A characteristic upper house overlooking the Rijksmuseum – full of grandeur, light, and history.
Living on Jan Luijkenstraat means living in one of the most sought-after locations in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, right behind the Rijksmuseum and surrounded by stately architecture and cultural riches. Number is an impressive upper house measuring no less than 312 m², spread over three full floors. The house has its own entrance and exudes grandeur and character from the moment you step inside. What Immediately are the generous dimensions, high ceilings, and authentic details that have been preserved throughout the house. Think of decorative moldings, marble fireplaces, stained-glass windows, and original en suite layouts—silent witnesses to a rich past. Although time seems to have stood still in some places, this upper house offers a unique opportunity: it is a home in its original condition, waiting for a new owner with vision. A rare, large, and characterful family home in the heart of the Museum Quarter, where history and the future can meet.
Guided tour
The property offers a spacious living area on the second floor with high ceilings, a sitting room overlooking the Rijksmuseum, a dining room with a south-facing balcony, and an original en suite. In addition, there are a total of seven bedrooms over the third and fourth floors, complemented by two Bathrooms. With multiple balconies at both the front and rear, including a view of the Rijksmuseum and a sunny south-facing balcony, the property combines light, space, and character with great potential for a modern redesign.
neighborhood guide
Two hundred years ago, there were still farms on the site where Museumplein now stands. To create more living space, construction of the Museum Quarter began here at the start of the last century. The hand of architect Cuypers is recognizable, who designed not only the first residences the Rijksmuseum in neo-Gothic style. This period is beautifully described in Publieke Werken (Public Works) by Thomas Rosenboom. Together with the Concertgebouw in neo-Renaissance style, this building defines the character of the neighborhood. With the arrival of the Van Gogh Museum, Gerrit Rietveld's contemporary architecture also came to the Museumplein. The range of restaurants, cafés, and shops is as eclectic as the architectural styles and fits in perfectly with the international allure of the neighborhood. Haute couture connoisseurs and buyers can visit fashion houses such as Burberry, Ba&sh, and Isabel Marant Étoile on P.C. Hooftstraat. The nice thing about this neighborhood is that the Center, De Pijp, and Amsterdam Zuid—with the Vondelpark—are all within walking distance.
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Details
• Approx. 312 m² of living space
• 3 balconies and potential for Roof terrace
• Located on freehold land
• Private entrance
• Many authentic details
• New window frames with Double glazed
• Buyer should plan for a complete renovation
• Homeowners’ association fees to be determined
• Municipally protected historic district
• An age clause will be included in the deed of sale.
For more information about possible subsidies, please visit the website of the National Monuments Portal, the Restoration Fund and the Cultural Heritage Agency.
This information has been compiled by us with the necessary care. However, we do not accept any liability for any incompleteness, inaccuracy or otherwise, or the consequences thereof. All specified sizes and floor areas are indicative only
The Measurement Instruction is based on the NEN2580. The Measurement Instruction is intended to apply a more uniform method of measurement to provide an indication of the usable Floor area. The Measurement Instruction does not completely exclude differences in measurement results, for example due to differences in interpretation, rounding off or limitations when performing the measurement.
Rijkszicht
A characteristic upper house with a view of the Rijksmuseum, full of grandeur, light, and history.
Living on Jan Luijkenstraat means living in one of the most sought-after locations in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, Immediately the Rijksmuseum and surrounded by stately architecture and cultural riches. At Number , there is an impressive upper house of no less than 312 m², spread over three full floors. The house has its own entrance and exudes grandeur and character from the moment you step inside. What Immediately are the generous dimensions, high ceilings, and authentic details that have been preserved throughout the house, such as moldings, marble fireplaces, stained glass windows, and original en suite layouts—silent witnesses to a rich past. Although time seems to have stood still in some places, this upper house offers a unique opportunity: a home in its original condition, waiting for a new owner with vision. A rare, large, and characterful family home in the heart of the Museum Quarter, where history and the future meet.
