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Houseboat Little Amstel

Amsteldijk 700, Oud Zuid, 1074 JH Amsterdam, Netherlands – Excellent location - show map – Metro access

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 201 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.6
Fabulous
201 reviews

excellent room. very small but what you lose in room size you more than gain in the seating area. you’re right on the river it’s unbelievable

Stephen United Kingdom

Clean, amazing location, great view ! Everything was there for a little tea/coffee in the morning. Good communication and clear indications.

Sophie Belgium

beautiful place! see the swans through the window, is in a nice location, the view is amazing

Alexandra Austria

This was a tremendous experience. Everything was perfect for me. For those who love absolute privacy and quietness could be a problem with all these boats around :)

Elena Netherlands

The location is great. A reasonable walk to all of downtown Amsterdam.

Lawrence Canada

The location is just unbelievable, easy to get to, sitting outside on the Amstel with a coffee is sheer heaven . The size of property for 1 or 2 is ideal, clean well laid out inside

John United Kingdom

Loved the De Pijp neighborhood and the outdoor space! It was also a fun experience to stay on a houseboat. The owner made communication very easy. The key app (need an app on your phone and working wifi) made check in/out very easy. I thought the bed/bedding was really comfortable!

Beth United States

Beautiful spot overlooking a canal, very tranquil and had a great spacious room. Easy access to bike hire and super responsive and catering host.

Jesse Australia

The location is superb, with a little floating terrace just above the surface of the river. very tranquil at night.

Robert United Kingdom

The location was great and we enjoyed being in the Amstel.

Nouschka South Africa
8.6
Fabulous
201 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “excellent room. very small but what you lose in room size you more than gain in the seating area. you’re right on the river it’s unbelievable”
    Stephen Stephen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clean, amazing location, great view ! Everything was there for a little tea/coffee in the morning. Good communication and clear indications.”
    Sophie Sophie Belgium Belgium
  • “beautiful place! see the swans through the window, is in a nice location, the view is amazing”
    Alexandra Alexandra Austria Austria
  • “This was a tremendous experience. Everything was perfect for me. For those who love absolute privacy and quietness could be a problem with all these boats around :)”
    Elena Elena Netherlands Netherlands
  • “The location is great. A reasonable walk to all of downtown Amsterdam.”
    Lawrence Lawrence Canada Canada
  • “The location is just unbelievable, easy to get to, sitting outside on the Amstel with a coffee is sheer heaven . The size of property for 1 or 2 is ideal, clean well laid out inside”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Loved the De Pijp neighborhood and the outdoor space! It was also a fun experience to stay on a houseboat. The owner made communication very easy.”
    Beth Beth United States United States
  • “Beautiful spot overlooking a canal, very tranquil and had a great spacious room. Easy access to bike hire and super responsive and catering host.”
    Jesse Jesse Australia Australia
  • “The location is superb, with a little floating terrace just above the surface of the river. very tranquil at night.”
    Robert Robert United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location was great and we enjoyed being in the Amstel.”
    Nouschka Nouschka South Africa South Africa

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.6

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Decorated in a modern style, this houseboat is on the Amstel River on the edge of Amsterdam's historic centre. Little Amstel offers well-equipped rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom.

Overlooking the Amstel River, each room has a wooden floor and light coloured walls.

Several cafes and restaurants are located in the direct surroundings of the houseboat.

If permitted by weather, the terrace is open to relax and enjoy the view over the river.

Rembrandtplein is a 10-minute walk. Leidseplein and Museum Square are both 1.2 miles away. Central Station is 5 minutes by Metro from Weesperplein Station which is 5 minutes on foot.

This is our guests' favourite part of Amsterdam, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Houseboat Little Amstel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 7 Dec 2012.

