Boathotel Rotterdam Anna

Boathotel Rotterdam Anna Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Boathotel Rotterdam Anna? I mean, I’d heard about floating hotels before, but actually staying on one in Rotterdam’s old harbor – that’s something else entirely. The whole thing sits right there in the Oude Haven, and honestly, the first night I kept waking up thinking I was dreaming because of that gentle rocking motion. It’s this converted cargo ship that’s been turned into a proper three-star hotel, and while it might sound gimmicky, it actually works really well.

What I love about this place is how it manages to feel both quirky and comfortable at the same time. The rooms are compact – I mean, we’re talking ship cabins here – but they’ve been cleverly designed with everything you need. The portholes instead of regular windows give you these perfect circular views of the water and the historic buildings around the harbor. Rotterdam’s maritime history is everywhere you look from your room, and you’re literally floating in the middle of it. The staff really knows their stuff too, and they’ll point you toward the best walking routes into the city center, which is honestly just a pleasant ten-minute stroll away.

I have to say, staying here during the warmer months is ideal because you can actually sit on the deck in the evenings and watch the harbor come alive. There’s something oddly peaceful about having dinner while other boats drift by – though fair warning, it can get a bit lively on weekend nights with all the waterfront activity. The whole experience feels authentically Dutch in a way that regular hotels just can’t match, and for what you pay, you’re getting way more character than you’d find in some generic chain place. Plus, where else can you say you slept on a boat in the heart of Rotterdam without actually going on a cruise?

Hotels in Rotterdam offer visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of the Netherlands’ most modern city, with easy access to bustling harbors, vibrant cultural scene, and renowned attractions like Euromast tower.

Boathotel Rotterdam Anna Accommodations

Reviews of Boathotel Rotterdam Anna

• Leah from United States of America (8/10)

  Wonderful host who met us to explain the uniqueness of staying on a house boat. He was also in touch throughout our stay when we had some minor problems. It was fun to experience a different accommodation type that can't be found many parts of the world. The beds were comfortable & clean.

• Degier from Canada (7/10)

  Location was good.
  Little airflow on a hot day. Having fans available would be wonderful as airflow was an issue on the 25C day we were there.

• Daniel from Germany (8/10)

  The boat is really beautiful and located centrally in the city The rooms on board are great and the kitchen is well equipped.

• Vojtěch from Czech Republic (8/10)

  The boat experience was really great. The accomodation was clean and comfy.

• Clément from France (9/10)

  Everything went well with our host Ronald! The Boat is perfectly located. All of us slept well! A superb experience in the heart of Rotterdam!

• Ina from Netherlands (8/10)

  Mooie locatie

• Bart from Netherlands (7/10)

  Kort bij het centrum, eigen keuken

• Noortje from Netherlands (9/10)

  Top locatie en zeer vriendelijke host!

• Julie from Belgium (8/10)

  Logement insolite

• Joachim from Germany (9/10)

  Das Boot ist sehr großzügig. Alles war sauber, aufgeräumt und die Küche ist gut ausgestattet. Wir wurden sehr nett empfangen, alles Wichtige wurde uns erklärt. Ein paar gute Tipps fürs Wochenende konnten wir auch bekommen.

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