Daniël de Bont | Makelaar Broersma Wonen
Jan Luijkenstraat is part of the protected cityscape of Amsterdam-Zuid, an area designed at the end of the nineteenth century according to Berlage's expansion plan. The buildings in this street are characterized by monumental mansions with rich facade architecture, built in an eclectic style that combines neo-Renaissance and neoclassical influences. Number also fits perfectly into this picture: an imposing building with a wide facade, tall windows, a bluestone sidewalk, and decorative brickwork. The house is largely in its original condition, making it a particularly well-preserved example of early twentieth-century residential culture.
The living area is located on the second floor and, thanks to the wide facade and high ceilings, offers an impressive sense of space. At the front is a spacious living room with French doors opening onto a balcony and a view of the Rijksmuseum. At the rear is the dining room, also with French doors opening onto a second south-facing balcony. The original en suite with sliding doors and built-in cupboards elegantly separates the two spaces. The kitchen is open to the dining room. An additional study at the front completes this floor. This floor offers great potential for a contemporary layout that combines light, living space, and character.
On the third floor, there are three bedrooms, two of which are particularly spacious. These Rooms ceilings that are almost three meters high and offer space for both sleeping and working. One of the Rooms a balcony at the rear. The bathroom on this floor is simple but functional. On the fourth floor, there are four more bedrooms a second bathroom. The number Rooms the spacious layout make this house ideal for a large family or for those who want to combine living and working. A renovation offers the opportunity to create a modern layout with multiple Bathrooms luxury amenities.
The house has a balcony at both the front and rear. At the front, the balcony offers a view over the wide Jan Luijkenstraat towards the Rijksmuseum. At the rear, there are two south-facing balconies adjacent to the dining room, where the afternoon and evening sun make the outdoor space pleasant. These outdoor spaces enhance the feeling of light and freedom that characterizes the house.
There is the possibility of Roof terrace a Roof terrace on the flat roof.
neighborhood guide
Two hundred years ago, there were still farms on the site where Museumplein now stands. To create more living space, construction of the Museum Quarter began here at the start of the last century. The hand of architect Cuypers is recognizable; in addition to the first residences , he residences designed the Rijksmuseum in neo-Gothic style. This period is beautifully described in Publieke Werken (Public Works) by Thomas Rosenboom. Together with the Concertgebouw in neo-Renaissance style, this building defines the character of the neighborhood. With the arrival of the Van Gogh Museum, Gerrit Rietveld's contemporary architecture also came to Museumplein. The range of restaurants, cafés, and shops is as eclectic as the architectural styles and fits in perfectly with the international allure of the neighborhood. Haute couture connoisseurs and buyers can visit fashion houses such as Burberry, Ba&sh, and Isabel Marant Étoile on P.C. Hooftstraat. The nice thing about this neighborhood is that the Center, De Pijp, and Amsterdam Zuid—with the Vondelpark—are all within walking distance.
accessibility
Jan Luijkenstraat 38 2 is easily accessible by public transport, car, or bicycle. Public transport is practically on the doorstep, with stops for trams 2, 3, and 5, and a direct bus connection to Schiphol Airport just a five-minute walk away. This makes the location extremely accessible for both domestic and international travelers. It is also easily accessible by car. The main roads to the A2, A4, and A10 motorways can be reached quickly via the nearby Overtoom or Willemsparkweg. Cyclists benefit from the central location and good cycle routes to the city center, the Zuidas, and surrounding neighborhoods, among other destinations.
parking
Parking in the neighborhood is possible via a permit system for public roads (permit area Zuid 8.1). With a parking permit for Zuid 8.1, you can park in the Zuid-1, Zuid-2, and Zuid-8 areas. The cost of a parking permit for residents is €192.81 per 6 months. There is currently a 7-month waiting list for this permit area. Please note: a second parking permit is not possible. In addition, residents with a parking permit can park free of charge in the Museumplein garage, which makes parking in the area easier. (Source: Local authority , September 2025).
