Boat with a view in center of Amsterdam

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Houseboat in Amsterdam, near Dam Square

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

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Free WiFi

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Amsterdam, Nederland (+31)

Dam Square
‪15 min walk‬
Amsterdam Museum
‪19 min walk‬
Anne Frank House
‪5 min drive‬
Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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About this property

Houseboat in Amsterdam, near Dam Square

This smoke-free houseboat features Internet access and bike parking. Change of bedsheets is available on request

Guest accommodation at this houseboat offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property manager

Han

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Languages

Dutch, English, German

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 03636261451D7F260425

About the area

Amsterdam

Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam, is home to this houseboat. The area's natural beauty can be seen at ARTIS and Vondelpark, while Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena.

Amsterdam, Nederland (+31)

What's nearby

Dam Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Amsterdam Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Anne Frank House - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Van Gogh Museum - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

Amsterdam Central Metro Station - 5 min walk
Amsterdam (ZYA-Amsterdam Central Station) - 8 min walk
Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪WebmasterAccess - ‬5 min walk
‪Ontbijtzaal Amrâth Amsterdam - ‬1 min walk
‪Sea Palace - ‬6 min walk
‪Eetcafé Snackbar Centraal - ‬3 min walk
‪City Café (Mint Hotel) - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boat with a view in center of Amsterdam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boat with a view in center of Amsterdam?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat with a view in center of Amsterdam?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boat with a view in center of Amsterdam located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of St. Nicholas Church, Dam Square and ARTIS. Anne Frank House and Passenger Terminal Amsterdam are also within 1 mile (2 km). Amsterdam Central Metro Station is only a 5-minute walk and Nieuwmarkt Station is 7 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

7 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amsterdam Canal Boat

A central location to enjoy Amsterdam’s sights. Our host was very responsive to any enquires.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline V.

22 Jan 2025

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Unforgettable

Everything was perfect and the location was spectacular - Han was a great host making our stay extra special !

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

talitha t.

14 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Stay on the Bamboo Houseboat

What a delightful little houseboat! Three friends and I stayed here for three nights during our trip to Amsterdam, and it was such a memorable experience. Han, our host, was incredibly kind—he greeted us upon arrival and even helped us carry our large suitcases onto the boat (which was no small feat given the precarious path!).He gave us a quick tour, explained how to use the four bikes available for our use, and had thoughtfully stocked the fridge with some drinks to welcome us. From that moment on, the Bamboo Houseboat was ours to enjoy.The location is fantastic—peaceful and quiet, yet within easy walking or biking distance to Central Dam. The view from the boat looks out over the newer part of Amsterdam, offering a lovely contrast to the city's historic charm.Inside, the houseboat was clean, spacious, and the beds were super comfortable. I’d absolutely stay here again if I return to Amsterdam!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boat with a view

Had been to Amsterdam but not stayed on a boat. This was a wonderful option and it gave us the perspective of being on one of the many homes you could live in floating on a camel. Loved it. Location location location.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

9 May 2024

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Perfect location

The location was great and it was nice to wake up on the water

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

5 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great "Amsterdam" experience! Very close to the main train station with great views of the harbor. Host (Han) was super nice and very flexible with our last minute booking and late arrival. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique, Dutch experience! Boat was very comfortable and had ample room for our party of 3. Refrigerator available, but no cooking appliances and you must be able to climb steep steps/ladder, so not a good option for mobility-challenged. Wifi was good.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristine G.

4 Aug 2024

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Bamboo boat stay in Amsterdam.

What a fun time, very unique stay in a boat. Lots of room for 3 of us and the deck was so awesome to sit and have a beverage after a day of sightseeing. Han was a great host and was very helpful with our stay and getting us around. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan G.

22 Apr 2024

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Excellent stay in a great location

Full of character - quirky, in a good way! - and in a wonderful location convenient for Amsterdam Centraal. Clean, comfortable, with a friendly and helpful host. Great all round!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

20 Apr 2024

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Awesome stay

Loved it !!!!!! Absolutely fabulous. Loved the bottle of wine and warm welcome as we arrived. Was peaceful right in the heart of the city.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

16 Jun 2024

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Something different in a great location

We wanted a different experience than the usual apartment and Han’s boat was it. Very clean and comfortable but requires some agility to move around…after all, it is a boat. Han was a great host and the location is a short walk to just about everywhere we wanted to go. I highly recommend Bamboo Boat if visiting Amsterdam

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicklas V.

23 Oct 2024

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A dream in the middle of Amsterdam

The houseboat with its location in the center of Amsterdam is truly unique and highly recommended. Everything your heart desires is within easy reach on foot or by bike. Apart from the occasional siren, we sometimes didn't even feel like we were in a city. The houseboat is very clean and well maintained and Han is a super friendly host who is happy to help with advice. We really enjoyed it and therefore I am happy to give it a 10/10 rating. We will definitely come back. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

4 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property was in the perfect location, very spacious, & a terrific view! Han was very accommodating & the bikes were a great bonus

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

29 Jun 2023

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Wonderful stay

Unique experience in centre of Amsterdam. Han has thought of everything. Comfortable beds, excellent coffee, lovely outdoor space. Kids loved their tiny bunkhouse. We loved the views!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

22 Oct 2023

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Great Experience

The apartment is unique and in a spectacular and very central location. Han was very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth K.

