
IJpromenade 1, Noord-Holland Netherlands, 1031 KT
what is a by YAYS place?
Amsterdam West
A peaceful haven to discover, around the corner from the Jordaan and the most popular areas on this side of town.
Sleeps up to 6
what is a YAYS place?
Amsterdam West
A peaceful haven for urban explorers looking for a stylish apartment with modern comforts amid the historic charm of the Jordaan district.
Sleeps up to 6
what is a by YAYS place?
Amsterdam West
Smart layouts and stylish interiors to feel at home on the North side of Amsterdam.
Sleeps up to 6
what is a by YAYS place?
Amsterdam West
Fully equipped One-bedroom apartments with a vibrant design surrounded by the cultural hightlights.
Sleeps up to 4
Mario loves Amsterdam and its history. Before becoming a YAYS Insider, he was a boy scout, a tour guide and a candy maker. His favourite place in Amsterdam is the kinderboerderij of Westerpark, a little city farm unknown to many locals. Even on a day off, he loves to hang out in the neighbourhood with his daughter or his friends, discovering hidden gardens. Mario speaks Mexican Spanish and Texan English, knows a lot of Polish words and is working on his Dutch.
Elana loves foreign films, listening to songs in languages she does not understand, and telling jokes in Afrikaans with the occasional South African traveller. She can be quiet but don’t get her started about food, she could talk about the topic for hours – asking her to recommend a place for dinner is a great idea, if you have time to spare. After work, you can find Elana enjoying a cold craft beer at her favourite brewery in the neighbourhood. She speaks English, Afrikaans, Dutch, and she is learning Polish.
When he is not managing his YAYS aparthotel in Amsterdam East, Thomas can be found flying model aircraft, watching one of his cats take a shower (don’t ask us, ask him) or enjoying the vibe at NDSM, his favourite spot in Amsterdam and one of the hippest cultural hubs in the city. Ask him anything about the neighbourhood in English, French, Dutch, or Brabants. You could try in Spanish, Russian and German, too.
Przemek loves to have a laugh with guests staying at YAYS. You’ll hear them joke in the lobby in English, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovakian or Portuguese. A real (multilingual) people person by day, and a solitary undiscovered artist on his time off, you’ll find him look for inspiration in the leafy parks of the neighbourhood, taking in the atmosphere of the canals in the centre of Amsterdam.
Mario loves Amsterdam and its history. Before becoming a YAYS Insider, he was a boy scout, a tour guide and a candy maker. His favourite place in Amsterdam is the kinderboerderij of Westerpark, a little city farm unknown to many locals. Even on a day off, he loves to hang out in the neighbourhood with his daughter or his friends, discovering hidden gardens. Mario speaks Mexican Spanish and Texan English, knows a lot of Polish words and is working on his Dutch.
Elana loves foreign films, listening to songs in languages she does not understand, and telling jokes in Afrikaans with the occasional South African traveller. She can be quiet but don’t get her started about food, she could talk about the topic for hours – asking her to recommend a place for dinner is a great idea, if you have time to spare. After work, you can find Elana enjoying a cold craft beer at her favourite brewery in the neighbourhood. She speaks English, Afrikaans, Dutch, and she is learning Polish.
When he is not managing his YAYS aparthotel in Amsterdam East, Thomas can be found flying model aircraft, watching one of his cats take a shower (don’t ask us, ask him) or enjoying the vibe at NDSM, his favourite spot in Amsterdam and one of the hippest cultural hubs in the city. Ask him anything about the neighbourhood in English, French, Dutch, or Brabants. You could try in Spanish, Russian and German, too.
Przemek loves to have a laugh with guests staying at YAYS. You’ll hear them joke in the lobby in English, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovakian or Portuguese. A real (multilingual) people person by day, and a solitary undiscovered artist on his time off, you’ll find him look for inspiration in the leafy parks of the neighbourhood, taking in the atmosphere of the canals in the centre of Amsterdam.
things to do
With the Netherlands being the country with the happiest children, according to a UNICEF survey, playgrounds everywhere, museums designed for kids and many more perks, it's not surprising that Amsterdam is one of the best cities to visit with kids. With our Insider's tips, you'll get off the beaten track and straight to your children's hearts.
Insiders guides
A Staycation done right can make you fall in love with your city again, and remind you that holiday is a state of mind. More and more people are trying this new way of taking a break. If you are a first-time staycationer, we thought we might use some inspiration. Check out our 8 staycation ideas by one of our Insiders!
Local Foods
Could it take a YAYS Insider with a sweet tooth to take you on a discovery journey to the chocolatey side of Amsterdam? Read this fragrant Inside Story to get a taste of the Amsterdam you don't expect. Disclaimer: YAYS declines any responsibilities in case of cheating on your diet during your Amsterdam break!
For the Curious
Street numbers and postal addresses are a modern thing. Although it may be hard for us to imagine life before them, we have to thank their delayed appearance in history for the existence of the beautiful gable stones that decorate the facades of Dutch historical centres.