Houseboat in Old Center

Your barge is moored with its southern view on one of the most romantic and peaceful canals, surrounded by 17th century architecture and the Zuiderkerk Carillon painted by Claude Monet.

You will enjoy being located in the historic Nieuwmarkt district, 5 minutes walk from the central station or 50 meters from the 'Nieuwmarkt'metro station, 1 minute walk from 12 restaurants, 5 supermarkets (7/7 - 8 to 2 a.m.), the flea market, most museums and major tourist sites.

Bedroom

• A bedroom with king size bed 2m/1m80, satin curtains and skylight window for looking at the stars.

Services

• WiFi, cable internet and PC.
• You can tap into your host's support before, during your entire stay, and afterward if you need it.

The cozy “bohemian decor” and the “boudoir style” inspire your host’s spirit, love of travel and freedom.

The interior is rich with warm colors, vintage leather furniture and natural wood.

You will really enjoy staying in your houseboat in the 'Old Center' of Amsterdam but in the residential part: 'East side'.

You will really enjoy staying in your canal which was peaceful and green unlike the more touristy waterways, which are too noisy and subject to all kinds of traffic (cars, buses/boats).

This is the Raamgracht Canal: No traffic with a narrow/one-way street and canal, with lush vegetation shading all the boats.

Only traffic with animal life in an aquatic environment with swans, ducks, coots, herons, gulls and many other surprises sailing around your barge!

The hull (Praam type) and the boat were built during the Belle Epoque in 1898, making it one of the oldest boats in Amsterdam. The last complete renovation took place in 2019 to the highest standards but respecting its historic charm.

The Praam

A praam is a type of shallow-draft, flat-bottomed vessel, particularly developed in the Netherlands in the 17th century, reaching around 20 m in length.

These large prams could be operated by oar but also by sail, with a pair of side fins.

Their shallow draft (no more than two feet) allowed them to move goods (not shipped from port) through all of Amsterdam's canals.

Why live in a houseboat?

I understood that an apartment is too noisy, because the walls are too thin with buildings on stilts in Amsterdam.

A barge is too steep.

Living on a boat has a price, that of permanent maintenance, including painting, wood treatment and corrosion, punctuated by regular visits and mooring of the boat at the shipyard without forgetting specific taxes.

From Train Station
Only 50 meters from the subway station "Nieuwmarkt" EXIT "Nieuwe Hoogstraat" (the first stop after the Central Station: all lines: 51, 54, and 53). You can take the lead car and you're near the exit "Nieuwe Hoogstraat." Taking the escalator or the elevator, arrived on the surface, you go in the opposite direction and cross Zuiderkerkhof, which is the churchyard. After passing the church Zuiderkerk 30 meters and crossing the courtyard, you go straight, taking the Moddermolenstraat 20 meters, and will see your Raamgracht waterway. Your houseboat is moored on the corner at your right, the most ornate with its two flowerbeds or gardens.

Or five minutes walking distance or 800 meters from the Central Station. Follow straight along the 3 canals "Geldersekade," passing through the Medieval gate Nieuwmarkt at 400 meters from the Central Station, then "Kloveniersburgwal" to "Raamgracht," then go to the fourth boat in front of the number 35 building), the most ornate with its two flowerbeds or gardens. There are only 5 boats at Raamgracht and on the same side.

Direct Rail Link connects Schiphol International Airport to Central Station and is the fastest and most convenient way to get to your houseboat.

Taxi 
If you take a taxi, you can write your address on paper (You will get the exact address after payment. The houseboat in front of building number 35) and give it to the taxi driver. It will be easier.

You will appreciate being located in the historical area of Nieuwmarkt, at 1 minute walking distance from 12 restaurants, 5 supermarkets (7/7 - 8 to 2am), the Flea Market, most museums, and great sightseeing spots.

In your houseboat at your arrival, your host will give you all information about your stay and the neighborhood, with supermarkets, restaurants, museums, etc., everything you need to know with a guests' guide.

Do not hesitate to request more information if you need about your arrival and your stay.