10 Aug 2023

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Stay in August 2023

My family of four enjoyed our stay immensely. We were delayed by lost luggage and Han waited for us to make sure we got situated. The boat was great fun, well equipped and exactly as described. The location is very convenient, and the views from the boat are amazing. Highly recommend to anyone staying in Amsterdam!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yamuna W., United Kingdom

30 Jul 2023

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Perfect location and lovely host

The boat is absolutely gorgeous and in a perfect spot! Our host was very hospitable and had also provided us with a very generous welcome pack. Waking distance from everything and incredibly quiet and peaceful. Travelling with teens so the extra shower and toilet came in very handy ! We will be back :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

11 Jun 2023

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Fantastic House Boat With Centralized Location

House boat was fantastic! Han was a great host and has done some great personal customized carpentry and other nice features to his house boat. The place is well put together and very convenient walk from Centraal Station and many other attractions in Amsterdam. We came with our 2 elementary aged boys and they loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

22 Oct 2023

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We enjoyed our stay!

We enjoyed Han‘s place very much. It was very convenient to Amsterdam within walking distance of many things. The bed was very comfortable. If I was to suggest any changes, it would be to get a microwave. We could have used it once or twice. Thank you very much!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C., Honolulu, HI

19 Aug 2023

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Unique and Enjoyable Experience!

Han is a wonderful host and his house boat was great! Our kids enjoyed their sleeping nook, and we also slept well. It was nice having our own space and it felt calm and peaceful on the boat even though we were only a short walk from the hustle and bustle of the city. The boat has everything you need; I just had to learn to navigate in the small boat bathrooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hubert C.

1 Mar 2023

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Thoroughly brilliant boathouse stay

Han was extremely helpful and the stay was fantatstic. Brilliant position in central Amsterdam. Loved the boat. Comfortable, warm and clean. Characterful to say the least. The added benefit of having bikes supplied for us to use was very much appreciated. Thankyou Han.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shell B.

27 May 2024

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An exceptional experience!

I cannot recommend Han's houseboat enough. We spent a delightful week and it was a real WOW experience. After long days exploring Amsterdam, the cool breeze off the water and gentle rocking of the boat was remarkably relaxing. Many of the major tourist sites are within walking distance. Centraal Station is only a ten-minute walk, and from there you can go anywhere. Even with four of us, the houseboat was spacious and had everything we needed. The location was serene and the beds were wonderfully comfortable. Han was very responsive and even had beautiful flowers and beverages for us upon arrival. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy this gem!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne L.

26 Jun 2023

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Perfect Place

The houseboat is a great place to stay while in Amsterdam. Han is a great host. Our flight was delayed by over an hour so we arrived late. Han was flexible with our arrival even met us halfway from the train station. He gave us a tour and made sure we were comfortable. The location is great to walk, take the train or the tram. We slept great, beds are comfortable and location is quiet. We would love to stay there again on our next visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

13 Jul 2024

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Perfect Stay on the Perfect Boat

From start to finish our stay with Han was fabulous! He was in contact before our arrival and was flexible when we had a train delay. The boat is conveniently located near Central Station and it was a short walk with our luggage to the houseboat. He greeted us upon arrival and gave us a short tour of the boat and also advised locations of grocery stores, and other must have places. He also showed us the bikes that we could use. The four of us (2 adults and 2 kids 11/14) did end up using the bikes to go to the store and they were very convenient. The boat was well kept, quiet and appointed with everything we needed during our stay. The location was great for getting around and our kids even swam in the bay! Thanks for being such a great host, Han!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W., Scituate, MA

27 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Remarkable Experience!

My husband and I were traveling with another couple to Amsterdam and were looking for a unique lodging experience. This was the perfect place for the four of us. The boat was warm, comfortable and had everything we needed. Han met us at arrival and showed us around. He left us with fresh cut flowers and beverages and was available if we needed him. The location is so close to everything but very quiet. We can't imagine staying anywhere else when we go back. Thank you Han - hope to see you again soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

6 Aug 2023

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Amazing view and location!

We stayed on the houseboat for three nights and greatly enjoyed our stay! The boat accommodated four of us easily, beds were comfortable, and it was a luxury to have two bathrooms. Han was a superb host who met us on site when we arrived to show us around, stocked the boat with coffee and drinks, provided four bikes free of charge, and put out fresh cut flowers. The location was amazing just minutes from the train station, restaurants, and museums yet in a quiet location with a peaceful view of the waterfront. There was even a friendly neighborhood cat who came by to visit. We definitely recommend this boat if you are planning a trip to Amsterdam!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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English, German, Dutch

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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