The Botel Amstel gives you the interesting experience of staying on a boat that has been converted into a hotel. There can be a bit of a swell from the canal waters, but younger guests love the plentiful entertainment facilities, like jukebox, pinball machine and pool table.
Moored at the NDSM (Nederlandsche Dok en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij) shipyard, 2 km from Central Station, accessible by a public ferry service that runs throughout the day.