A Piece of Cultural History Since 1652
The canal houses on the Singel have a rich past: the oldest building was built in 1652 by Roelof Swaen, an aide to Michiel de Ruyter, who used the former Huis de Swaen as a ferry house. Huis de Swaen was bought in 1917 by Mr Brouwer, opening Hotel Brouwer. The building remained exactly that way for 100 years. A new era has come and with a strong vision, the Zandbergen family opened Hotel The Craftsmen, a Boutique hotel where Dutch historical crafts are truly honored.
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