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 (88 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
  1. Lots of museums, restaurants and bars nearby
  2. Very welcoming host
  3. Quiet location close to city center

Houseboat summary

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. 

Houseboat description

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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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

88 Reviews - Dokstroom - our hidden gem

Excellent! 4.8/5

  1. Stefanie C - Germany

    12 May

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    The boat is a bit older but it is very clean. Joanne tries incredibly hard. Very uncomplicated. Contact is easy via whatsapp or SMS. She gives tips for breakfast or dinner. The boot is about 10-15 minutes walk from downtown. Not too far, not too close. I was excited. Any time!! Thanks

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  2. Mohamed K - Belgium

    20 Aug

    Boot house

    Hostess was very friendly and very helpful, very good location. Recommended!

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  3. Sonia Von Z - Spain

    07 Apr

    Stay in Dokstroom

    1. We are a Spanish couple and we are delighted to stay in the boat, very cozy and clean and is located in a quiet and beautiful neighborhood and very close to the central station. We were very comfortable and we will certainly repeat! We recommend 100%
  4. Patricia B - Germany

    23 Jun

    Super cozy and great location Show original

    We felt very comfortable at the accommodation. It had a great location; it's quiet, but you can get to town very quickly. The room is very comfortably furnished, and the outdoor seating area is also great. Another highlight for us was being able to swim right off the houseboat's dock. The owners are also very nice, accommodating, and helpful. We would definitely recommend the accommodation to anyone! Everything was perfect!

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  5. Daniel H - England

    01 Oct

    Great Stay

    Great hosts and a fun place to stay for a few days.

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