Little AMSTEL HouseBoat puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Heineken Experience and Rembrandt Square. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the spa tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Stadhouderskade Stop is 5 minutes and Weesperplein Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
Dutch, English
At a glance
Hotel size
2 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Secured covered onsite self parking (EUR 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Onsite garage
Offsite parking within 328 ft (EUR 50 per day); reservations required
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Water dispenser
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Spa tub
Lockers available
Dock
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Firewood is available for an extra charge of EUR 15 per night
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 50 per night with in/out privileges
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 50 per day (328 ft away)
Policies
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 30 April.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property only accepts cash.
Property Registration Number 0363 E739 ED73 C162 E0C3
Also known as
Little Amstel Amsterdam
little AMSTEL HOuseBoat Amsterdam
little AMSTEL HOuseBoat Bed & breakfast
little AMSTEL HOuseBoat Bed & breakfast Amsterdam
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at little AMSTEL HouseBoat?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at little AMSTEL HouseBoat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at little AMSTEL HouseBoat?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 50 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at little AMSTEL HouseBoat?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at little AMSTEL HouseBoat?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Holland Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at little AMSTEL HouseBoat and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Little AMSTEL HouseBoat also has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around little AMSTEL HouseBoat like?
Little AMSTEL HouseBoat is a short 5-minute walk from Stadhouderskade Stop and 11 minutes' walk from Heineken Experience.
little AMSTEL HouseBoat Reviews
Reviews
9,0
Wonderful
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9,2/10
Cleanliness
9,0/10
Staff & service
9,0/10
Amenities
8,8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9,0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2024
Amstel Houseboat
Excellent location, fine for a couple.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
The location was amazing! Being in a houseboat on the water was a wonderful experience. The host was super responsive and helpful.
Carol A
Carol A, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 June 2024
We had a great stay on the house boat. It was awesome to watch all of the boats go by on the large Amstel waterway. Great little seating area outside as well. One downside is the rooms air conditioning is kept a little hotter than comfortable for us with no way to turn it cooler. It was also a bit of a walk with luggage to the metro. Overall great stay though and I would absolutely recommend staying in a houseboat while in Amsterdam, it’s a unique and really cool experience.
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
08 May 2024
Cool house boat experience
Bonnie
Bonnie, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
26 April 2024
Very nice stay on the boat. Terrace is very convinient if you want to stay in the sun. Very calm even though there is a bridge but the noice is not very hard.
Nice small room with everything you need.
One inconvenient: the soap was not refilled there was no soap but we used the shower gel that was refilled.
Mina
Mina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 February 2024
heather
heather, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 December 2023
Perfect stay
Absolutely loved our stay on the boat, beautiful location with a beautiful view from inside, lovely being able to sit out on the decking in the evenings. Not too noisy, nice and warm. Love the mini fridge and the coffee machine. I absolutely loved our stay and will definitely return. The decking with the backdrop and the lights made for a perfect setting to propose to my girlfriend and we have had the best trip. The ONLY thing I have to say is that on our first day we were laying down and having a cuddle and the owner just unlocked our door and came walking straight in without knocking or anything and we didn’t really like that as didn’t feel very private then but she was really polite and other than that our stay was perfect and we will return and recommend
Curtis
Curtis, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
09 November 2023
Beautiful stay in Dam
Lovely stay on LittleAmstel, would highly recommend to any couple wanting to stay for a few days in Amsterdam. Great location and well appointed unit of accommodation.
Would stay agajn
Samuel
Samuel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
04 September 2023
THE BEST
The perfect place for a short city break, feels private even though you share the outdoor area with a couple others. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!!!
Frankie
Frankie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2023
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2023
My daughter and I spent 2 nights in the houseboat Little Amstel. We wanted something different and we were really delighted.
The boat was clean and considering how compact it was, very well organised and supplied.
The shower was great and the coffee machine easy to use.
I enjoyed sitting in the deck in the morning with a coffee with the sun on my face watching the water. Bliss!
The walls were fairly thin and it was easy to hear our next door guests as they arrived later in the night. Be aware that Amsterdam is a lively city and there will be people going by; either in boats or on foot over the nearby bridge from their night out. It didn’t bother us at all, but be aware it’s not completely silent.
Thank you for your kind help with our luggage.
We will recommend your little boat to all our friends.
Alexis
Alexis, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
02 August 2023
Location is great....very unique setting. Problem that we had is that the small room has no ventilation unless you want to keep the doors open while you sleep at night. Obvious security issues. There are no windows that you can open.
The owners state that the air conditioner will turn on automatically once the air temperature gets high in the room so the occupants don't have to worry about turning it off.....this is environmentally responsible. When we stayed there for two nights the room was hot and stuffy. Contacted the owner and he agreed to turn on the air conditioner remotely(his computer) for a few hours the first night. The second night I had to email him to turn on the air conditioner again because it was extremely uncomfortable in the room again. He did this but for only a short amount of time. We woke up in the middle of the night hot and sweaty and had to open the doors to the tiny room.
Unless I'm missing something with the Amsterdam City regulations about running an air conditioner overnight with rental properties this is unacceptable. The owner is in the tourism industry. His clients are using jet aircraft to fly in from all around the world causing so called world carbon emissions to go up and he is using the "environmental card" so he can save a few bucks on not running an air conditioner overnight. It would be so simple to make the stay perfect.....have a control in the room for the air conditioner. I dont recommend staying here until this is fixed.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 June 2023
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2023
Perfect location, very clean, overall awesome!
vladimir
vladimir, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Perfekte Übernachtung für Amsterdam
Dieses Hotel ist der absolute Traum wenn man Amsterdam nach holländischer Art kennenlernen will. Das Hausboot ist ruhig gelegen und trotzdem hat man sowohl Strassenbahn und Metro in der Nähe und ist rasch im Zentrum. Bett ist bequem und man wacht mit Fluss-Sicht auf. Sehr moderne Einrichtung, unkompliziertes Check-in jedoch alles digital (für uns kein Problem, aber wenn man nicht so technikaffin ist)
Wir würden sofort wieder kommen
Fiona Sophia
Fiona Sophia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2024
Sjarmerende båthus som ligger sentralt. Rent og pent og god service.
Hege
Hege, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
24 June 2024
Room with bad smell and mould
The room had a really bad smell of mould and there where mould in the room. Unfortunately we could not get a refund, only some nights at another location for another time. We decided not to stay in the room because of the smell and for health reasons. So we booked another hotel.
Lærke
Lærke, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
20 May 2024
Kanako
Kanako, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
06 May 2024
Thaïs
Thaïs, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2024
Die Lage des Boots ist ruhig und man läuft aber nur 20 min ins Zentrum. Das Boot war sauber und hatte alles, was man braucht.