Hotelschip Gandalf

Hotels
8.6 (204 reviews)
Oosterdok 2 , Amsterdam , nl

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Street parking
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Unique experience staying on a boat
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Limited breakfast options
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
6.54
Multiple mentions of poor cleanliness, particularly in the bathroom.
Service
9.51
Staff is generally described as friendly and helpful, though some inconsistency noted.
Location
9.55
Many positive remarks about the central location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8
Quarters are snug which may not suit everyone, but generally acceptable.
Amenities
8.53
Basic amenities mentioned, with some suggestions for improvement.
Value for Money
8.99
Perceived as good value given the unique experience of staying on a boat.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Breakfast is generally praised, but some complaints about limited options.
Overall Experience
9.11
Most reviewers had a positive unique experience despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 21:05

Property Description

Unique Accommodation Experience
Stay in simple cabins on a boat just a 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free Wi-Fi in the public area and breakfast in the breakfast room each morning.

Prime Location
Explore the vibrant Nieuwmarkt area and visit the Rembrandt House Museum, both just a 15-minute walk away.

Book now for an unforgettable stay on Hotelschip Gandalf!

Important information:

Please note that this accommodations is a boat. The address stated, is the dock. The boat is docked at scaffolding 3 (steiger 3). For extra information, contact the accommodations.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 204 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.54
Service: 9.51
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.99
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Antonia • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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DJAMIE • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Superbe endroit, une péniche très jolie, central,placé dans un endroit avec une vue sublime à 360 degré. Chambre et équipement très bien👍 Bon accueil et je comprends tout le travail que cela demande de gérer un bateau pour héberger tant de monde. Merci pour votre engagement👌super petit déjeuner, et café et thé à disposition ✌🙏
Gilets de sauvetage dans la Chambre! Bravo

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Laure • couple • fr
6
Emplacement idéal pour visiter la ville
Pros:

Très bon emplacement
Petit-déjeuner satisfaisant

Cons:

Propreté des toilettes
Interaction avec les gérants très limitée

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Heike • couple • de
9
originelle Unterkunft mitten in Amsterdam
Pros:

wir hatten zu zweit eine Dreibettkajüte mit einem kleinen Tisch zwischen Bett und Stockbett und einem kleinen Bad: Dusche und WC. Alles war sauber, das Personal sehr freundlich. Gutes Frühstück. Zentrale Lage.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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LizzieBiscuits • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good
Pros:

Nice and quiet, a short walk to the city centre and the train station. Good value.

Cons:

Nothing, all good, but it is a no-frills accommodation so be prepared.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Clara • extended_group • es
8
Pros:

Está situado junto al museo Nemo, por lo que puedes ir andando al centro. Es una forma diferente de alojamiento.

Cons:

Las camas son algo incómodas.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • es
8
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Octavian • couple • ro
9
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Long • couple • it
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Roberto Carlos • couple • co
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • couple • es
8
Pros:

La amabilidad de la mujer que nos atendió y lo atenta que fue con nosotras.
Sitio limpio, aunque el espacio es reducido, está muy bien aprovechado y estuvimos cómodas. Además de la parte común que se puede utilizar.
El día que nos íbamos, vísperas de fin de año, nos ofrecieron ollobollen recién hechos, súper ricos!!

Cons:

Quizás alguna cosa para poder tapar las ventanas por la noche.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Alkım • couple • tr
10
A wonderful boat accommodation experience.
Pros:

Its central location was the main reason we chose it but the friendly staff, the warm treats offered throughout the day and the nice breakfast made us say we were glad we did. We had no heating issues. The rooms were clean. Just keep in mind that the rooms are small when booking. Experiencing a stay on a boat in this city of canals was lovely. Thank you for everything.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
Даниил • solo_traveller • ae
10
Pros:

Отличное место, правда, пожалел, что провел там только один день и изначально выбрал гостиницу

Cons:

Долго обогреватель до нужной температуры доходит, при чекине было 15, только часа через три 20+ Меня не напрягло под двумя одеялами, но для двоих человек было бы не очень

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Reza • family_with_children • ge
8
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • extended_group • it
6
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Adelle • couple • gb
9
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Francois • couple • fr
10
Pros:

L'emplacement, le petit déjeuner, l'accueil sympathique

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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RAQUEL • couple • es
7
Pros:

El personal muy amable. Y el desayuno riquísimo, 😋

Cons:

Una de las camas parecía un sarcófago.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Neringa • couple • lt
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Rifaioğlu • extended_group • tr
10
Pros:

Konum güzel olanaklar güzel kahvaltı güzel.

Cons:

Odalar biraz küçük ama idare eder

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee