Duration
1 hour
Best Time
Afternoon
Price
€€
Setting
Indoor
About Café de Sluyswacht
Crooked 17th-century lock-keeper's house turned brown café serving bitterballen, cheese, and simple sandwiches. The building leans dramatically due to subsiding foundations and has a sunny waterside terrace.
Insider Tips
Grab the terrace table closest to the water for unobstructed canal views and the best people-watching.
Practical Details
Getting There
Address
Jodenbreestraat 1, 1011 NG Amsterdam, Netherlands
Neighborhood
Nieuwmarkt & PlantageNearest Metro
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1 hour.
Café de Sluyswacht is in the Nieuwmarkt & Plantage neighborhood of Amsterdam. The address is Jodenbreestraat 1, 1011 NG Amsterdam, Netherlands. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Nearby in Nieuwmarkt & Plantage
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