Amsterdam is a beautiful city known for its cute cafes and picturesque canals. If you are thinking about where to stay in Amsterdam and want an authentic and unique experience, why not try renting a houseboat?
WHERE TO STAY IN AMSTERDAM
5 Best Amsterdam Houseboats
Did you know that Amsterdam has more than 100 kilometers of canals? There are 165 canals and about 2500 houseboats in total! Amsterdam houseboats have been floating around the Amstel River for more than a century. Knowing that the canals and boats are such a specialty to the city, I thought “what could be more fun and unique than staying in one of the many Amsterdam houseboats?” Here is my experience living on a houseboat as well as 4 other recommendations for your next stay in Amsterdam.
1. AMAZING HOUSEBOAT WITH 5 BEDROOMS (AIRBNB)
I found my houseboat via Airbnb (click this link to get $40 off your next Airbnb booking!). This houseboat had 2 floors, a full kitchen, 5 separate rooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets and a large outdoor deck! It is perfect for a family vacation or group trip with friends. The rooms and bathrooms downstairs are a little small, but each room can definitely accommodate one person comfortably.
The upstairs area has a fully equipped kitchen and a decent size dining table that can seat at least 6 people. You could also choose to dine in the back deck, watch boats pass by and pedestrians and cars cross the bridge nearby. Remember to bring ear plugs because noise definitely travels in a boat like this!
One of the great perks of this houseboat is that it is located very close to the Central Station. You can conveniently walk there and take the train to other cities in the Netherlands!
Special thank you to Old Shanghai Online for sponsoring this amazing hand-painted 100% silk cherry blossom robe (also available as a short robe). Old Shanghai Online has a selection of affordable yet gorgeous robes. Some of them are even hand painted! Check their website out for more Asian-inspired robes.
| Photography by Austin Donohue |
2. HOUSEBOAT LITTLE AMSTEL
This houseboat is in a good location (close to public transportation) and features modern decor. The large windows offer an amazing view of the Amstel River. Prices start at around $297 for 2 nights.
3. ASILE FLOTTANT
If you don’t mind staying a bit further out of the central area, Asile Flottant is a great choice. This houseboat has raving reviews and super cute decor. Its rooms are perfect for couples and the location of the boat is a short bus ride to Central Station. Asile Flottant also features a seasonal outdoor pool and terrace. Prices start at around $342 for 2 nights.
4. HOUSEBOAT ARK VAN AMSTEL
Located just outside the historic center, this houseboat offers gorgeous wide window views of the Amstel River. The decor is cute and cosy and the Wifi is super fast! Prices start around $612 for 3 nights.
5. ENTIRE HOUSEBOAT IN CITY CENTER WITH 2 BEDROOMS (AIRBNB)
This is a whole houseboat in the center of Amsterdam with a large roof deck. It also has a large living room and cozy dining room area and cute bedrooms that can house up to 4 people. The prices aren’t cheap, but at $388 a night for 4 people it’s less than $100 per person! Book this Amsterdam Houseboat via Airbnb.com. (click this link to get $40 off your next Airbnb booking!)
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