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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Central & Modern studio on Eco-Houseboat Excelsior!

A beautiful, bright and private studio room situated in a recently renovated Amsterdam eco-houseboat. It has an en suite bathroom and stunning view over the IJ water. Located in the city center, nearby the famous 'Jordaan' area.

The space:

Hello and welcome to my home at Excelsior BnB!
I'd like to invite you to my recently renovated houseboat and be one of my first guests. After an exciting time or extensive refurbishment, I'm thrilled to finally open my doors for you!
So if you're looking for an authentic stay in Amsterdam, you've come to the right place.

This eco-friendly houseboat is ideally located in the Zeeheldenbuurt, at a quiet place in the 'Oude Houthaven'. It has stunning views over the IJ water and Amsterdam North and is within walking distance of the city center (8 minutes).

Staying at my boat will make a contribution to the environment. By heating through a sustainable water heat pump, the houseboat uses 5x less energy, emits no CO² and does not burn fossil fuels.

The 40 sqm private studio room is equipped with everything you need. It has a comfy king size bed (180 x 200) with crisp, white sheets and window ceilings above your head to gaze at the stars.
Start your day with a Nespresso in the relaxing sofa and settle down in your life at sea.

The ensuite bathroom has a bath with stunning views over the harbor, a separate shower and luxurious bathroom amenities from Marie-Stella-Maris.
This room has a separate toilet.

We offer free Wi-Fi in the entire accommodation, use of bed linens, and towels.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Property Registration Number 0363 9D14 8C36 267C 2B29
Property # 10176073
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, this houseboat is in the city centre. Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena.
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Amsterdam-West, NH

What's nearby

  • NDSM Werf - 20 min walk - 2.0 km
  • Herengracht Canal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Anne Frank House - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The 9 Streets - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Dam Square - 9 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Central Station - 3 min drive
  • Zoutkeetsgracht Stop - 6 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vooges aan ‘t IJ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vessel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪7Eventyfive - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Walvis - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪boon & de koot - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Central & Modern studio on Eco-Houseboat Excelsior! ?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central & Modern studio on Eco-Houseboat Excelsior! on 2 December 2026 start from NZ$624, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Central & Modern studio on Eco-Houseboat Excelsior! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Central & Modern studio on Eco-Houseboat Excelsior! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central & Modern studio on Eco-Houseboat Excelsior! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniele S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart M.

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

Fun stay!

Thanks Arie for the sweet bedroom on The Exelcior.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Great stay!

Beautifully redone rooms and great place to stay! No fridge like it says but ice was provided promptly for everything we needed to keep cold! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you Josh, Fridge has arrived now. The Excelsior deserves some ice cold drinks too;). Welcome any time, all the best to you. Best, Arie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David D.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2020
Thanx for your stay David
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Maryanne B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Royhon A.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly H.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben B.

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ralf T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathrin W.

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

Kurztrip

Gemütliche Unterkunft, bequemes Bett, sehr freundlicher Kontakt mit dem Eigentümer Gerne wieder
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Great time

Lovely boat. Stress free
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2022
Thanks, can say the same about your stay. Feel free to visit again. Best, Arie
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jayne

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saige R.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2022
Thank you Saige, the water is best in august to jump in:). But you can rent a kayak someday in the future as well. Best, Arie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralf S.

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

Sehr zu empfehlen

Diese Location ist sehr zu empfehlen. Immer wieder gerne
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2021
Danke Ralf, schön dich zu treffen. Komm wieder vorbei. Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gerne wieder 😊

Schönes Hausboot... ruhig gelegen ,modernes Bad
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2022
Danke! Immer willkommen Sabine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay:).... it means a lot to us...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marius N.

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

Excellent vacation experience!

Very nice location at the port. Clean and safe room. Modern setup. Very friendly and helpful host. Perfect for 2 guest. We stayed there for five days. It was a excellent experience. I would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2020
Hi Marius, Fun to meet you 2, it was a pleasure to host you. Good vibes. Thanx for your time to write something about the excelsior. Feel free to visit when around. Cheers

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Hosted by Arie Schaap

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