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Renovated B&B houseboat in the centre of Amsterdam

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Property grounds
Point of interest
Dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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Amsterdam, NH
  • Place, Anne Frank House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The 9 Streets
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Dam Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

Renovated B&B houseboat in the centre of Amsterdam

Meet the Prince B&B. This is a self catering B&B houseboat. Location and luxury are what we think of when we see this gorgeous houseboat, located on the famous Prinsengracht, near to the Anne Frank house. It's a stylish and comfortable floating residence in the center of the Jordaan area. Decorated with taste and attention by a professional interior designer. The Prince Royal is the place to be for an unique nautical experience in downtown Amsterdam. You have a direct view on the Prinsengracht and the landmark Westerchurch. The living area is bright and shining, spacious, comfortable and light. The characteristic wooden floor in combination with design furniture gives this area a luxury own identity. There are 2 characteristic bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in the back and front of the ship. The bedrooms are a little lower but that is part of the history and charm of this houseboat. Both the bedrooms have two big double beds with two separate mattresses next to each other (160cm and 180 cm X 200cm), both with a flat screen TV. Romantic and comfortable! The owner, who resides on the boat, values to her privacy and makes sure that your privacy is fully experienced.

Both bathrooms have a towel radiator and under the floor heating. The bright and shining bathrooms offers both a modern sink and shower. Bedlinen and towels are provided.

The outside deck

At the outside point of this former freight ship is a nice terrace with a unique view along the canal. You will find a lovely large terrace, with chairs, cushions and plants. Because it’s wintertime we are not able to make pictures yet, we have to wait until spring. White swans will pass by together with the canal boats. At the other side of the canal you see the Anne Frank house and the famous Westerchurch. A video has been made from the surroundings last year: You are in the middle of historic Amsterdam but because of the water and the impressive historic canal houses around you the atmosphere is relaxed and peaceful.

The wheelhouse however offers you the best and most exclusive possibility to enjoy the spectacular surrounding of this houseboat. The wheelhouse is reachable from the inside and is higher than the rest of the boat. In this former Captain’s area is a luxury place to sit and enjoy for instance a glass of the free wine from the bar with wine fridge!

- Self check in is possible.
During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you're just a quick walk from The 9 Streets.
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Just a 5-minute walk from The 9 Streets and 10 minutes by foot from Dam Square
This bed & breakfast offers its guests a terrace. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Amsterdam bed & breakfast is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed on the terrace outside.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
If you could please leave both keys inside and lock the houseboat. You do not need keys in order to lock the houseboat. Just click the padlock and it’s locked. Close the windows.
If it is winter time. Please turn thermostat to 19 degrees and not lower.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children age 9 and up are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the terrace outside.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 0363FF91EBBCCB30668D

Property is also known as

Renovated Houseboat in the Centre of Amsterdam
Renovated B&B houseboat in the centre of Amsterdam Amsterdam

Renovated B&B houseboat in the centre of Amsterdam Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was clear and concise, the location was absolutely perfect. We loved our stay and would absolutely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely LOVED the houseboat! The location was perfect and it was exactly as advertised! The houseboat was also very clean and the host had good communication. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night, but it was a fun, unique experience! Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This houseboat is an experience you must have in Amsterdam! The location was amazing with proximity to great food, and things to do in Amsterdam. The boat was very clean, and we would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Host was friendly and responded. Allowed to check in early! Great place for two couples. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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

Fantastic!

Great host, great space, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jaye s.

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

Perfect location with a wonderful view!

It was a fantastic experience once again in a charming city.“Mind your head”.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! Don’t hesitate to book here - it was one of the best parts of our trip to Amsterdam. Two bedrooms and two bathes worked perfect. The end room did have a low ceiling, but it was fine. Host was super helpful with each and every question we had. De Reiger restaurant was a short walk and had excellent food and a wonderful vibe. Get a reservation ahead. If you’re there on a Monday, go to the local market up the way for almost everything you can imagine, including tiny pancakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Wonderful houseboat and unbeatable location

A wonderful houseboat for two couples or even a large family with children. Unbeatable location directly across from the Anne Frank House. Very clean and well-appointed with all of the amenities that anyone would need (except for a microwave).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance D.

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

So special!

What a lovely, unique stay. Terrific space and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Awesome place!

We we had a fantastic time! The boat was beautiful, very clean and cozy. The location was perfect. I can highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

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

Amsterdam April 2025

We loved our 3 day stay on the Prince Royal houseboat in Amsterdam. Rachell was an awesome host. Superb location near all major sights all within walking range. Just don’t get hit by a bicycle!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Awesome location and facility!

We loved this stay! Such a fun and vibrant location! The houseboat was immaculate and had everything we needed. The “Captain’s Nest” was an unexpected bonus and we used it daily. So fun to watch the crowds waiting for their boat tours and the other various boats go by. Very comfortable beds, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hayley c.

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

Central houseboat

Fantastic stay right in the centre of Amsterdam…beautiful houseboat with everything you could need … I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna G.

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

Accessibility

The houseboat was a convenient location to get to so many excursions.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Amazing boathouse!

This is the exact experience I envisioned when searching for a boathouse in Amsterdam. Charming, clean, super comfortable. The host was so kind and helpful. Great location and so fun. What a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

A fine perch

One of my all-time favorite locations to simply sit and watch citizens from all about the world converge in happiness and common purpose - and all from the uniquecomfort of your own house (boat). Couldn't recommend more.mix it up a little bit more when they travel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Magnificent Prinsengracht gem

The Prince Royal is a fabulous property that combines the privacy of a very old house boat with the most modern interior details, provisions and amenities. The location is immediately close to everything and Chamelli aims to please as a warm host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MORAG B.

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

Fantastic Experience on the Princess

This was the highlight of our trip so far around the UK and Europe. The house boat was amazing, well equipped, walkable to everything, had comfortable beds, great kitchen and bathrooms, and near fabulous code! Perfect start did our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fun and different way to experience life along the canal in this part of the city. The houseboat was very comfortable however, if you have a bad back or are uncomfortable with stairs, this would not be appropriate. Both rooms have lower ceilings. We were completely comfortable with the beds and sitting area. We took advantage of the upper deck and enjoyed the beauty of the surroundings and watching the boats go by. The houseboat was very clean and and the location was ideal. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Perfect place to meet up with friends

We stayed on board the Prince Royal with friends. We all enjoyed separate space (2 separate bedroom/bathroom spaces) but a large living room and kitchen to share some good times. Although our weather was a little cooler than we had planned, we also enjoyed the deck area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Perfect Amsterdam Vacation Stay

The boat is perfectly located in the Jordaan with both indoor and outdoor seating areas to enjoy the view along the canal. The boat was clean and had everything we needed. The beds and sitting area were very comfortable. The hosts were very communicative leading up to the stay and check in was a breeze. Our family of four couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend our time in Amsterdam. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

This house boat is awesome! One note would that the ceilings in the bedrooms were lower than expected.. however once you got used to it, it added to the charm of staying on a house boat in the heart of Amsterdam. Host was more than communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zsofia M.

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

Perfect service

We had an amazing time, the boat was clean, decorated with great attention to detail and comfort. The boat is very spacious in a great location but still quiet. The hosts were friendly and responded to our requests very quickly as well as gave great suggestions for restaurants. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Emanuela S.

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

Perfect

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023