Dokstroom, welcome!
Hannekes Boom, only 100 meters from the houseboat, one of the most popular places to meet people and have a drink.
Your private terrace.
Toilet and shower
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On the edge of the city center, our hidden green spot.
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Dokstroom - our hidden gem

On the edge of the city center, hidden in the green, you will find our authentic red houseboat. A great place to chill out after a busy day in town!

Excellent! 4.8/5 (119 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. Cozy studio on a houseboat
  2. Unique and laid back nautical neighborhood
  3. Close to Central Station, Ferry and Cruise Terminal
  4. Lots of museums, restaurants and bars nearby
  5. Very welcoming host
  6. Quiet location close to city center

From our guests

  1. Charming houseboat experience in central Amsterdam
  2. Quiet, relaxing location near Central Station
  3. Welcoming, helpful host with thoughtful local tips
  4. Comfortable, cosy space with needed amenities
  5. Restaurants, bars, and attractions within walking distance
  6. Waterbirds often visible around the dock

Welcome to your stay

You will be surprised about the tranquility that our neighborhood has to offer: a true hidden gem just around the corner of Central Station and the Cruise Terminal. We warmly welcome you aboard on our cozy houseboat where you will have a private studio with separate entrance in the front of the ship. Enjoy all the comfort of a luxury hotel room, yet with the character that comes with a houseboat. 

Explore your stay

Our guests particularly appreciate the location. There are many great things to - no tourist traps, but genuine interesting highlights - within walking distance. Right across the water you see the amazingly designed science museum Nemo with free roof-panorama, the National Maritime Museum, the Amsterdam Climbing Hall, the Music Hall and within 1 km distance you find Central Station, the free Ferry to Amsterdam North. 

Not to mention the wonderful places to eat and drink! The famous and laid back bar-restaurant Hannekes Book (with awesome terrace) is literally one minute walking away, and around the corner there is a great cafe 'Delerium' with over 750(!) beers, also with a water front terrace. When you cross the bridge you can enjoy one of the best Chinese restaurants in town - actually also located on a houseboat! And this is just to give you an impression - there is so much to see, drink, eat and to do!

Outside you can enjoy the sun all day long. Since we are located along a dead-end street, there is not much traffic and you can sit outside comfortably. This is actually quiet unique for Amsterdam. Even just walking along our canal is a lovely experience in itself: here you will see a great variety of traditional ships that are well preserved, often over a hundred years.

And now about the studio. You have a private entrance, so privacy is guaranteed. When you enter the boat, you will experience the unique and warm atmosphere that we have created to give you a real home-away-from-home' feeling. The places has a comfortable double bed, a ( sleeping) couch, a flatscreen tv, free wifi, a dining table, water cooker, micro wave and a small fridge, hairföhn. Be assured that the houseboat studio is comfortably warm all year round thanks to central heating and since we have solar panels on the roof we also have airco for the warm days.

Linen and towels are provided, as well as a hair dryer. Don't like to go out and fancy an afternoon cocooning? We have a nice selection of books, board games and puzzels too. 

We speak English, German, French, Spanish and Dutch, so feel free to let us know if you have any questions and we will get back to you right away. We look forward to welcome you aboard on our charming houseboat!

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Houseboat details

Registration number

0363 DK0B 8K6E 63B0 7F65

Property type

Moored houseboat

Payment policy

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

Cancellation policy

Security deposit

Not required

Check in/out time

Check in between 13:00 and 00:00.

Check out before 11:00.

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, 2 Sleeps

King size beds: 1

The studio has a comfortable double bed for a great night rest. The small bathroom offers a toilet and shower. 

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Bathrooms

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

General information

Paid parking No pets allowed Smoking not allowed

Our houseboat is located on a dead end street, so it is very calm with traffic.

Outdoor facilities

Terrace / balcony

Heating / cooling

Central heating Electric fans

Amenities

Microwave / oven Linen provided Towels provided Iron Hair dryer Dining table & chairs

We offer a fridge, kitchen sink, microwave and water cooker so you can make a nice breakfast with coffee and tea.

Activities nearby

Swimminig / watersports Walking / hiking Fishing Climbing Cycling / mountain biking

The boat is very comfortably heated with central heating. This ensures a nice temperature even on the coldest winter days.

Entertainment

Internet access WiFi / internet Satellite / Cable tv

Location

Panoramic views City views

During the summer our canal is just perfect for swimming. Furthermore there is a climbing wall at the end of the street and the options for sport fishing are limitless. Not to mention the great cycling and walking routes.

Holiday type

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

Our houseboat is the perfect location for those who want to combine a true Amsterdam experience with the tranquility of a nautical neighborhood - away from the tourist masses.

Location

Distances

Airport

25 km

Bar

0.1 km

Beach

25 km

Ferry port

0.8 km

Highway

2 km

Restaurant

0.1 km

Super market

0.4 km

Train station

0.8 km

How to get there

From Central Station it is just a few minutes walking, and the Cruise Terminal is literally around the corner. 

About the area

Our area is best described as a nautical neighborhood with lots of unique vessels that are tendered by their owners. We care for our houseboats, as well for each other. You will feel at home right away, yet the 'big city' is just minutes walking away. Yes, it is a true hidden gem, right in the middle of Amsterdam.

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Houseboat owner

Joanne & Ramiro

Looking forward to welcoming you on board!

Response time
Normally within 10-20h
Language spoken
Dutch, English, French, Spanish, German

119 Reviews - Dokstroom - our hidden gem

Excellent! 4.8/5

  1. James C - Canada

    09 Jun

    A fantastic find!

    A 10 minute walk from the cruise terminal, train station and downtown action, this unique and charming space was perfect for touring Amsterdam on foot and taking day trips all around the Netherlands by train. And we even got to Bruges and back all in a day! Joanne is a wonderful hostess and went out of her way to make our stay comfortable and memorable. Value of the house boat rental compared very favorably to the pricy cramped Amsterdam hotel room we were in for a night temporarily before starting our week chez Dokstroom! We’d come back in a heartbeat and would definitely recommend this “hidden gem” to our friends. Jim & Elana, Fredericton, Canada.

  2. Kathleen C - Canada

    20 May

    Adorable suite in a red houseboat

    My best friend met me in Amsterdam and we stayed 5 nights in this houseboat. The bed was very comfortable and we felt very safe there. There's a cute kitchenette, which was great because we bought our own groceries and stocked up the mini fridge. It's a short walk to Centraal Station and is surrounded by restaurants, shopping, and all the tourist attractions. We had 2 families of water birds living at our dock, and they were very friendly with cute babies. The price was very reasonable and the landlord was very helpful and accommodating.

  3. Sasha W - England

    27 May

    A fabulous weekend!

    Loved staying on the boat during our amazing trip to Amsterdam, thank you Joanne for welcoming us and for making sure we had a pleasant stay. Lots of love Sasha and Rea x

  4. Alexander H - Germany

    07 May

    Relaxed, cozy experience

    It was an honor having our first houseboat experience on your vehicle. It's just a relaxed walk away from the central station, but still enough distance from all the commotion to have a safe space. The bed was really comfortable. Joanne gave us lots of great tips and was available for all kinds of requests. Hartelijk dank!

  5. Stephen F - England

    05 Jul

    Relaxing Houseboat near station

    We had a lovely stay in the houseboat. It’s only a short walk to the station but is quiet and very relaxing. Joanne was an excellent host and we would be very happy to return in the future!

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