1071 BL Amsterdam
Sama Sebo
Sama Sebo is an Indonesian restaurant in Amsterdam where time seems to have stood still. The interior has remained unchanged for years, as have the classic dishes on the menu. A visit to Sama Sebo is a journey back in time to the 1960s and 1970s, when Indonesian food was extremely popular in the Netherlands. The service is friendly and attentive, and the food is deliciously old-fashioned.
1071 BP Amsterdam
Café Georgette
Café Georgette is the little sister of Café George. It is a beautiful place with a French, elegant, and charming atmosphere. Early birds can come here for an espresso and night owls for a cocktail. Located on the chic P.C. Hooftstraat, this place is a dream for every foodie. The menu is full of lunch classics such as avocado toast and croque-monsieur, but also timeless French classics such as oysters and steak tartare.
1071 XX Amsterdam
State (*)
In the Rijks, Joris Bijdendijk has put the culinary taste of the Rijksmuseum on the map. He mainly works with ingredients from his own country. Be sure to taste his signature dish, a millefeuille of fine layers of beetroot with a beurre blanc that has been enlivened with soy sauce from Tomasu and fresh parsley oil. Don't forget to take a look at the delicious wine list compiled by sommelier Isabelle Chow.
1071 DB Amsterdam
Taiko
Taiko is located in the five-star Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam. Chef Schilo van Coevorden is in charge of the kitchen. As a chef, he was trained in classic French cuisine, but soon became fascinated by the exotic flavors of Asia. Together with his team, he has created a menu that includes sushi, dim sum, curries, and meat and fish dishes. Vegetarian options are also available, of course.
1071 DJ Amsterdam
Sandberg
Café Restaurant Sandberg is named after Willem Sandberg, the innovative former director of the Stedelijk Museum, a name that Immediately says something about the ambitions behind this restaurant. It was set up by the same young Amsterdam hospitality entrepreneurs who are also behind Entrepot and Metro. During the day, the bakery works together with the kitchen to provide sweet treats to accompany coffee, sandwiches to take away, or an extensive lunch. For dinner, the curtains close and the young team serves creative, but recognizable and classic dishes.
1017 RL Amsterdam
Shiraz
It's no coincidence that Shiraz won the wine bar of the year competition. This beloved wine bar is located in the heart of Amsterdam, where you can discover new wines or fall back on your favorite wine. If you find it difficult to choose between a total of 150 wines, the staff is always on hand to provide expert advice or let you taste something. In this garden of wines, you can enjoy a delicious glass of wine with a matching snack.
1017 PZ Amsterdam
Taste of Culture
Tate of Culture seems to be the place chefs go in the middle of the night when they feel like Chinese food. And I don't blame them. The menu is extensive, offering a choice between authentic Chinese dishes and dim sum. One dish you definitely shouldn't miss is the duck. You can order it half or whole, with rice and various sauces, or sliced and served with pancakes.
1071 HD Amsterdam
Coffee District
Owners Adil Loukane and Rosa Loukane started with a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop in a fashion store in the South. When the store closed its doors, Adil and Rosa seized their opportunity and decided to open their own coffee bar. They now have multiple locations. The coffee is made with a proprietary blend roasted by Lot Sixty One. They also offer sweets such as the now-famous cinnamon buns and banana bread.
1017 SP Amsterdam
Back to Black
Back to Black is a coffee bar with its own roastery on Weteringstraat. At Back to Black, every step in the coffee production process is carried out with passion and craftsmanship. Driven by their love for coffee, the owners of Back to Black travel the world in search of the best products, which they then sell in their own shop. In addition to coffee, they also serve delicious cookies and cakes, and they also sell their own t-shirts with beautiful designs.
