Hotelboat Sarah
Location: Oosterdok 51, Steiger 4, Amsterdam, nl
Star Rating: 8.8 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Unique Floating Experience
River Views and Terrace
Experience Amsterdam from a unique perspective aboard Hotelboat Sarah. Enjoy picturesque views of the IJ-river from your room and relax on the terrace.
Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions with ease as NEMO Science Museum and Artis Zoo are within walking distance. Central Station is just a 15-minute walk away, providing easy access to the city.
Cozy Rooms with Amenities
Unwind in cozy rooms equipped with central heating and private bathrooms. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi access during your stay.
Book now to experience a memorable stay on the water at Hotelboat Sarah in Amsterdam!
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Karaoke
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Key card access
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Internet access
- Private picnics
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Twin Room
The twin room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Computer
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
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Triple Room
This triple room features a computer and private entrance.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Computer
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
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Standard King Room
The double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Computer
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
Guest Reviews
- Prof.Dr. Christoph (9/5): Eine ganze besondere Art, Amsterdam zu entdecken. - Die Schiffseigner sind extrem freundlich, an Bord herrscht eine familiäre Atmosphäre. Die Lage des Hotelschiffes mitten im Zentrum ist perfekt. Natürlich geht es viel enger zu als in einem Hotelzimmer. Aber das Ambiente macht alles wett ......
- Taha (9/5): -
- Anna-Maria (10/5): -
- Monica (7/5): Simple but confortable accomodation - Simple accommodation, basic rooms and facilities.
Excellent breakfast.
Nice livingroom.
Free coffe/tea machine all day long.
Nice experience all in all in a boat. No towels change and no cleaning in 5 days stay. We could have asked I guess.
- Hannah (10/5): Excellent - Location, warm welcome, owners.
- Karolina (9/5): - Perfect location, friendly staff, cosy cabin. Thank you💚
- André (8/5): -
- Gehring (8/5): Tolle zentrumsnahe Unterkunft mit freundlichem Personal. - Das Zimmer war einfach aber gemütlich, wir mochten es sehr. Die Betten fanden wir sehr bequem. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Lage des Boots war perfekt - 10 bis 15 Minuten Fußweg ins Zentrum. -
- MARIA (7/5): Tutto bene, ma problemi per il deposito bagagli - Struttura accogliente, pulita, letti comodi, buona colazione, a poco più di 1 km dal centro e dalla stazione centrale. Il giorno della partenza ho richiesto di poter usufruire del deposito bagagli fino alle 17 e mi è stato concesso solo fino alle 15, il problema era che avendo un viaggio organizzato, da tempo, della durata di 8 ore, ho dovuto cambiare i miei programmi e non lo trovo davvero corretto dato che su booking è indicata la possibilità di poter usufruire del deposito bagagli e non è previsto nessun orario di ritiro.
- Elisabeth (9/5): -
- Iwona (7/5): -
- jean-claude (10/5): - A Amsterdam loger sur une péniche c’est incomparable. Super.
Quand tu arrives d’Oslo où tu étais pour assister à la fin de la coupe du monde de biathlon et que tu es accueilli par Christofz, polonais comme moi et fan de biathlon regardant ce que j’ai vu il y a quelques jours sur place. Drôle de coïncidence.
- Martin (9/5): -
- Dounia (8/5): J’y reviendrai - Très bon rapport qualité prix
Très bon petit déjeuner Rien
- Alessandria (10/5): -
- Samantha (10/5): Pace dei sensi - L’accoglienza e la pulizia
- Mary (9/5): Terrific place, great value. Enjoyed it! - Breakfast was great every morning, European in focus (sliced meats & cheeses), fresh cucumbers & tomatoes, yogurt, fruit and an egg dish. Lots of breads. It was perfect start to the day. Our room (with single beds) was fine, clean, very "boat like". Enjoyed the stay, the staff was friendly and helpful.
- Till (9/5): - Super freundlich, sehr bemüht
- Ornella (10/5): Piacevole,interessante ma ristoranti e bar cari rispetto all'Italia ma cordialità ovunque. - Colazione abbondante, posizione ottima per visitare la città a piedi. Il vento.
- Iulia Simona (9/5): O locație perfectă pentru City Break in Amsterdam, fie cu prietenii fie, fie in doi, proximitatea fata de atractii turis - Este foarte aproape de Central Train Station Amsterdam si de zona centrala . Camerele nu sunt foarte spațioase nu este potrivit pentru familii.
- Dimitri (10/5): - Buffet déjeuner copieux, ambiance bateau, situation Rien
- Pierre (7/5): Canal barge experience - Very friendly, welcoming staff. If you want to see what it is like to stay on a typical barge boat, with small berths to sleep in, this is a chance to do it without committing to a week or so riding canals. I enjoyed the novelty, and good breakfasts! I bit of a walk from main museums (25-30min) walk to downtown 15
- Magdalena (9/5): -
- Ann-Christin (10/5): - Ganz tolle Unterkunft, wir würden herzlich begrüßt und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt
- Piotr (8/5): -
- Magdalena (10/5): -
- Claire (10/5): Everything was perfect, I felt at home as the welcoming and the rest is fantastic. Thank you very much. -
- Gaspard (9/5): Best room I've had in Amsterdam. I will definitely come again! - Everything was great. The breakfast was copious and we could use the coffee machine all day which is massively appreciated!
