A studio in the heart of Amsterdam
This studio on Barndesteeg sits in the oldest part of Amsterdam, where every cobblestone tells a story. At 35 m² it's compact, but the 1776 building gives it character you won't find in a new-build. The last known asking price of €875,000 was on the high side for a studio, even for this neighbourhood, the average price per m² here was €11,168, and this one worked out at €25,000 per m². For context, studios in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one was priced at a premium. This home has not been online since 24 July 2026.
Burgwallen-Oost: living in the historic centre
Burgwallen-Oost is the beating heart of Amsterdam, with 1,675 residents packed into a tiny area. It's a neighbourhood of singles, 820 one-person households, and very few children. The streets are busy, the atmosphere is lively, and you're surrounded by centuries-old buildings. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the area is known for its mix of tourists, locals, and nightlife. The neighbourhood Burgwallen-Oost is one of the most urban in the country, with an address density of 7,670 per km².
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and SPAR is just around the corner. There's also Dirk and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. For school runs, St. Antoniusschool is a five-minute walk, and De Witte Olifant is just beyond that. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from a capital city, but in this neighbourhood you're particularly close to restaurants and a GP. The train station is a ten-minute walk away.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Engel & Völkers Amsterdam.
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About Barndesteeg 33, Amsterdam
Was €875,000 a fair price for a 35 m² studio?
The price was well above the neighbourhood average of €11,168 per m², this studio worked out at €25,000 per m². The average sold price in Burgwallen-Oost was €741,408, but that was for homes averaging 88 m². So you're paying a significant premium for a small space in a prime historic location.
What is the energy label E like for a 1776 building?
Energy label E is common for buildings from this era, 80% of homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945, and 60% have a label D or lower.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Albert Heijn is just 98 metres away, so you can pop out for bread and milk in a minute. SPAR is 258 metres, Dirk 312 metres, and Ekoplaza 397 metres, all within a five-minute walk.
What schools are nearby?
St. Antoniusschool (primary) is 198 metres away, De Witte Olifant (primary) at 397 metres, and de Burght (primary) at 861 metres. For secondary education, Vinse School is 1.2 km away. All within walking distance.
How busy is Burgwallen-Oost?
Very busy. The address density is 7,670 per km², making it one of the most urban areas in the Netherlands. The neighbourhood has 1,024 homes in a small area, and the streets are filled with tourists, residents, and nightlife. It's not a quiet residential area.
What is the crime rate like?
The total number of recorded crimes in the neighbourhood is 751. That's relatively high, which is typical for a dense city centre with lots of visitors. You'll want to take usual city precautions.
