Location

Pillow Talk is situated on the Haarlemmerdijk on the border of the Jordaan. Here you find a number of small shops with a varied selection of goods. You have a variety of dining options varying from quick snack bar, (Dutch fast food) to haut cuisine with diverse ethnic restaurants including Dutch, French, Chinese, Portugese, Indian and Thai kitchens. Just down the street you have an art house cinema (faithfully restored 30s interior) and restaurant which for a set price, you can enjoy a wonderful meal and simply walk across the hallway to view a film.

For sports enthusiasts, you have a huge sports facility within a 2 minute walk that includes, gym, weights, aerobic machines, aerobic classes, numerous squash courts and both a wet and dry sauna for relaxing after an invigorating sports workout. Twice a week there is a market just around the corner with biological food and antique.

The Western Canal Ring & Jordaan At the start of the 17th century construction of the Grachtengordel began here. Immigrants fleeing religious persecution also settled here. It is thought that Huguenot refugees called the district jardin (garden). The Jordaan still retains a network of narrow, quaint streets and beautiful smaller canals. The area is characterised with quirky shops, cafes and bars which spill into the streets when the weather is fine.

A day or two spent slowly meandering through this neighborhood really gives you a feel for old Amsterdam. If you prefer to do the Dutch thing, you can rent a bike just on the Brouwersgracht ( 5 minute walk) and leisurely spend a day biking through the area. Night time reveals a beautiful picture when this area takes on a romantic appearance with lights reflecting off the canals. You can easily spend an evening walking through and discovering small intimate restaurants and various small brown cafes.

For art lovers, please visit the Bickers and Prinsen islands. For a taste of the wide range of Amsterdam art you can wonder these beautiful small islands, walking through and stopping in to check out the many art galleries. These islands have been documented by Jacob Olie and Brietner, for their representation of the maritime and timber industry in the 19th century. The influences are still there today waiting for your enjoyment.

Situated in the heart of the city, less than 10 minutes walking from the Central Station. By auto you find easy access by the ring road (A10 , take the exit in direction of Haarlem but at the traffic lights go in the direction of Amsterdam center). There is a large, secure parking facility situated beside the Central Station.

The Opstapper is a convenient bus service that runs every 10 minutes along the Prinsen canal. This bus runs from Central Station to the Stopera every 10 minutes. In addition, Bus 18 and 22 run every 5 minutes to the Central Station where you can access other buses, trams and the metro system. Central Station is also the location where you can jump on a canal boat for a beautiful tour of the city. Tram line 3 just down the street will take you to Musuem plein and the concert hall. Tickets for all of these can be purchased at a Tobacco shop just on the street where you stay.