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Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam

Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam

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Exterior
Property grounds
The Prinsenboat with The Prinsenboat Studio
Corner view on the Prinsengracht canal
living room with sleeping area

Overview of Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 427 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Amsterdam, North Holland
  • Popular LocationRembrandt Square6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRijksmuseum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationDam Square19 min walk
  • AirportAmsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Private bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Dining Area

About this property

Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam

The Prinsenboat Studio

Create a memory of your stay in Amsterdam on board the Prinsenboot that you will cherish forever.

We take pride in offering a residence that is warm, inviting, comfortable and romantic. From the first day of your arrival at The Prinsenboat to your last day with us, we will do our utmost to ensure your experience lives up to your expectations.

If you are celebrating a special event such as a birthday, anniversary or reunion, we can help make it a unique experience.
You will immediately notice the difference between The Prinsenboat Studio and an Amsterdam hotel.

Children are thrilled to stay on The Prinsenboat. Maybe even more than adults. They are fascinated by living on a house boat where they can experience life on the water and enjoy watching the waterfowl and passing boats.
Ask about our special family prices.

The Prinsenboat Studio consists of a very comfortable and romantic Studio of 27m2 from where you have a water view of the historic 17th century Prinsengracht with its patrician houses from the Dutch Golden Age.
When opening the large sliding windows you immediately feel the vibrations of the Prinsengracht.

The canals were, and still are, fundamental to Amsterdam, of great cultural and historical importance.
In 2010, the World Heritage Committee decided to add the 17th century canals area in Amsterdam to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Prinsenboat is located, in the Prinsengracht, in the midst of all this beauty.

We had to say goodbye to the old Prinsenboat but we succeeded in building a new Prinsenboat with all modern conveniences; such as floor heating, your own private bathroom with shower, toilet, and wash basin, unlimited free TV with international channels and unlimited free WiFi, Netflix, Spotify, while preserving the old exotic features such as the opium bed and the wood carvings.

The location of the Prinsenboat couldn't be more perfect; all major attractions of the city Center are a 10 or 15 minute walk away; Museumplein, Anne Frankhuis, Magere Brug, Hermitage museum, Heineken brewery, the trendy Albert Cuypmarkt, Bloemenmarkt, Waterloopleinmarkt etc.
Nightlife is also within walking distance; from the clubs on Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein to the famous Gay Venue street; Reguliersdwarsstraat.
No need for a taxi after a night out.

The Prinsenboat Studio is part of The Prinsenboat and offers you a private studio of 27 m2 with a breakfast bar with fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, microwave, toaster, cutlery, cups, plates etc. Everything you need for a relaxed breakfast .
In our experience, our guests prefer their privacy more than being woken up early in the morning for breakfast. Breakfast is not included. Neither do we provide breakfast items.

Unfortunately, the strict rules of the city of Amsterdam prohibit us from having a kitchen in The Prinsenboat Studio, which means that we cannot offer you cooking facilities. You have no stove and no sink.
Fortunately, around the corner, in the Utrechtsestraat, there is a wide variety of nice international restaurants. In the nearby, trendy, Albert Cuyp area you will find, next to the street market, also great authentic Surinamese dishes and a wide range of reasonably priced eateries.

The sleeping area with an antique king size teak bed, 160 x 2.00m. is separated from the rest of the studio by a large antique wood carved panel from Indonesia. The legs of the bed are huge dragons; chase the dragon (smoking opium) ……… We found it in Indonesia, in what was said, an opium kit.
The couch is extendable to a bed of 1.40 x 2.00 m. And is suitable for two persons.

The Prinsenboat Studio has a maximum capacity of 4 persons.

Wake up in the morning to a spectacular view of the canal of the Prinsengracht, take a walk through Amsterdam, come home at the end of the day in the tranquility of your private studio on the water, relax and watch life on the Amsterdam canals pass by.

Experience historic Amsterdam in a very special way; live on the water!
Welcome to The Prinsenboat Studio

You do not need to bring towels. We provide everything you need.
Ask about our special family prices.

Property manager

Peter
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Amenities

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The Prinsenboat is absolutely non smoking!!
We enforce our house rules strictly Absolutely no smoking In short; if you are in AMS to party; get drunk and stoned, please do not book our property.
No parties, loud and/or wild behaviour. From 22.00 until 08.00 is night mode which means no music or loud behaviour. I live in my part of the boat.
In case of violating the above house rules or any other wild disturbing behaviour you can be asked to leave the boat and will not have restitution!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Amsterdam

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum 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 Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Amsterdam, North Holland

What's nearby

  • Rembrandt Square - 6 min walk
  • Rijksmuseum - 14 min walk
  • Leidseplein - 16 min walk
  • Dam Square - 19 min walk
  • Van Gogh Museum - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Prinsengracht Stop (4) - 1 min walk
  • Rokin Station - 14 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nel - 3 min walk
  • Onder de Ooievaar Café - 1 min walk
  • Bouwman Café - 1 min walk
  • Café van Leeuwen - 4 min walk
  • Cafe Marcella - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Prinsenboat Studio, house boat on the 17th centuary Prinsengracht of Amsterdam located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Magere Brug and Rembrandt Square. Rijksmuseum and Flower Market are also within 15 minutes. Prinsengracht Stop (4) is only a 2-minute walk and Keizersgracht Stop (4) is 3 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and great boat to stay on!!
Really enjoyed the stay. Excellent staying on a boat! Very comfy bed. Good facilities. Friendly host. Can’t get a better location in my opinion! Excellent local restaurants and cafes just on your doorstep! Highly recommended Do it!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

The houseboat was everything we wished for, fabulous 😀 A peaceful cosy haven in a busy city.
Peter was very welcoming and accomodating with our late check in. There was everything we needed for our stay. The houseboat is in a great spot and it's easy to get around the whole city from there. The guests at breakfast, swans and ducks, set us up for a cheerful day. Very happy with our choice and hope to visit again 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

george w.

Great location
Prinsenboat is ideally situated for exploring Amsterdam with good local amenities and transport (if required) into the city center. The shower is excellent although the tiny shower room sink takes a little getting used to. We walked everywhere with the aid of the street planner (provided) and because the city is designed on a grid pattern it was easy to navigate all routes. To sum up we stayed as tourists but felt as if we had always lived there. Oh, and if you want to bring food home, try Meet and Greek round the corner on Utrechtstraat....very tasty
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Ideal place to stay
Very close to tram line, and lots of amenities in the area, perfect location in the city, the owner was very welcoming... place is clean and tidy, and very quirky, particularly enjoyed watching the boats go past whilst enjoying a decent cup of tea in the living room area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

A lot of space in the centre of Amsterdam.
We stayed on the houseboat from the 28/9/17 to the 1/10/17. It was our 9th visit to Amsterdam since we discovered it in 1989. Previously we had stayed in an assortment of hotels, some good, some bad....but all quite small. Amsterdam is expensive and hotel rooms are at a premium, the smaller you can get away with the more money you make. The houseboat however is wonderfully large. You get an enormous bed, a lounge area with settee and TV, A dining area with kitchen and a bathroom. It is warm and comfortable and very clean. Peter our host is was very laid back, and extremely helpful. Be warned however when you eat looking out on the Prinsengracht, you will spend your time waving at all the boats that pass, and feeding an assortment of birds that know how to attract your attention for food. We really enjoyed our stay as you are away from the very touristy areas, but within easy walking of the real Amsterdam. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Steve & Judy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

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