FLOW

Location: Oosterdok 4, steiger 5 boot flow, Amsterdam, nl

Star Rating: 8.2 Stars

Property Type: Houseboat

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Electric bicycle charging station
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Concierge service
• Adult only
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Smoke alarms
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Secured parking
• Garage
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Small Twin Room

  This twin room features a shared bathroom, a private entrance and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Linen
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access

• 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  This dormitory room has a shared bathroom, a private entrance and heating. The unit has 6 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Linen
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access

• Quadruple Room

  This quadruple room has a shared bathroom, a private entrance and heating. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Linen
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Ibáñez (8/5): -
• Katy (10/5): Everything we needed, location, friendly, bikes to hire, tea and coffee and nicely quirky as well. - Friendly, central
• Katie (8/5): A lovely, unique place to stay with friendly staff in a wonderful location - Brilliant location and a novel place to stay Due to the nature of the boat, the beds are very short, so not ideal for tall People. However not a huge issue for a one night stay :-)
• Sina Marie (8/5): - Das Hostel ist sehr sauber und die Mitarbeiter super freundlich. Die Lage ist perfekt, man kommt überall zu Fuß hin. Auch die Betten sind sehr bequem. Die Zimmer sind sehr klein, vor Allem wenn man zu viert ist kann es eng werden. Aber für 2 Nächte hat das vollkommen gereicht.
• Jessica (9/5): - La sympathie des gérants et leur disponibilité. L’insonorisation est minimale. malgré la demande de calme après 22h. Il ne faut pas avoir le sommeil trop léger.
• Sarah (10/5): -
• Enora (10/5): -
• Olivier (7/5): Logement atypique qui permet de faire un séjour original à Amsterdam. - Très bon emplacement. Le logement est atypique, la terrasse avec le beau temps était un vrai plus. C’est très propre et le personnel est accueillant et disponible. Pas très confortable, lits un peu petits pour les grandes personnes et la douche un peu petite également. Mais c’est un peu ce à quoi on s’attend en réservant à bord d’une péniche, donc ce n’est pas si dérangeant.
• Lesley Vanesa (10/5): -
• Jürgen (8/5): - Lage, Freundlichkeit Zimmergröße, Bettengröße
• Anvari (9/5): -
• Stefania (10/5): -
• Marius (10/5): - Le séjour c'est super bien passé, nous avons faits de bonnes rencontres. L'emplacement du FLOW est idéal pour visiter la ville à pied ou en vélo. Je recommande cet endroit pour un séjour entre amies.
• Ines (9/5): Una nueva experiencia! - Nos alojamos aquí nuestra primera noche en Ámsterdam y fue una experiencia muy curiosa, ya que nunca antes habíamos dormido en un barco. Al principio, el camarote nos pareció un poco pequeño, pero la verdad es que se duerme bastante bien y es más cómodo de lo que parece. Además, la relación calidad-precio es excelente, sobre todo teniendo en cuenta la ubicación. Es difícil encontrar alojamientos tan bien situados en Ámsterdam por este precio. Una opción diferente y muy recomendable si buscas algo especial en la ciudad. Como detalle, por la noche el muelle donde se encuentra el barco se humedece bastante y puede resbalar si vas con zapatillas, aunque entendemos que esto se debe a la humedad y no depende del alojamiento.
• Mazzucca (6/5): -
• Nastee (10/5): Idealne miejsce dla ekipy, która chce mieć wszędzie blisko. Latem musi być jeszcze lepiej!!!! - Bardzo dobra lokalizacja - wszędzie blisko. Nasza kajuta na 6 osób miała osobne wejście - co było bardzo komfortowe. Możliwość spędzania czasu na pokładzie z pięknym widokiem na wodę. Mieliśmy idealną pogodę, bo bez tego spędzanie czasu na pokładzie może być wyzwaniem :D
• Maëlys (9/5): -
• doherty (10/5): -
• Fabio (10/5): FLOW 100%, RUSH 0% - La barca è davvero suggestiva e ben tenuta Il personale è stato veramente accogliente e disponibile Le camere sono piccole ma, se non si hanno particolari esigenze, sono più che sufficienti per un pernottamento anche di più notti, come nel nostro caso Le area comuni sono ben attrezzature e confortevoli La pozione è comoda, si arriva tranquillamente a piedi nei vari punti di interesse della città Nulla da segnalare
• Livio (7/5): Small bunks - Hosts and location. Bottom bunk a bit short for 190cm male. Top bunk only for short person less than 165cm. Very tight fit. Very tiny cabin.
• OMER (10/5): Amsterdam ki fiyat performans bir mekan - Tesis çok iyiydi personeller güler yüxlüydü. Çevre hakkında bilgiler verdiler. Oda küçük ama uyumak için ideal. Yok
• Manuel (10/5): - The staff was extremely welcoming, and sleeping on a ship was a unique experience
• Wayne (8/5): -
• Jordane (10/5): - Tout était impecable bonne expérience de marin