The room was perfect, and the owners were super friendly and accommodating. I honestly cannot think of anything that I didn't like!
- Shane (10/5): -
- Maddie (10/5): A brilliant place to stay when visiting Amsterdam - The location was perfect, right near central station and a few minutes walk to the Center. The staff were really accommodating and friendly. The breakfast was amazing ! Overall a great experience. Definitely would stay here again :))
- Stefano (9/5): -
- Luc (7/5): Great experience - Well located. Barge is original. Cabin was small
- chris (6/5): - The owner/stuff were very friendly and polite.
The room was clean
The boat is located a few minutes walk from the central train station. The cabin was not what I expected, although I ve stayed to similar hotel/boats in the past. We were given cabin No 1, which is situated right under the stair leading from the upper deck into thereception desk and dinning room. That meant, a huge bulk, being the back side of the stairs, occupying half the room. In fact, we had half a room only to use
- Schlender (9/5): - Die sehr zentrale Lage und das freundliche Personal. Das Frühstück war auch ausreichend. Preis- Leistung perfekt! Muss man mal ausprobiert haben.
- Patricia (10/5): Experiencia única y de 10 - Maravillosa la atención del personal, muy cercanos y facilitando siempre resolver dudas o cualquier cuestión para facilitar la estancia. El desayuno muy completo y hay café, té y agua disponible todo el día. La ubicación es muy buena, sin estar en el meollo de Ámsterdam pero muy cerca a pie (15 minutos al centro). Está a 10 minutos de la estación central, ideal si llegas en tren del aeropuerto y si contratas algu a excursión porque salen de ahí. Muy recomendable. Nada. La estancia fue de 10.
- Joel (9/5): - Le lieu et le petit déjeuner Rien
- Kämpfer (10/5): -
- Aurélie (10/5): Logement original - L’originalité du logement La cabine est fort exiguë
- Rahel (10/5): - Super tolles Personal. Gute Lage. Gratis Tee und Kaffee. Alles in allem ein toller Aufenthalt auf der Sarah.
- Daniela (10/5): -
- troudi (10/5): -
- Anton (7/5): -
- Judith (9/5): -
- Max (7/5): -
- Ma Clarissa (10/5): - Location and cleanliness.
- cecile (10/5): - L'accueil de Christophe, très sympathique
La proximité du parking
La proximité du centre ville
Les boissons chaudes offertes
- Ulrike (10/5): Silvester auf dem Hotelboot l8l - Wir waren für fünf Nächte in einer niedlichen Koje, die mit allem ausgestattet war, was es braucht, um gut ausgeruht nach einem sehr guten Frühstück mit dem weltbesten Kaffee in den Grachtengürtel Amsterdams zu starten. Die Atmosphäre an Bord ist super herzlich und familiär, wir wurden mit hilfreichen Infos und am letzten Tag wegen unserer frühen Abreise mit einem üppigen Lunchpaket versorgt und liebevoll verabschiedet. Besser hätten wir nicht ins neue Jahe starten können 💜!
- andrea (8/5): -
- Sanja (10/5): -
- Verstiuc (10/5): -
- Korsten (9/5): -
- Monicault (10/5): - Los polacos q te atienden son un 10, tenes café te todo el día. Todo cerca.
- Maksym (9/5): -
- Roberto (7/5): -
- tedjy (10/5): -
- Hanna (9/5): -
- Keliane (10/5): -
- Simona (10/5): Gita ad Amsterdam - L'esperienza in barca
- Taşçıoğlu (10/5): Good location, good hospitality - It was about a 10-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station, and from there we were able to walk pretty much everywhere in the city center. The staff were very sweet and helpful. Breakfast was really nice and more than enough, and you can have coffee, tea and other hot drinks 24/7. The rooms were warm and cozy — overall, I would definitely choose to stay here again.
- Linn (10/5): En fint boende med mycket god frukost. - Mysigt centralt boende, med en otroligt god frukost. Kan varmt rekommendera detta boende. .
- Daniel (10/5): -
- Katharina (8/5): -
- Martin (8/5): -
- Francisco Javier (10/5): Recomendable - El personal, las instalaciones, el desayuno y la ubicación. Nada, todo fue excelente.
- NURIA (8/5): - El personal es encantador. Muy buen ambiente.
- Alessia (10/5): -
- Mateusz (10/5): Pobytu udany. Śniadanie dobre. Pozdrawiam pana Romana :-) -
- Mouli (10/5): -
- Patrick (9/5): Leuke rustige plek vlakbij het centrum van Amsterdam. Vlak naast museum Nemo - Vriendelijke ontvangst door Christopher. Leuke locatie. Prima ontbijt. Bed was een beetje aan de harde kant. Maar prima voor een nachtje.
- Lisa (8/5): Perfect for a couple of nights in the city! - Everything. Centre location, friendly and welcoming staff.
