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TULIP VIP

Spacious Floating Hotel room with a bathroom en suite and a private loveseat on deck, in top center

Excellent! 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

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.
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Houseboat highlights

  1. Spacious floating hotelroom
  2. Private love seat outside on deck
  3. Luxurious bathroom en suite with porthole views
  4. Panoramic views of Amsterdam
  5. Top center
  6. Coffee corner with minibar fridge

From our guests

  1. Central location near Amsterdam Centraal; walk to attractions.
  2. Peaceful and quiet despite being in the city.
  3. Beautiful canal views; sunsets enjoyed from the deck.
  4. Spotlessly clean, charming, and recently renovated interiors.
  5. Hosts are kind, responsive, and communicative.
  6. Unique houseboat experience with spacious outdoor areas.

Welcome to your stay

Just minutes from Amsterdam Central Station, this stylish houseboat studio offers a truly unique stay on the water. Located in the hull of a historic freight ship, the space is bright and inviting thanks to large roof windows and elegant portholes. Enjoy the energy of the city nearby, while the hidden harbor offers a surprisingly peaceful place to relax and unwind.

Explore your stay

The Houseboat studio offers much more than just a place to stay, it offers a glimpse into the unique world of Amsterdam’s houseboat living.

Our harbor is a small community of people who enjoy life on the water, each vessel with its own history and character. This creates a warm and authentic atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else in the city.

Your accomodation

The private studio apartment is located in the front of the ship and offers plenty of space, light and comfort. From the deck you descend into a surprisingly bright interior where portholes and roof windows create a beautiful play of natural light throughout the day.

The high-quality double bed (200 x 160 cm) is located in the front of the hull. Although it sits just below water level, it may well be one of the most special places you’ve ever slept.

The studio is designed to be both comfortable and relaxing after a day exploring Amsterdam. Many guests say sleeping on the water is one of the most memorable parts of their stay. It’s the perfect base for discovering the city while enjoying the unique atmosphere of life on a houseboat.

The living area offers a cosy table for two, perfect for breakfast while planning your day in Amsterdam.

The kitchenette includes a  fridge, toaster, coffee maker and water kettle. There are no full cooking facilities, but with so many wonderful restaurants, cafés and bars just around the corner, most guests happily explore the neighborhood instead.

The bathroom includes a comfortable shower, toilet, sink with illuminated mirror and a hair dryer.

The apartment is very well insulated and equipped with comfortable floor heating, ensuring a warm and cosy stay even during colder months.

You’ll also find plenty of wall sockets and USB ports to easily charge all your devices.

The studio apartment is located in the front of the ship and offers complete privacy. The host also lives on board in a separate part of the vessel, while guests enjoy their own fully private space.

Guests have full private access to the studio apartment during their stay. The apartment is completely self-contained and offers its own private living space, bathroom and kitchenette.

 

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Houseboat details

Registration number

0363 E00F CEDE CAB7 B82A

Property type

Moored houseboat

Payment policy

25-75% or 50-50% or 100% (read more)

Cancellation policy

Strict

Security deposit

$229

Check in/out time

Check in between 15:00 and 00:00.

Check out before 11:00.

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, 2 Sleeps

King size beds: 1

Guests are also welcome to enjoy the small love seat on the front deck of the ship — a lovely spot to sit outside and watch the harbor life pass by.

Please note that this is a residential harbor where people live. To keep the peaceful atmosphere for everyone, we kindly ask guests not to use the outside seating area after 22:00.

To help you fully enjoy the atmosphere of the harbor and the city, there are no televisions or radios on board. Of course, we do provide WiFi for those who wish to stay connected.

Andere dingen waar je op moet letten
As this is a houseboat, access to the apartment involves a few steps and short stairways inside the boat. For this reason, the accommodation may be less suitable for guests with limited mobility.

The toilet is connected to the city sewage system via a marine pump. For this reason, toilet paper should not be flushed and can be disposed of in the bin provided. A bidet is available for additional comfort.

The apartment is part of a houseboat where the host also lives on board. The atmosphere in the harbor is friendly, relaxed and residential.

Guests are very welcome to enjoy their stay, while respecting the peaceful character of the harbor and the neighbors. The apartment is therefore best suited for couples or travelers looking for a comfortable and relaxing stay in the heart of Amsterdam.


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Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms: 1
Number of en-suite bathrooms: 1
 Number of toilets: 1

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General information

Paid parking Pets allowed Smoking not allowed Smoke alarm

Check In after 15:00
Check Out before 11:00
But, if there are no guests arriving / departing the same day we are flexible.
We charge 25 EUR for a late check in after 19:00 , and 40 EUR for a very late check in after 00:00 hours.