• Kim (8/5): - Die Lage war sehr gut, 12 Minuten zum Bahnhof; Nachts konnte man an Deck liegen und die Sterne beobachten In den Kajüten war wenig Platz
• Nick (9/5): Beautiful spot and friendly owners who made themselves available. - Very welcoming staff, clean property with nice showers. Great location The rooms were a bit stuffy but as good as could be expected when sleeping in a cabin on a boat! The bunks are short but comfortable and clean.
• Giulia (10/5): -
• Eirinaios (10/5): -
• Karel (7/5): -
• Chantal (8/5): Séjour au top pour une nuit ! - Le lieu de localisation de hébergement est idéalement situé au calme tout en étant proche du centre ville. L'accueil, le sourire et la gentillesse de Michel notre hôte. Malgré un espace exigüe de la cabine (mais c'est normal) nous avons apprécié le confort de la literie. Espaces propres et fonctionnels de la péniche. Terrasses géniales avec une vue magnifique sur cette partie du port.
• Romain (8/5): Superbe séjour au Flow -
• Virginia (8/5): - L endroit est très sympa près du centre ville . Nous avons été super bien accueilli. Je recommande vivement J aurai aimé avoir a disposition des couvertures sur le ponts
• Katrin (9/5): - Unser Aufenthalt war sehr schön. Der Skipper, Michel, war sehr nett und stand immer für Fragen zur Verfügung. In der Küche standen Mikrowelle, Wasserkocher und Kühlschrank zur Nutzung zur Verfügung. Wir haben es geliebt, die Abende auf dem Deck zu verbringen und dabei die Aussicht auf Amsterdam zu genießen. Obwohl das Boot sehr zentral liegt, gab es keinen lauten Straßenlärm o.ä. Die Kabinen waren sehr klein, aber da ich dies aus den Kommentaren bereits erwartet hatte, hat uns das nicht gestört. Die Betten sind zwar bequem, aber sehr kurz. Ich bin sehr klein, aber für eine größere Person könnten die Betten etwas kurz sein.
• Liubov (10/5): -
• Denzel (9/5): -
• Rumpel (10/5): - Sehr schön Kabine war zwar klein aber war halt ein Schiff. Es gab kein Kleiderschrank. Waschbecken auf dem Zimmer. Dusche und Toilette sind gemeinschafts Räume. Gastgeber waren sehr nett. Lage sehr zentral. Waren total begeistert und kommen gern wieder
• Timur (6/5): - Bess are too small Shared toilet
• besarabova (7/5): -
• Olga (6/5): Je moet doof en klein zijn om daar te kunnen slapen)) - Locatie Hokjes zeer smal gehorig, bedden te kort
• Isa (9/5): - Facilité d'accès, originalité du site, très bonne réception.
• Hermanus (10/5): Happy, good value for money, quiet, in the centre, will go stay there again. - Best location in centre but quiet Clean and friendly staff
• Nyagalen (2/5): A very noisy place to stay - The location's nice. It's a boat in a harbour, that's pretty vibey It's not sleepable in there. Noises from neighbors' rooms doors opening and closing were crazy loud, even though I was wearing ear plugs. Don't stay there unless you don't mind being sleepless for most of the night.
• Andrianjafinirina Oliva Jennifer (10/5): Es war eine Tolle Erfahrung ☺️ - Der Gastgeber war voll nett! Das Schiff war sauber.Die Umgebung war schön. Nichts
• Bruno (8/5): -
• Leticia (10/5): -
• Gianella (10/5): - Nos gustó mucho el hospedaje y la tranquilidad del lugar, el anfitrión fue muy amable
• Luis (10/5): Exceptional - The location is close to everything. The room is small, but it is understandable due to the fact that the hostel is a boat.
• Georgios (10/5): Exceptional - The property was clean and the location was great. The host was an amazing dude! The spaces were a little tight, but that was expected.
• Paula (10/5): Exceptional -
• Thomson (10/5): Exceptional -
• Belenghi (5/5): Great location, very nice hosts, overpriced -
• Monica (6/5): quirky - clean space wise we struggled but managed.
• Liam (8/5): Very good -
• Kyro (6/5): Pleasant -
• Joel (10/5): Exceptional -
• Katherine (7/5): Good -
• King (8/5): Very good -
• Μπαλαντινάκης (8/5): Very good -
• Niamh (8/5): Very good -
• Soraia (10/5): Cosy stay over the river - The hosts were very welcoming and professional. The property was small but it felt cosy, and everything was spotless. We were lucky to be there with really good weather, so having breakfast outside overlooking the river was a must! Speaking of breakfast, we chose one of the breakfast options on the first morning and it kept us full for the whole day. The boat is very well located so we were able to walk everywhere. The heating works really well and it's easy to control if the room gets too warm. The water pressure in the shower is great and the water gets really hot which was perfect for me. Keep in mind that if you have an issue with small spaces and mobility, this isn't for you. It's impossible for two people to move around on the room at the same time. But we managed and if you're just using the room to sleep, you should be fine.
• Liam (7/5): Very friendly staff, not too far from the city centre, just expect small rooms. Would recommend - The communication with the owner prior was very good and allowed us to leave are baggage before check in so we didn’t have to drag then around for the day. Its not necessarily a really bad point as we knew what we were getting into. We stayed in a room with 2 bunks for 4 people. It was pretty cramped when trying to get ready on a morning. That been said the rest if the room was a decent size
