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B&B on a ship

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$299
avg per night

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Amsterdam, NH
  • Dam Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Anne Frank House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • 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

Room

  • Water view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is AU$299 avg per night,

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Enjoy the liberty and tranquility on the water. Close to Amsterdam

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
9.8 out of 10, 32 reviews
The price is AU$267
avg per night
16 June - 22 June
Enjoy the liberty and tranquility on the water. Close to Amsterdam

About the area

Amsterdam

Located on the waterfront, this bed & breakfast is in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets and Flower Market. 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.

What's nearby

  • Dam Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Amsterdam Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Anne Frank House - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

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

About this property

B&B on a ship

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

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 4
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please be aware that it's a ship.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 0363 48F4 0942 0247 54BF

We should mention

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

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 15-minute walk of St. Nicholas Church and ARTIS. Dam Square and Rembrandt Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Amsterdam Central Metro Station is 8 minutes by foot and Nieuwmarkt Station is 9 minutes.

B&B on a ship Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Micah F.

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

Fantastic Flat on the Water!

Top notch! Great location within walking distance of Amsterdam Centraal Station. Room was very clean and quite comfortable. Perfect for a quick getaway to explore Amsterdam. Maarten was easy to communicate with and an absolute superhost. Glad we chose his B&B. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

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

Great little house boat

Maarten was a great host and easy to communicate with. He answered all our questions before & during our stay. This little boat was perfect for 2 people. It was convenient to the train station and local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Dianne R.

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

Boat adventure

Great location! Comfortable Bed! Nice Shower. Walking distance to many sites. friendly and helpful host ! Near train station, super market, hop on hop off boats/bus Quiet. Near heat Chines restaurant .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn H.

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

Great location

Good location close to everything but away from all the noise, very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell F.

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

Cute little space

This is a cute little space in a perfect location, but be aware it is a very small unit. The host is very nice and there to help with anything you need. You can walk to anywhere in the canal district easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn H.

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

Andreas G.

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

Diane B.

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

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

8/10 Good

Willy H.

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

Julie D.

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

Jane C.

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

Luke R.

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

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

Hannah O., Tampa

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

Hannah S.

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

Kurt

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

Debra H.

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.

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

Dianna M.

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

Rob W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Fantastic Apartment

The apartment was even better than the pictures. Very clean & had everything you could ask for. It's very close to the tram stop & minutes from the historic town center. Parking space is a little tight, but there is parking and for a smaller vehicle perfect. We were driving a large car, so tight as to be expected. Jace was great with communication and meeting us to show us around. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M., Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, UK

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

Absolutely Perfect!

This property was ideal for the two of us. We travelled to Amsterdam by Eurostar and the boat was 12 minutes walk from the central station. The position of the boat allowed us to walk everywhere, nothing was too far. Our stay was only four nights so we made the most of the city and spent a limited amount of time on the boat, mainly overnight. Communication with our host Marteen was the best I have experienced on VRBO. His instructions were crystal clear and our stay was problem free. If you are planning to visit Amsterdam this is an ideal spot to explore from. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023