SWEETS Hotel – Amsterdam, A City Told One Bridge at a Time
A collection of canal-side time capsules reimagined as intimate design suites
From Bridge Duty to Boutique Beauty
For more than a century, Amsterdam’s bridge keeper’s houses were the silent sentinels of the city’s waterways—small but vital outposts where bridge keepers worked around the clock to open crossings for passing boats. Today, thanks to Dutch architecture firm Space&Matter, 28 of these canal-side structures—dating from 1673 to 2009—have been reborn as SWEETS, a citywide collection of independent mini-suites, each with its own story to tell.
A Living Museum of Architecture
Each suite is a love letter to its original era, preserving the architectural personality of its bridge house while infusing it with contemporary comfort. Some carry the charm of the 17th century, with period details and warm, wood-lined interiors. Others channel the clean lines and openness of mid-century modernism, or the sleek minimalism of 21st-century design. Staying here isn’t just a night’s sleep—it’s a deep dive into Amsterdam’s architectural evolution, room by room.
Views You Can’t Reproduce
No two SWEETS suites are alike, but they share one remarkable feature: a front-row seat to Amsterdam’s canals. Floor-to-ceiling windows or perfectly framed porthole views make the city itself part of the interior design. You might wake to the gentle ripple of passing boats or fall asleep to the soft glow of streetlamps reflecting off the water.
Citywide, Yet Intimately Local
Because the suites are scattered across the city, SWEETS offers a choose-your-own-adventure take on hospitality. You’re embedded in a neighborhood—be it a historic core of gabled facades or a quieter stretch where locals bike past your window—while still connected to the larger story of the city’s waterways.
DNA Hotels Verdict
SWEETS Hotel turns the everyday into the extraordinary, transforming utilitarian canal-side buildings into some of Amsterdam’s most distinctive stays. Part heritage project, part design showcase, it’s a must for travelers who want their accommodations to be as much a part of the journey as the destination.
