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Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam

Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam

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Exterior
Property grounds
The Prinsenboat with The Prinsenboat Studio
Corner view on the Prinsengracht canal
living room with sleeping area

Overview of Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 427 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Enjoy the area

Map
Amsterdam, North Holland
  • Popular LocationRembrandt Square6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRijksmuseum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationDam Square19 min walk
  • AirportAmsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Private bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Dining Area

About this property

Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam

The Prinsenboat Studio

Create a memory of your stay in Amsterdam on board the Prinsenboot that you will cherish forever.

We take pride in offering a residence that is warm, inviting, comfortable and romantic. From the first day of your arrival at The Prinsenboat to your last day with us, we will do our utmost to ensure your experience lives up to your expectations.

If you are celebrating a special event such as a birthday, anniversary or reunion, we can help make it a unique experience.
You will immediately notice the difference between The Prinsenboat Studio and an Amsterdam hotel.

Children are thrilled to stay on The Prinsenboat. Maybe even more than adults. They are fascinated by living on a house boat where they can experience life on the water and enjoy watching the waterfowl and passing boats.
Ask about our special family prices.

The Prinsenboat Studio consists of a very comfortable and romantic Studio of 27m2 from where you have a water view of the historic 17th century Prinsengracht with its patrician houses from the Dutch Golden Age.
When opening the large sliding windows you immediately feel the vibrations of the Prinsengracht.

The canals were, and still are, fundamental to Amsterdam, of great cultural and historical importance.
In 2010, the World Heritage Committee decided to add the 17th century canals area in Amsterdam to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Prinsenboat is located, in the Prinsengracht, in the midst of all this beauty.

We had to say goodbye to the old Prinsenboat but we succeeded in building a new Prinsenboat with all modern conveniences; such as floor heating, your own private bathroom with shower, toilet, and wash basin, unlimited free TV with international channels and unlimited free WiFi, Netflix, Spotify, while preserving the old exotic features such as the opium bed and the wood carvings.

The location of the Prinsenboat couldn't be more perfect; all major attractions of the city Center are a 10 or 15 minute walk away; Museumplein, Anne Frankhuis, Magere Brug, Hermitage museum, Heineken brewery, the trendy Albert Cuypmarkt, Bloemenmarkt, Waterloopleinmarkt etc.
Nightlife is also within walking distance; from the clubs on Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein to the famous Gay Venue street; Reguliersdwarsstraat.
No need for a taxi after a night out.

The Prinsenboat Studio is part of The Prinsenboat and offers you a private studio of 27 m2 with a breakfast bar with fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, microwave, toaster, cutlery, cups, plates etc. Everything you need for a relaxed breakfast .
In our experience, our guests prefer their privacy more than being woken up early in the morning for breakfast. Breakfast is not included. Neither do we provide breakfast items.

Unfortunately, the strict rules of the city of Amsterdam prohibit us from having a kitchen in The Prinsenboat Studio, which means that we cannot offer you cooking facilities. You have no stove and no sink.
Fortunately, around the corner, in the Utrechtsestraat, there is a wide variety of nice international restaurants. In the nearby, trendy, Albert Cuyp area you will find, next to the street market, also great authentic Surinamese dishes and a wide range of reasonably priced eateries.

The sleeping area with an antique king size teak bed, 160 x 2.00m. is separated from the rest of the studio by a large antique wood carved panel from Indonesia. The legs of the bed are huge dragons; chase the dragon (smoking opium) ……… We found it in Indonesia, in what was said, an opium kit.
The couch is extendable to a bed of 1.40 x 2.00 m. And is suitable for two persons.

The Prinsenboat Studio has a maximum capacity of 4 persons.

Wake up in the morning to a spectacular view of the canal of the Prinsengracht, take a walk through Amsterdam, come home at the end of the day in the tranquility of your private studio on the water, relax and watch life on the Amsterdam canals pass by.

Experience historic Amsterdam in a very special way; live on the water!
Welcome to The Prinsenboat Studio

You do not need to bring towels. We provide everything you need.
Ask about our special family prices.

Property manager

Peter

Amenities

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The Prinsenboat is absolutely non smoking!!
We enforce our house rules strictly Absolutely no smoking In short; if you are in AMS to party; get drunk and stoned, please do not book our property.
No parties, loud and/or wild behaviour. From 22.00 until 08.00 is night mode which means no music or loud behaviour. I live in my part of the boat.
In case of violating the above house rules or any other wild disturbing behaviour you can be asked to leave the boat and will not have restitution!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

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

About the area

Amsterdam

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets and Flower Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Amsterdam, North Holland

What's nearby

  • Rembrandt Square - 6 min walk
  • Rijksmuseum - 14 min walk
  • Leidseplein - 16 min walk
  • Dam Square - 19 min walk
  • Van Gogh Museum - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Prinsengracht Stop (4) - 1 min walk
  • Rokin Station - 14 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nel - 3 min walk
  • Onder de Ooievaar Café - 1 min walk
  • Bouwman Café - 1 min walk
  • Café van Leeuwen - 4 min walk
  • Cafe Marcella - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Magere Brug and Rembrandt Square. Rijksmuseum and Flower Market are also within 15 minutes. Prinsengracht Stop (4) is only a 2-minute walk and Keizersgracht Stop (4) is 3 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Houseboat heaven
The property was charming. Imaginatively decorated, right on the Prinsengracht canal, and complete with a huge white swan.I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. It does not have (nor does it claim to have) a full kitchen (it has a 'frig, coffee makers, etc.). It has no laundry facilities (and does not claim to have), but there is a good laundromat about a block from the houseboat. Its steps into the boat and internal to the boat can be difficult for someone who is very short and old (86 years) with bad knees. The owner and I talked about resolutions to this issue, and he may modify with grab bars or something like that. .
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul and Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
A Most Unwelcoming Host
The location of Prinsenboat is great, right in the middle of a lovely area with restaurants, bakeries, shops,bars, galore. But the place is part of the owner's house, and you can tell from reading the book he leaves there that he clearly resents having to rent part of his house out and in his "welcome book," he mostly seemed unhappy to have us there, complaining about slamming doors, using too much water or heat or leaving our devices to be charged. I hate to leave negative reviews because I own a VRBO myself, but this is not a great place to stay - it's very small and cold and you have to crawl over each other to get in and out of bed, all of which could be overlooked, but the main issue is that the owner clearly doesn't want people there! I can't recommend it. There are other places to stay in the same neighborhood - I suggest you go for onw of those.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Cam H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great neighborhood… nice location, unique experience
Enjoyed our 5 nights at Prinsen Boat. Close to everything, walk to Ban Gogh Museum and Rijkstad museum… 3 stops on the team to Fam Square. Peter respected our privacy . Very nice all in all
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location & studio
One of the best locations I’ve stayed in Amsterdam. Studio was extremely clean and it was an amazing experience to stay on the water. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prinsenboat
Nice little studio on a houseboat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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Hosted by Peter

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