1017 SM Amsterdam
Watergang Restaurant
Since early 2019, Watergang has been located in a charming 17th-century building in the pleasant Weteringbuurt neighborhood, which previously housed the Spanish restaurant La Cacerola for decades. From the small kitchen on the second floor, Chef Tim van Grootheest (formerly a pastry chef at Bord'Eau for many years) conjures up surprising dishes. Watergang serves a surprise menu that changes regularly and navigates between French and Italian as well as Eastern flavors.
1017 KR Amsterdam
Heuvel
Locals and gallery owners from the Spiegelkwartier regularly visit here. At Café Heuvel, it's almost always happy hour around 5:00 PM. 'If I fall, let it be at Heuvel!' This small corner café with a lovely terrace is one of the oldest cafés in the city.
1017 SM Amsterdam
Café de Wetering
A traditional brown cafe and not easy to find if you don't know exactly where you need to be. The cafe is located in a beautiful 17th century building. There is a loft above the bar with a fireplace. This brown cafe is also special because it has an excellent wine list, which you don't often see in classic Amsterdam pubs. Of course, also delicious beer, snacks and, importantly, you only pay in cash here.
1017 NG Amsterdam
The Madras Diaries
The Madras Diaries opened in 2020 and offers South Indian cuisine. This cuisine is generally spicier than we are used to. Chilies, black pepper, cloves, and cardamom are used extensively. This makes the food extremely rich in flavor, but sometimes also less accessible. Fortunately, they offer a homemade lemonade menu to cool you down. In addition to the well-known mango lassi, they have seasonal drinks and much more. Good news for vegetarians and vegans: in this cuisine, that is not considered an exception. So there is plenty of choice!
1071 DE Amsterdam
Moco
The Moco museum (Modern Contemporary museum) is one of the newest museums on the Museumplein. This museum was founded in 2016 and also has a branch in Barcelona. The Moco museum is an independent museum that shows pieces by Banksy and Yayoi Kusama, among others. The Moco museum focuses on contemporary art, such as (post)modern visual art and street art. In Amsterdam, the Moco museum is located in Villa Alsberg. The building from 1904 was designed by Edward Cuypers, the nephew of the architect of the Rijksmuseum and was one of the first private villas on the museum square.
1071 XX Amsterdam
National Museum
The architect, Pierre Cuypers, had made a design in historical style for the Rijksmuseum, a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance and full of national symbolism. After years of hassle - many thought it was too medieval, too Catholic and not really Dutch enough - construction started in 1876. It was officially opened in 1885. In addition to the existing collection, almost all older paintings from the City of Amsterdam were hung in the Rijksmuseum, such as Rembrandt's Jewish Bride, which the banker A. van der Hoop had bequeathed to the city. There was also art from Haarlem, part of the Cabinet of Curiosities was given a permanent place and the print room was given its own space. A worthy collection, in a magnificent building.
During the last renovation (2003-2013), the building was given back Cuypers' original structure. The building has been modernized, but at the same time the interior has become more like Cuypers' building again, in all its grandeur. Painting, applied arts and history can no longer be seen in separate parts of the building. Everything together forms one chronological story: the story about Dutch art and history, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
1017 SG Amsterdam
Paradiso
Paradiso is a pop venue, nightclub, and cultural palace. Over the years, many famous artists have performed there, including Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers, UB40 and Nirvana. It used to be a church building, which is evident from the high ceilings and the stained-glass windows. When you enter, there are stairs to the right and left, and straight ahead is the large hall with several balconies. Because Paradiso offers a very varied program, it has a wide variety of audiences. From young to old and from punk rocker to pop music lover. It also provides space for special initiatives and Projects.
1071 DJ Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum
In the Van Gogh Museum on Museumplein you will find the most beautiful works by the famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The museum has a permanent collection with Van Gogh's masterpieces and a changing exhibition showing works by both contemporaries and contemporary artists. Exhibitions have been held in the museum by David Hockney and Maurice Denis, among others. In addition to showing art, the Van Gogh Museum also conducts research into Vincent van Gogh and his time. On the museum's website you can find a lot of information about the research Projects and restorations carried out. The museum is very popular, especially among international tourists, to avoid disappointment and long queues it is useful to order tickets online in advance.
