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B&B on a ship

Bed & breakfast in Amsterdam, near Dam Square

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$284
avg per night

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Amsterdam, NH
  • Place, Dam Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Anne Frank House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden
The current price is NZ$284
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About the area

Amsterdam

Located on the waterfront, this bed & breakfast is in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. The area's natural beauty can be seen at ARTIS and Vondelpark, while Van Gogh Museum and Amsterdam Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Johan Cruyff Arena or Ziggo Dome. Waterskiing, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Dam Square - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Anne Frank House - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Leidseplein - 8 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 9 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Central Metro Station - 8 min walk
  • Amsterdam Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LuminAir - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪oba cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ontbijtzaal Amrâth Amsterdam - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sea Palace - ‬10 min walk

About this property

B&B on a ship

The B&B is a bedroom with a 200x160 queensize bed and a bathroom on an old ship. And there is a water cooker to make coffee or tea. It's very suitable for a couple.
The ship is over a hundred years old and has been recently renovated.
The Morgen Ster is an iron ship, seven minutes walk from the Central Station. Although it's in the heart of the centre, the location has the feel of the country side. A large part of the city is easy to reach on foot. Within ten minutes one can walk to the Central Station, The Dam Square, The Waterloo Square, The Portugese synagoge, the red light district, the Nieuwmarkt, The Rembrandt house.

The front door has a lock with a code. Check in time is 3 pm or later, check out time is 11 am.

Although it's called a Bed and Breakfast, no breakfast is being served. All in all it's quite small, but very cute and comfortable.

Please be aware that the neighbours walk over the roof of the B&B on the way to their homes. It's part of living on a ship in the centre of Amsterdam.

Elderly guests must be aware that you can't walk around the bed. Also you have to step up the ship and there is a small stairway you have to descent.

The B&B is not suitable for pets.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 4
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please be aware that it's a ship.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dear Guest, Please do not put anything in the toilet apart from toilet paper. The pump will get blocked. Thanks for understanding.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 0363 48F4 0942 0247 54BF

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is B&B on a ship pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at B&B on a ship?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at B&B on a ship?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is B&B on a ship located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of St. Nicholas Church and ARTIS. Dam Square and Rembrandt Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Amsterdam Central Metro Station is 8 minutes by foot and Nieuwmarkt Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

B&B on a ship Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andreas G.

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

Amsterdam Canal Boat

Had a wonderful stay. Location is central, easy to walk or catch public transport. Host was spot on with recommendations and the view from the top of the Bibliothek was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

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

Great little house boat

Maarten was a great host and easy to communicate with. He answered all our questions before & during our stay. This little boat was perfect for 2 people. It was convenient to the train station and local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Willy H.

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

B& B on a house boat

Overall good, but no breakfast 😕
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne R.

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

Boat adventure

Great location! Comfortable Bed! Nice Shower. Walking distance to many sites. friendly and helpful host ! Near train station, super market, hop on hop off boats/bus Quiet. Near heat Chines restaurant .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place Maarten has! Unique opportunity to stay somewhere other than a hotel. Convenient location near Amsterdam Central Train station and an easy walk into Amsterdam city. The room was clean, had air conditioning and Netflix. Would definitely stay again if we come back to Amsterdam.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Fantastic Apartment

The apartment was even better than the pictures. Very clean & had everything you could ask for. It's very close to the tram stop & minutes from the historic town center. Parking space is a little tight, but there is parking and for a smaller vehicle perfect. We were driving a large car, so tight as to be expected. Jace was great with communication and meeting us to show us around. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

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

I’m on a boat!

Everything was awesome! We stayed near the museums on our first few nights in Amsterdam, the on the boat for a couple nights on our return. It was great to book end the city to get a bit different experience. Everything works great including the shower. A good shower was very hit, or miss in our European tour. Communication was easy every step of the way. We really enjoyed something a little different this time around. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maarten's place was perfect for what we were looking for in Amsterdam. A houseboat and within walking distance to all the attractions. Maarten was extremely accommodating in our changing travel plans. I could not be happier and would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnauld A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
He is a very approachable person and we had a great time at his place. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cath S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maarten is a wonderful host and the location is really close to Centraal and the historic town. We loved our stay. It’s also really quiet which was lovely. Thank you Maarten.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maarten was the perfect host. His B&B houseboat was perfectly located to explore all the fun Amsterdam has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time staying here. Maarten is an extremely responsive host and easy to communicate with. The room was very clean and in an excellent location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

