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 Hotelboat Sarah

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Oosterdok 51, Steiger 4, Amsterdam City Center, 1011 VZ Amsterdam, Netherlands – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 310 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Excellent
310 reviews

great location. friendly staff. amazing breakfast. unlimited drinks.

Nourene Germany

Service was impeccable! Best night sleep in a very long time. :)

Jennifer Netherlands

loved the idea of staying on a boat in Amsterdam. the boat was bigger than I thought and the rooms had everything we needed. I was worried they may be too small or smell weird or even move around too much but literally felt like I was in a hotel room.did not sense any movement at all and everything was clean. above all the hosts were the best! so sweet and accommodating! would recommend 😊

Carla United States of America

Very charming and cosy, but you do need to expect to be in a small boat cabin. The location is brilliant, right next to the Nemo museum. The breakfast was limited in choice but fine for us. The coffee was very good. It definitely is more exciting than staying in a conventional hotel.

Jasonny Netherlands

It was a beautiful experience to stay in a hotelboat, it added so much value and uniqueness to our visit to Amsterdam. The hotel is nicely decorated and organized, sparkling clean and cozy. The host is a wonderfully kind man, we couldn’t like him more! Helpful and considerate. We’d definitely go back!

Epapuk Spain

Amazing experience living on a boat. Wonderful hosts !

Nandan United Arab Emirates

Surprisingly comfy and with all that’s needed for a good stay. Excellent breakfast

Valentin Spain

A unique spot and experience in the heart of Amsterdam. Feels like a cul the sac. Very friendly staff.

Taco Netherlands

Bfast good. Room below stairs too small. Away from downtown and if cold it's a long walk. Staff fantastic, houseboat great, would be super if underway.

Frank United States of America

What a great experience to stay right in the City centre on a hotel boat. Great value for the money. The breakfast was delicious, staff was friendly and helpful and the rooms clean.

Petra Australia
8.9
Excellent
310 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “great location. friendly staff. amazing breakfast. unlimited drinks.”
    Nourene Nourene Germany Germany
  • “Service was impeccable! Best night sleep in a very long time. :)”
    Jennifer Jennifer Netherlands Netherlands
  • “loved the idea of staying on a boat in Amsterdam. the boat was bigger than I thought and the rooms had everything we needed.”
    Carla Carla United States of America United States of America
  • “Very charming and cosy, but you do need to expect to be in a small boat cabin. The location is brilliant, right next to the Nemo museum. The breakfast was limited in choice but fine for us.”
    Jasonny Jasonny Netherlands Netherlands
  • “It was a beautiful experience to stay in a hotelboat, it added so much value and uniqueness to our visit to Amsterdam. The hotel is nicely decorated and organized, sparkling clean and cozy.”
    Epapuk Epapuk Spain Spain
  • “Amazing experience living on a boat. Wonderful hosts !”
    Nandan Nandan United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Surprisingly comfy and with all that’s needed for a good stay. Excellent breakfast”
    Valentin Valentin Spain Spain
  • “A unique spot and experience in the heart of Amsterdam. Feels like a cul the sac. Very friendly staff.”
    Taco Taco Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Bfast good. Room below stairs too small. Away from downtown and if cold it's a long walk. Staff fantastic, houseboat great, would be super if underway.”
    Frank Frank United States of America United States of America
  • “What a great experience to stay right in the City centre on a hotel boat. Great value for the money. The breakfast was delicious, staff was friendly and helpful and the rooms clean.”
    Petra Petra Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.5

Stay in the heart of Amsterdam – Excellent location – show map

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Currently moored in Oosterdok in Amsterdam, Hotelboat Sarah offers rooms with views over the IJ-river. Guests benefit from a terrace and free Wi-Fi access is available. Central Station is a 15-minute walk.

The ship offers basic rooms with central heating and a bathroom including a shower.

