Is A houseboat in the old center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A houseboat in the old center?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is A houseboat in the old center located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Rembrandt House Museum, Dam Square and Rembrandt Square. The 9 Streets and Leidseplein are also within 1 mile (2 km). Nieuwmarkt Station is only a 4-minute walk and Mr. Visserplein Stop is 6 minutes.

A houseboat in the old center Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

6/10 Okay

Christine K.

21 Oct 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The boat is excellently located, close to all the surrounding neighborhoods and walking distance for everything we wanted to do. Check in and out was simple. Owner was extremely responsive whenever I reached out. The boat furnishings are very eclectic with limited seating. Many of the chairs are close to falling apart. There is also poor lighting (very dim) except for the bathroom (very well lit). Despite these things we made the most of it and enjoyed ourselves immensely.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

4 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay in Amsterdam

This Houseboat is one of the most unique and interesting places I have ever stayed. The decor is truly unique and amazing and the location is superb.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We loved our time on the houseboat, a great location and super comfy bed. It had everything we needed and the host was very accommodating with check in and check out times.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian W.

27 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little Houseboat

The houseboat was right in the middle of central so you could basically walk to every spot. It’s also in a nice quiet area. Sometimes tour boats go by the window which was a bit odd but other than that amazing place.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JACQUELINE C.

21 Sept 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

This is the perfect location for the houseboat to enjoy exploring Amsterdam and everything is within easy walking distance. We loved the market just across the canal, all of the lovely places to eat and the ease of the metro. I think the pictures online are old when it comes to the houseboat. All of the living area furniture is old, ripped and broken so a comfortable place to sit is difficult. Loved the small but efficient kitchen but you need to eat standing up as there is only one chair at the small table. The other 2 chairs are marked with notes saying do not sit on me. The outside of the houseboat the top garden and the small patio desperately need to be cleaned up as they could be absolutely gorgeous but now are overgrown and with broken chairs and junk thrown around. Would have liked to have a small space in the closet (full and no room to hang anything) instead of living out of the suitcases which had to be stored in the living area. King bed was huge and spacious. The host was very responsive and was always quick to answer any questions. VRBO needs a new set of pictures or the houseboat needs a spruce up. The multiple rugs were definitely a tripping hazard especially at night when the lights were on. Absolutely loved opening the windows and enjoying the cool breeze and interacting with the tour boats/locals on the canal. Amsterdam was incredibly beautiful this time of the year and the flowers were beyond beautiful on and around the canals!

View from the window into the canal! Perfect

Every comfortable piece of furniture was ripped or broken down. New furniture or need covers for living area furniture

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

26 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canal Houseboat

Don't expect hotel amenities, but it was a fun adventure and we enjoyed our stay.Great location, close to many sites. Good restaurants within walking distance. Managers very helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, Comfortable, Convenient place

This houseboat is the ideal place to stay in Amsterdam. It’s fun, funky, and very comfortable. Centrally located, it’s easy to walk to all the sites and museums we wanted to see. It’s also right by a subway stop for going further. At night, open the widows and let the breezes and soft sounds of the canal waft over you

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dona R.

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canal boat in Amsterdam

I was really excited to see what it would be like on a canal boat. One of the first things that happened was a pair of swans floated by. Pretty cool. The location of the boat was in the middle of everything. A great jumping off point to tour the center of Amsterdam. I enjoyed my accommodation and exploring the city.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa Y.

3 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much personality!

We loved our stay on this houseboat! The host made the check in process easy and helped us figure out transportation there. We have never seen a place like this before. There is such unique decor inside, we were discovering new fun decorations after four days of staying there! The location was also great, we able to walk to most of the places we wanted to go to. It’s about five minutes from the Red Light District and there are a lot of great shops and restaurants nearby. This was one of our favorite accommodations we’ve ever stayed in because of its uniqueness!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

8 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing canal boat experience.

