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Hotelschip Sarah

2.5 star property
Travelers soak up sunshine on the hotel ship's inviting terrace, with Amsterdam's vibrant city center waiting to be discovered just steps from the door.

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Located near Dam Square, Hotelschip Sarah offers a complimentary breakfast buffet and in-room WiFi. Relax on the charming terrace after visiting the nearby Nemo Science Museum. Helpful multilingual staff and luggage storage make exploring Amsterdam easier.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Room options

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Premier Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • Harbour view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • Harbour view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premier Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • Harbour view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam, Hotelschip Sarah is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Visit our Amsterdam travel guide
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51 Oosterdok, Amsterdam, 1011 VZ

What's nearby

  • Nemo Science Museum featuring modern architecture and a bay or harbor
    Nemo Science Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Maritime Museum which includes interior views
    National Maritime Museum
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Artis Aquarium Building (1881) built in Classicist Mannerist style with side and center pavilions. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
    ARTIS
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rembrandt monument on Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Rembrandt Square
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dam Square in Amsterdam, top view
    Dam Square
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Mr. Visserplein Stop
    9 min walk
  • Amsterdam Central Station
    14 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • oba cafe
    7 min walk
  • A Beautiful Mess
    6 min walk
  • High Garden
    6 min walk
  • Hannekes Boom
    8 min walk
  • ibis Amsterdam Centre Stopera
    5 min walk

About this property

Hotelschip Sarah

Cruise ship near Dam Square
Rembrandt Square and Amsterdam Museum are located near Hotelschip Sarah, which provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotelschip Sarah boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways (80 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1927
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 6 April and 15 October.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 35 per day(1312 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Hotelschip Sarah Houseboat Amsterdam
Hotelschip Sarah Houseboat
Hotelschip Sarah Amsterdam
Hotelschip Sarah Cruise
Hotelschip Sarah Amsterdam
Hotelschip Sarah Cruise Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotelschip Sarah pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotelschip Sarah?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotelschip Sarah?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotelschip Sarah located?

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Amsterdam for at least part of your stay.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotelschip Sarah Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was unique being on a boat. Quite compact and fairly basic. Kristoph very helpful good breakfast. Quiet at night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Romick (spelling??) is a very gracious host. He went out his way to make sure we were comfortable. The location is great. Very near many things to do or you can just sit on the deck and enjoy the lovely view. I wish I had more time to spend. Excellent!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying on a boat and our host Christophe fud everything possible to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. His accomodating mannerism including for breakfast made the stay 1st class. Found the cabin warm so he set up a fan for us. Thank you Christophe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The boat is very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was fantastic! Breakfast was delicious. They even made our eggs to order ☺️. Thankfully there was a couple walking into the hotel when we were trying to check in otherwise we wouldn't have known what to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff & owner lived on the boat which we found made it more like visiting friends than a sterile hotel. Speaking directly to the chief insured your eggs were cooked perfectly. Best eggs ever! Very European breakfast buffet with water, coffee & tea available 24 hours and quaint dinning area making it feel like home. Rooms are extremely small, on a boat with basic amenities in the rooms. Not for the handicap having steep steps and size. The location was very safe and one block from the Navel Museum, 15+/- walk to the central rail station and 20 minute walk to the #1 voted French fries in Amsterdam store with 24 dipping sauces. We walked everywhere day and night. Do not know how it works at hotels but we paid extra for the “hotel tax”, was advised at booking, an extra 62 euros at checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cannot say anything negative about any aspect of the stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer Cook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very unique way to stay in Amsterdam, but we enjoyed it a lot! The staff are lovely and welcoming, as was the breakfast and rooms. The rooms were slightly small - but that’s expected for a boat! It was in a great location, perfect for visiting all the great places in the city.

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The manager Agnes was brilliant. Very helpful and welcoming. Volunteering assistance and cheerful at every turn.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a friendly and unique experience in Amsterdam!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness
Das Zimmer war makellos und das Personal sehr freundlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma elida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
El personal
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid Buur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Meget rent. Og pænt uden at være prangende. Venligt og hjælpsomt personale. Lækker morgenmad.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Troels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Det var hyggeligt at sove på båden, og bådens faciliteter var overraskende gode i forhold til, at det netop var en båd.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overraskende bra på alle måter.

Overrasket over hvor sentralt og stor lugarer med stort flislagt bad på alle lugarer. Enkel men god frokost og kaffe fri hele døgnet. Hyggelig betjening så alt var toppers..-))
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lekker ontbijten op het dek van het schip! Mooi uitzicht op Amsterdam
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ovidiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, interesting experience. Close to Amsterdam center. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien 👍 Dommage que la météo n’était pas au rendez-vous !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sinan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place close to everything :-)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Next to Nemo… super friendly team.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johanna, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed our stay on this boat. As we own our own boat we completely understand that cabins are smaller than a hotel room; with not much in the way of storage space, but for the amount of time we required a room it was perfect. Staff were helpful and very kind. Breakfast was superb. Everything was within walking distance for the most part and we purchased an IAmsterdam Pass at the tourist office which included public transport so anything further was still easily accessible. Advice to anyone going here is to not let the taxi driver tell you it is not easy for him to access and we could easily walk to the docks. Without luggage there would be no problem but in the dark, in high winds and not really certain about where we should go we had a slightly unpleasant experience in finding the docks initially. Had it not been for some helpful young people we may have gotten quite lost. The taxi driver just didn't want a short trip with a small amount of earning. Had we not been so tired we would have gotten his cab number and reported him but we didn't think about that at the time. Our return journey from ship to train station went without a hitch and the taxi arrived at the dock on time so no hauling heavy suitcases around.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karine, Lisieux

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Accueil excellent ! Chambre propre. Lits confortables. Propreté nickel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia&Sebastian, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stood there for 2 nights over New Year’s Eve and enjoyed the time. Really nice Hotelschip and the owner is really friendly. Breakfast amazing and close to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Smith's, Maricopa Az

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Love being on the water in the center of town especially on New Years Eve.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Marion, Nähe München

Liked: Cleanliness
Lage zentral und Nähe Bahnhof Außergewöhnliches Ambiente und super freundlicher Service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019