Who knew such a quiet, creative, green and summer-y place could be reached within minutes from Amsterdam's Central Station? The Marineterrein, a more than 350 year old naval barracks now transformed into a test area for future-proof urban living, is a surprising respite from the bustle of the city centre. And this fun waterside indoor-outdoor retro bar and restaurant? You'll find it (along with its hotel) in one of the oldest buildings in the block, former living quarters for the Dutch Marine's officers. On warm summer nights, they cook up wood-fired pizza to stay and to go, perfect for coupling with their beers from Brouwerij Homeland. And the water it lines is perfect for a sunny summer dip: the little harbour is framed by ladders and piers ideal for both a dramatic dive and dipping your toes in. It's like your own little summer oasis in the city.
Pension Homeland
Marineterrein, Kattenburgerstraat 5, Building 006, 1018 JA Amsterdam
+31 (0) 20 72 32 550
Opening Times
- Monday - Friday
- 7AM - 12AM
- Saturday
- 8AM - 1AM
- Sunday
- 8AM - 11PM
Insider Tip
As if managing a hotel, restaurant and brewery weren't a handful already, the folks behind Homeland sure do keep busy! The brewery doesn't just participate (and organise their own) beer festivals throughout the year; the bar doesn't just programme an eclectic mix of musical acts each weekend; the hotel doesn't just hold regular exhibitions, pub quizzes and stand up shows. They're also responsible for some of the city's best big events, from Nieuwmarkt's Aprilfeesten to Westerpark's Rollende Keukens.