The location for walking was great. Each day 7 swans swam by plus ducks. Few boat tours cruised by and it’s fun to wave at them or raise a glass of wine to toast them. Fun times. Very comfortable bed too. Thanks for a very pleasant stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

William

16 Jun 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The owner was extremely kind and provided great information about the surrounding area, also allowed us early entry. The location is terrific, as was the overall cost. The Houseboat, while a unique experience, was not without its problems. The existing online interior pics do not accurately reflect the current condition of the houseboat. The interior is more like a museum of the owner's artifacts and collections - everywhere, and much more clutter today than on the pics. The furniture is actually torn, tattered, or unusable. There is no place to store clothing or suitcases. The lighting, while eclectic, is inadequate. The bathroom with its slanted center floor tiles and drain could be challenging for some, and without any storage area. The positives and negatives kind of offset each other, hence the OK rating. We would look for a more upgraded houseboat if we had to do this over again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federica G.

26 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay at this wonderful boat

I spent a few nights at this houseboat with my boyfriend and we were really impressed by the interior design, so cozy, and artistic! We felt like being in the house of an artist from the 19th century. The position is also great, in a canal in the very center of the city, but still quiet at night. Hosts were nice and overall we enjoyed very much staying there. Definitely recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Taylor K.

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Couple stay in house boat

Overall great location and price. My husband suffers from allergies and it wasn't transparent there was a cat that lives there when guests aren't there. Also would have appreciated more flexibility and conciseness of the check-in process since we were internationally traveling there from the states and unable to check-in earlier upon a red-eye early morning arrival then we had to meet in person which was very long and interactive.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley O.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unforgettable stay on the canal!

My partner and I spent a week in Amsterdam and wanted a central location in a more unique accommodation than a hotel. This houseboat was perfect! The canal it’s located on is a quieter street compared to the nearby bustling shops and restaurants. We were within close biking or walking distance to everything we wanted to explore. The houseboat exterior is picturesque in the canal and charming. The interior is a collection of different antiques, trinkets, fabrics, and decor. Some may find it a bit dated but we appreciated the history, bohemian feel, and coziness. We adored waking up to the skylight above our bed and seeing ducks swim across the canal outside our window. Bathroom and kitchen amenities were satisfactory throughout our stay. We definitely would recommend the experience of staying in this amazing houseboat!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Birgit Q.

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

We left a day early.

Everything was very crowded. It smelled old and musty. The inner cover of the bedding had stains so we took them out. The bathroom was clean. Good for an adventure vacation. It rained on Friday and if it had continued to rain we would have left. We only went to the houseboat to sleep and shower. By the way, the houseboat is for sale. We left a day early..

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Joan S.

27 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very dated!

Location was great & it was very quiet. But the entire unit needs major updating! Furniture had holes in the armrests & the cushions were very sunken. There were throw rugs everywhere which could be dangerous. Lighting was poor. Nothing matched! No t.v., just a computer with 1 chair to watch. No decent coffee maker. Would not book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lori S.

13 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet and quirky

I really enjoyed staying on a Canal. I wanted an adventure but not of the wild red light district variety. Just something different. Well this was perfect for that. The space is very quirky, lights all over the place, a ships style bathroom which means the bathroom itself is the shower to save space… Tapestries cover the walls, funny little art objects. It was most unusual and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Boat tours do pass right by, but only a few in the afternoon. The canal is narrow and the street very quiet and peaceful. The one thing in the listing that is a bit misleading is that there is no outdoors space to enjoy. There's a small table with wired chairs, not very comfortable and not at all private. so Expect to spend your entire time sitting inside the boat and looking out the giant window at the water and the ducks and the occasional boat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Martha H.

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quaint experience; VERY quaint!

We enjoyed the location tremendously; and, staying on the boat added a charming ambiance to our Amsterdam experience. On the other hand, it is very tattered, dated, rickety and an electrical nightmare. Extension cords and hidden switches everywhere and very dimly lit. Floors covered with throw rugs that all overlap; the walls and ceilings covered with fabric that has been stapled on. And, used toilet paper cannot be flushed down the toilet. So, if you don't mind dealing with all the oddities, go for it. Just don't expect anything "normal" in this boat. It's an extremely unique experience staying here. My husband and I agree that we are glad we stayed on the boat but would not stay there on a return trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

grace r.

