About Beagle Houseboat
The Beagle is a rusty old two storey houseboat located about 3 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station. This hostel has just one guestroom and offers accomodation for max. 4 persons (PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN NOT STAY WITH MORE THAN 4 PERSONS. It is illegal and therefore NOT possible to stay with more than 4 persons on The Beagle).
The top floor is the saloon where large windows offer an always changing unique view over the dock, which is surrounded by several historical and architecturally interesting buildings and museums.
The saloon is also the common room, you share with the captain, with facilities like 2 high speed Internet computers (free of charge), do it yourself coffee and tea (also free), guest fridge/minibar, games, convenient couches etc.
Maps, guides and other (tourist) information are available and there is also a hot shower. And of course, a central heater.
The captain has a nice collection of reggae music and smoking is allowed. If the weather is nice you can also hang out on the roof.
The bottom floor is the guest room with four comfortable beds, small lockers and enough space for your luggage.
IMPORTANT
CHECK IN TIME from 11:00 - 13:00. If you wish to check in at a different time, please let us know, preferably by email, at least one day before you arrive.
CHECK OUT before 10:30
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before arriving preferably by email (otherwise by telephone, phone number is provided on your reservation).
In the event of a no-show we will charge your card for the first night's stay and cancel any remaining nights booked. View Hostelworld FAQ for more info.
We only accept cash payments on arrival.
Picture description
1 View over the dock
2 The saloon or common room
3 Saloon front to back
4 Map with location of The Beagle
5 The guest room (Note there are four beds)
6 Another view over the dock...
7 The Beagle, don't judge a boat by its cover ;-)
Directions
Coming from the main exit/entrance of Amsterdam Central Station: Go left and walk towards the trams and a little further, you will see a large bus platform. Cross this bus platform and keep the water on your right.In the distance, you will see a huge floating Chinese restaurant. Do not go onto the pier to this restaurant but turn right onto the bridge. Cross the road and you should see the Beagle. It is the first ship with a lot of plants on the quay placed next to it.
Enter ''Beagle Houseboat' in maps.google.com to find its exact location.