Alpha
Unique Boat Experience in the Eastern Docklands
Excellent! 4.9/5
BOOKA CARE
- Your money is safe, we pay your host 2 days after check-in.
- 100% refund in the unlikely event the host cancels.
- Changing booking details is always free.
- Access to urgent phone line during your booking.
- Book Co2 positive, we compensate 3 times more than we emit.
Houseboat highlights
- Authentic cabin from 1915
- Authentic bunk
- Modern bathroom
- Located in a very popular neighborhood
- 30 minutes by foot to the centre
Houseboat summary
Have a unique holiday in Amsterdam by staying on a traditional motor-ship from 1915.
Houseboat description
Our ship is located in the popular old harbour of Amsterdam, 30 minutes by foot to the centre of the city. It will take you around 10-15 min to go to the city centre by bus 43 or tram 7.
It's situated in a quiet and relaxed location with a few restaurants, cafe's, two supermarkets and some shops nearby. There is no weed-shop close by!
You will have many possibilities to explore the city of Amsterdam and beyond. Our ship lies in a charming and peaceful area, therefore it's the perfect place to retreat and to recover!
You will stay in the authentic cabin (1915), the rear of the ship, the owner stays in the former cargo space of the ship. You will sleep in the authentic bunk, but also enjoy the modern bathroom with a shower. There is WiFi, TV and a coffee machine. You enter the ship via the wheelhouse and reach the studio (17m²) on the left site by stairs. In the wheelhouse there is a washing machine and a dryer for eventually use.
In the summer you can enjoy of a swim right here outside the ship. Just jump over board, the water is clean.
I'm sure you will enjoy your stay at my place.
Details
Location
Distances
Airport
31 km
Bar
0.2 km
Beach
33 km
Ferry port
0.4 km
Highway
5 km
Night club
1 km
Restaurant
0.2 km
Super market
0.6 km
Train station
3 km
How to get there
If you come by plane take the train to Central Station and then the bus number 43 direction Borneo-Eiland. Get out at Azartplein. Just walk to Levantkade in 3 minutes. Walking on Levantkade take the jetty on your right side. You will see the number 42 of our ship in the wheelhouse.
If you come by train just follow the description above from Central Station.
If you take the car you can park on public spots right on the street. Please notice that parking is €4,50 per hour (€40,50 per day) in Amsterdam. You can better take the P&R Zeeburg and take the tram 26 from there to Rietlanden (1 station) and step over to tram 10 (two stations to Azartplein).
About the area
Our houseboat is located in a historic part of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam Docklands, from where in ancient days the cargo-ships used to sail to the East. Nowadays, this area has been transformed into a picturesque architectonic quarter where the living is easy, with all the facilities you may need like: pubs, restaurants and a shopping centre.
Houseboat owner
Oliver
I am Oliver and live here on board for more than 20 year. My son is 15 year old and grown up here on Alpha.
I work as project manager in the sustainable sector with solar.
From origin I am German but my German is getting worse after all this years ;). We really enjoy living here and like to share this experience.
39 Reviews - Alpha
Excellent! 4.9/5
Stine D - Germany
05 Mar
Oasis of calm in the middle of Amsterdam Show original
David J - England
09 Oct
Excellent stay
Christian M - Germany
03 Apr
Alpha stay Show original
Eric B - Canada
04 Apr
Perfect home base for our trip
Monika B - Germany
29 Jul
Three days in Amsterdam Show original