Intersail Hostel - Avontuur
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About this property
Intersail Hostel offers cozy parquet floor cabins in a small houseboat located in the center within a 10-minute walk from Central Station. Rembrandtplein is a 15 minutes’ walk. Each cabin in this hostel boat has compact wooden bunk beds and a sink and is decorated in warm colors. There are shared bathrooms and shower rooms. For an extra fee, breakfast is provided each morning at Hostel Avontuur,. It consists of rolls, bread, eggs, spreads, cereals, yogurts and drinks. It's excluded from the room price but remains extensive It is 0.9 mi to Dam Square which is just a 10-minute walk from the Anne Frank House. Leidseplein and the Museum Quarter are just over 1.6 mi away. A Park and Ride car park is 30 minutes away by public transport. The Zoo Artis, Nemo, Micropia and Maritime museum are all within 10 minutes walk from the hostel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Designated smoking area
- Garden
- Heating
- Laundry
- Baggage storage
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Russell
United Kingdom
“This is not your usual place to stay - but is an excellent experience, in a great location, with a kind and helpful owner, that really created a unique experience for our visit to Amsterdam. Breakfast was very good too.” - Pratima
Canada
“Very friendly and helpful host with fantastic location.” - Olga
Canada
“Loved the atmosphere the owners created. Tommy was very hospitable and helpful. The boat was clean, everything was well organized. How nice it was to have everything we needed in the pilot house - coffee, snacks at a really affordable price, a...” - Alba
Mexico
“The team is amazing, friendly and helpful. The go the extra mile! They heled us with great advice for places to go and food recommendations. They care about the guests and always are supportive and respectful.” - Amore
United States
“Loved the staff, location, and value. Super cool experience and would stay again in the future.” - Jay
United States
“Spotlessly clean, outgoing and friendly host Hank, great location.” - Mikaminskas
Lithuania
“Awesome owner, awesome location, awesome breakfast with the best pancakes in Amsterdam” - Kerstin
Germany
“Its location is perfect to explore the city! The boat is nice and clean!” - Ashley
Canada
“The room was a boat cabin, and as expected, it was very small. The captain/host "Tommy" was very friendly, very helpful and was generally available to attend to my needs. He worked with me to make my stay flexible, comfortable and the slightly...” - Robert
Netherlands
“I was transferred to the boat next to it (Waterland) and breakfast was included for the transfer. Very nice experience if you value authenticity over luxury. It was very good”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children over 7 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Extra rules and deposit apply to group bookings of 6 or more, individual bookings part of a group also count as a group when it equals 6 or more people.
Group bookings can be canceled without refund: If the rules are not followed, if the group doesn't pay the extra deposit on arrival, if several rooms are booked individually and are not reported as a group booking.
The ship is located on Oosterdok Pier number 4. If you get lost, ask for NEMO (scientific museum) which is very close to the property. The name of the ship is Christina and there is a big sign of Intersail on the side.
Please let Intersail Hostel - Christina know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.
After 21:00 guests can check-in by using the self check-in service. Access code is necessary which is provided by Intersail Hostel - Christina.
Public parking is available at Parking Oosterdok or at P+R Zeeburg (Zuiderzeeweg 46, 1095 KJ Amsterdam).
At Parking Oosterdok it costs EUR 1 per 12 minutes during the first 5 hours. Between 5-24 hours, the costs are EUR 20 in total for parking. After 24 hours, the cycle starts again.
A key deposit of EUR 10 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Intersail Hostel - Avontuur 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.