• Stephen (8/5): Lovely stay close to the city in this charming hospitable boat. - Charming, simple, clean and close to town It is what it is, a boat, so space is cramped and luxury a minimum. However we knew this so no problem at all.
• Anayansy (10/5): Thanks to Moo! He was amazing and really kind! We enjoyed everything!! -
• Jennifer (8/5): Very good -
• Kathleen (7/5): Good -
• Julie (7/5): Quirky, pleasant, reasonably comfortable! - Basic but clean accommodation in a pleasant setting close to the centre. Hosts were very communicative and we were cooked a lovely breakfast by Moos. Price was reasonable for the central location. Being on a boat the beds and rooms were a bit tiny but adequate. Ideal stopover for the young!
• Lauren (6/5): Convenient but difficult to sleep well - Excellent location So noisy+++ - MUST bring earplugs, absolutely no sound insulation. Can hear every last sneeze/plug/door from everyone else staying there.
• Ahmet (8/5): Very good - I recently stayed at this hotel with my two friends and had a great overall experience. The location is perfect - making it easy to explore the city. The cleanliness was outstanding; both the rooms and common areas were spotless throughout our stay. The owners were very friendly and welcoming, and they really made us feel at home. One of the highlights was the boat experience—the deck was perfect for relaxing, and since the boat was at the end of the pier, we had an incredible view. The host also provided free coffee and allowed us to use the kitchenware, which was a nice bonus. In terms of value for money, it’s hard to beat. Amsterdam can be expensive, so finding a centrally located place at an acceptable price made this stay even better. All in all, this is a great place to stay for those looking for a central location, cleanliness, and friendly hosts, with the bonus of a memorable boat experience at a reasonable price. A few minor downsides: the rooms lack proper noise insulation, so we could hear sounds from the hallways and neighboring rooms. There was also a bit of a wait for the toilets in the mornings, but that wasn’t an issue later in the day. As a side note, I am 1.75 meters tall and fit the bed comfortably, though the ceiling of the room was a bit low. It wasn’t an issue for me, but it might be something to consider if you are taller.
• Alhassan (4/5): We are 4 friends sharing 1 room with 2 bank beds were very squashed and not suitable for 4 adults, - I really likes a view from the boat across the river The room is very small for 4 adults, its fit for 2 adults only.
• Eldo (8/5): Very good -
• Alexander (9/5): For a more unusual hotel stay in the centre of Amsterdam you can’t do bettter than staying on Flow. The hosts Moos and O - The Hosts, Moos and Olivia were very friendly, helpful and interesting to talk to. Shower was nice and warm and bed was comfortable
• John (10/5): Exceptional -
• Luis (10/5): Exceptional - Moos and Olivia are fantastic people. Everything was nice and clean. Shower pressure was great, beds were comfy. A memorable experience for sure !!
• Buckenham (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lucas (10/5): Exceptional -
• Matilda (9/5): Cozy stay perfect for a few days! - Clean facilities, felt safe and was cozy. The showers were bigger than expected not going to lie. Nice staff that were helpful if you needed anything. The location was good, very quiet during the two nights we stayed there. 20 min to the train station, 20-30 min to central Amsterdam by foot. Would recommend renting a bike when you’re staying here. During the night the doors are locked for your safety! No sink in the bathroom, however there was one inside the room. You live on a boat with thin walls to the neighbours!
• Klára (10/5): Exceptional -
• Adrianna (10/5): Exceptional - the quiet, despite being located in the city centre -
• Andy (9/5): Superb - Exactly as expected and excellent location
• Laura (9/5): Superb -
• Khuder (7/5): Good located hostel with a very small rooms - Location. It is on a water Size of the rooms. Only free space in the room was a one bed sized space between two beds. And the small round window could not provide us with enough air. When someone opened our door I could feel some air coming in to our room and I was very happy for 5 seconds though the air smelled like a toilet and bathroom together
• Justin (10/5): So much fun - Friendly hosts
• Manea (10/5): Exceptional -
• Paul (7/5): Not bad - Nice novelty. Staff very nice Room tiny, two small bunk beds. Very very noisy at night with loud group coming in.