Indoor facilities

Shower

Outdoor facilities

Garden Terrace / balcony Mooring sloop / boat possible

In fact you can jump right out of your TULIP VIP floating hotel room in the waters for a swim, your own private swimming pool.

Heating / cooling

Air conditioning Central heating Electric fans Underfloor heating

We have very fast internet, if you need a device, let us know in advance.

Amenities

Microwave / oven Toaster Linen provided Towels provided Iron Hair dryer

Activities nearby

Swimminig / watersports Fishing Climbing Cycling / mountain biking

Services

Babysitting Tour guide Transportation to and from airport Maid service Chauffers service

VIP services all upon request

Entertainment

Internet access WiFi / internet

Bicycles for rent next door. Train metro bus boat a few steps from your floating ViP hotel room.

Location

City views Close to the beach Close to the shops Close to the ariport

Holiday type

Nightlife Historic / sightseeing Town / city Lake / riverside Romantic Sporting activities

Location

Distances

Airport

25 km

Bar

0.1 km

Beach

25 km

Ferry port

0.4 km

Golf course

25 km

Highway

10 km

Night club

0.1 km

Restaurant

0.1 km

Ski lift

800 km

Super market

0.4 km

Train station

0.4 km

How to get there

From Central Station it is just a few minutes walking to get to the houseboat. After booking you will receive the exact instructions how to get there. Please make sure to read the Instructions Manual sent to you by your host and keep it safe till you arrive.

Could not be easier!

About the area

Our harbor is a real hidden gem in the city centre. Secluded and private, yet close to the buzzing inner city. Within walking distance there are lots of great things to see and do. Just to give you an impression an overview of things we like in our neighborhood:

* Local bar Pollux across the street

* Dam Square

* Nieuwmarkt (lots of bars, restaurants and of course the market itself)

* Zeedijk with the delicious food of the China town

* Red light district

* Nemo Science museum

* Maritime museum

* OBA the liberary with the beautiful building and a piano inviting to play

* Conservatorium next to the OBA with pianoplayers invited

* Double Tree Hilton hotel with the Sky lounge where from you can make photo's of our boats.

* Amazing Architecture of the hotel Amrath (go inside for a free tour) built as a ship

* Hannekes Boom (laid back restaurant/bar with superb terrace)

* Climbing hall

* IJ-river

* Waterloo Square

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Houseboat owner

Casper

I thoroughly enjoy living on the water in Amsterdam. Life on a houseboat has something special about it: the tranquility of the water, the light, and at the same time the energy of the city around you.



For me, Amsterdam is the perfect combination of freedom, culture, and vibrancy. Every day feels a bit like a little adventure.



I hope that others can also experience, for a moment, how special it is to stay on the water, right in the middle of this fantastic city.

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Response time
Normally within 6-10h
Language spoken
English, Dutch

18 Reviews - TULIP VIP

Excellent! 4.8/5

  1. Amy T - England

    13 May

    100% recommend.

    The houseboat is a truly beautiful and unique stay in Amsterdam. Within walking distance of classic tourist attractions, as well as more "boutique" quiet areas. The boat itself it beautiful and just far away enough from the hustle of the city for a peaceful evening and morning, should you want to enjoy it. Hosts super helpful and communicative - definitely book this boat!

  2. Mattias O - Sweden

    11 Sep

    A unique stay in Amsterdam.

    My wife and I have visited Amsterdam 4-5 times and wanted something special for our wedding anniversary, and staying on the boat was perfect for our needs and met all our expectations. Great location and cosy. Wonderful to sit on deck and just relax, even if you are smack in the middle of the city. Highly recommended.

  3. Konstantinos G - Germany

    15 Apr

    Really nice

    Almost fine!

  4. Corilee S - Canada

    17 Apr

    Some Good, Some Not So Good

    We spent 4 nights on the Tulip VIP. First the good - the location is great with so many things in walking distance and there are nice views from the deck. The hosts that assisted us were very kind and tried to be helpful, allowing us to store our luggage before 3pm check in and leaving cookies due to issues we experienced. The not so good was the walls with various stains (particularly near the bed -old food? Dirt? Blood? I don't know, but they need to be cleaned or repainted), the bed itself was quite uncomfortable being low grade foam on hard wood that should likely be replaced. We also had an issue with the bathroom lights that didn't work and were unable to be fixed when we were there, the overhead sky lights dripped (I was told just condensation, not a leak, but it still leaked near the bed and we were given extra towels for that). The sound also carries from the other unit on the boat. For two nights the banging an voices from the other unit disturbed us. Overall I'm glad we tried staying on the houseboat, but I wouldn't do it again.

  5. Steve B - England

    23 Feb

    Peace and quiet in Amsterdam

    We had a lovely stay on Nina's houseboat. Situated in the heart of Amsterdam, it was easy to get wherever we wanted to go and lovely to come back to the peace and quiet of the boat.

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