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Bovien offers the best of both worlds: the space and privacy of your own Amsterdam home, combined with the personal attention, thoughtful service and little luxuries of a boutique stay.
The entire apartment is exclusively yours, whether you’re staying with two, three or four guests. Light, spacious and full of character, Bovien has two beautiful bedrooms, each with air conditioning and its own private ensuite bathroom. The living and dining room retains the authentic details of the original Amsterdam building, while tall windows fill the space with natural daylight.
Both bedrooms feature luxurious COCO-MAT king-size beds, with three layers of natural mattresses and fine cotton bedding. The ensuite bathrooms have rain showers and Marie-Stella-Maris Natural Care products — perfect for unwinding after a day exploring the city.
And when you feel like slowing down, step onto the cosy balcony overlooking the gardens. Enjoy your morning coffee, plan the day ahead or simply relax for a while before heading back into Amsterdam.
The best of Amsterdam on your doorstep. Close to everything, yet tucked away from the crowds.
Bovien is set on a quiet residential street just around the corner from Vondelpark, in Amsterdam Oud-West — a lively local neighbourhood filled with independent shops, cafés, bakeries and some of the city’s favourite restaurants.
From here, Amsterdam is wonderfully easy to explore on foot. The Museum District, Leidseplein, the canals and the Jordaan are all within easy walking distance, while the historic city centre is just minutes away.
What makes the location so special is that you can enjoy the energy of Amsterdam whenever you want, then return to the peace of a real neighbourhood.
It’s a wonderful way to experience the city: close to the places you came to see, while staying in the Amsterdam that locals call home.
Your own private apartment, with someone here to make you feel at home.
Privacy is important at Bovien — the apartment is completely yours throughout your stay. But that doesn’t mean your stay has to feel anonymous.
I live in the same building and will be here to personally welcome you. I’m close by whenever you need me, whether it’s a restaurant recommendation, a favourite local spot or simply a little help during your stay.
From the moment you arrive, everything is ready for you to settle in and feel at home. You’ll find some welcoming extras in the fridge, along with coffee and tea.
To make your stay feel effortless, the apartment is refreshed every day with a light housekeeping service, fresh towels and the little details that make all the difference.
It’s the comfort and privacy of your own home, with the warm hospitality of someone genuinely caring for your stay.
Bovien is a wonderful place to stay with family, friends or colleagues. I’d love to help you discover the genuine, off-the-beaten-track Amsterdam, sharing my personal favourites so you can experience the city like a local.
🏠 PRIVATE APARTMENT
Exclusively yours
🛏️ 2 BEDROOMS & 2 BATHROOMS
King-size beds & ensuite bathrooms
☁️ COCO-MAT BEDS
Natural mattresses & fine cotton bedding
🧹 DAILY HOUSEKEEPING
Daily refresh & fresh towels
☕ KITCHENETTE
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee & tea
▣ LAUNDRY
Washer & dryer
🌳 VONDELPARK
Just a 2-minute walk
📍 CITY CENTRE
Museums, canals & Jordaan within walking distance
🍽️ SHOPS & RESTAURANTS
Great local places around the corner
🚋 EASY TO REACH
Excellent public transport connections
👋 PERSONAL HOST
Christy & family always nearby
📱 LOCAL AMSTERDAM GUIDE
My personal favourites in one app
❤️ QUIET & RESIDENTIAL
Peaceful street in lively Oud-West
🔑 SAFE & COMFORTABLE
Private, secure & your host nearby
Bovien is located in Amsterdam Oud-West, an area known as the Writers’ Quarter, where many streets are named after Dutch writers.
One day, browsing a local book sale, I came across a book about the French writer Emmanuel Bove. I discovered that admirers of his work used to call themselves Boviens — and the name stayed with me.
It felt just right for a place in the Writers’ Quarter: Bovien, a peaceful home in the heart of a vibrant city.
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