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About this property
This unique boat offers basic hotel-style rooms with scenic River IJ views in the centre of Amsterdam, 15 minutes’ walk from Amsterdam Central Railway Station. Hotelboot Iris includes free Wi-Fi, a small bar area and a terrace. Each of the simply-furnished rooms at Iris is air conditioned and includes a bathroom with a shower. The rooms look out over the water. The science museum NEMO is only a 5-minute walk from Iris Hotelboot. Artis Zoo and the Hortus Botanicus are within 15 minutes’ walk away. The boat is 1 km from the Rembrandthuis Museum.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Bar
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Luggage storage
- Air conditioning
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lennard
Germany
“I loved the unique experience of sleeping on a boat. The room is small, but it has everything you need. The location is excellent — very central, yet quiet at night — and you barely notice you’re on the water. Sanne and her team were incredibly...” - Lubos
Czech Republic
“If you are fed up with an ordinary hotels this place is something to try out! Welcoming staff, comfy beds, practically furnished cabin. Very nice breakfast with fresh made eggs, croisant, vegetables, fruits, muesli, yogurt .... yammyyyy .... the...” - Éva
Hungary
“I liked the friendlynes of the staff and the very effective communication with them. The breakfast was amaizing, the whole boat experience was wonderful.” - Sarinda
United Kingdom
“Great location walking distance to central station and to all the sights, restaurants and bars you want to go to. Close to tram to make that journey into town quicker. Staff so friendly and eager to help or just chat and give you recommendations....” - Ramin
Switzerland
“Original hotel. Most interesting. Staff were super friendly, nice and kind and welcoming.” - Amir
Israel
“Perfect location, nice breakfast and super crew! Sana, Kevin & Valeria were super nice and helpful.” - Patrick
France
“The hotel's location was perfect. The central train station is very close, but the hotel is very quiet. The hotel staff was very friendly to us. The breakfast was simple but really good and tasty.” - Alex
Ireland
“Lovely staff, good location, super comfy rooms, excellent value” - Charlotte
United Kingdom
“Lovely to stay on Hotelboat Iris. It was different to your usual hotel. The staff were so welcoming and friendly (thank you Mark and Anna for making us feel so welcome). The cabins were spotlessly clean and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing...” - Sophie
United Kingdom
“Staff were very attentive, kind, and knowledgeable”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Please inform Hotelboat Iris in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.