1071 DJ Amsterdam
Municipal Museum
The Stedelijk Museum is the place where everyone can discover and experience modern and contemporary art and design. Open 365 days a year. In the building of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, old and modern architecture merge into one. Architect Mels Crouwel used the white of former director Willem Sandberg as a starting point for 'the bathtub' in the renovation of 2012. The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has been hiring 15 new Blikopeners every year since 2008. Blikopeners are open-minded young people from Amsterdam who work in the museum for a year to open the eyes of the public and staff.
1017 RR Amsterdam
De Balie
De Balie organizes independent programs about art, culture, and politics. There are three theater halls, a cinema, and a cafe-restaurant, where since 1982, thought-provoking conversations, films, and art projects have taken place, based on an open, diverse, democratic, and constitutional society. Here, a difficult conversation is not avoided, but rather the emphasis is placed on the meeting between people with diverse opinions and free exchange of ideas. If you're in the mood for a debate, conversation, art, or a beer, this is the place.
1017 PT Amsterdam
International Theater Amsterdam
The current building dates back to 1894. There used to be a theater here before, but it was mostly made of wood and was completely destroyed in a fire. The Internationaal Theater Amsterdam stands out because it juts out onto Leidseplein and has two towers and a spacious balcony. It has a classic auditorium and a modern auditorium. The staircases and chandeliers exude luxury, and it is easy to imagine that the audience used to consist mainly of the upper class. The theater mainly stages plays, but also hosts modern dance performances, lectures, and the Book Ball, among other events.
1017 KH Amsterdam
Mia Karlova Galerie
Mia Karlova Galerie, located on the Prinsengracht, strives to create a dialogue between works of different genres through a common emotional language. Mia Karlova Galerie highlights functional sculpture with an intriguing program of international contemporary artists and product designers. This art form, which radiates originality in design or material, offers exceptional pleasure during the interaction.
1071 LN Amsterdam
The Concertgebouw
The Concertgebouw is one of the monumental buildings on Amsterdam's Museumplein. The building dates from 1888 and was completed in the style of Viennese classicism; although it also has features from the neo-Renaissance. The building was designed for classical concerts but also served as a pop venue for a while in the 60s and 70s. Famous stars who have performed here include Led Zeppelin and Aretha Franklin. Nowadays, almost a thousand concerts and other cultural activities take place in the Concertgebouw every year. There are also free lunch concerts for those on a smaller budget. For a visit to a lunch concert, it is best to check the website first. You can often reserve free tickets in advance there.
1071 ZD Amsterdam
Ruud van Oosterhout design
Ruud van Oosterhout's studio and showroom are located next to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The showroom reflects his passion for interior design with refined simplicity, clean lines, and subtle color combinations. With a close-knit team, he works on recognizable interior designs, where design and art come together in collaborations with galleries and artists. Van Oosterhout is known for his passion, craftsmanship, and collaborations with artisans.
1071 AL Amsterdam
Carl Hansen & Søn
Carl Hansen & Søn, a Danish family business led by the third generation, embodies over a hundred years of craftsmanship in modern design. At Carl Hansen & Søn, they believe that iconic design stems from simplicity, aesthetics, and functionality, with attention to craftsmanship and high-quality materials. Their focus on preserving Danish design classics goes hand in hand with welcoming new influential designers to create a diverse collection of the best modern furniture classics.
1071 AP Amsterdam
Cosentino
Cosentino Group is a globally renowned Spanish family business that produces and distributes high-quality innovative surfaces for the world of design and architecture. Their inspiration center is located on Van Baerlestraat, where visitors can compare colors, materials, and applications for architecture and design Projects. Cosentino City offers an extensive inspiration platform where architects and designers can meet and work.
