7 questions x Sunny Jansen aka DJ Covergirl Sunny
In the new stories series “Sunday 7” Your Little Black Book interviews special Amsterdammers about their Amsterdam. Sunny and I always see eachother at THE stylish parties of Amsterdam. She’s a creative multi-talent! An icon in Amsterdam’s nightlife scene and you probably know here as DJ Covergirl Sunny. Sunny spins records at fashion and lifestyle events all over the world. On her website sunnyjansen.com or via @Sunny_Jansen_ on Instagram and Twitter you can follow her inspiration on fashion, lifestyle, art, people and music!
Most beautiful spot in Amsterdam:
“My home at the Silodam with view over the IJ. The water and skyline give me so much rest in my busy life. Sometimes there are cruise ships or I can hear a festival at the NDSM wharf. It makes me realise that I live in an amazing city with an international vibe. The morning views are the best. I can watch the city waking up!”
Amsterdam bucket-list…
“I would love to DJ at the Stenen Hoofd some day. Organise some kind of neighbourhood festival. There are so many festivals in Amsterdam and people that live there often complain about the music. At the Silodam and Westerpark you can hear the NDSM and Westerpark events. I think it’s time to do something back for the people that don’t like to go to these massive parties.”
Early bird
“I love to shop at the 9 streets and the Jordaan. And if I have to go to the city center I go early… VERY early.”
Drinks
“I DJ at so many events… in my free time I like to go to hotel bars. The international vibe there… love it! The vibe and people are different there then what you usually see in Amsterdam. My favourites are Conservatorium, SkyLounge Amsterdam and Hotel de Hallen. My drink? Always Vodka Cranberry.”
You can wake me up for…
“My fav food is rendang with white rice and veggies. Very simple! I make it myself or go to Kantijl Tijger for it.”
Paris Je T’aime
“The restaurant of Hotel Costes in Paris is great. The vibe, interior design and people… it’s perfect!”
Dream trip…
“It has been a while since my last trip to New York and next spring I want to rediscover it all. Especially Brooklyn is on my bucket-list.”
Favourite tracks
PS: don’t forget to check Sunny’s blog at: sunnyjansen.com
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Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
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Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
Let’s get social
I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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