B&B on a ship

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Amsterdam, NH

Nemo Science Museum
9 min walk
ARTIS
12 min walk
Madame Tussauds
16 min walk
Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
29 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden

About this property

The B&B is a bedroom with a 200x160 queensize bed and a bathroom on an old ship. And there is a water cooker to make coffee or tea. It's very suitable for a couple.
The ship is over a hundred years old and has been recently renovated.
The Morgen Ster is an iron ship, seven minutes walk from the Central Station. Although it's in the heart of the centre, the location has the feel of the country side. A large part of the city is easy to reach on foot. Within ten minutes one can walk to the Central Station, The Dam Square, The Waterloo Square, The Portugese synagoge, the red light district, the Nieuwmarkt, The Rembrandt house.

The front door has a lock with a code. Check in time is 3 pm or later, check out time is 11 am.

Although it's called a Bed and Breakfast, no breakfast is being served. All in all it's quite small, but very cute and comfortable.

Please be aware that the neighbours walk over the roof of the B&B on the way to their homes. It's part of living on a ship in the centre of Amsterdam.

Elderly guests must be aware that you can't walk around the bed. Also you have to step up the ship and there is a small stairway you have to descent.

The B&B is not suitable for pets.

Property manager

MAARTEN

Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Parking available

Microwave

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 4

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please be aware that it's a ship.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Dear Guest, Please do not put anything in the toilet apart from toilet paper. The pump will get blocked. Thanks for understanding.

Important information

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Amsterdam

Located on the waterfront, this bed & breakfast is in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. The 9 Streets and Flower Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Nemo Science Museum and ARTIS. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Johan Cruyff Arena or Ziggo Dome. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Amsterdam, NH

What's nearby

Dam Square - 16 min walk
Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 19 min walk
Anne Frank House - 5 min drive
Van Gogh Museum - 7 min drive
Leidseplein - 7 min drive

Getting around

Amsterdam Central Metro Station - 8 min walk
Amsterdam Central Station - 10 min walk
Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oba Cafe - ‬11 min walk
‪Ontbijtzaal Amrâth Amsterdam - ‬4 min walk
‪WebmasterAccess - ‬8 min walk
‪Sea Palace - ‬9 min walk
‪Eetcafé Snackbar Centraal - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is B&B on a ship pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at B&B on a ship?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at B&B on a ship?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is B&B on a ship located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of St. Nicholas Church and Nemo Science Museum. Dam Square and ARTIS are also within 1 mile (2 km). Amsterdam Central Metro Station is 8 minutes by foot and Nieuwmarkt Station is 9 minutes.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Maarten, the host, is incredibly responsive and attentive. His quick replies to queries make the experience seamless. Accommodation: The rooms on this charming old ship are cosy and clean. Imagine waking up to the gentle sway of the water! The ship has been recently renovated, preserving its historic charm. Location: The B&B is strategically situated—not amidst the madness, but close enough to escape into the vibrant city. Although it’s called a Bed and Breakfast, no breakfast is served. But fear not—the nearby cafes and bakeries offer delightful morning treats. Just be aware that neighbors occasionally walk over the roof of the B&B on their way home—it’s all part of the ship-living experience! A quintessential Amsterdam experience for any traveller.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

28 Aug 2024

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

Close to Central Station

Great location and experience staying on a boat in a canal! Great communication on the owners part!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolin W.

22 Apr 2024

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

Mädelswochenende

Tolle und vorallem super besondere Unterkunft für einen Städtetrip nach Amsterdam. Dank der detaillierten Zugangsbeschreibung konnten wir problemlos in die schöne und sehr saubere Unterkunft einchecken und wurden auch direkt freundlich vom Besitzer Maarten begrüßt. Innerhalb kürzester Zeit ist man zu Fuß am Bahnhof und im Zentrum. Wir kommen sehr gern wieder.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

19 Apr 2024

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

Unique experience

My partner and I stayed for 1 night. Marteen was wonderful, kept me informed about check in process and what to expect. Great location. Would rec for anyone wanting to get away from the usual hotel and stay somewhere fun.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

13 Apr 2024

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

I’m on a boat!

Everything was awesome! We stayed near the museums on our first few nights in Amsterdam, the on the boat for a couple nights on our return. It was great to book end the city to get a bit different experience. Everything works great including the shower. A good shower was very hit, or miss in our European tour. Communication was easy every step of the way. We really enjoyed something a little different this time around. Thanks!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

5 Apr 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property was different (it us a boat) But is comes with limitations. I.e. place for cases. No wardrobe. Pictures are accurate. Maarten the host was very welcoming and left us alone during the stay. On departure we described a smell we experienced during our stay so he could be aware. Should not be described as B&B Refrigerator provided but take everything you might need with you. Only two cups and small spoons provided. Netflix worked well. Felt safe in the area but not wowed by the experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Willy H.

29 Mar 2024

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

B& B on a house boat

Overall good, but no breakfast 😕

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

26 Mar 2024

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

Great stay on the canal

Maarten’s boat on the canal was great. Unfortunately he wasn’t there when we went, however he had friends close to come help if we needed anything. Great and quick to communicate with. Place was very clean and had everything you’d need. Was a short walking distance to the city center and very close to the central train station.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

17 Mar 2024

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

Just perfect !

