Bed Breakfast Boat
First Impressions You know what caught me off guard about Bed Breakfast Boat?
First Impressions
You know what caught me off guard about Bed Breakfast Boat? It’s literally a boat — and I mean that in the best possible way. This four-star floating hotel is moored along Zeeburgerpad in the Zeeburg district, which honestly feels like discovering Amsterdam’s best-kept secret. The moment you step aboard, there’s this immediate sense that you’ve stumbled onto something completely different from your typical Amsterdam hotel experience.
The Floating Experience
Living on water changes everything about your stay, and I wasn’t prepared for how much I’d love the gentle rocking motion at night. Each room feels like a cozy cabin, but with proper hotel amenities — none of that cramped boat nonsense you might worry about. The windows offer direct water views, and there’s something almost meditative about watching the light dance on the canal right from your bed.
Location and Getting Around
Zeeburg isn’t tourist-central Amsterdam, which actually works in your favor. You’re about a 15-minute tram ride from the city center, but the neighborhood has this authentic, residential vibe that most visitors never experience. There’s decent parking nearby if you’re driving, though honestly, you’ll want to use Amsterdam’s public transport once you figure out how easy it is.
What Makes It Special
The breakfast situation deserves its own mention — they serve it right on deck when weather permits, and even indoors, you’re surrounded by water views. It’s that kind of place where other guests actually chat with each other, probably because we’re all slightly amazed we’re sleeping on a boat in the middle of a major European city. The staff genuinely seems to enjoy what they do, which you notice more in smaller places like this.
Why Guests Love It
Look, if you want standard hotel predictability, this isn’t your spot. But if you’re the type who gets excited about trying something genuinely different, Bed Breakfast Boat delivers on that promise completely. The 9.6 rating makes sense when you experience it — it’s not trying to be everything to everyone, just something memorable for the right kind of traveler. Plus, you’ll have the best “where did you stay in Amsterdam” story when you get home.
Rooms & Suites
Choose from 1 room types
| Room | Type | Beds | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Popular House Boat | Max persons: 2 | 1 sofa bed, 1 large double bed | From $153 /night | Select → |
House Boat
Max persons: 2 1 sofa bed, 1 large double bedSpa & Amenities
View
2- Lake view
- View
General
11- Carbon monoxide detector
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Kitchen
7- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom
8- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
4- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Patio
- Terrace
Services
4- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Laundry Additional charge
Activities
2- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Cycling
Living Area
4- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
2- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility
1- Entire unit located on ground floor
Room Amenities
3- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
Parking options
1- Electric vehicle charging station
Languages spoken
5- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Dutch
Safety & security
5- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology
8- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- iPad
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- CD player
- DVD player
- Radio
- TV
Reception services
1- Invoice provided
Most popular facilities
10- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Terrace
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast
Entertainment and family services
3- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Other for your stay
4- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Dressing room
What Our Guests Say
Excellent spot to stay for the authentic Dutch holiday experience. Spacious, great size for the price, private deck area, food was excellent, host was friendly and helpful. Very close to public transit, and easy/quick to get into downtown/core area of city
Great stay by the water, delicious breakfast! Easy to get to all the sights in Amsterdam. So much to like here. Lovely to be on the waterfront, really peaceful sitting on the decking watching the birds in the morning and boats in the afternoon. The host was really kind and the breakfast was amazing, great selection of food delivered every morning. Plenty of teas and coffees provided also. Regular buses and trams run from just around the corner and it doesn't take long to get into Amsterdam central to explore. The local neighbourhood with a market and lots of independent shops was vibrant in itself. Would recommend!
What could be improved: A minor thing, but it would have been useful to have a hob to cook on in the kitchen area, although we were fine with the microwave for our short stay.
Cozy home on the water Terrace, kitchen, personal
Exceptional Loved the comfortable bed, the open space and well equipped facilities
It was an amazing boat, amazing Amsterdam and unforgettable Rene! Everything was perfect from disembarking from the taxi upon arrival at the Bed Breakfast Boat, to boarding the taxi for the ride to the airport! I had planned to spend a few days with my children who are currently in the Netherlands and celebrate King's Day which fell on the dates of our trip. We arrived earlier than the scheduled check-in time at Bed Breakfast Boat, the gate was closed, but at the entrance there was a note waiting for me: “Dear Katerina, if you cannot contact me, just ring the doorbell” and this was very nice because at that time I was having problems with mobile communication and the Internet. We were met by Rene, who was just finishing preparing the house for our vacation. We looked around the house, dropped our things off and went for a walk in Amsterdam, where, of course, we stayed until the evening, and when we returned, climate control was waiting for us in the house (which was very convenient because it got cold in the evening) and a multi-storey composition of containers with food in the refrigerator, including drinks, milk, etc. Since we needed an extra bed, we asked Rene and he transformed the corner sofa in the living room into a luxurious bed with fresh linen. In the morning, a chest with breakfast was waiting for us by the door... The days flew by in the bustle of the holidays and our beautiful house, but the trip was ending and it was time to pack. Considering the fact that I am from Ukraine and our mobile operator does not always have the ability to provide high-quality Internet, we asked Rene to print out my boarding pass and the ticket was waiting for me at the door. René gave us small souvenirs when we left, which will always remind us of this amazing place, and René himself will forever be in our hearts! We want to return to this place, immerse ourselves in this atmosphere and meet such wonderful people as René along the way!
Exceptional It was good experience. Lovely place. Weather was so cold but room was very hot.
Loved Amsterdam. Loved our little houseboat Location from Amsterdam Central. 10 euro uber, don’t take the taxis. On the water, obviously!! Perfect for couples. Rene the host and provider of an amazing breakfast basket by your door every morning. Highly recommend
What could be improved: Not a thing
Exceptional Fresh breakfast delivered to the door.the boat was lovely.rene was a lively man
What could be improved: N/a
Amazing stay in Amsterdam Everything - the place is super cute and well organised. I especially love the breakfast and location
What could be improved: Nothing
Exceptional A peaceful house boat 10 minutes by tram from the center.
Romantic atmosphere, like you are leaving in another era...
Breakfast at your door…
Apartment with everything you need.
Location & Surroundings
What's Nearby
What's nearby:
- Oosterkerk1.2 km
- Oosterpark1.5 km
- The Scream1.3 km
- Touwbaanpark1 km
- Molen de Gooyer500 m
- Museum 't-Kromhout1 km
- Tropenmuseum Amsterdam1 km
- Amsterdam Artis Aquarium1.3 km
- Natuurspeeltuin Oosterpark600 m
- De Batavia Speeltuin - Amsterdam1.2 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant The 5th350 m
- Restaurant Kipkamer350 m
- Restaurant Pompstation100 m
Top attractions:
- Artis Zoo1.7 km
- Dam Square3.2 km
- Rijksmuseum3.7 km
- A'DAM Lookout3.9 km
- Rembrandtplein2.9 km
- Rembrandt House2.6 km
- Beurs van Berlage3 km
- Heineken Experience3.2 km
- Royal Palace Amsterdam3.3 km
- Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder2.8 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake IJsselmeer4.7 km
- Forest Amsterdamse Bos8 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Blijburg Beach7 km
Public transport:
- Metro Metro Weesperplein2.1 km
- Metro Metro Wibautstraat2.5 km
- Bus Amsterdam, Leidseplein4.2 km
- Train Amsterdam Science Park2.5 km
- Bus Amsterdam, Centraal Station3.1 km
- Train Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station900 m
Closest airports:
- Schiphol Airport23 km
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport81 km
Bed Breakfast Boat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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