Name: Botel Zebra
Address: Oosterdok t/o 4, NL 1000CK Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1011 VX, Netherlands
Rating: 6

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English

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Bike rental

Sun Deck

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Nieuwmarkt

Waterlooplein

Amsterdam Centraal

Dam Square - Central Station

NEMO Science Museum

National Maritime Museum

Hortus Botanicus

Basilica of Saint Nicholas

Artis Zoo

Oude Kerk

Stopera

Central station

Beurs van Berlage

Dam Square

Royal Palace

New Church

EYE Film Institute Netherlands

Anne Frank House

Heineken Experience

Rijksmuseum

Van Gogh Museum

Stedelijk Museum

Vondelpark

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Viewpoint Groot Hoogwaak

Museum Engelandvaarders

Offem

Beach Noordwijk aan Zee

Arboretum Trompenburg

Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Stadhuis

Beurs World Trade Center

De Doelen

Rotterdam City Theatre

Maritime Museum

Railz Miniworld

Blijdorp Zoo

Witte de Withstraat

Sonneveld House

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum

Erasmus Bridge

Netherlands Architecture Institute

Kunsthal Rotterdam

Wereldmuseum Rotterdam

Nederlands Fotomuseum

Euromast

Botel Zebra

Amsterdam

We stayed three nights in the bottle and it was incredible, the attention of the staff was impeccable. There was little space but everything was very clean and tidy. Breakfast is included, it's nice to take it in your picturesque dining room. The area where it is located is quite central. There are several restaurants and shops. You can see the NEMO museum from the dock. It was a wonderful experience. Very recommended.

Bottle of Zebra

It's a deplorable house, it smells bad, it's tiny cabins, it's no comfort, it doesn't match the description on the booking sites, and it's impossible to get a refund, in short, real thieves.

Get out of here!

Private accoms in Amsterdam usually have steep prices, but Botel Zebra was one of the more reasonably priced accommodations we've seen and we've always wanted to try staying on a boat in Amsterdam! The rooms are small, but you have a private bathroom per room which we wanted. We're 170cm Asians and we fit well. Miss Ann, the Botel owner was very kind and hospitable, she even suggested a few places to eat around Amsterdam for us.

Boat living for a good price

We booked 3 nights here,decided not to stay one night. Rooms were tiny,dark,stank, horrible decor,one plug,no toiletries,no ventilation,Sheets/towel looked dirty and old,Upper deck looked ok, awful...

You get what you pay for

We are a couple in our 60s. We chose the bottle of our initiative. I confirm that the rooms are as small as the length of the bed in the castle. The bathroom is separate. Actually the person who has to sleep underneath, can only lie down. In the cabin only a small luggage enters, it is clear that they are boat cabins! Scale from boat, so steep. We stayed two nights, we slept little and laughed so much for the bump that some guys made a bit of a jump, on the way back, after falling down the steep stairs... Good breakfast and varied, Cin the lady who runs the boat, kind. Nice location, practically in the center.

I can still laugh.

My friend and I came as two young travelers fresh out of college. We are not creatures of comfort, and really valued the untraditional experience of staying on a boat. We had a great time! The location is great, as well as the view. Our bunks were comfy, the room was clean and fresh every day. The free breakfast has everything you need from eggs and yogurt to various meats, cheese, coffee, etc! The hostess was the best part of our stay. She is so caring and accommodating, and genuinely cares about the guest. If you come to this place with the understanding and expectation that it is in fact a boat, you will have a great time. If you are expecting a luxury hotel, this is not the place for you. Also a note: the steps are very steep and small to get down to the rooms, so if you are uncoordinated or have limited motion, keep that in mind!

Really great stay, awesome value

The staff proved unprepared and uncooperative. The check-in in the service description on Booking started from 9.00. We arrived at the place at 10.00 to leave the luggage and visit the city. We were told that until 14.00 the room was not available and that by email this time had been specified. The email however had been sent after booking. Reported that it was enough to change the times on the Booking page was generally answered that there were problems in updating the page. We asked for the times for breakfast the next morning.

Unprepared and uncooperative staff.

This is one of several boat hotels down at the docks where the Science Museum is located, 20 mins walk from Centraal station. The host was lovely and very helpful. We arrived early and she was happy to let us leave our bags if we had to go out, but ended up getting our room ready before we left. There is a common area where breakfast and drinks are served to wait in. The drinks are reasonably priced and the breakfast is a good continental selection. The rooms are tiny but this is to be expected for this type of accommodation. You have bunk beds, toilet, sink, shower, port hole windows, shelves to put clothes, and that's about it. Oh and a plastic stool to get you up on the top bunk, no ladder. Only one power point which is slightly annoying but again you get what you pay for. 

If you are very large, very unfit or have difficulty walking you'd probably want to avoid as the stairs are very steep and narrow, and getting in and out of the beds can be difficult, though once you're in they are comfortable enough. The rooms were clean and tidy. Overall I'd recommend if you're looking for a cheap, central location as long as you don't mind the physical limitations of the rooms, stairs and beds.

Good price for a great location

We were only in Amsterdam for two nights at the end of a trip to Germany and the Netherlands. We chose this because of its perfect location and just because we get to say we slept on a boat in the canal. Very close to everything. The price was inexpensive and the lodging reflected that. Our room was tight. I slept on the top and my 6'7" boyfriend slept on the lower berth. It was tricky but we made it work. The hostess was very friendly. We bought some inexpensive beers in the upstairs dining area (they have a full bar) after a day of wandering the city and enjoyed looking at the city lights on the water. The upstairs area closes quite early which wouldn't be a problem if the wi-fi worked anywhere else but there is access after hours to get to your room. 

I can say I now know what it's like to sleep on a boat in the canal. Unique, crowded, a bit musty but different. I've checked that off my list and I probably wouldn't repeat this unless I need cheap lodging in the city centre for a night or two, max. Breakfast was OK. There was a selection of cold cuts, breads, spreads, cereals, fruit, coffee, tea. The fruit was from a can and the cold cuts were of lesser quality than I like but I'm just being picky. We were happy to have it and absolutely loved having breakfast on the water with such views.

Location, location, location.

Extremely friendly hostess, she couldn’t do more for us or anyone else during their stay. The room was small and compact but it was perfect for what it was and as expected. It is not somewhere to stay for more than a couple of days, but for the price and the welcome and care myself and my friend received it was definitely worth it!

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