3 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

We very much enjoyed our stay. The location is fantastic!!! Many of the canals can have a lot of foot and bike traffic, especially at night. This location is close to everything, but on a quiet canal. We loved the funky old boat, but I would caution that the photos might be unintentionally misleading. This boat is fun and funky -not elegant. Think “70s kitsch” - tapestries, mismatched prints, space blankets on the ceiling. The bed was good, the other furniture rather uncomfortable. There is no outdoor space, but the windows open out and you can sit and watch the boats and birds go by. The boat could use some simple upgrades - towels are terrible and they offer only two rather beat up pillows (we took pillows off the chairs for bolsters). It’s a boat, so it’s going to be a bit damp. Because of the way it’s appointed, it’s a bit dusty. That said, excellent location, value for the money, and a unique experience for more adventurous travelers.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

David J.

11 Nov 2023

Liked: Location

Charming but Challenging

Lovely and convenient location in a quiet neighborhood. Keep in mind you will be staying on an old boat with a very boho interior. Depending on one's age and experience, you may find the accommodations delightful or not so much. It is definitely NOT like staying in a hotel room, so certain amenities you might expect will be lacking. For instance, the towels are not great and the place is heated with two space heaters, and it is dusty and a bit rickety in places. But the bathroom is reasonably clean as is the galley. I will admit that it was cold and rainy for all five nights we were on the boat, so that made for a slightly less comfortable stay. BUT it's a really interesting and authentic Amsterdam experience, and as I said, you can't beat the location. And it's kind of wonderful to have your own little "house" to retreat to with swans and ducks swimming by and a carillon ringing.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

12 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very cozy houseboat

My fiancee and myself really enjoyed our stay at this accommodation, having an entire houseboat to ourselves in the middle of the historical city center was a great experience. We never had to travel far to get to the main sites to see and whenever we got tired of all the hussle and bussle of this massive city we had a place entirely to ourselves to retire in for the rest of the day. I thought the stay was very cozy and in general the houseboat was a great venue with its excentric design both in its interior and the exterior garden. One thing however i think i should mention is that it is very clear that this is infact someones home and not exclusively used as a guest accomodation. The homeowners things, namely toiletries, kitchen supplies, books and records were still very present on the houseboat. Although this was not an issue in any way as It did not bother us at all during our stay, it was just a funny detail i thought i should mention. The owner and hosts are very helpful with communication both before and during the check in, everything was nicely explained and we got lovely recommendations for museums and local restaurants. We also had the opportunity to remain in contact should we need anything during our stay but luckily did not need it. Still it was great to have such a friendly and communicative host. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would certainly come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

1 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This was a really fun and funky place to stay if you like different, instead of a hotel room, where you have your own kitchen and are centrally located to most things you want to do as a tourist, including the Rembrandt House museum, 2 blocks away! ✅ Versus a hotel room you will not remember, staying on this houseboat, where just finding the light switches to all the unique lamps, sconses and accent lights are an adventure that you will never forget, this is the place! 👍 While it is on a quiet block with no retail and only one small Thai restaurant anywhere close, it is not that quiet, with melodic church bells nearby and the occasional squaking coot, as well as the occasional loud reveler in the evenings, but my earplugs did the trick and the bed was comfortable and warm. The bathroom is also a trip, as is one nice large space with a low ceiling that is the toilet area, shower and sink all-in-one, but as long as only one at a time in there and you use the provided squeegee after a shower, you get used to to floor all slanting to the drain in the middle. ☺️ Lots of hot water, great water pressure and complete kitchen, utensils... What is not to like?

A coot that are frequent passerbys while eating!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira T.

9 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a pleasure to stay in a charming house boat on one of the quieter central canals. Eclectically furnished and comfortable it was a tranquil space to relax and watch the tour boats go by. Plenty of nice eateries and grocery stores within walking distance and easy to get to the galleries/museums on foot or by a short tram ride. The bathroom was a good size with a decent shower, the small kitchen had all of the necessary equipment to prepare food ‘at home’ although we didn’t cook. The bedroom was a good size with most of it being taken up by a large bed which was comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie C.

24 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Within walking distance to lots of local attractions!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

21 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bohemian stay

Great location and atmosphere, as pictured, easy of sights and shopping

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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