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little AMSTEL HouseBoat

4-star B&B near Van Gogh Museum

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A modern room with a large window overlooking a river, a wooden deck, and a view of a cityscape.
A floating houseboat with outdoor seating and a covered area.
A rooftop garden with potted plants, a street lamp, and a view of a bridge and buildings in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair by a window overlooking a canal.
A wooden building with a sign reading "CASA-CARA" and another sign for "AMSTEL."

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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700 Amsteldijk, Amsterdam, NH, 1074 JH
  • Place, Heineken Experience
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Rembrandt Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Rijksmuseum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Canal View

A modern room with a large window overlooking a river, a wooden deck, and a view of a cityscape.

Basic Twin Room, Canal View

  • River view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a large window overlooking a canal, a bed, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Twin Room, Canal View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Amsterdam

Amsterdam South stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Amsterdam South B&B, you'll find Heineken Experience and Rembrandt Square. Van Gogh Museum and Dam Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Royal Theater Carre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Keizersgracht - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rembrandt Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • ARTIS - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Flower Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Amstel Station - 3 min drive
  • Stadhouderskade Stop - 5 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakhuys Amsterdam - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Lempicka - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Broodje van Popov - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pietersma Snacks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Bar Loulou - ‬6 min walk

About this property

little AMSTEL HouseBoat

4-star B&B near Van Gogh Museum
Little AMSTEL HouseBoat offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at little AMSTEL HouseBoat. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Amsterdam bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Little AMSTEL HouseBoat offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 24-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 50 per day); reservations required
  • Covered, secured self parking on site (EUR 50 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

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 within 5 days before arrival with 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 50 per day (328 ft away)
  • Firewood fee: EUR 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property only accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 0363 E739 ED73 C162 E0C3

We should mention

  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 30 April.
  • Alcohol isn't served at little AMSTEL HouseBoat.

Property is also known as

Little Amstel Amsterdam
little AMSTEL HOuseBoat Amsterdam
little AMSTEL HOuseBoat Bed & breakfast
little AMSTEL HOuseBoat Bed & breakfast Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions

How close is little AMSTEL HouseBoat to the airport?

Little AMSTEL HouseBoat is 10.4 mi (19-min drive) away from the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does little AMSTEL HouseBoat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at little AMSTEL HouseBoat.

How close is little AMSTEL HouseBoat to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 8.2 mi (22-min drive) from Blijburg Beach.

Does little AMSTEL HouseBoat offer free breakfast?

Little AMSTEL HouseBoat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at little AMSTEL HouseBoat?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Holland Casino (3-min drive) and Holland Casino Amsterdam West (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at little AMSTEL HouseBoat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at little AMSTEL HouseBoat?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast. Self parking is available for EUR 50 per night.

Does little AMSTEL HouseBoat have a pool?

Little AMSTEL HouseBoat features an outdoor pool.

Does little AMSTEL HouseBoat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is little AMSTEL HouseBoat to downtown Amsterdam?

Little AMSTEL HouseBoat is 1.1 mi away from Amsterdam.

little AMSTEL HouseBoat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, very clean, overall awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

Magic place to stay while in Amsterdam! We highly recommend it and have already told or friends and family about this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing little gem! We would definitely stay again. It is definitely out of the city bustle but accessible by tram and walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amstel Houseboat

Excellent location, fine for a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The location was amazing! Being in a houseboat on the water was a wonderful experience. The host was super responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here very much. It's unlike everything else I experienced traveling. Room is very cozy, there's great view and the host is very nice, accomodating, easily reachable in case of any problem and will help you with anything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, great transport options, very unique propoerty, didnt use the hot tub as weather was not our favour ..decking gets slippy. Bed was so comfy and the coffee selection was brill. Only 4 min walk to trams to centre. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Property was as stated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was a fun stay for two nights. Wouldn’t want to stay longer as room was very small. Also have to bring luggage down a ramp and up and over a set of three or four stairs to get to the houseboat. Pack light!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The experience of sitting out on the patio at night with a beautiful view of the canal was lovely but we don't believe that the cost of the room - $320.00 CAD - was worth it. We appreciated the assistance we received from Andrew.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice experience

It was an experience for sure to stay there. If you have a bit of mobility issue you may struggle to get over steps on entry. Eco friendly place, very clean and very comfy bed. Because we both on bigger size it was a bit struggle to pass each other, it is small. Would be nice to have brighter light in bathroom, can't see if you doing makeup. To get in was a challenge, have to ask young people for help how to use Nuki app to lock and unlock the doors. I would never got in and out on my own. Walk to centre on if you fit, otherwise bus, tram or metro is easy enough. Only wish for good weather, we have rain most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Nydelig plass og fin båt☺️ Vi hadde ønsket at solen var der til lenger enn klokken 16.00 og at bryggen vi satt på burde vært vasket. Ellers var alt helt topp☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't recommend a stay here more. It was the perfect accommodation for Amsterdam. The view was amazing, the suite clean and updated. The central location made walking to attractions (especially the Albert Cuyp Markt and museums) a short walking trip. I would certainly hope to stay here on my next trip to Amsterdam.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles Top, bis auf die Beleuchtung in WC und Dusche.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einzigartige Unterkunft auf dem Wasser, zentrale Lage, kleines Zimmer mit wenig Stauraum, vom Bett aus tolle Aussicht auf die Amstel, schöner Ponton als Terrasse, vielfältige Auswahl an Tee und Kaffee, winziges Waschbecken, sehr bequemes Bett mit 2 Matratzen, nicht barrierefrei - wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sjarmerende båthus som ligger sentralt. Rent og pent og god service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024