iregeo2

Thank you menachem! That is just what I was looking for. I will be in Amsterdam for 3 nights arriving 4/21.

Also, though Yays has 5 properties in the city, only 1 offers options for stays less than 7 days. That one is called Entrepothaven.

MoBro

I suggest you stay within Amsterdam, if at all possible. It's such a charming city for walking.
If you looked at the Hotel Residence le Coin, it's in a great location, although I don't know the name of the area. The University recommends this hotel for visiting guests. We were there several years ago, when DH had a conference at the U. We had two connecting rooms for our family of four. It was perfect for us.
https://www.lecoin.nl/en
Two cafes on the same block as the hotel were wonderful: next door, Café Katoen for a university atmosphere, and Café de Jaren, for great table seating on the canal.
It's across the street from the more expensive Hotel l'Europe and Hotel Doelan
https://www.deleurope.com/?utm_sourc...medium=organic
https://www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-c...dam-doelen/map

menachem

I'm assuming something apartment-like with an extra bedroom is pretty essential, no?

menachem

LeCoin is excellent.

However, some of those connected rooms with kitchenettes are to the back of the building and although there is an elevator to the floor, getting to them involves a couple of up and down stairs and steps. Something to take into account and inquire after when you're booking with them.

That area is "the university area", because of the proximity of the old University building at Oudemanhuispoort and the former Binnengasthuis (now University)

menachem

Entrepothaven is a bit out of the way of tramlines, but a very nice part of town, near Artis and the Plantagebuurt.

Some suggestions for your dates:

http://www.booking.com/Share-U0tCDJ

and a B&B with a famous owner in a great location (on the Amstel River, with great public transport and the Wibautstraat station for the metro means easy access to central Amsterdam)

https://www.bedandbreakfast.nl/bed-a...house-bb/2577/

and this one at Westerdokseiland, near Central Station

https://www.bedandbreakfast.nl/bed-a...-batavia/6517/

menachem

That B&B with the famous owner can be the source for some cracking Amsterdam stories: it's Xaviera Hollander, "the happy hooker", formerly a pretty well connected escort in the US with a number of books to her name.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xaviera_Hollander

starrs

I used Hilton points and stayed at two properties last April. Enjoyed both. LOVED the gorgeous harbor view at the Doubletree near the train station. I was on a high floor. Absolutely wonderful. They have a great breakfast and of course great views of the city on the top floor. Easy access to anywhere you want to go via public transportation. I would return in a heartbeat - and may in a few months. The other property was further out but easy access via public transportation as well. The Hampton Inn Arena Boulevard. Less expensive, free breakfast. Overall, you may have less walking to do if you stay at either one than on a canal. I also used Uber a lot. Neither were "quaint". I chose them based on availability with Hilton points but would enjoy returning to either. You'd have to share a room though and I know you are looking for a 2 bedroom. There are other Hiltons in the city that may provide that option, but as heti pointed out, prices are very high in April. She offered excellent advice in ordering your Anne Frank House tickets on the day they go on sale (2 months prior). Also good advice to avoid King's Day (which you are). There's a house museum I really wanted to visit but it was closed on King's Day. I was there Easter week and the lines for the Rijks were VERY long (my skip the line ticket was useless) and I had to book a semi-private tour just to get in the Van Gogh museum - as did others on my tour. Loved the tour though!

Here's the link to the house museum I missed (but will be returning to see). It was recommended by Cimbrone (who no longer posts here) -
https://www.museumvanloon.nl/


Gorgeous view from my room at the Doubletree. I loved watching the boats.

The SkyLounge on the top of the Doubletree -
https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/ho...skylounge.html

menachem

Amsterdam's secret places. Museum Van Loon is an excellent example. Other options are

Museum Willet Holthuysen, the Portugese Synagogue, and more specifically the Livraria Montezinos, the Pinto House, on Jodenbreestraat, now a public library branch.

And the Ritman Library (esotericism) in a stunning mansion on Herengracht. https://embassyofthefreemind.com/en

And in Jordaan: Claes Claeszhofje
https://goo.gl/maps/dCndnD1rnasnenWKA

iregeo2

Thanks for the recommendations. I have booked 2 rooms at a hotel.