Netherlands stays
Romantic B&B houseboat in the historic center
Location: Private room in houseboat · Centrum-West, Amsterdam
Quick facts: Romantic B&B houseboat in the historic center
- Property type: Private room in houseboat
- Nightly from: €175 (synced Jun 2026)
- Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
- Neighbourhood: Centrum-West
- Sleeps: 2
- Min. nights: 2
This romantic houseboat B&B is perfect for couples seeking a unique and peaceful stay in the heart of Amsterdam. The 1926 vessel has been fully modernized for comfort, offering a private room and bathroom with a waterfront view. Guests can enjoy board games, outdoor furniture, and a coffee maker, while the host's warm welcome adds a personal touch. The cat, Jos, adds to the cozy, lived-in feel. Ideal for travelers…
- Property
- Private room in houseboat
- Room type
- Private room
- Nightly from
- €175
- Guest rating
- 5.0 / 5
- Reviews
- 103
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Beds
- 1
- Min. nights
- 2
- Neighbourhood
- Centrum-West
- Host
- Tom
About this stay
This romantic houseboat B&B is perfect for couples seeking a unique and peaceful stay in the heart of Amsterdam. The 1926 vessel has been fully modernized for comfort, offering a private room and bathroom with a waterfront view. Guests can enjoy board games, outdoor furniture, and a coffee maker, while the host's warm welcome adds a personal touch. The cat, Jos, adds to the cozy, lived-in feel. Ideal for travelers who want a quiet, historic canal setting within walking distance of major sights like the Anne Frank House and Dam Square.
Original Airbnb host description
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Our Bed & Breakfast Helena Elisabeth is located on a ship that was built in 1926 and is completely modernised. This makes for a romantic, relaxing and comfortable stay. The ship is situated on one of the cities most quiet historic and prestigious canals surrounded by historic canal houses.
The space
We live together with our cat, Jos, and enjoy living on a ship enormously. We would like to offer and show guests that visit Amsterdam the joy of living on a houseboat and provide them with a great and different experience. The guest room and the bathroom are separated from our living area and therefore provide sufficient privacy.
Guest access
The cozy guestroom has been completely renovated. This is the room where the skipper used to live with his family. The bed is located in a romantic alcove with lots of pillows from where you have a direct view of the canal.
In this room is also an easy chair and an open cupboard for your belongings. I
The space
We live together with our cat, Jos, and enjoy living on a ship enormously. We would like to offer and show guests that visit Amsterdam the joy of living on a houseboat and provide them with a great and different experience. The guest room and the bathroom are separated from our living area and therefore provide sufficient privacy.
Guest access
The cozy guestroom has been completely renovated. This is the room where the skipper used to live with his family. The bed is located in a romantic alcove with lots of pillows from where you have a direct view of the canal.
In this room is also an easy chair and an open cupboard for your belongings. I
Neighbourhood
Centrum-West places you right in the historic core, a short walk from the Anne Frank House, Dam Square, and the Red Light District. The Noordermarkt Saturday market is just 5 minutes away, and Central Station is a 10-minute walk. For museums, a quick 15-minute tram ride gets you to Museumplein. This area is lively yet the quiet canal location offers a serene retreat.
Amenities
- Board games
- Host greets you
- Wifi
- Waterfront
- Hair dryer
- Outdoor furniture
- Hot water
- Shampoo
- Coffee maker
- Essentials
- Paid parking off premises
- Smoke alarm
- Body soap
- Iron
- Breakfast
- Clothing storage
- Shower gel
- Heating
- Private living room
- Backyard
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- First aid kit
- Canal view
Location
Centrum-West, AmsterdamNetherlandsFrequently asked questions
- Where is Romantic B&B houseboat in the historic center located?
- Romantic B&B houseboat in the historic center is in Centrum-West, Amsterdam, Netherlands. The listing is in the Centrum-West area.
- How much does a night at Romantic B&B houseboat in the historic center cost?
- Indicative nightly rates start from €175 (last synced Jun 2026). Confirm current price and availability on Airbnb before booking.
- How many guests can Romantic B&B houseboat in the historic center accommodate?
- Romantic B&B houseboat in the historic center sleeps up to 2 guests.
- What is the guest rating for Romantic B&B houseboat in the historic center?
- Guests rate Romantic B&B houseboat in the historic center 5.0 out of 5 based on 103 guest reviews.
- What amenities does Romantic B&B houseboat in the historic center offer?
- Notable amenities include Board games, Host greets you, Wifi, Waterfront, Hair dryer. See the full list on this page.
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