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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Harshit • solo_traveller • in
9
Pros:

Location, breakfast and the host.

Cons:

Cabin space

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Amir • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • be
10
Aanrader. Zeer leuke boot!
Pros:

Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Lekker eten!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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vincenzo • couple • it
5
Pros:

colazione buona personale molto gentile e disponibile a soddisfare ogni esigenza

Cons:

E' distante dalla fermata dei mezzi pubblici e la cabina è molto piccola e abbastanza scomoda per muoversi anche in due

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Natascha Lisa • family_with_children • de
5
Pros:

Frühstück, Lage und Personal war wirklich toll.

Cons:

Sauberkeit ließ zu wünschen übrig, die Zimmer sehr spartanisch und die Toilettenspülung hat nicht richtig funktioniert.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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LAURIANE • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Lara • family_with_children • it
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • se
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Constantin • couple • de
8
Super Lage, schönes Schiff. Einfache Ausstattung, sehr gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis!
Pros:

Nettes Personal und super Lage! Zentral und trotzdem ruhig. Der Kapitän ist ein Kapitän wie man ihn sich vorstellt!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Fatma • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Loic • extended_group • be
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • extended_group • fr
8
Découverte de Amsterdam
Pros:

Un bel endroit très bien situé et des gens adorables je recommande vivement

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo Achille • couple • it
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Catharine • solo_traveller • us
8
Awesome experience. Excellent breakfast
Pros:

It was a cool experience to sleep on a boat and it was very quiet.

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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MARIA ANTONIA • couple • es
10
Pros:

La ubicación, la amabilidad del personal, el desayuno buenísimo. Una estancia genial.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Great location and breakfast

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-08-29 • 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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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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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