Where to stay near Amsterdam’s Anne Frank House

Anne Frank’s detailed diaries made her one of the most well-known victims of World War Two. The Jewish teenager and her family were forced into hiding in the Netherlands in 1942; for two years they lived in a secret annex behind her father’s workplace, with Anne documenting her daily life in a series of journals.

Sadly the family were captured just months before the war ended, and only Anne’s father Otto survived. After liberation, he allowed his daughter’s writing to be published, and her story quickly resonated with readers around the world.

Today, visitors flock to see the annex where Anne wrote her famous diary – now part of a museum dedicated to her life and legacy. It’s located next to Westermarkt Square, on the edge of Amsterdam’s charming Jordaan neighbourhood. Here are four of the best places to stay nearby.

Duplex near Anne Frank Museum

This cavernous duplex apartment is nestled in the eaves of a typical Amsterdam canal house, across the Prinsengracht from the Anne Frank Museum. Inside, it’s furnished in a minimalist style, with wide open spaces punctuated by carefully chosen pieces in sunshine yellow and pillar box red. The top level of Duplex near Anne Frank Museum even has a private terrace with views over the rooftops of the Jordaan. Head downstairs to the Cold Pressed Juicery for fresh smoothies and superfood bowls that you can bring back for breakfast.

Former Rembrandt workshop two bedroom apartment

Former Rembrandt workshop two bedroom apartment is on the corner of the Bloemgracht and Prinsengracht canals, directly opposite the Anne Frank House. The apartment has an illustrious history – it dates back to 1657 and is said to have once been Rembrandt’s studio. These days, the lounge is all polished wood and inviting rugs, with a curved staircase sweeping up to smart monochrome bedrooms. Guests appreciated the attention to detail in the fresh flowers, Egyptian cotton sheets and kitchen stocked with free snacks and drinks. They also loved the fact that the owners live right upstairs, so they’re on hand whenever you need them.

Monumental canal apartment

The traditional canal house setting of Monumental canal apartment contrasts with the clean-lined contemporary decor inside. White-painted walls and huge windows bring the light in, and a harmonious colour scheme of taupes, greys and teals ties everything together. There’s a master bedroom and second sleeping area with a sliding door to separate it from the open-plan kitchen and lounge. The apartment is situated on the Keizersgracht canal, a 3-minute walk from the Anne Frank House. It’s also just around the block from the popular Black and Blue steakhouse and authentic pizzeria Da Portare VIA.

Keizersgracht Residence

Four minutes’ walk from the Anne Frank House, Keizersgracht Residence offers independent apartments in a grand 17th-century building. Inside the luxury one-bedroom apartment, everything is ultra modern, with furnishings in dark neutrals, a stylish fitted kitchen and a charcoal-tiled master bathroom. From the main living area, tall windows look onto the tree-lined Keizersgracht canal. Step outside and you’re within 450 metres of both bustling Dam Square and the Nine Streets, a cute neighbourhood full of design stores and hip cafes.