• Sophie (3/5): Avoid! Unless you enjoy not getting any sleep. - The guy who greeted us (didn't give us his name), was pleasant and helpful. The place was clean and tidy. The cabin was TINY for two people. The mirror above the sink was a joke. The beds were HARD and UNCOMFORTABLE. There was NO COVER or curtains on the porthole so the person in the top bunk was awake at dawn (5:30 am). The bunkbeds didn't have a ladder or anything to help you get up and there was no guardrail on the top bunk. The other guests arrived at 2 am and made a lot of noise. Even when they quieted down we could still hear everything when they moved around or talked.
• Theresa (8/5): Very good - The atmosphere of staying on a boat was cool. It was also really close to the city centre, everything was in walking distance. It is quite small of course since there's not so much space on the boat. Prepare to get even closer with your friends after a stay on this boat ;)
• Jonathan (8/5): Very good - Nice atmosphere Very, very small rooms
• James (10/5): A homely boat, well positioned in a great city. Highly recommend. - I booked a private dorm with 4 beds (2 bunk beds) to stay in by myself. The cabin was small...it is a boat...but it was perfect for me. The room was snug, there was a radiator to keep it warm on rainy days and a window to open for fresh air. I used the lounge to work from for a couple of hours on most days and there were power sockets, free wifi and a stocked fridge with beers and soft drinks available for purchase in an honesty box. You could order uber eats to the boat and Uber´s would pick up from end of the dock. It was about a 30min walk to everywhere you could possibly want, along the canals of Amsterdam so it felt super connected...whist also being on the outskirts of the town so nice and quiet for sleeping. Will definitely stay again. The hosts looked after me really well and I was allowed to bring some colleagues to the boat for an hour before we went out to a meal. Had a really great experience. Thank you. The rain...but I guess that is out of the boat´s control!!
• Phanupong (7/5): East to acces by walking from central station , Friendly host , few room space - Can walk to hostel from central train station , Host is friendly and hospitality The room has few space to keep luggage and has some noisy cause from thin wall. but within this price, it's acceptable
• Zahid (5/5): Passable -
• Brandy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tessa (9/5): Superb - The host was amazing!! So friendly and warm to share all the things to do around the area! The boat deck at night was beautiful, quiet and relaxing:) It's small quarters to stay for more than a night, especially if you have a bad back or aren't in your early 20s.. sharing a bathroom is tough as well , but that comes with the boat experience so we know what we signed up for!
• Frazer (10/5): Exceptional -
• Karin (7/5): Overall good experience. The location is amazing, accomodations were decent. good for young traveler - It was a unique experience, ok for 1 night as long as you don't have a lot of luggage. The shower with a porthole was an amazing view. I asked to leave my luggage for a couple hours, but he closed mid-day on Mondays. It was understandable, just threw off my plans. Also the walls are very thin, someone came back in the middle of the night and was struggling to get into their room so it was a little loud.
• Will (10/5): Great stay - Highly recommended!! - Moos was really nice and helpful, it's in a great location for an incredibly fair price. The room is extremely cozy, beds are comfortable and you have everything that you need. Can't say anything comes to mind. The bathrooms + showers are small however what else can you expect in a room on a house boat and they work perfectly so it's nothing to complain about.
• Jose (10/5): Wonderful - It is a wonderful place, the night views are spectacular, the staff is super attentive, the entire place is impeccable and the location is perfect The beds are too small for me but I adapted very well and rested a lot
• Louis (8/5): Very good -
• Christie (8/5): Wonderful boat stay in the middle of Amsterdam - Soooooooo cool staying on a boat. Really fun. Super nice host - very accommodating about leaving bags etc. great location and clean! There’s lots of comments about small rooms- they are, but also it’s a boat so to be expected! My partner and I are both 6ft+ and it was fine. Some reviews made it out like you had to be tiny to fit the bed but it was very fine. It’s a bit noisy, but it’s hostel, so bring earplugs and it’ll be fine. It’s not a party hostel so it’s not loud late in the night
• Cian (9/5): Superb -
• Nelly (7/5): Good experience - Location and it has been an experience staying in a boat hostel. Overall, the boat, room and its amenities are clean though room is kinda small. Room is small. The walls are thin and not soundproofed so it can get pretty noisy at night from all the talking, opening/closing of doors, etc, etc.. so if you're a light sleeper, it can get pretty annoying, probably need earplugs. There should perhaps be a sign or something to advise occupants to be more considerate and keep the noise down, especially when it's late at night.

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