The houseboat at start of Spring with the tulips on the green roof.
The romantic and hidden waterway with the Spring light.
Animal life in aquatic environment with swans...
The houseboat in Spring.
A part of living room with its Godin's Belle Epoque stove.
Livingroom with its two Louis XVI mirrors.
View from the kitchen on the living room.
Living room.
View from the bedroom on the living room.
A part of the kitchen with the coffee and tea corner.
The kitchen with the two electric heaters and sink.
View in the kitchen then the entrance and the living room.
The bedroom with its view on the water way and its large Dutch painting of Haarlemerpoort in Amsterdam during the Spanish occupation.
Bathroom with its walk-in shower.
Entrance with its flowerbed.
The bedroom with the King size bed, its paintings, and Louis XV mirror.
The flowerbed at the entrance.
Lunch and dinner space outside with one garden table and two chairs.

Houseboat in Old Center

Your best location in the Historic Center

Excellent! 4.9/5 (49 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. Host fully available and friendly
  2. Historical Center
  3. Ideal for loving couples
  1. Safe and peaceful neighborhood
  2. Old and vintage style

Houseboat summary

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.
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Houseboat description

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.

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Details

Registration number

0363 2FB5 9D2A 4C52 A81D

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 15:00 and 00:00.

Check out before 11:00.

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, 2 Sleeps

King size beds: 1

 

You will really enjoy sleeping in your room with your 2m/1m80 king size bed, satin curtains and skylight window to watch the stars.

You will be delighted to take your hot and comfortable shower with your "Italian shower" with a heated tiled floor and an electric radiator with everything you need: soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, creams body, cotton swabs, hairdryer, towels, etc.

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Bathrooms

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

General information

Paid parking
Pets allowed

Smoking not allowed
Child friendly

Indoor facilities

Shower

Small garden at the dock and entrance.

Outdoor facilities

Garden

Small Pets Allowed : ask to your host before booking. Parkings close by the boat with Q-Park Centraal Station 800 m or Q-Park Waterlooplein at 200 m. Child friendly only for one child and ask to your host before booking.

Amenities

Fully equipped kitchen
Microwave / oven
Toaster
Linen provided

Towels provided
Iron
Hair dryer
Dining table & chairs

Activities nearby

Swimminig / watersports
Walking / hiking
Horse riding
Golf

Fishing
Tennis
Amusement park / water park

Entertainment

Internet access
WiFi / internet

Computer
Music system

Location

City views
Close to the shops

Close to the ariport

Electric radiators

Holiday type

Nightlife
Historic / sightseeing
Town / city

Lake / riverside
Romantic
Sporting activities

Location

Distances

Airport

9 km

Bar

0.1 km

Beach

15 km

Golf course

4 km

Highway

2 km

Night club

0.3 km

Restaurant

0.1 km

Super market

0.2 km

Train station

0.8 km

How to get there

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.

About the area

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.

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Houseboat owner

Lionel

After a life of being a historian, your host decided to live 2 dreams. The 1st was to be in the "Old Center" of Amsterdam ( but in the residential part : East side). The 2nd was to live in a canal but very peaceful and green, unlike the major 'very touristy' waterways (being too noisy with cars and tourists' buses/boats traffic).

It is the 'Raamgracht' canal : No traffic with narrow/oneway street and canal, a beautiful tree-lined canal with lush greenery shading over all the boats.

A flat ? too noisy (As walls are too thin), a barge ? too steep-sided. Your host loves and enjoys the "houseboat". Only renting it when your host is in countryside, a "polder", very closeby.

Therefore, it is not a merely an impersonal and soulless rental property. Your host prefers to welcome friends and guests in a friendly spirit rather than dealing with business customers.

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

49 Reviews - Houseboat in Old Center

Excellent! 4.9/5

  1. Natthalie B - Belgium

    28 Oct

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    We wanted to visit Amsterdam in an unconventional way and we were delighted. The boat is comfortable and the welcome by Frédérique perfect despite our delay due to public transport. The place is particularly quiet despite being in the middle of the city center.

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  2. Roby H - Australia

    06 Nov

    The right host at the right boat at the right canal in Amsterdam !

    Lionel's houseboat combines both the charming, laid-back setting reminiscent of the late sixties "flower power, free love" days coupled with an ideal central location to all important things to enjoy in Amsterdam. We spent a memorable & relaxing time on his lovely boat watching swans & ducks swimming by. Great fun.
  3. ERIC L - France

    19 Jul

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    We spent 1 full week on Lionel's Houseboat, who went out of his way to help us and make our stay more enjoyable. The houseboat is very well equipped and decorated with great taste. It's located on a quiet canal in the center of Amsterdam (which is pretty rare), very convenient as we were close to everything on foot or by bike. Nieuwmarkt underground station is 1 minute away. Lionel, who speaks perfect French, also welcomed our little dog with open arms. We plan to go back on our next trip to Amsterdam.

     

    We spent a whole week in May in with our little dog who was more than welcome aboard. Lionel's boat is cosy, well equipped and beautifully decorated in bohemian style. Our host was really charming and sweet and made everything possible to make our stay very comfortable. The houseboat is located on a quiet canal in the center of Amsterdam (yes, that's possible!) so we where close to everything. Highly recommended for a unique experience in Amsterdam, we have planned to book it again for our next trip to this wonderful city.

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  4. Lukas K - Germany

    06 Nov

    Great location, nice stay

    First thing to say is that the host is very nice and the location of the houseboat is perfect. You are right in the heart of the city and still get to rest in a quiet place. Everything you need (supermarkets, shopping districts, cafés etc.) is within 10-15min walk radius.

    The interior might not be everyones thing during the day but once the night falls and all the lights inside are on, the magic and the beauty of this place unfold. You'll find yourself relaxing in cozy armchairs. The nice stereo and computer (both on board) create a smooth ambience. The bathroom is fully functional with constant warm water supply. The kitchen provides everything one needs.

    Why not 5/5? The door hinges need to be fixed since the door jams a lot making you feel like you are breaking in :D The bed is pretty big and a new mattress should make it perfect. The electrical system is fully functional but requires some adjustments as well.

    The check-in and check-out was going smooth and straightforward.

    We enjoyed our stay a lot and will definitely book again.

  5. Kelly T - the Virgin Islands (U.S.)

    04 Jan

    Comfort in the HEART of Amsterdam

    Perfect location on a quiet canal. Close to everything we wanted to see and do. Felt like coming home after each outing. Lionel was the perfect host and could not do enough to ensure a wonderful stay. Loved sharing the view with the boats that cruised by...and the ducks, of course. A cool and authentic way to enjoy the city!

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