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This quirky six-room guest house is just a short walk to bustling Nieuwmarkt square. Each room in the four-story 17th-century canal house is uniquely decorated and spans a range of styles, from brightly colored contemporary furnishings in the Design Room to a Baroque-inspired room replete with a canopied bed, gilded mirrors, and a chandelier. The quieter accommodations are, naturally, at the back and overlook a pretty courtyard garden but there are trade-offs: the canal-fronting rooms are larger, brighter, and have air-conditioning. Bear in mind that negotiating the steep, narrow staircase can be difficult (though the friendly staff will transport your luggage). The cozy, tchotchke-filled lobby lounge transforms into a lively cocktail bar come evening.