Great room on a house boat! Complete with shower, fridge,TV with Netflix and a good sized bed. Although the boat was close to the centre, it was incredibly quiet and relaxing. Maarten provided us with clear instructions throughout. We would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig N.

3 Dec 2023

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

A comfy place right by Amsterdam center

The listing was exactly as it was listed. A bed, a bathroom, and the comforts you need to keep you going as you experience Amsterdam (including a kettle and tea, appreciated after walking though the city). The host was very attentive and welcoming, which made our experience visiting Amsterdam that much more enjoyable. And its location near the city center let us see the sights and still come back to rest. Definitely would rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

19 Nov 2023

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas G.

9 Nov 2023

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

Amsterdam Canal Boat

Had a wonderful stay. Location is central, easy to walk or catch public transport. Host was spot on with recommendations and the view from the top of the Bibliothek was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

17 Oct 2023

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

Amsterdam boat

Great time… wanted something a little different & that it was.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn H.

30 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful

Great location, very nice room and great host

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianna M.

11 Sept 2023

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

Unique property

It was a unique experience. Property very close to centre of town. Clean property. Maarten was very friendly and accessible. Would recommend this property for a unique experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah O., Tampa

6 Sept 2023

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

Perfect One Night Stay

My husband and I wanted to stay somewhere different for our first time in Amsterdam and this houseboat did not disappoint. Marteen was a fantastic host and the place was a great walkable location to everything we wanted to see. We took the train from the airport and it was a quick walk from there. We highly recommend booking if you want a unique stay in an incredible city.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

4 Sept 2023

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

TOLLER AUFENTHALT IN AMSTERDAM

Sehr gemütliche, originelle, gut gelegene Ferienwohnung. Vom Bahnhof in nur ca 10 Minuten zu Fuß zu erreichen. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Maarten, our host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and helpful. Always available for questions and recommendations.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

3 Aug 2023

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

Chilled boat in the city

Good and comfortable. Nice rituals wash items. Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

28 July 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very cool place Maarten has! Unique opportunity to stay somewhere other than a hotel. Convenient location near Amsterdam Central Train station and an easy walk into Amsterdam city. The room was clean, had air conditioning and Netflix. Would definitely stay again if we come back to Amsterdam.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

24 July 2023

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

Great space and super location

Great space! Very comfortable and clean. This was an excellent location and we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 July 2023

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

A great experience and great base for exploring Amsterdam. Maarten was a great host. Thanks again for a great trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ulrich r.

15 July 2023

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

Ruhiger Punkt im Zentrum

Alles war so wie beschrieben. Das Quartier ist ruhig gelegen. Dass man auf einem Schiff ist, spürt man nicht. Also keine Angst vor Seekrankheit. Das Schiff liegt direkt am Kai. Dort ist ein kleiner "Garten" mit Tisch und Stühlen, wo man auch seine Mahlzeit bei geeignetem Wetter einnehmen kann, was wir 2mal gemacht haben. Maarten ist ein sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber, bei dem wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt haben. Wir waren in der ersten Juliwoche dort. Die Lage ist ideal. 10 Minuten vom Hauptbahnhof. Man kann von dort fast alles zu Fuß erledigen. Zweimal waren wir mit einem Fahrrad unterwegs. Das war toll zu erfahren, wie schön Fahrradfahren in der Stadt sein kann. Das muss man einmal erlebt haben.Einmal waren wir am Strand: Mit dem Zug in 20 Minuten nach Haarlem und von dort mit einem Leihrad an Meer. Zusammenfassend : Maarten, Appartment, Lage und Amsterdam sind eine Reise wert, Besonders entspannend ist es wenn man mit dem Nightjet der ÖBB anreist. Wir sind in München am Abend eingestiegen und am Vormittag angekommen. Entsprechend zurück.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 June 2023

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

Perfekte Lage

Marten war sehr freundlich. Die Lage des Hausbootes ist perfekt für alle die zu Fuß ins Zentrum wollen. Von hier aus ist alles super zu erreichen. Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt. Lediglich den Außenbereich neben dem Boot könnte man schöner gestallten. Hier wären bequeme Sitzmöglichkeiten toll gewesen. Es gibt einen Tisch und Stühle auf denen wir gerne den Tag haben ausklingen lassen, diese waren jedoch nicht sehr gemütlich. Mit einer kleinen Sitzlounge hätte es uns noch besser gefallen. Wir hatten trotzdem einen tollen Aufenthalt und können die FeWo aufjedenfall weiterempfehlen :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin N.

16 June 2023

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

Great stay!

Very nice stay for two. Extremely convenient to popular areas.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by MAARTEN

I'm a photographer from Amsterdam. I rent out the front part of my ship as a B&B. My goal is to make sure my guests are as happy on this ship as I am.

Why they chose this property

This over an over a hundred year old ship that gives the comfort of an ordinairy home, coupled with a unique experience of living on a Amsterdam houseboat. The location is the very best of the city and I immediately fell in love with it, when it came for sale.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance from the Central Station and many sights. The place has a certain rural feel to it. It's like staying in a small village in the middle of the city.