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Reviews of Boat & Boost Amsterdam

86 Levantkade, Zeeburg, 1019 BG Amsterdam, Netherlands

#10 of 403 B&Bs and Inns in Amsterdam

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Review score

Based on 73 B&B reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    The best place to stay in Amsterdam?
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I have nothing negative say! Just be aware that rules for tourist accommodation are really strict in Amsterdam - this is legally known as a B&B (confusingly this means that you can have breakfast on the premises, not that you are provided with breakfast) with facilities closer to a hotel room rather than a self contained apartment. So prepare to eat all meals out.

    Staying at Boat and Boost was like the early days of Airbnb: quirky and very cool accommodation in the host's home that really connects you to the place in a way that staying in a hotel cannot do. Jan Paul is an amazing host - super friendly, helpful, attentive and fun. It's beautifully designed and a fun space in a really lovely part of Amsterdam, with a tram to the centre 3 mins walk away. Honestly, just book it - you won't be disappointed!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    Loved it here. JP is a fantastic host, happy to do anything for you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Quiet, relaxed neighbourhood

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    10/10, Amazing Stay - Would Recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an amazing 3 night stay on the boat for my wife's 30th birthday, the place was very clean upon arrival. JP our host was great from start to finish and made us feel welcome on to the boat right away and he even went to the effort of putting 'Happy Birthday' decorations up. The facilities are fantastic, exactly as they look in the photos! He also has a very friendly dog named Luuk who greeted us every day. Can't recommend this place enough - arrived as guests and left as friends 👍🏻

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    Awesome stay in Amsterdam!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Had an awesome stay at Boat & Boost. Such a great local location and easy to get to the city centre via tram! The room was clean, modern & comfortable! And such a cool experience to stay on a house boat.The hosts were super lovely! Hope to visit again sometime soon!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    We wouldn’t hesitate to come back for our next trip to this incredible city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a wonderful stay on this houseboat in Amsterdam! It’s peaceful, spotless, really well equipped, and the perfect place to enjoy the city while staying by the calm waters. Jan Paul is an amazing host – always smiling and incredibly thoughtful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location if you want something a little more quiet, which was exactly what we wanted. Jan and his friends were so lovely and accommodating. Highly recommend

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful boat, lovely quiet location and the host is lovely and friendly, very relaxed as we checked in late as our flight delay but he was absolutely fine when greeting us. We loved our stay and will definitely be back! He has a lovely dog too!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! Each detail, decor, lights, iPad and speaker! The owner is super cool person . And his cute dog is amazing ❤️

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    Better than a hotel - you must book!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Thanks again!

    My parents stayed here for my dad's 60th birthday. They had a fantastic time and attribute a huge part of their great stay to the boat and the excellent hosting from JP. They really enjoyed the boat's facilities - it was super clean, comfortable and way better than a hotel! They especially loved the terrace and the little visits from JP's dog. The location is great with plenty to do around the boat and a short trip into the centre of Amsterdam. They can't wait to stay again. Thanks JP!!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    10
    A must stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Fantastic facilities, clean and high tech gadgets too! The bed was comfy, many good night’s sleep and lovely shower too. Our host couldn’t do enough for us and was so kind. The boat is in a good location with tram stops within a few minutes walk. Thank you so much, we will be back!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing really - we enjoyed every bit of our stay.

    Amazing place - especially for the couples! Much attention paid to details, very flexible and super friendly host, and a very special time spent at JP's boat.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    10
    Fantastic experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing- amazing

    What a unique and amazing place! We won’t forget our time on the barge. JP was such an amazing host. Really hope to stay there again!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    Perfect accommodation in a beautiful city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing that we didn’t like it was perfect for what we wanted but it probably wouldn’t be suitable for older people due to the bed being up high but it was great for us

    It was clean and smart, had everything we needed and was in a lovely quiet area. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Complimentary wine and beer was in the fridge. There was air conditioning and lovely sized shower. It was quite a walk to the centre but we did it every day all along the canals. It was beautiful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    10
    Our stay was amazing! Slightly out of the city centre but with the Amsterdam tram pass it’s easily accessible, including
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cool, friendly, comfortable and everything you need!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    10
    We loved it, would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere different to stay with a lot of character!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    We had an amazing stay on the boat, it had all amenities we needed, and was warm, cosy and peaceful! The host was so helpful and patient with us as our flight and arrival time was delayed, he made us feel really welcome on his boat :) was a great location away from the bustle of the city centre but easily reached by bus/tram

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, quiet nice area! Very clean, everything you need available. Easy, gentle communication with owner! Welcome drinks in the fridge as we arrived.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    Lovely spa like stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all great! More automatic lights outside the boat at night would have been helpful! Indoors all was wonderful!

    Loved the space and the spa like feeling of the room! Bed was very comfortable and the room had everything you needed!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    10
    Ten out of ten. :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All was good.

    The place is awesome, just like in the pictures. it as all about relaxing. The host was very nice and helpful. The boat is outside downtown, allowing the opportunity to explore another part of Amsterdam, a more authentic one I'd say. It was definitely a great experience.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    10
    Fabulous spot from which to explore.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Where to start. What a fantastic little spot, quiet and private but close to town. The sauna and steam shower and jacuzzi bath were a real luxury and have given me bathroom goals. The host was so friendly and on hand with advice on where to go and how to get there. We would most definitely visit again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfekt place to spend time in Amsterdam. Modern, clean and very cosy Apartment. Great location. The host was super friendly. I would love to come back. Thank You for everything

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    10
    Absolutely recommend this place! The accommodations inside are so nice. Will book again 100%
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was beautiful. Everything from the steam shower to the sauna was amazing. The IPad with music and the speaker was a great touch.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    10
    The most romantic place I’ve ever stayed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is hands down one of the most romantic and special places to stay. The facilities just make your stay so chilled and relaxed. JP has thought of everything, from the sauna, hot tub and steam room to the coffee machine, music system, Netflix - he even put some decorations up for my boyfriends birthday and filled the mini bar ! I did not want to leave. The bed is comfy. The location is perfect and having the electric bikes was very useful, we used them everyday and saw so much of the city. The tram stop is literally a 5 min walk. Getting to the airport was super easy and 40 mins on public transport. It’s an oasis, a cocoon and a beautiful escape and totally worth the money. We can’t wait to come back in the summer to enjoy boat life in the sun!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect from check-in to check-out. The location is a dream. Super quiet and well located. There are nice restaurants and supermarkets nearby. JP is a pleasant host and went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. I would love to come back.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great room, great host.

    Stayed in January 2025

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