- David (10/5): - El trato del personal y el desayuno...excelentes...
la habitación y el baño son pequeños, algo obvio para el camarote de un barco, pero es una experiencia muy chula, algo diferente a lo habitual...
- Andre (9/5): Heerlijk verblijf op super locatie. - De locatie, het heerlijke ontbij maar vooral de vriendelijke ontvangst en de aardige kapitein en z'n vrouw! Niets
- Pierre (9/5): -
- Anna (10/5): -
- Salima (10/5): - Я влюбилась в это место. Очень оригинально, впервые был опыт такого формата отель. Приветливый персонал, вкусный завтрак. Все объяснили по достопримечательностям города и где можно вкусно поесть. Рекомендую
- di marzo (7/5): -
- Tuccia (8/5): -
- Mariko (9/5): Little pretty cozy experience - We loved the breakfast so much. Beautifully presented and very yummy. The service by Krzyzsztof and Romek was amazing. The bathroom and bedroom were small but clean and well maintained, such a clever hotel!!!!! The location was very good, walkable to everywhere
- Molly (10/5): Fun alternative to a hotel, great staff and real breakfast - The location and staff and real breakfast provided Nothing
- James (7/5): -
- Francisco José (8/5): Una experiencia diferente. - La limpieza y el personal muy amable. La ubicación también es muy buena. Me escribieron un mail para decirme que podíamos dejar allí las maletas después del Check out hasta la hora del vuelo pero luego nos dijeron que no.
- Waldemar (8/5): -
- Regine (8/5): Super Lage, sehr persönlicher "Wirt" - kleine, einfache Kabine, liebevolles Frühstück
- Monika (10/5): - Sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Service an Bord. Sehr gutes Frühstück, Kaffee und Wasser rund um die Uhr gratis verfügbar. Insgesamt eine äußerst angenehme Atmosphäre. Manche Gäste müssen früh morgens einfach mit einem Höllenlärm aufbrechen. Etwas Rücksicht täte allen gut. Aber da kann ja der Gastgeber echt nichts dafür.
- Ryan (10/5): -
- Jonathan (8/5): Lovely welcome, clean accommodation and very friendly staff - Our host Christopher was very welcoming, provided lovely breakfasts and helped with looking after our bags post checkout. Tea and Coffee availability throughout the day was also very welcome. The rooms are a little small, but that's to be expected on a boat.
- Thomas Claude (9/5): - Leider nicht immer Verfügbar.
- Lovisa (8/5): Mye valuta for pengene. Anbefales! - Personalet var veldig hjelpsomme og serviceinnstilte. Mye valuta for pengene. God frukost. Gåavstand til sentralstasjon og sentrum. Lite negativt å si om stedet med hensyn til den rimelige prisen vi betalte.
- Ruehmling (10/5): Sehr gut sehr höflich immer wieder gerne ☺️ - Die Lage
Die Terrasse
Das frühstück
Das Personal Ein kleines Mangel an der Sauberkeit
- Zenta (10/5): We have stayed on Sarah houseboat last year and returned because it was special- don’t expect luxury -
- Martina (10/5): - Wir fühlten uns sehr gut aufgehoben auf dem Boot ,es ist schön ausgestattet ,hat eine Topp Lage und hat wirklich den nettesten und hilfsbereitesten Mitarbeiter den Amsterdam zu bieten hat . Wir haben gut geschlafen in den Betten ,es gab sehr gutes Frühstück und Getränke (Kaffee,Tee,Kakao-Automat) standen immer zur Verfügung. Vielen Dank an die Crew. 😊
- John (10/5): - Location and quirkiness Nothing to dislike
- Karolina (8/5): - Das Personal war total nett. Besondere Atmosphäre auf dem Boot. Frühstück liebevoll gemacht. Sehr gute Lage zu schönem Viertel mit Restaurants, Bahnhof, Parkhaus.
- Iulia (10/5): - Clean, very close to the city center, great breakfast included. What stood out most was the host’s-krostof- kindness and availability, super friendly, and quick to respond.
- Sweta (7/5): -
- Rachel (9/5): - Friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely and clean. Perfect for a few days in the Dam. Good value for money. Nothing.
- Emily (9/5): Superb - The staff were great, and let us check-in early. The breakfast was lovely, the shower was nice and hot and the location was ideal for the train station N/A
- Sola (9/5): A unique and unforgettable stay on a hotel boat with amazing service—10/10! - Staying on Hotelboot Sarah in Amsterdam was an unforgettable experience! It was such a unique and fun way to enjoy the city, with beautiful canal views and a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. The boat itself was well-maintained, comfortable, and had everything I needed for a great stay.
A special shoutout to Xander, who truly made the experience even better! His hospitality, friendliness, and helpfulness were beyond amazing. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.
If you’re looking for a different and memorable way to stay in Amsterdam, I highly recommend a hotel boat. 10/10 – would absolutely do it again! The stay was amazing, but leaving was the hardest part!
- Elisabeth (9/5): Superb -
- Muhammet (10/5): Exceptional -
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