NEMO Science museum is 1,500 feet from Hotelboat Sarah, while Artis Zoo is 2,650 feet away. Rembrant House Museum is a 10-minute walk.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Hotelboat Sarah has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 2, 2013

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Amsterdam, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

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8.9
Excellent · 310 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.5

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  • Nourene
    GermanyGermany
    “great location. friendly staff. amazing breakfast. unlimited drinks.”
  • Jennifer
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Service was impeccable! Best night sleep in a very long time. :)”
  • Carla
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “loved the idea of staying on a boat in Amsterdam. the boat was bigger than I thought and the rooms had everything we needed. I was worried they may be too small or smell weird or even move around too much but literally felt like I was in a hotel...”
  • Jasonny
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Very charming and cosy, but you do need to expect to be in a small boat cabin. The location is brilliant, right next to the Nemo museum. The breakfast was limited in choice but fine for us. The coffee was very good. It definitely is more exciting...”
  • Epapuk
    SpainSpain
    “It was a beautiful experience to stay in a hotelboat, it added so much value and uniqueness to our visit to Amsterdam. The hotel is nicely decorated and organized, sparkling clean and cozy. The host is a wonderfully kind man, we couldn’t like him...”
  • Nandan
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Amazing experience living on a boat. Wonderful hosts !”
  • Valentin
    SpainSpain
    “Surprisingly comfy and with all that’s needed for a good stay. Excellent breakfast”
  • Taco
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “A unique spot and experience in the heart of Amsterdam. Feels like a cul the sac. Very friendly staff.”
  • Frank
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Bfast good. Room below stairs too small. Away from downtown and if cold it's a long walk. Staff fantastic, houseboat great, would be super if underway.”
  • Petra
    AustraliaAustralia
    “What a great experience to stay right in the City centre on a hotel boat. Great value for the money. The breakfast was delicious, staff was friendly and helpful and the rooms clean.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there an airport shuttle to this property?
    We have good experiences with ATS taxi service. If you ask us to arrange a shuttle to the ship, we ask ATS to help you. So we don't have our own shuttle, but we do arrange it for you. Team Sarah
    Answered on February 9, 2020
  • Hello, could you give me an idea of how much it costs to park nearby? We would be looking to park our car for four days. Thank you
    Close to our ship is parkinghouse Oosterdok. Info can be found on www.parkingcentrumoosterdok.nl General info about parking and P+R at www.parkeren-amsterdam.com/car-parking Before parking you can come to our place and drop your lugage. Team Sarah
    Answered on February 10, 2022
  • Hi, is there a plug point in the room to power a CPAP machine, please?
    All rooms have several powerpoints
    Answered on March 21, 2022
  • Can I leave my luggage with the boat staff for a few hours on the day of the checkout before my train?
    No problem, you can leave your luggage. Just ask the crew where we want it. Team Sarah
    Answered on February 16, 2022
  • Hi I was wondering if you had a room with a double bed instead of 2 single beds? Or are the single beds pushed together? Thanks
    We have 2 rooms with a original queensbed (180cm x 200cm) and one room where we can push the beds together. The price of these double rooms or a twin room is the same.
    Answered on December 2, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • NEMO Science Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Nederlands Maritime Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Library Amsterdam
    0.2 miles
  • The National Maritime Museum
    0.2 miles
  • TomTom
    0.3 miles
  • Shipping House Amsterdam
    0.3 miles
  • Gassan Diamonds
    0.3 miles
  • Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam
    0.4 miles
  • Schreierstoren
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Hanna's boom
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Vapiano
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant La Place
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Artis Zoo
    0.4 miles
  • Rembrandt House
    0.4 miles
  • Basilica of St. Nicholas
    0.5 miles
  • Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder
    0.5 miles
  • Dutch National Opera & Ballet
    0.5 miles
  • Amsterdam Central Station
    0.6 miles
  • Dam Square
    0.7 miles
  • Anne Frank House
    1.1 miles
  • Leidseplein
    1.3 miles
  • Van Gogh Museum
    1.6 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Metro Nieuwmarkt
    0.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Schiphol Airport
    7.6 miles
  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport
    34.9 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Hotelboat Sarah

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 25 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking garage
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Airport shuttle
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch
  • Polish
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Hotelboat Sarah takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Please inform Hotelboat Sarah of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotelboat Sarah

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotelboat Sarah by:

    • Train 45min

  • Guests staying at Hotelboat Sarah can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Hotelboat Sarah include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Double

  • Check-in at Hotelboat Sarah is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Hotelboat Sarah may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotelboat Sarah offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hotelboat Sarah is 0.7 miles from the center of Amsterdam.