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.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
4 bunk beds
4 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wheelq
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location near public transport. Breakfast is decent but basic. Perfect for a quirky, budget-friendly experience.
  • Heather
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Stayed in the letter T. It was very cool. Loved the view. Very convenient to Amsterdam. Wondering which letter to choose next!
  • Lopez
    Germany Germany
    We stayed in Loft B! It was an amazing experience. The room had a skate ramp inside and was the highlight of the room.
  • Umut
    Turkey Turkey
    Staff on the reception was fantastic. As an hotelier I can say that every hotel needs this kind of staff which has warm and kindness attitude.
  • Stefan
    Serbia Serbia
    Well, staying on a ship was a special experience. The main deck was nicely decorated and pleasant to spend time at. Don't worry about the location, the ferries are nearby, free and offer a unique experience - you start off every day by crossing IJ...
  • Roman
    Iceland Iceland
    Almost everything, especially location, prices for living, staff on reception;)
  • Jacob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s a boat and it’s also a hotel, woah. The staff were friendly and had great deals on. I slept like a daisy the whole time .
  • Fatemehseidi
    Iran Iran
    The reception staff's behavior during check-in and check-out was exceptionally friendly. It's highly recommended to make reservations through Booking; otherwise, securing a room directly might be challenging. We followed this advice and were able...
  • Lydia
    Australia Australia
    We loved this stay! I saw bad reviews but I have no idea why?! The boat is so cool and has a bar and hang out area with pool tables etc. our room was spacious, bed was comfy. You can get the ferry over and it’s free! It runs until about 2am I...
  • Tomas
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Great value for money. Perfect location, just a ferry ride from the central railway station. Interesting and authentic experience. Clean and practical room with double bunk beds. Decent breakfast.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Botel

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Baggage storage

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cycling
  • Pool table
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 8 per day.

  • Street parking

Services

  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules

Botel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. That's about $57. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroCash

The fine print

Must-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 the 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Botel