Amsterdam Hotelboat

The place is in need of new management. The staff there was friendly and helpful but they do not have a way to communicate with them (email and phones in the website do not work). I could not communicate I was going to arrive late and had no key to go into my room the first night. Eventually I found it on a table. I the morning the key got stuck in the lock and told them to please fix it. Key got lost again. Very poor communication but helpful staff. I would not go there again.

Good for the price. Close walk from Centraal; not a busy area so feels chill. The area surrounding feels safe but the luggage storage does not— bags are put in a back room (with the door left wide open) next to a bowl of dog food; I bought luggage storage nearby for cheap. The walls are thin and you’ll hear people walking in the hallway every time. Bathrooms/showers aren’t cleaned regularly but they’re okay for the price. I never who worked there or who was a guest so that was confusing.

The atmosphere was nice. You can hear everyone moving so when you are trying to sleep and people are walking it’s noticeable, but nothing ear plugs won’t fix. The staff were friendly and helpful (their dog was so cute)! While the rooms were small they were clean and secure. It was a mix of young and older people which was nice; definitely not a party hostel but more of a relaxing environment if you’re not into that.