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Houseboat Ark van Amstel

Weesperzijde 1026, Amsterdam, NL

8.4 guest rating· 61 reviews

About this hotel

Unique House Boat Accommodation

Experience a one-of-a-kind stay just outside the historic center on a houseboat with stunning views of the Amstel River. Each room features a charming parquet floor, white walls adorned with Amsterdam photos, and a modern bathroom with a shower.

Convenient Surroundings

Indulge in the vibrant local scene with numerous lunchrooms, cafes, and restaurants just a stone's throw away from Ark van Amstel. Immerse yourself in the city's culture and culinary delights right at your doorstep.

Easy Access to Attractions

Located near the Weesperplein public transport station, explore Amsterdam's iconic attractions with ease. Reach Central Station, Leidseplein, Museum Square, and Rembrandtplein within minutes, making sightseeing a breeze.

Book now for an unforgettable houseboat experience in the heart of Amsterdam!

Rooms & rates

Studio

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Aerobics
  • Bike tours
  • Bingo
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cooking class
  • Electric vehicle charging station
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  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Movie nights
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Location

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Weesperzijde 1026, Amsterdam, NL

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.461 reviews

+ Spectacular views+ Excellent host communication+ Clean and comfortable accommodationsSome complained about the cold due to inadequate heatingLacked a sink in the bathroom
Cleanliness7.9
Service8.9
Location8.9
Room Quality8.3
Amenities8.4
Value for Money8.3

We had such an amazing stay at the House boat! The location was amazing and Jenny was amazing! I couldn’t recommend this

10.0

The location and being able to be on the water was amazing!

Dylan · GB · 2026-07-19

Very good

8.0

Location on the river

Quite small and bedroom access quite tricky but we are not spring chickens!

Jason · GB · 2026-07-13

The boat house in Amstel

8.0

Location and view was awesome. 5 mins walk to the metro station. Jenny and Masha were extremely nice hosts. It was very hot the first night. They bought another fan for us. The houseboat was very cute. Wine , water and cookies were kept to welcome us. The bed was very comfortable. Coffee machine and coffee pods were fabulous that host had left for us.

No sink in the washroom, had to climb up a spiral stairway and use kitchen sink, bedroom was downstairs had no ventilation and without a wall fan was quite stuffy in this hot weather. Some light sheets should have been provided too as duvet was a big no in the heat. Suitcases had to be kept on the top floor as dragging them down via the steep spiral staircase was quite risky and tedious. Also there were too many artifacts and less space in the living area to keep things. Hence I had to remove everything to make more space

sanjeev · IN · 2026-07-01

Fabulous stay. Just perfect

10.0

Great location, very comfortable and very quiet

Andrew · GB · 2026-06-14

Loved the whole experience

10.0

The whole houseboat experience was fantastic.

It was just a bit of a long walk to get to everything. We should have worked out the trams. The stairs in the house are not for the faint hearted. Steep and very tight spiral staircase. Wasn’t a problem for us.

Michael · AU · 2026-06-07

Guest review

10.0

Everything. Absolutely fantastic

Nothing we didn't like. One note of caution.The spiral staircase down to the bedroom was a bit tricky and possibly not suitable for elderly.

Paul · GB · 2026-06-04

Good to know

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

No parking available.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 45 per person per stay when using an available cot.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.