Willow Weep

With its red brick façade and canal-side location, this home perfectly slots in with Amsterdam's architecture. And it's not surprising, given the building has been here since 1772. Once a Lutheran church, the space has now been divided into a series of aparthotels, each as stylish as the next. Interiors are minimalist and modernist, combining white brushed walls with bright orange sofas and olive green dining chairs. Downstairs, the kitchenette and living space provide everything needed for evenings in, with a towering steel wood-burner if you get chilly. The bedroom is found on the mezzanine level, up a sweeping set of pine stairs. A black and glass balcony contrasts with old wooden beams and exposed brick walls, while mornings start with vistas over the city.

Home truths:
*This home is part of a hotel – the lobby and communal areas are shared with other guests of the building
*The host has several very similar homes in the same building – the exact layout, views, and design of your home might vary slightly from the photos
*The bedroom's ceilings are low