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Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Terrace
Garden
Heating
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Amsterdam, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American

Private parking available

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “excellent room. very small but what you lose in room size you more than gain in the seating area. you’re right on the river it’s unbelievable”
  • Sophie
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Clean, amazing location, great view ! Everything was there for a little tea/coffee in the morning. Good communication and clear indications.”
  • Alexandra
    AustriaAustria
    “beautiful place! see the swans through the window, is in a nice location, the view is amazing”
  • Elena
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “This was a tremendous experience. Everything was perfect for me. For those who love absolute privacy and quietness could be a problem with all these boats around :)”
  • Lawrence
    CanadaCanada
    “The location is great. A reasonable walk to all of downtown Amsterdam.”
  • John
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location is just unbelievable, easy to get to, sitting outside on the Amstel with a coffee is sheer heaven . The size of property for 1 or 2 is ideal, clean well laid out inside”
  • Beth
    United StatesUnited States
    “Loved the De Pijp neighborhood and the outdoor space! It was also a fun experience to stay on a houseboat. The owner made communication very easy. The key app (need an app on your phone and working wifi) made check in/out very easy. I thought the...”
  • Jesse
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Beautiful spot overlooking a canal, very tranquil and had a great spacious room. Easy access to bike hire and super responsive and catering host.”
  • Robert
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location is superb, with a little floating terrace just above the surface of the river. very tranquil at night.”
  • N
    Nouschka
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The location was great and we enjoyed being in the Amstel.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few hours
  • Are you allowed to smoke cannabis on the terrace/balcony?
    as long as you donot hinder the other guests
    Answered on 4 January 2021
  • where abouts are the nearest Canabis cafea please
    Pls check Google maps. We're not really into that
    Answered on 1 October 2021
  • Is that just Tabasco or cannabis as well?
    I take it you mean tabaco (or is smoking Tabasco some weird new sub genre? ;)). Again all is fine by us (however we donot stimulate neither) as long..
    Answered on 5 January 2021
  • We are coming from the US and will need to use converters for our phone rechargers and C-Paps. Will this have any negative effect on the electrical w..
    Hi Kate, Converters should be no problem. Thanks for being considered. See you soon?!
    Answered on 25 October 2021
  • Hello, would we be able to drop off our luggage before check in time and do you have bikes available to rent? We are arriving in Amsterdam about 9am a..
    yes both are possible
    Answered on 6 July 2022
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Hosted by Andrew Barneveld

8.9
Host review score
Andrew Barneveld
In the bustling heart of Amsterdam, you will find an oasis of peace in the midst of all the hustle and bustle. Floating on the river Amstel you get to know the water world that made the city of Amsterdam so famous. The birds, swans, boats, fishermen, rowers and the terrace in the sun make this place unique place.
After owning and starting several businesses, the houseboat in November 2017 came on my path. The long-cherished wish to live on an ark in the middle of the city came true. The best of both worlds: sparkling and yet nature and tranquility. The contact with people from all over the world is really the joy of running the B & B. Sharing the unique feeling of waking up on a boat is very valuable.
The boat is situated in the middle of a couple of nice neighborhoods. Both the Center, the Pijp and East are within walking distance. The various restaurants, cafes, museums, squares and markets make the atmosphere in the neighborhood excellent. There is something for everyone and nobody ever gets bored. Little Amstel is close to a metro station (Weesperplein) and a tram stop (lines 1, 4, 7, 16).
Languages spoken: English,Dutch
Property surroundings *
Facilities of Houseboat Little Amstel
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Terrace
Garden
Heating
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • City view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hot tub
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 40 per day.
  • Parking garage
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules

Houseboat Little Amstel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 22:00

Check-out

Until 10:30 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
€ 35 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

City regulations

Please note that, due to fire safety regulations, the City of Amsterdam limits bookings to a maximum of 4 people per apartment.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform Houseboat Little Amstel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: Z/17/196315

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Houseboat Little Amstel

  • The prices at Houseboat Little Amstel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Houseboat Little Amstel on this page.

  • Houseboat Little Amstel is 1.1 miles from the centre of Amsterdam.

  • Check-in at Houseboat Little Amstel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Houseboat Little Amstel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Houseboat Little Amstel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Open-air bath
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Public Bath