Boat Hotel Iris, AmsterdamBoat Hotel Iris in Amsterdam, Netherlands has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 275 hotels we score in Amsterdam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction: Booking.com 4.5, Tripadvisor 4.7.Boat Hotel Iris is a family-run hotel aboard a converted canal ship moored at the Oosterdok in central Amsterdam. The cabins are private but basic, with views over the River IJ, and guests share a communal living area. A complimentary breakfast is served, and the boat is non-smoking with free Wi-Fi throughout. Amsterdam Central Station is a 10 to 15 minute walk away, with the Science Museum and Micropia also close by. The setting suits travellers who want a characterful, central base and do not mind compact, simple rooms rather than full hotel facilities.What stands out

Central, walkable location near the station

Views over the River IJ

Family-run with attentive hosts

Free breakfast and Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Cabins are basic rather than luxurious

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