We are traveling to Amsterdam in Nov, and are on a tight budget, we are thinking of staying on a houseboat, does anyone have any thoughts on this, tips, or lodging in general. Thank you Suzanne
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Auburn, Alabama
1064 posts
Amsterdam is one of the few cities in Europe where houseboats are even an option, so I would recommend it. We stayed in a houseboat a few years ago, and it was one of the best travel experiences I have ever had. The boat we stayed in, BK18, was on a main canal, two or three blocks east of West Church and the Anne Frank house. It was fun sitting on the side deck in the evening with a glass of wine while tourist boats passed and people were taking our picture. Nothing in Amsterdam is cheap, but houseboats are available in a wide range of prices. I imagine you will find a bigger selection and cheaper prices in November than in the summer. We found ours at www.houseboathotel.nl and that particular one at http://www.houseboathotel.nl/accommodation/boat_bk18_guestroom/. I will send you some pictures by private message.
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OP
Napa, ca, USA
9 posts
Roy,
Thank you so much, its really hard to plan when you have never been somewhere... I look forward to the pics! Suzanne