About us

Wake up with a smile while overlooking the Amstel River, enjoy breakfast while feeding the ducks, walk through the crowded streets with a coffee to go, discover the canals by boat or dream away while riding your bike… The HouseBoats are really well located on a nice part of town. And offcourse; the Amstel River.

Since 2011, little AMSTEL HouseBoat is a Bed & Breakfast welcoming guests from all over the world. Sleeping on a houseboat is a true experience one will never forget. Current resident/owner took over the boat end of 2017. Our aim is to focus on a complete experience with (water)bicycle hire, swims in the river and maybe even boat tours to Ouderkerk!

In 2019 we acquired another boat. This one is more suitable for 2 couples and families. Or travelers who require more space and luxury. It's actually an entire house/apartment. With the decks around it you can enjoy Amsterdam's water first row. Being next door from the Amstel Intercontinental hotel, we named it next to AMSTEL.

Our latest (2025) addition  is called HouseBoat the NEW LAKE. It is close to the Nieuwe Meer at the outskirts of town. Within a bike ride of ten minutes you will be in the center of Amsterdam with all its hustle and bustle.

AMSTEL HouseBoats is a family run B&B business. With Granny, Son, Daughter, Cousin an kids involved. And ofcourse: Eva… We work close with local partners to give you a stay of a lifetime!

We hope to welcome you onboard soon... Kindest Regards, team AMSTEL HouseBoats

Information

location & route

litte AMSTEL HouseBoat is located in the historic city centre, just across of it's Bigger Brother; the luxury 5 star InterContinental Amstel Hotel.

next to AMSTEL HouseBoat is located on the other side of the Torontobridge. Next to café AmstelHaven. On the opposite of it's Bigger Brother; the luxury 5 star InterContinental Amstel Hotel.

And 500 metres from metrostop Weesperplein and tramstop Stadhouderskade. Its convenient location makes that all of Amsterdam’s finest attractions and sights are within short distance, just as a lot of popular restaurants and bars.

HouseBoat the New Lake is located close to the New Lake (Nieuwe Meer) on the last spot overlooking the lake. Close to Sporthallen Zuid, Frans Otten Stadium , the Olympic Stadium and ofcourse: Amsterdam Forrest. On the Stadiumplein you can get small groceries and find nice eateries. From metrostop Amstelveenseweg (M51) it is about a 15min walk to paradise. You can find the boat at the end of Jetty 8. We are the last boat on your left..

Rules

Check in - Check out
Check in from 02:00 pm, check out by 10:00 am. However should you wish to arrive earlier, we will do our best to accommodate your request.

cleaning and disposal of rubbish
It is expected that guests should dispose of all rubbish & leave the room clean & tidy upon departure.

no-smoking
AMSTEL HouseBoats are no-smoking establishments, any guest found to be smoking in their rooms would be charged to facilitate specialist cleaning.

pets
No pets are permitted on the boat.