Is Central & Modern studio on Eco-Houseboat Excelsior! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Central & Modern studio on Eco-Houseboat Excelsior! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Central & Modern studio on Eco-Houseboat Excelsior! located?

Located in Amsterdam West, this houseboat is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Westergasfabriek Culture Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum. Leidseplein and Vondelpark are also within 3 miles (5 km). Zoutkeetsgracht Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Haarlemmerplein Stop is 10 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

23 Jun 2023

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

What a great an experience staying on a boat

Great place, really enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

7 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Loved this place. A 1-mile walk to city center. Super quiet. Unique. Clean. Best nights of sleep I’ve had in a long time.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart M.

3 Nov 2023

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Fun stay!

Thanks Arie for the sweet bedroom on The Exelcior.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

7 Jul 2023

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Great Scott

This was great spot to stay. Great food not too far away. Easy to get to. Clean, quite, wonderful and great coffee.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna S.

12 Jul 2023

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Perfect

It was amazing, the perfect place to be quick in the city and enjoy a silent place to relax

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David D.

9 Mar 2020

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Romantic weekend

Great property, only downside is the walk in to town is quite far but ubers are cheap.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

7 Apr 2023

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Lovely and unique stay!

I'm so glad we booked this property for our trip to Amsterdam! It's a short walk to the 48 bus stop which can take you to and from the Centraal station so it's easy to get to the heart of the city but the neighborhood itself is quiet. The room is just a good size bedroom and a bathroom but had everything we needed! Communication with Arie was great and he gave perfect directions to get there (even though my jet lag kept me from following them perfectly, lol) My husband and I were so glad to have found a place with a true King size bed so we didn't feel cramped sleeping. I hope we can make it back to visit again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Maryanne B.

9 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

House barge studio

While we enjoyed our 2 night stay and the host was very responsive, we have to be clear about our experience. The “houseboat” is more like a barge and has 3 apartments on it. We stayed in the studio. The location is not what we expected, thinking we would be within a 15 minute walk to the center of Amsterdam but it was more like a 15 minute car or bus ride, plus a walk. There wasn’t much of a selection of dining options within a close proximity. The space was very nice; clean and recently renovated.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Royhon A.

5 Oct 2023

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Amazing Experience

I wanted somewhere special for my Girlfriends 30th birthday and this was the place. It was Amazing, seemed newly renovated, clean and in the perfect location. Quiet, walkable to the city center and easy access to the bus/trams to get to the Centraal station. The area was quiet and peaceful with nearby cafes/restaurants. BAK was amazing and right next door, recommend reservations. I don't have anything negative to say although there were other people staying on the boat at the same time we did not hear them much. The room was big and nice with amazing ambiance and lighting. Definitely the highlight of staying in Amsterdam for my girlfriend was the house boat. The port holes open up for a nice view of boats passing by. Would definitely stay here again if I was in Amsterdam, the location was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly H., TN, United States

17 Jul 2023

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

Boat House Experience

This was my first time in Amsterdam and first stay on a house boat. Arie was an amazing host! Gréât view of water and sunsets The space was spotless and well equipped . Arie’s communication was exceptional ! He was also very thoughtful. I apparently slept through a rare thunderstorm during my stay. 5 Stars for structural support and safety! The only downside to my stay was I didn’t rent a bike in West Amsterdam . So I had to Uber or walk . I would definitely suggest a bike rental as the center can be a long walk for someone who doesn’t walk much. Thank You Arie. !

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ben B.

24 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Almost perfect

This is a studio dorm apartment with no kitchen, and one bathroom (not two like the description says). It is one of two units off of the hallway, and there a small common area that has the couch and microwave (these are not in the unit like the pictures make it seem). The pictures make it seam like there is a lot more to the unit than there actually is. The stairs are just how you get down into the boat, it is not a multi-level unit. Also, make sure you try to get into the correct lock box for your keys. If the code the host gives you does not work, try the other lockbox. That being said, this is still a very beautiful place, just maybe a bit more expensive for what you get. Feels recently renovated with a gorgeous bathroom and massive tub. Portholes can be opened to hear the harbor's noise to add to the vibe.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Ralf T.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

holiday impressions on the houseboat

It is very interesting and special to live on the houseboat. We had a lovely few days in beautiful Amsterdam. Overall, i'm with the positive reviews... I think in addition you should know a few things about the studio apartment: The boat contains the owner's apartment and several guest rooms - that are separated from each other by drywall. Orientation on the boat is initially difficult - as none of the various entrance doors are marked. The studio only includes the room with the bed and the bathroom. All other pictures of the ad show other parts of the boat. The small seating area on deck can only be reached from the outside. Subjectively, i think the 40 sqm is doubtful, in fact the studio looks much smaller. There is no way to store the clothes - no wardrobe, no regal, no coat hanger. The few existing kitchen utensils are open on the very small minibar fridge. There is no kitchenette or cooking facilities in the room (so the term "studio" could be misleading). Airing is only possible via 1 porthole in the room and 1 in the bathroom, so it can get very warm in summer. The portholes cannot be covered, so they may be easily visible from the opposite pier. The owner are very friendly and (sometimes) respond to inquiries. The ad text suggests a recent renovation, but according to the owner, this was 5 years ago (status 08/23). Overall, I feel the property is expensive in relation to what you get. This rating reflects only my opinion.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik M.

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniele S.

14 Jun 2024

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Great stay for a weekend in Amsterdam

The location is really good, it's very quiet but you can walk into the inner city

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

7 Apr 2024

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Unique Experience

We enjoyed the stay and our host was super accommodating. Great stay. Just be sure when you Uber to meet your car on the main street.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

20 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

When we arrived, the key wasn’t in the key safe. Arie quickly answered our call and upgraded us to another room, which was great! It’s truly an experience to remember to sleep in a boat house. Loved the view and quietness. It’s a 20 minute walk by the water to Centraal Station. With a rented bike, it took less than 5 minutes and it is the best way to get around in my opinion. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

19 Dec 2023

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

Fantastic Stay

Super cool property, nice quiet spot to stay, super unique and cool. Comfy bed and big bath tub with a view of the water while you bath. Loved going out on the deck and having my coffee with the sunrise. Everyone I ran into was super friendly. Very quite area and good spot to get a good nights rest, while also only 20 minute walk from all the fun night life. I would definitely stay here again, perfect Amsterdam experience. Host is super easy to get a long with also, made check in experience beyond easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathrin W.

3 Dec 2023

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Kurztrip

Gemütliche Unterkunft, bequemes Bett, sehr freundlicher Kontakt mit dem Eigentümer Gerne wieder

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

12 Dec 2021

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Great time

Lovely boat. Stress free

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jayne

27 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Communication

The advert states you get the whole boat for you and your party- this is not true - you pay an extortionate amount of money for a room

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Saige R.

24 May 2021

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

awesome weekend stay

My partner & I had a wonderful weekend stay. The room is super cool and even better than the photos. The bathtub was incredible. If it was a little bit warmer I would have jumped out the window from the bathtub right into the sea! The walk into the city center was lovely and we also rented bikes from the host. Arie was super kind, friendly, and easy to communicate with. We will for sure stay here again in the summertime.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ralf S.

29 Mar 2021

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Sehr zu empfehlen

Diese Location ist sehr zu empfehlen. Immer wieder gerne

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Sabine F.

3 Oct 2020

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Gerne wieder 😊

Schönes Hausboot... ruhig gelegen ,modernes Bad

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Sept 2020

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Aug 2020

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

Super schön

Ein wirklich schönes Hausboot Vorallem mit der kleinen Terrasse. Alles war sehr sauber und modern.

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