A widows' almshouse built in 1650 to a design by city architect Daniel Stalpaert on the grounds of the old Carthusian monastery, with two 17th-century pumps in the garden. It is still social housing, and the quiet courtyard behind the long facade is what most visitors walking the Westerstraat never see.
- Address
- Karthuizersstraat 89-171, 1015 LM Amsterdam
- Hours
- Daily 10:00-20:00; no groups (Amsterdam Oude Stad)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 20 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Residents live here and groups are not admitted: come alone or in twos and keep it quiet.
- The bronze pump spouts are shaped like a fish head and a mask.
- Sint Andrieshof on the Egelantiersgracht (daily 10:00-17:00) is another Jordaan hofje open to visitors.