Hotelschip Gandalf

–Excellent location - show map
+15 photos
Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

About this property

A 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station, Hotelschip Gandalf offers simple cabins on a boat. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public area. Each morning breakfast is offered in the breakfast room. The heated cabins have a private bathroom with a shower and a toilet. The Nieuwmarkt, with its cafes, restaurants and bars, is a 15-minute walk. The Rembrandt House Museum is also a 15-minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Heating

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Amsterdam, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Bieliauskaitė
Lithuania Lithuania
“Great location. Delicious breakfast. Friendly host and staff. Clean and cosy.”
Praz
Switzerland Switzerland
“Everything was good ! The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff was very lovely ! The breakfast were delicious. The location is really great, it's close to the train station.”
Stef
Australia Australia
“Great location close to the action of Sail Amsterdam. Staff were helpful and friendly. I’m biased but I love living on a boat.”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A great opportunity to stay on the water in Amsterdam! Wonderful breakfast with a large selection and an area to relax on deck with complementary tea coffee. The room was cosy and had everything we needed.”
Kaoru
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great feel on the actual boat with a great view on the deck. Breakfast was brilliant, much better than I expected for a boat stay. Staff members, too, were truly very kind and helpful. Minimalist facilities but everything necessary was provided...”
Jenny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Arriving at the Gandalf was a delight what a location super!👍the public area was so lovely great breakfast served ,with any eggs or pancakes and lots of choice of other things too all with a great view ,deck area too .Easy location to harbour area...”
Ferns
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great value for money & location was picturesque”
Esther
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely breakfast plenty to choose from, unlimited tea/ coffee throughout our stay too which was most welcome”
Cotterell
Australia Australia
“our host was just great. She helped make the stay.”
Siobhan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was quiet and comfortable, only minutes away from the city centre but felt worlds apart. A lovely place to retreat to after a busy day. The host went out of her way to be helpful and kind. Breakfast was cooked fresh and to order every day. I've...”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Hotelschip Gandalf takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 20 is required on arrival. That's about US$23. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the hotel for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this accommodation is a boat. The address stated, is the dock. The boat is docked at scaffolding 3 (steiger 3). For extra information, contact the accommodation.

Please inform Hotelschip Gandalf in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of € 20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.