Villa Nicola

Villa Nicola is an absolute treasure! It is a superbly kept and presented house that exudes nineteenth century charm and mystique. From the moment Werner opened the door to us, it was obvious that running this beautiful old villa is a labour of love for him, and that radiated out into every part of our stay. Our room was thoughtfully and tastefully decorated (with an Eames chair, no less!) and it made for a wonderful stay in Amsterdam. Breakfast was superb - the widest choice we have ever been offered in a B&B - with lots of fresh fruit, meats, cheeses (you’ll love the cheeses) as well as the more traditional toast, croissants, pastries, eggs, yoghurts and cereals. Along with the tea and coffee making facilities, we found lovely displays of fresh flowers, plus mini stroopwaffels and chocolates left in our room. The bathroom was fresh and modern and the whole ambience was one of old world charm fused with modern luxury, which may sound clichéd but Werner has a background in fashion and it shows! Factor in the friendliest dog in the Netherlands and you have a recipe for the most charming and inspiring stay you could possibly wish for. And that’s why we do not recommend you stay at the Villa Nicola - because we love it so much, we want to keep it for ourselves!

Villa Nicola is a rare hidden gem, a beautiful Amsterdam townhouse full of character and charm. As soon as we arrived Werner welcomed us as old friends and went above and beyond to make our stay one we will remember forever. The fresh flowers and incredible breakfast really made us feel spoilt, we are so grateful to Werner for sharing his beautiful home with us!

Villa Nicola is a special place. Werner is the most hospitable host , thoughtful and welcoming. He puts great effort into giving his guests a superb experience. We arrived in the morning before our room was ready. He made us cappuccino and allowed us to freshen up in the ante-room. We stayed in the garden suite. The bed and especially the pillows, were very comfortable. The entire place is very clean and nicely appointed. He gave us good tips on restaurants and how to navigate the city. The location is perfect--walkable to many great restaurants and top tourist attractions, and only 5 min walk to the metro and tram station. Breakfast includes a large spread of delicious and healthy foods and eggs made to order. We felt pampered.

You could stay in a sterile hotel. Or you could stay in Werner's elegant townhouse in a large suite, have fresh flowers every day and a great breakfast. There are 2 suites, the Urban Suite on the first floor with a large bed area, a nook overlooking the garden with a couch and chair, perfect for writing in your travel journal, and a modern bathroom. Or downstairs is the Garden Suite with the bed in a nook and a larger sitting area with access to the garden. A 5 minute walk to the Museum Square, 15 to the center of Amsterdam, right around the corner from the subway. We have stayed in enough hotels and look for something more personable and unique. This delivers that and then some.

After a fruitless search of 2 hours for “luxury hotels in Amsterdam,” I finally came across this gem of a hotel. The location can’t be beat. The taste level is high for those of you who are particular. But the true luxury is the analog, personal experience. I didn’t realize when I booked that we not only got to enjoy the stunning urban suite with its separate sitting/lounging area and massive bathroom, but also the beautiful living room and kitchen of the townhouse - the latter of which was the sweetest spot in Amsterdam for me. It was full of fun treasures and with the generous spread of the Dutch breakfast…Perfection! I could go on and on with more details, but I won’t spoil all the little details of surprise for you. Those are for you to discover!

Werner has a beautiful town house, very well decorated, and fresh flowers everywhere. He was super welcoming and took good care of us during our stay especially for breakfast freshly done every morning. The room was clean, big and nicely decorated as well. Highly recommended if you're looking for something different than a simple hôtel.

I met the owner and will tell you that with management like that, you will never go wrong. I love the area and always visit the dog park and happen to meet his acquaintance at a local pet store named exotica. The area is awesome and quite manageable. Although in Amsterdam proper, you feel a little bit disconnected from the hustle and bustle of a big city. A lot of nature and open markets nearby.

My wife and I had an excellent stay at Villa Nicola. The place is charming and a great value. Unlike hotel chains staying here really emphasized the "guest" experience. Werner was an excellent host and provides quite the breakfast spread. There's no doubt you'll enjoy your stay here! Say hi to Kees 🐕for me!