unique experience in Amsterdam on the water
discover your floating retreat
AMSTEL Houseboats makes your stay in Amsterdam unforgettable. Currently we have two HouseBoats close to one and other. And the third one is a little further out.
HouseBoat
little AMSTEL is situated in the Amstel River, in the heart of downtown Amsterdam. The boat offers two small rooms,
Studio A and
Studio B. Each room has it's own private entrance, en-suite bathroom and is suitable for maximum two persons; couples or singles.
In the Singelgracht, directly next to the Amstel river, lies Houseboat
next to AMSTEL. Centrally located in Amsterdam. The boat has a beautiful bedroom which fits two people. When your travel party is bigger, we can create two extra places. This makes the boat extra suitable for couples, families (with smaller children) or traveling groups together. Up to 4 people can stay at the same time. Of course this should be agreed upon in advance.
When you want to get away from the hustle and bustle from the city you there is HouseBoat
the New Lake. It sits on the New Lake (Nieuwe Meer) and has a permanent holiday feeling. Should you need to go into town; you’re only a 20 minute bike ride from Dam Square. Bikes are included in your stay! It sleeps two persons per Studio. The boat has recently been fully updated to modern standards. It offers two small rooms,
Studio C and Studio D. Each room has it's own private entrance, en-suite bathroom and is suitable for maximum two persons.
We can offer you bike rentals, a hot-tub, a sauna and/or boat rides to make your stay even more mesmerizing!
Should you not be able to make a booking you can send a reservation request to the form in the contact section.
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reviews
What a nice B&B!
The room is small, very well-organized, well-kept, tidy, with a fantastic view over the water, and in a good location: diagonally opposite the Amstel Hotel. The bridge where the boat is located right next to is busy, and you feel the vibration of heavier vehicles, but I didn't find that too disturbing. You can jog along the Amstel to Zorgvlied. The door of the apartment opens via an app. I found that a bit scary, what if my phone is empty?, but it worked fine. There is a very nice garden, with flower boxes, around the boat, and you have a terrace with nice chairs by the water. From your bed you can see grebes, moorhens, cormorants and (rowing) boats.
Anneke
March 2023

Authentic Amsterdam Experience
This is a review for Houseboat next to Amstel (as mentioned in this listing for its sister boat Houseboat Little Amstel) .
The location is 15 minutes to just about everything with great non-touristy restaurants, bakeries, and a supermarket just around the corner. Amstel Hotel is just over the bridge and has a lovely high tea. The massage bed was a bonus! Very spacious and comfortable, even in the dead of winter we were warm once we understood the excellent heating. The bathroom is spacious and the shower was ample with plenty of hot water.

Melissa C
January 2025
Great little hideaway!
In the most beautiful city..even though it rained 90% of our time there! The only thing the rain stopped us from doing was enjoting the floating balcony! Everything was perfect, bed so comfy and the view..wow! Andrew gave us all the information we needed to have a great few nights. The houseboat is small but has everything you need. Easy access to trams to take you into the city and it is so quiet you almost wouldn't think you were in amsterdam. Takes about a 25 minute walk to the centre but this takes you through a lot of squares, with lots to do. Will definitely be going back in the summer.

Katrina F
September 2024
FAQ
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What amenities are included at AMSTEL HouseBoats?
All properties come fully equipped with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, outdoor spaces, and comfortable living areas. Pools are the lake or river Amstel
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How far are the properties from Amsterdam City Centre?
HouseBoat little Amstel and next to AMSTEL are about a 10-15 mnute stroll along the Amstel towards Dam square.
HouseBoat the NEW LAKE is also 10-15 minutes by (free) bike.
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Is parking available at the properties?
Yes. In little AMSTEL and next to AMSTEL you can park in the street and pay at the meter. This can be chalaging sometimes. We therefore offer a private parking garage for our guest. You can order this whilst booking or through your guest guide.
At the NEW LAKE there is a lot of parking available. You'd need to pay at the meter or opt to go to the Park Bee garage 5 minutes away.
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What is the check-in and check-out time?
Check-in is from 14:00 (2:00 PM), and check-out is by 10:30 AM. If you need flexible times, feel free to contact us in advance. When available you can book these through your Guest App. But pls only do so after confirmation of availability to avoid dissapointment.
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Are the properties family-friendly?
Yes,A