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Cozy houseboat studio in the Old Town

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A compact room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a window.
A window with a view of buildings and trees, a red tulip in the foreground, and a wooden frame around the window.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a small side table with a vase of sunflowers, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a clock, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A wooden picnic table with benches, surrounded by potted plants and a building in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dam Square

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Terrace

Explore the area

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Amsterdam, NH
  • Place, Nemo Science Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, ARTIS
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dam Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Amsterdam

Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam, is home to this houseboat. Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets and Flower Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Olympic Stadium or Ziggo Dome. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Amsterdam, NH

What's nearby

  • Amsterdam Chinatown - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Warmoesstraat - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nemo Science Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • ARTIS - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dam Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Central Metro Station - 7 min walk
  • Amsterdam Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LOT61 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪LuminAir - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A Beautiful Mess - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪oba cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪High Garden - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy houseboat studio in the Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy houseboat studio in the Old Town?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy houseboat studio in the Old Town on 10 Nov 2026 start from £640, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cozy houseboat studio in the Old Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy houseboat studio in the Old Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy houseboat studio in the Old Town located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of St. Nicholas Church and Dam Square. Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and Rembrandt Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Amsterdam Central Metro Station is 7 minutes by foot and Nieuwmarkt Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying on this boat was fantastic. We were close to the main train station, close to many restaurants and 'must see' activities, and most of all it was wonderful to be ON the water. Amber was really responsive and provided quite a few good recommendations for places to eat/things to see. Thanks team, LOVED IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Our overall experience was OK. The positives were how Casper was so accommodating and helpful. The small space was clean and comfortable. However, the boat was not what we pictured. In our minds we had a houseboat with a small deck outside looking at the canal. Instead it was a riverboat with no view to the outside The exterior of the boat was in poor shape.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean lodging in the center of town. What a fantastic location!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was amazingly simple. Great location and easy access to get to the Centraal station and the city walking (5 minutes). Loved everything about the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay :)

We had a great stay with the best host! It was such a cool experience to stay in a house boat in Amsterdam. Was very centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Casper's houseboat was the perfect central spot for three young people! The houseboat itself was charming and the location couldn't better!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience in an exceptional location!

We truly enjoyed staying here! Casper was communicative and made the check-in process easy. We had everything we could need at the boat and could walk to anything easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little space

Great stay overall Casper was very lovely and gave great recommendations
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amsterdam Trip

Was so easy and accessible/ Casper was great and extremely helpful! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and cool experience!

My friend and I stayed on Casper's house boat. It was clean upon check-in and Casper is around if you ever need anything. Highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a cool experience and great accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Studio unit on the house boat was clean and well presented. It was cosy with 3 adults in it, more suitable for a couple. Location made up for it, easy walk to central station and main attractions. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute studio in houseboat in center

Casper was a great host with delicious restaurant recommendations. The studio was clean and efficient. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Spot

Easy and convenient location to red lights, museums and shopping. Stayed in this solo but could accommodate up to 4, though would be best for 2. Casper was accomodating and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

top Locstion

it Was nice on the boat. Casper Shows us everything and Was always reachable for questions. the location Was perfect. Close to central and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2021
It was great to have you guys as guests on the boat, I'm looking forward to welcome you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Compact but central

Compact but ok for three of us - steep stairs if you have issues there. Galley (the correct term as it is a boat!) is moderately equipped- good fridge/freezer. We just enjoyed flaking out at the end of a day of lots of walking. No TV if that is your thing. A great place to stay for first visit to this city. Host very good with communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring Amsterdam

The location is this is great if you are planning on using public transportation. It is a very easy walk to Central Station for the train to the airport, trams to museums, or just a walk to Chinatown and many local places to eat. Casper had coffee and tea ready for our use as well as an equipped kitchen which allowed us to make breakfast each morning before heading out. The pictures are very accurate of what you are renting!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
It’s a sufficient place to stay, a good location, and the owner is lovely, but you have to climb up and down stairs that are almost like a ladder to get to your room and there is NO view whatsoever. It’s a barge, not really a houseboat. We are older, and wouldn’t have rented if we had known you couldn’t see out and ladder climbing was involved!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What you see is what you get and nothing else

Casper is attentive and helpful. Boat is in a central location. The accommodation is one room with a bathroom. Only very basic amenities, coffee and toilet paper, no soap or shampoo or milk. I would not want to stay here in Summer as there’s no outdoor area to relax. The room has portals but absolutely nothing to view. The heat was good. I think we overpaid for what we got.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, cool experience

Casper is a helpful host/owner. He had a great list of recommendations and showed us around the property when we arrived. The studio was nice and a great location to the train station. With a Vrbo, I expect to rent the whole place, just be aware that you’ll have a neighbor that you share a front door with and that the owner has an adjoining door they stays locked. I never felt unsafe but didn’t feel like this was spelled out on the description. The original listing mentioned a hot tub twice, when I mentioned it he said he didn’t realize that was in the description and quickly updated it. It was a warm weekend, and don’t get great cross breeze, but there were fans available. Pictures are accurate, location is good, owner is helpful, just make sure you’re reading reviews.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
BUDGET ACCOMMODATION AT LUXURY PRICE. CONS Dirty - Mouldy bathroom tiles, cobwebs on ceiling, dirt splashes behind bin, dirty shelving, Disrepair - rusty portholes, detritus/twigs on sky light, bathroom door unsecured, wardrobe sliding doors dont slide, wardrobe is crooked Uncomfortable - very small, (approx 17 sq m including beds and small kitchen/dining area). Dark - daylight came from small portholes , mostly obsured by other boats as it was in a harbour. Duvet was too small for the bed. Duvet covers were cheap polyester. Duvets were cheap and the pillows were lumpy. The bathroom door did not lock. There is wooden picnic bench outside the property but the entire outside area is untidy and overgrown so we had no wish to use it. PROS Good location, wifi and very good communication from hosts. The host visited us when we complained and cleaned the bathroom tiles and ceiling cobwebs which helped but did not address all our concerns. Being in the houseboat was quite a depressing experience made worse in the knowledge we had paid nearly 2K Euros for 5 days.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and convenient…
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emplacement idéal pour visiter Amsterdam à pieds. Confort et fonctionnalité sont au rdv à bord !

Super séjour passé en famille !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming. Great location

Charming. Great location. Short walk to Centraal. Conveniently appointed. Bigger than it looks in pictures
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific location...

Very close to Central Terminal...easy walk to just about everything. Casper was very accommodating - easy to work with. Boat is small but comfortable; has all you need to enjoy your stay in Amsterdam. We would definitely stay here again if/when we return to Amsterdam.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peniche

Très bie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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