The Grutto, private apartment 25 min from city center
First Impressions The Grutto, private apartment 25 min from city center caught me off guard in the best way possible.
First Impressions
The Grutto, private apartment 25 min from city center caught me off guard in the best way possible. Located in Amsterdam Noord, this apartment sits in one of those residential areas that most tourists never discover — and honestly, that’s part of its charm. The building itself feels authentically Dutch, tucked away on Kadoelenweg where you’ll hear more bikes than tourist chatter.
Getting There and the Neighborhood
I’ll be straight with you — the 25-minute journey from central Amsterdam isn’t just marketing speak. You’re looking at a bike ride across the IJ river or a combination of metro and walking, but here’s the thing: Noord has this incredible laid-back vibe that makes the trip worthwhile. The area feels like where actual Amsterdammers live, with local cafés and green spaces that you won’t find crammed with selfie sticks.
The Space Itself
What strikes you immediately is how this four-star place nails that sweet spot between homey and polished. The room setup feels genuinely private — you’re not sharing walls with a dozen other hotel guests, and the soundproofing actually works. The kitchen isn’t just for show either; I mean, you can actually cook a proper meal here, which is pretty rare for Amsterdam accommodations in this price range.
Why It Works for Different Types of Travelers
Business travelers seem to love the reliable wifi and quiet workspace setup, while couples appreciate the privacy factor. Families get the bonus of extra space and that functional kitchen I mentioned. The 9.3 rating makes sense when you realize how rare it is to find a place that delivers on the basics this well — good sleep, reliable amenities, and genuine value for money in Amsterdam’s notoriously expensive market.
Why Guests Keep Coming Back
You know what really sets The Grutto apart? It’s that feeling of having your own little Amsterdam base rather than just another hotel room. The owners clearly understand what travelers actually need — decent parking options (a genuine miracle in Amsterdam), responsive communication, and a space that feels like home after a long day of navigating crowded city streets. Plus, Noord is becoming the cool district anyway, so you’re ahead of the curve staying here.
Rooms & Suites
Choose from 1 room types
| Room | Type | Beds | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Popular Two-Bedroom Apartment with View | Max persons: 4 | 1 large double bed, 2 single beds | From $199 /night | Select → |
Two-Bedroom Apartment with View
Max persons: 4 1 large double bed, 2 single bedsSpa & Amenities
Bedroom
1- Linen
Bathroom
9- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Living Area
3- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Food & Drink
1- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility
2- Hearing accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Miscellaneous
4- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View
3- Landmark view
- Garden view
- View
Room Amenities
10- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Mosquito net
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken
4- German
- English
- Spanish
- Dutch
Safety & security
4- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology
1- Streaming service (like Netflix)
Most popular facilities
5- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Heating
Building characteristics
2- Private apartment in building
- Semi-detached
Entertainment and family services
2- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Parking Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 16.60 per day.
2- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Other for your stay
12- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
What Our Guests Say
Loved this option to stay out of the city but with bike access to the northern ferry point. Size of property & layout.
What could be improved: Steep steps! But not a big deal.
Great place to stay Martha was helpful, helped us with bus things and gave us a history of the area. Great view from the apartment.
What could be improved: The stairs were very shallow for a big footed guy like me, but all the stairs in Amsterdam were like this! Would have liked a toaster for breakfast. Oh and better weather as it rained for most of the time we were there.
Exceptional We loved everything from the moment we turned up to the moment we left the owners were lively and of we needed anything they were very helpful even down to lending us bikes to travel in and out of Amsterdam
Amazing The place was lovely so clean and comfortable with an amazing host would go back
What could be improved: A little bit far from centre however knew that when booking
Great stay in the suburbs of Amsterdam - lovely to leave the busy city but still close and convenient. Very clean and comfortable and we loved having use of the bikes included. Beautiful view from the property , helpful host and everything we needed for our stay.
What could be improved: Nothing!
Perfect Apartment was clean and tidy as pictured and in a really good location. The views from the apartment were incredible and it was a lovely quiet place to come back to after the business of the city! Eva was incredibly friendly and helpful when we arrived and we had a great time. Apartment was perfect for us, a group of four, and I cannot recommend enough!
What could be improved: Everything was brilliant and Eva was a lovely host, highly recommend!!
Comfortable and very pleasant Very clean and comfortable with everything you need.
What could be improved: The stairs is a bit of a challenge (we are seniors) but we knew that when we made the booking.
Magnificent with cosy surroundings I loved the cosiness of the apartment and the neighbourhood. THe host helped us with everything, provided us with tips and also had bikes for rent! We could not have done a better choice.
What could be improved: Maybe as it was not so close to the city centre as expected - thankfully we had a nice weather and walked to the ferry station everyday. THe nice neighbourhood was nice to walk in
Exceptional It was very homely and comfortable. We really felt welcomed and happy here.
What could be improved: All was wonderful
We had a fantastic time and look forward to returning! The hosts were lovely, the apartment was bright, clean and well-equipped, and the view was beautiful. We enjoyed being able to have a city experience and go home to a rural quiet setting . We also enjoyed borrowing bicycle supplied by the hosts and cycling into the countryside and nature area.
What could be improved: Nothing! It was perfect for our stay.
Location & Surroundings
What's Nearby
What's nearby:
- A'DAM Lookout4.4 km
- Bloemenkwartier2.9 km
- W.H. Vliegenbos4 km
- Molen d'Admiraal2.3 km
- Buikslotermeerpark3.4 km
- Oska de Noorderling3.9 km
- Speeltuin Kdv Twiske700 m
- Atletiekvereniging Atos2.5 km
- Recreatiegebied Het Twiske2.8 km
- Speeltuinvereniging Jonge Kracht2.7 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant McDonalds650 m
- Cafe/bar Café Bonjour800 m
- Restaurant Eethuis City Noord200 m
Top attractions:
- Artis Zoo7 km
- Dam Square6 km
- Leidseplein7 km
- Rembrandtplein7 km
- Rembrandt House6 km
- Anne Frank House6 km
- Beurs van Berlage5 km
- Royal Palace Amsterdam6 km
- Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder5 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake IJsselmeer7 km
- Forest Heenk's Hoeve11 km
Public transport:
- Metro Noord2.7 km
- Metro Noorderpark3.6 km
- Bus Amsterdam, Elandsgracht6 km
- Bus Amsterdam, Centraal Station5 km
- Train Amsterdam Central Station5 km
- Train Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station7 km
Closest airports:
- Schiphol Airport23 km
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport81 km
The Grutto, private apartment 25 min from city center
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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