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

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit

Das Hausboot-Zimmer mit Bad hat unseren Vorstellungen absolut entsprochen.- Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter im Vorfeld und während des Aufenthaltes war freundlich und informativ.- Check-In/-Out und Öffnen der Haupttür mit Code verlief problemlos - Bett war bequem- Bad war ausreichend groß - Klimaanlage funktionierte und es war schnell abgekühlt- Fernseher (Netflix) und kleiner Kühlschrank sind auch vorhanden - „Vorgarten“ könnte mit wenig Aufwand ansprechender gestaltet werden zum gemütlichen Verweilen (Vermieter erklärte anfänglich jedoch gleich von Selbst, warum er bisher noch nicht dazu kam)- Lage sehr zentral und alles war fußläufig erreichbar, was wir erreichen wolltenWir haben uns insgesamt sehr wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janene M.

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

Perfect

Ideal location and perfect for 2 people. Maarten was great to deal with …would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Amsterdam visit

Maarten was great to work with. The location was perfect and convenient to walk everywhere. The only thing that would have made the stay perfect, would be a bit of outdoor seating. Being able to sit outside and relax and watch boat traffic would have been wonderful. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jérôme M.

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

Escapade à Amsterdam

Nous avons passé trois jours et deux nuits. Logement impeccable pour petit séjour à deux.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Perfect

It was just what we needed. Quiet but easy to access everything. Maarten was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah F.

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

Fantastic Flat on the Water!

Top notch! Great location within walking distance of Amsterdam Centraal Station. Room was very clean and quite comfortable. Perfect for a quick getaway to explore Amsterdam. Maarten was easy to communicate with and an absolute superhost. Glad we chose his B&B. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell F.

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

Cute little space

This is a cute little space in a perfect location, but be aware it is a very small unit. The host is very nice and there to help with anything you need. You can walk to anywhere in the canal district easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Close to Central Station

Great location and experience staying on a boat in a canal! Great communication on the owners part!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolin W.

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

Mädelswochenende

Tolle und vorallem super besondere Unterkunft für einen Städtetrip nach Amsterdam. Dank der detaillierten Zugangsbeschreibung konnten wir problemlos in die schöne und sehr saubere Unterkunft einchecken und wurden auch direkt freundlich vom Besitzer Maarten begrüßt. Innerhalb kürzester Zeit ist man zu Fuß am Bahnhof und im Zentrum. Wir kommen sehr gern wieder.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Unique experience

My partner and I stayed for 1 night. Marteen was wonderful, kept me informed about check in process and what to expect. Great location. Would rec for anyone wanting to get away from the usual hotel and stay somewhere fun.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maarten, the host, is incredibly responsive and attentive. His quick replies to queries make the experience seamless. Accommodation: The rooms on this charming old ship are cosy and clean. Imagine waking up to the gentle sway of the water! The ship has been recently renovated, preserving its historic charm. Location: The B&B is strategically situated—not amidst the madness, but close enough to escape into the vibrant city. Although it’s called a Bed and Breakfast, no breakfast is served. But fear not—the nearby cafes and bakeries offer delightful morning treats. Just be aware that neighbors occasionally walk over the roof of the B&B on their way home—it’s all part of the ship-living experience! A quintessential Amsterdam experience for any traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was different (it us a boat) But is comes with limitations. I.e. place for cases. No wardrobe. Pictures are accurate. Maarten the host was very welcoming and left us alone during the stay. On departure we described a smell we experienced during our stay so he could be aware. Should not be described as B&B Refrigerator provided but take everything you might need with you. Only two cups and small spoons provided. Netflix worked well. Felt safe in the area but not wowed by the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Great stay on the canal

Maarten’s boat on the canal was great. Unfortunately he wasn’t there when we went, however he had friends close to come help if we needed anything. Great and quick to communicate with. Place was very clean and had everything you’d need. Was a short walking distance to the city center and very close to the central train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024