About this property

This unique 3-star hotel offers rooms aboard a boat located on the River IJ at the NDSM Wharf in Amsterdam. The property includes a bar. It has a free 10-minute ferry service to Amsterdam Central Station twice every hour. The rooms have either land or views over the River IJ. Each room has a private bathroom and private restroom. A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning. Guests can relax in the bar area and play pool or video games. During nice weather guests can enjoy the terrace. The property is located at the NDSM-wharf. This former shipyard is now a place where modern life unfolds: festivals, events, art, flea markets, restaurants, bars and new architecture. Amsterdam Central Railway Station offers direct connections to Schiphol Airport in 15 minutes. From the station there are tram services to Dam Square and Museum Square which includes the Van Gogh Museum.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simmy
    Ireland Ireland
    The freedom to skate. It was a beautiful room, so much space. Then it seemed the top of the boat was ours with a majestic view. Just wonderful!
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was such a fun quirky property and the staff where so lovely.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in loft B, it was bigger than I thought it would be. Beds very comfy. View was great. Nice trendy area. Staff very friendly.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beds have definitely improved since our last visit! - Grape Fanta + beer in the vending machine was a live saver, Some amazing bars + restaurants over at NDSM
  • Anjali
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was my 2nd visit. The staff was amazing. The hospitality and the entire stay. I really enjoyed the view from botel & watching birds like swans ducks and seagulls . The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was healthy. The ambiance is...
  • Francisco
    Chile Chile
    Excelemt location, quiet and away from te atractions for turist, breakfast so good
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Room was comfortable It was very convenient to the ferry
  • Krisztina
    Belgium Belgium
    I liked the location on the water. The room was quiet, modern, and compact, just as promised. The breakfast was nice and the staff was helpful. The ferry which brings you exaclty there from the city centre is free (no tickets) and passes quite often.
  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, super friendly and helpful staff. Stayed in many hostel rooms throughout amsterdam and this was by far the best. ( also the shower was very good )
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in the letter T on top of the ship. This was a great room with a fantastic Vue. Check-in was quick and easy with lovely staff.

Hotel surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. That's about US$58. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests using a satellite navigation system to find the property are advised to use the following address: Mt. Ondinaweg.

When booking more than 5 rooms, please contact the hotel as other policies and supplements apply.

Please note that when booking a non refundable rate where payment is due before arrival, Botel will provide detailed payment instructions, for example a link to a secured payment platform.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.