Our favourite hotels near Skinny Bridge

Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

The Bridge Hotel Amsterdam

Great Amsterdam hotel in the city centre, next to Carre Theatre, within walking distance of...

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Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Hotel Hermitage Amsterdam

This hotel houses in a 17th century canal house in the city centre of Amsterdam, near...

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Prinsengracht Studio Amsterdam

An Amsterdam apartment set in a traditional, quiet canal house right in the centre of the city close...

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Guest rating: Good, 2.5

Townhouse Hotel Amsterdam

This hotel is ideally located in Amsterdam’s city centre, a short walk from Rembrandtplein and...

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Guest rating: Good, 2.5

Armada Canal Hotel Amsterdam

The hotel is located on one of the most beautiful canals in Amsterdam city centre near...

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Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Hotel de Munck Amsterdam

This unique and homely 2-star Amsterdam hotel is located in the canal area, opposite the park of the...

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Guest rating: Impressive, 3.0

Itc Hotel Amsterdam

The hotel is located in the city centre of Amsterdam, 5 minutes walking from Rembrandtplein and 1...

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Guest rating: Reasonable, 2.0

Hotel De Stern Amsterdam

This Amsterdam hotel is located in the city centre, next to the Rembrandtplein and near the museums...

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Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Hampshire Hotel - Rembrandt Square Amsterdam

This Amsterdam hotel is centrally located in the city centre, near Rembrandtplein and the Flower...

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Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Eden Hotel Amsterdam - Hampshire Eden

The Amsterdam hotel is located in the city centre, next to Rembrandtplein and close to the Flower...

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

NH Schiller Amsterdam

An Art Deco Amsterdam hotel on Rembrandt Square, near the Flower Market, the Royal Palace and...

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InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club, a...

$ 517 Price from:
Guest rating: Impressive, 3.0

Imperial Hotel Amsterdam

A family-run Amsterdam hotel located in the city centre on Thorbeckeplein, next to Rembrandtplein...

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Guest rating: Acceptable, 1.5

Thorbecke Hotel Amsterdam

The hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre at Rembrandtplein, the biggest nightlife area...

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Guest rating: Reasonable, 2.0

Hostel Hotel The Veteran Amsterdam

The hotel is located in Amsterdam city centre, on the corner of Rembrandtplein and the Herengracht.

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The Skinny bridge or "Magere brug" as the local Dutch people like to call it, is one of the most beautiful bridges in the entire city. It is believed that the bridge was named after the Mager Sisters and the name "Mager" means "skinny" in Dutch. These two sisters may have lived on opposite sides of the river here and are believed to have used the wooden bridge to visit each other. The more realistic possibility, however, is that the bridge is simply named for its narrow design. In fact, this bridge was, at one time, a lot more narrow than it is today. It was actually hard for two pedestrians to pass each other while crossing.

After many years, the traffic along the Amstel slowly increased and eventually a wider bridge was built to replace the old one. Since that time, the word 'skinny' no longer really applies. It is, however, still one of the most beautiful bridges in Holland's capital city. There are wonderful arrays of fairy lights that romantically illuminate the Skinny Bridge after dark. It is also very popular with lovers and is a great subject for artists and photographers. The Skinny Bridge is an age-old tradition of Amsterdam that will forever live in the hearts of the Dutch people.