Houseboat Amsterdam - Room with a view

We enjoyed a lovely 5 day stay in Amsterdam on the houseboat, which is centrally situated.

Pros: We loved the fact that the houseboat was really centrally situated. It is completely self-contained and had everything we needed. Watching the activities on the river was really fun and we loved the local birdlife too!

Cons: Our stay was perfect - no complaints! Although the room is quite compact, it is perfect for two guests and has all the necessary amenities. Public transport and Ubers are all easy to reach.

Great

Pros: The region, The Pijp, is just lovely, young, artsi, with markets. The room has an amazing view, like sailing the whole time

Cons: Mind that the land lady \

Great place for a couple

Pros: Great, unique experience. Centrally located with an exceptional view. Everything you need for a short and comfortable stay in Amsterdam.

We will come back - in love with Amsterdam and the houseboat! 😍

Pros: Great houseboat experience! The owner was super caring and helpful before and during the stay (she answered every question, was sending recommendations for getting there from the airport and for restaurants, took care of our needs,…). We had one colder, rainy day during our stay but the floor heating was on - so no freezing at the boat at all. In addition, the boat was clean and the availability of a little kitchenette enabled us to cook coffee and tea in the morning. The houseboat is beautifully situated at the Amsel. We had a short distance to the “Grachten” (canals), the Vondelpark and also to the museum quarter (Van Gogh,…).

Cons: If you want some privacy when traveling with a friend it might not be the right choice. The boat is a good choice for a short trip to the beautiful city Amsterdam, but you have to know that it is a cosy place. In our case it’s been a great choice but you have to know that the boat is quite compact: sleeping room with a little niche for the coffee machine and kettle and a little fridge, bathroom incl. toilet - that’s it. There’s not a lot of space for big suitcases or a wardrobe. So be aware that it’s the better choice for shorter city trips. ;-)

Lovely experience, I will do it again

Pros: Very nice experience of sleeping in a houseboat, very easy check in, helpful host, nice location

Cons: Room and bathroom a bit small

A lovely break

Pros: The shower was amazing! Lovely to look out and see the river. The owner was very kind, providing map references for places we’d like to visit.

Cons: Quite noisy with trams, planes, traffic etc

Pros: We had an amazing stay, the houseboat is very nice and at a good location and mornings/sunsets at the river were sooo pretty !

Exceptional houseboat!

Pros: The host was brilliant in updating us on different travel arrangements on how to get to the houseboat and how to get around Amsterdam in the best way possible. The room was clean and the views are beautiful! We even made it out of the window for a swim in the canal which was surprisingly warm! I couldn't recommend this host and their houseboat highly enough! It's in a great area and not to close but also not to far away from the city centre!

Pros: Telling people it is perfectly clean or super comfortable would be wrong. But, it is a houseboat, it is Amsterdam and therefore you get best value for money It is a great expirience when water-birds swim by and you are living by the river for a few days.

Perfect getaway

Pros: The houseboat was perfect. It was clean and warm and had everything we needed. The location was beautiful and right on the river. Quiet and lots of lovely birds swimming past. A short tram ride into the city and also to the Ziggodome.

Cons: There was nothing we didn't like.