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Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center

Houseboat in Amsterdam, near Dam Square

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Close to Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and Dam Square, Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center provides amenities such as a terrace. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
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Entire house boat

1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center

Houseboat in Amsterdam, near Dam Square
This houseboat features a terrace and designated smoking areas.
Guest accommodation at this houseboat offers a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Soundproofing

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Special attention as is house boat!!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 0363 51E5 043E 10F6 1E8A

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Cosy Houseboat Studio in the old City Center Houseboat
Cosy Houseboat Studio in the old City Center Amsterdam
Cosy Houseboat Studio in the old City Center Houseboat Amsterdam

About the area

Map
Amsterdam, NH

What's nearby

  • Nemo Science Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sexmuseum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • ARTIS - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dam Square - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rembrandt Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Central Metro Station - 6 min walk
  • Amsterdam Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪oba cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ontbijtzaal Amrâth Amsterdam - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sea Palace - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪A Beautiful Mess - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. Nicholas Church, Dam Square and Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. Rembrandt Square and The 9 Streets are also within 1 mile (2 km). Amsterdam Central Metro Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nieuwmarkt Station is 9 minutes.

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Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

4.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was amazingly simple. Great location and easy access to get to the Centraal station and the city walking (5 minutes). Loved everything about the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

josephine l.

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

Compact but central

Compact but ok for three of us - steep stairs if you have issues there. Galley (the correct term as it is a boat!) is moderately equipped- good fridge/freezer. We just enjoyed flaking out at the end of a day of lots of walking. No TV if that is your thing. A great place to stay for first visit to this city. Host very good with communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan H.

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

A great stay :)

We had a great stay with the best host! It was such a cool experience to stay in a house boat in Amsterdam. Was very centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

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

Cute little space

Great stay overall Casper was very lovely and gave great recommendations
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Perfect spot

Casper's houseboat was the perfect central spot for three young people! The houseboat itself was charming and the location couldn't better!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ciara D.

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

Amazing experience in an exceptional location!

We truly enjoyed staying here! Casper was communicative and made the check-in process easy. We had everything we could need at the boat and could walk to anything easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah U.

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

Great Location

Studio unit on the house boat was clean and well presented. It was cosy with 3 adults in it, more suitable for a couple. Location made up for it, easy walk to central station and main attractions. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Amsterdam Trip

Was so easy and accessible/ Casper was great and extremely helpful! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

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

Great location and cool experience!

My friend and I stayed on Casper's house boat. It was clean upon check-in and Casper is around if you ever need anything. Highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a cool experience and great accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute studio in houseboat in center

Casper was a great host with delicious restaurant recommendations. The studio was clean and efficient. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell M.

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

Good Spot

Easy and convenient location to red lights, museums and shopping. Stayed in this solo but could accommodate up to 4, though would be best for 2. Casper was accomodating and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

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

top Locstion

it Was nice on the boat. Casper Shows us everything and Was always reachable for questions. the location Was perfect. Close to central and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A., Galesburg, IL

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

Exploring Amsterdam

The location is this is great if you are planning on using public transportation. It is a very easy walk to Central Station for the train to the airport, trams to museums, or just a walk to Chinatown and many local places to eat. Casper had coffee and tea ready for our use as well as an equipped kitchen which allowed us to make breakfast each morning before heading out. The pictures are very accurate of what you are renting!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
BUDGET ACCOMMODATION AT LUXURY PRICE. CONS Dirty - Mouldy bathroom tiles, cobwebs on ceiling, dirt splashes behind bin, dirty shelving, Disrepair - rusty portholes, detritus/twigs on sky light, bathroom door unsecured, wardrobe sliding doors dont slide, wardrobe is crooked Uncomfortable - very small, (approx 17 sq m including beds and small kitchen/dining area). Dark - daylight came from small portholes , mostly obsured by other boats as it was in a harbour. Duvet was too small for the bed. Duvet covers were cheap polyester. Duvets were cheap and the pillows were lumpy. The bathroom door did not lock. There is wooden picnic bench outside the property but the entire outside area is untidy and overgrown so we had no wish to use it. PROS Good location, wifi and very good communication from hosts. The host visited us when we complained and cleaned the bathroom tiles and ceiling cobwebs which helped but did not address all our concerns. Being in the houseboat was quite a depressing experience made worse in the knowledge we had paid nearly 2K Euros for 5 days.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jim&karen

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
It’s a sufficient place to stay, a good location, and the owner is lovely, but you have to climb up and down stairs that are almost like a ladder to get to your room and there is NO view whatsoever. It’s a barge, not really a houseboat. We are older, and wouldn’t have rented if we had known you couldn’t see out and ladder climbing was involved!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen C.

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

What you see is what you get and nothing else

Casper is attentive and helpful. Boat is in a central location. The accommodation is one room with a bathroom. Only very basic amenities, coffee and toilet paper, no soap or shampoo or milk. I would not want to stay here in Summer as there’s no outdoor area to relax. The room has portals but absolutely nothing to view. The heat was good. I think we overpaid for what we got.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lori P.

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

Great location, cool experience

Casper is a helpful host/owner. He had a great list of recommendations and showed us around the property when we arrived. The studio was nice and a great location to the train station. With a Vrbo, I expect to rent the whole place, just be aware that you’ll have a neighbor that you share a front door with and that the owner has an adjoining door they stays locked. I never felt unsafe but didn’t feel like this was spelled out on the description. The original listing mentioned a hot tub twice, when I mentioned it he said he didn’t realize that was in the description and quickly updated it. It was a warm weekend, and don’t get great cross breeze, but there were fans available. Pictures are accurate, location is good, owner is helpful, just make sure you’re reading reviews.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Céline C.

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

Emplacement idéal pour visiter Amsterdam à pieds. Confort et fonctionnalité sont au rdv à bord !

Super séjour passé en famille !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Makana C.

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

Charming. Great location

Charming. Great location. Short walk to Centraal. Conveniently appointed. Bigger than it looks in pictures
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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

Terrific location...

Very close to Central Terminal...easy walk to just about everything. Casper was very accommodating - easy to work with. Boat is small but comfortable; has all you need to enjoy your stay in Amsterdam. We would definitely stay here again if/when we return to Amsterdam.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

chantal s.

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

Peniche

Très bie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika H.

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

Cozy houseboat centrally located

We had a very nice few days on the houseboat. It is small and very cozy and equipped with everything you need. Especially nice is the seating area directly in front of the boat. The location is ideal, only 10 minutes walk from the main station and by bike you are also in 10 minutes almost everywhere. Last but not least: Casper is a very wonderful host. Definitely recommendable - and we will be very happy to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Elke

Liked: Amenities, communication
Der Vermieter hat auf Wünsche sofort reagiert. Leider haben wir die Unterkunft nicht sofort gefunden, da es ein normaler alter Kahn war und keine Hausnummer oder Hinweis auf Vermietung zu finden war. Ein Blick auf die Gracht durch das Bullauge (siehe Bild) war uns verwehrt, da neben uns ein verrosteter Kahn direkt neben uns lag. Wir gucken also im Abstand von 30 cm auf eine Schiffswand. (Es gab auch knatschende Geräusche durch die gegenseitige Reibung der Kähne).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021