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Reviews of Botel Sailing Home

Oosterdok, Steiger 3, Amsterdam City Centre, 1011 VX Amsterdam, Netherlands

#52 of 464 hotels in Amsterdam

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 42 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great! We stayed two nights and we couldn't have felt better. It was the perfect accommodation. It is a 10-minute walk from the central station, a super quiet place, without noise and on the water, an adventure . The room was clean, organized and quite comfortable. The hotel service was the best part… Inma is a great person, a very kind woman, she was always attentive to all the guests, very friendly and helpful. She spoiled me and my mother with pleasant conversations and delicious breakfasts. Without a doubt I would stay here again. Thanks Inma, we had a great time ❤️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    100% would recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location : close to everything yet in a calm area. We loved sleeping on a boat, it made our holiday even more special ! Host Inma was very nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    What a fantastic little find, couldn fault the boat or the host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was fantastic. Breakfast was lovely. Hot drinks machine free to use. The host was lovely, helpful and friendly..

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    About 20mins walk from main part but we didn’t mind that

    Everything!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking fee. But that's a known problem in Amsterdam

    The cook/captain was very nice, funny and supportive. She new her way around Amsterdam and gave good suggestions. The breakfast was OK and the coffee machine was up and running 24/7. Also free water and a fridge to store your drinks and cheese. The boat was very comfy. A lot of Sofas and places to relax and talk. I really liked it.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This is a great venue and better option to the normal hotel. It felt like home from home. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The coffee and juice available on arrival and during our stay was great. Rooms are comfortable and the opportunity to relax on deck and watch the surrounding sightings of Amsterdam is a big plus. We will return as this was a great city break.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was lovely! Our beds were comfy! Lovely staff and great facilities!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    8.0
    A very unique and enjoyable experience in a convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Yes, the room was very small, but that was part of its charm. Frankly, the shower was ample and larger than in many traditional hotel rooms we had had on the journey. We were completely satisfied with our stay. I worried a little in advance that the area could be secluded at night, but once there we never felt that. There were people walking to the many hotel boats and other locations, and we never felt anxious.

    My 13-year-old son and I chose to stay here for our two nights in Amsterdam, and it was a fabulous decision! It was such a unique experience compared to a stodgy old hotel, and incredibly easy to access from the Central Station (about a 15 minute walk, but easy navigating!) The duvets were so light and fluffy, they felt quite luxurious. We had heard there could be noise of people walking in the hall to their room, so we turned on the fan for white noise and weren't disturbed one bit. Guillermo was the host, and was lovely - he made the most varied and delicious breakfast every morning and we were completely satisfied.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner of the boat was very nice. The location was perfect, we were in 15 minutes by foot directly in the city center. Also the boat was really nice, it was a real Holland experience.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    10
    wonderfull jen was fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    10
    Incredibly pleasant and terrific value
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location in the harbor next to NEMO was wonderful, putting central Amsterdam within an easy walk or bicycle ride. The breakfast buffets were outstanding with a wide variety of different offerings each day. The best part was the hostess.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    9.0
    I would gladly stay again, and hope to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The boat is easy walking distance to Centraal Station, thus all of Amsterdam and beyond is easily accessed. I can’t say enough positive about Jennipher and Inma, the concierges/hostesses, who were very friendly and welcoming. I was fortunate to stay in four different Booking.com properties in three countries during this vacation, and they were easily the most hospitable.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    8.0
    Lovely accommodation in a handy location close to transport links. very helpful staff and a lovely continental breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was compact but as you’d expect on a boat

    Very cosy, warm rooms and nice area to eat breakfast

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    10
    perfect way to stay in Amsterdam and get the full experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    loved everything. Marie was wonderful with my mom and her friend and I. very attentive. loved location. the breakfast. chilling in the lounge. music.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    9.0
    Different experience that I would recommend.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room is a little small but what can you expect on a boat, right?

    Nice boat in a good location with a wonderful staff.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location in the city centre. Very cozy, clean and warm room! What to say about the host of the ship, Maria/Marushka! The most polite , warm and happy person ever met! Thank you so much for all !! George and Tania.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    How friendly the lady was when we arrived and throughout the stay Lovely breakfast and free hot drinks throughout the day was lovely

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    10
    Cosy and Funny Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much to say. You have wait about 5 minutes to get hot water. Thats not a problem for us.

    Staff is very helpful and kind to us. Breakfast is also very good. You can 7/24 take complimentary coffee and water with snacks at the lobby area. We liked the room and private bathroom. It was such an experience for us to sleep on a canal. Car parking available next to the dock area.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    10
    Beautiful ship with great staff and Ideal location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast as I was expecting pastries and fruit etc as it was supposed to be continental ,you could get cold meat,cheese ,bread and eggs not things I eat .

    Great location for the city centre lovely boat

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    10
    Unique stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be aware of icy pier just at the entrance to the hotel - it was frosty at night and in the morning going out was a bit tricky

    Very interesting format - never stayed on a boat before! The hostess is very helpful and friendly, the common hall on upper deck is comfy with hot tea and coffee available at all times. Room was small but smartly made to fit bag and coat, etc. Decent breakfast. And best location: a very cosy spot near NEMO museum, just 10 mins walk from the very city center, which means that you don't have to worry about night parties to disturb your sleep.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2022

    10
    What a fun experience we had! Better than a hotel, by far! Hopefully we'll return & stay there
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location was great....we walked everywhere from the Botel, after having a great continental breakfast! We loved sitting in the stateroom, having a few cocktails b4 bed time or before breakfast and after! The Host was just great! Eager to help in whatever way she could! We loved the whole experience of staying on a Botel!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    9.0
    Good value for the location and if you want to try some thing different it’s a must ⛴
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could have been better We would have liked a hot option

    The location was terrific close to central station but quiet, cabins are small but compact and shower was excellent

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    10
    Exceeded our expectations. Definitely worth staying
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! Everything was excellent

    Excellent “hotel”. From the check-in/reception we received to the rooms, breakfast and free helpings to tea/coffee 24/7. The location is great, 15 mins walk from central train station, 10 mins walk to shops and restaurants. The host/owners were very welcoming and helpful. There’s a cosy seating area for the evening to relax and chat with a cuppa. Free fruits you help yourself to. The whole boat was very clean and modern. Bed were very comfortable. Shower was brilliant. Exceeded my families expectations. So glad we found this boat. We’ve been to loads of different holidays (cruise, glamping, camping, caravans, hotels) and I can say this hotel/boat is really worth the experience. I have already shared this stay with my friends and colleagues.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    7.0
    Nice to go with friends. The breakfast is basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast is definitely not rich...

    Friendly staff, nice concept

    Stayed in December 2023

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