
1015 SB Amsterdam
Rosario Mexican Cuisine
At Rosario, they work with a small, changing menu. They cook dishes from modern Mexican cuisine, which is what they themselves prefer to cook and eat. The tacos are highly recommended, especially the Taco de Suadero (beef with tomato salsa), but you should also try the four-course chef's menu at least once.
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Address
Prinsengracht 114,
1015 EA Amsterdam
1015 EA Amsterdam
The Two Swans
Café De twee Zwaantjes is a cozy brown café located in the heart of Amsterdam. Every week, a regular group of six musicians with varying lineups comes to play, but guests can also sing their favorite songs.
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Address
Prinsengracht 381HS,
1016 HL Amsterdam
1016 HL Amsterdam
Café Restaurant Verlan
The former building of the famous Envy is getting a new lease of life with Café Restaurant Verlan. This cozy restaurant serves contemporary French à-la-carte dishes. The dinner menu is available all day, while lunch is served until 3:00 PM. Whether you're looking for coffee, a full lunch, snacks, or dinner, Verlan has it all. You can take a seat at the long marble bar and watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen. The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Monday for dinner, and on Saturday and Sunday for lunch.
Art & culture
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Address
Bloemgracht 57,
1016 KE Amsterdam
1016 KE Amsterdam
Tegenboschvanvreden
Tegenboschvanvreden is a gallery for contemporary art and represents a group of eighteen international artists. The gallery describes itself as 'a gallery without a fixed formula: a distinctly dynamic platform that constantly calls for the revision of conceptual principles'. In addition to exhibitions, they also offer various interesting lectures, screenings, performances, and book presentations.
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Address
Eerste Rozendwarsstraat,
1016 PC Amsterdam
1016 PC Amsterdam
Radar
Radar Architecture and Art is a project Marco di Piaggi. Di Piaggi founded this gallery in 2008 with a small group of friends as a place where eccentric artists and architects could share their work. Di Piaggi has always been a lover of avant-garde art forms and underground music, and in this gallery he invites visitors to discover art that is independent of contemporary trends. Radar Architecture and Art also has its own webshop on Society6 where you can buy prints and accessories from the exhibited works.
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Address
Leliegracht 47,
1016 GT Amsterdam
1016 GT Amsterdam
Andriesse Eyck Gallery
The owners of the Andriesse Eyck Gallery, Zsa-Zsa Eyck and Paul Andriesse, have over 30 years of experience in the field of international contemporary art. The gallery represents emerging and mid-career artists. It is the ultimate space for collectors, academics, and art professionals to enjoy art in an intimate setting and to discover (new) art.
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Address
Tweede Laurierdwarsstraat 1-3,
1016 RA Amsterdam
1016 RA Amsterdam
Dudok De Groot Gallery
In the heart of the Jordaan district, you will find Galerie Dudok De Groot, run by Nicole Dudok van Heel and Jedithja de Groot. With eight exhibitions a year, the gallery showcases the work of a number of regular artists and a select group of guest artists, both of whom explore the boundaries of their medium in photography, painting, and video, among other things.
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Address
Tweede Laurierdwarsstraat 1-3,
1016 RA Amsterdam
1016 RA Amsterdam
Dudokdegroot Gallery
Gallery Dudokdegroot was founded in 2015 by Nicole Dudok van Heel and Jedithja de Groot. The gallery focuses on artists who explore the boundaries of their medium in various techniques, including photography, painting, video, three-dimensional art, and drawing. The gallery organizes eight exhibitions annually, primarily solo exhibitions. In addition, the gallery participates in art fairs and organizes exhibitions at other locations.
Groceries
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Address
Second Egelantiersdwarsstraat 13H,
1015 SB Amsterdam
1015 SB Amsterdam
NU Koffie & Delicatessen
In the heart of the Jordaan you will find the new delicatessen store NU. The interior is sleek and a mix between New York and Amsterdam style. They serve coffee made with freshly roasted beans from the Espressofabriek. In addition, they have a selection of pastries and sandwiches made from Ulmus bakery. If you plan to stay a little longer, take a look at the selection of natural wines.
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