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The Dylan is situated behind an old gate on the Keizersgracht, one of the city's most famous canals, and in the heart of stylish The 9 Streets shopping district.
The site of The Dylan is one of the most historic locations in Amsterdam and over the centuries many famous names have visited and indeed continue to visit today.
The Dylan Amsterdam has recently been choosen to one of the twenty 'Best and trendiest hotels' in the world.
Each of the hotel's 40 rooms and suites are individually designed by Anouska Hempel, the renowned London designer of Blakes London and The Hempel. They exude an understated style, where sleek modern design elements alternate with historic details. Some rooms overlook the elegant Keizersgracht, while others are set off a gorgeous Golden Age courtyard.
City tax: 7% + €3 p.p.
Breakfast: €39.50 p.p.
Note that all prices are low season, incl. VAT, excl. breakfast and city tax
The Dylan's inner courtyard
The site where the hotel now stands has a history that reaches back to 1612. Doctor Samuel Coster bought a piece of land here and erected a wooden building. As a man of letters, Doctor Coster was greatly interested in Dutch plays and poetry and founded a theatre called the "Duytsche Academie" in the building.
The architect, Jacob van Campen, was commissioned to build a stone theatre in 1632 and he took inspiration from classical Italian architecture. Van Campen also designed the Royal Palace on Amsterdam's Dam Square
Sadly in May 1772 the theatre burned down completely. Only the present-day doorway and the hall where the landlord lived, where guests now check in, where largely spared.
The site was sold in 1773 to the Regents of the Roman Catholic Old and Poor People's Office, which was the most important Catholic charity in those days. This foundation was to remain the owner of the complex until 1998, when it was bought and turned into a luxury boutique hotel, in 1999.
The play "Gijsbrecht van Aemstel" was performed during the opening ceremony in January 1637. This play was written by Holland's greatest poet, Joost van den Vondel and continues to be performed in Amsterdam every January.
The celebrities and crowned heads that visited the theatre over the years include the Prince of Orange, the King of Poland, the Tsar of Russia, the Elector of Brandenburg and Cosimo de Medici. Painters such as Rembrandt van Rijn and Jan Steen could also have visited the theatre.
Vinkeles, a Michelin-starred restaurant, is housed in the old bakery; which was set up in 1787 by the Regents, who then owned the building. The bakery flourished until 1811 and guests still can see the original ovens, which were discovered intact during restoration work.
For a meeting, lunch or a red wine at the fireplace, Bar & Brasserie OCCO is a delightful place in a chic living room style setting.
The Dylan is located on the Keizersgracht, one of the city's most famous canals, and in the heart of The 9 Streets shopping district. It is close to the Westerkerk, Anne Frank House, and many nice bars and restaurants.
tram 5 7 19 Elandsgracht
local_airport 16 km to Schiphol Airport
Hoppe Dutch €
Singel 404 Dutch €€
Café Luxembourg €€
Singel 404: popular sandwich café with canal view
The Seafood Bar Fish €€
Libertine Italian €€
Cecconi's Italian €€€
Burrata with tomato and basil at Cecconi's, Soho House
