Your stay — David's Boat
Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Amsterdam.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to David's Boat, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (4-5) for a quieter stay. These floors are likely to be farther away from the street noise and the lift is a modern, quiet one.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing the street (canal-side) as they might be noisier due to the busy Amsterdam streets. Also, rooms near the service entrance or lift might experience some noise, but this is unlikely given the 3-star rating and Amsterdam's noise regulations.
Best views
Given the hotel's address in Amsterdam, rooms on the higher floors (4-5) facing the canal will offer the best views of the city.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-5 are likely the quietest, given the hotel's layout and Amsterdam's building codes.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location in Amsterdam means you can expect some street noise, especially from the canal-side streets. The hotel's modern lift and soundproofing should help minimize the noise.
Insider tips
If you're driving, consider parking at the nearby Q-Park car park (about a 5-minute walk from the hotel) for a more affordable option. If you're checking in early, consider grabbing a coffee at the nearby 'De Kas' café, which is a short walk from the hotel and serves excellent coffee.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — David's Boat
free, 100 Mbps speed, 3-device limit, no login constraints
yes, serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary PressReader access, no physical papers
16:00 - 23:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00, late check-out until 14:00 €50
available 24/7 at the front desk, €10 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair entrance at the main door, some rooms accessible
on-site parking €35 per night, nearest public car park Q-Park Waterlooplein €25 per day, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Ulu Camii Moskee (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Gerardus Majellakerk (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: UKGR Evangelisch Centrum (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Elthetokerk (1.6 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Brazilië — 165 m · ~2 min walk
Rietlandpark — 159 m · ~2 min walk
Cacaomuseum — 519 m · ~6 min walk
Einde van de Wereld — 506 m · ~6 min walk
Binnenplein 8e Montessorischool — 658 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Geldmaat — 121 m · ~2 min walk
Zeeburg — 137 m · ~2 min walk
Odin — 249 m · ~3 min walk
Amsterdam Muiderpoort — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
Travellers typically change money at banks or currency exchange offices in the city centre, avoiding airports and tourist bureaux for better rates. Be aware that rates may not be favourable for large transactions.
Contactless payments are widely accepted in Amsterdam, with most businesses accepting credit/debit cards and mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is appreciated. Hotel staff may receive €1-2 per bag for luggage handling.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee from a local café costs around €2-3, while a coffee from a street vendor might be as low as €1-2.
A budget lunch option is a sandwich or salad from a local market or deli, costing around €5-7.
A affordable dinner option is a meal at a mid-range restaurant, with a main course costing around €15-25.
The Jordaan and Oud-Zuid areas are known for their street food options, including food stalls and markets.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo are common supermarket chains found in the Amsterdam area.
The Nine Streets (Negen Straatjes) area offers a variety of affordable high-street and vintage shopping options.
A day pass for public transport costs €7.60, while a budget-friendly option is to buy a OV-chipkaart, a reusable public transport card that can be refilled.
Buy a OV-chipkaart for public transport to save money, avoid eating at touristy restaurants, and consider visiting local markets for affordable food and shopping.
Good to know — Amsterdam
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
AmsterdamFor police non-emergencies, call 0900-8844. General non-emergency medical assistance: 088 123 1234 (GP service). Tourist help line: +31 20 551 3366 (Amsterdam Tourist Information).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Amsterdam, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at David's Boat
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Geldmaat — 121 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Zeeburg — 137 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Direct bus service (route 397). Requires advance booking online for best rates. Luggage space guaranteed, good for groups.
nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel → City center / Amsterdam attractions
💡 Buy day pass (GVB €8.50/24hrs) for unlimited trams/buses. Hotel is on direct Tram 4 line to Dam Square. Skip taxis in city center; trams are faster and cheaper.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Most economical option. Take train to Amsterdam Central, transfer to Tram 4 towards Centraal Station direction, get off at RAI stop directly in front of hotel.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Book in advance via Uber app for fixed pricing. Avoid peak hours 8-10am and 4-6pm when traffic is heavy on A4 motorway.
About Amsterdam
Wikipedia ↗
Amsterdam (Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm] ; lit. 'Dam in the Amstel') is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amst...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at David's Boat?
Request a room on the higher floors (4-5) for a quieter stay. These floors are likely to be farther away from the street noise and the lift is a modern, quiet one.
Which rooms should I avoid at David's Boat?
Avoid rooms facing the street (canal-side) as they might be noisier due to the busy Amsterdam streets. Also, rooms near the service entrance or lift might experience some noise, but this is unlikely given the 3-star rating and Amsterdam's noise regulations.
Is David's Boat noisy?
The hotel's location in Amsterdam means you can expect some street noise, especially from the canal-side streets. The hotel's modern lift and soundproofing should help minimize the noise.
Which rooms have the best views at David's Boat?
Given the hotel's address in Amsterdam, rooms on the higher floors (4-5) facing the canal will offer the best views of the city.
What are insider tips for staying at David's Boat?
If you're driving, consider parking at the nearby Q-Park car park (about a 5-minute walk from the hotel) for a more affordable option. If you're checking in early, consider grabbing a coffee at the nearby 'De Kas' café, which is a short walk from the hotel and serves excellent coffee.
What time is check-in at David's Boat?
Check-in at David's Boat is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does David's Boat have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed, 3-device limit, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at David's Boat?
€2.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near David's Boat?
A budget lunch option is a sandwich or salad from a local market or deli, costing around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from David's Boat?
A day pass for public transport costs €7.60, while a budget-friendly option is to buy a OV-chipkaart, a reusable public transport card that can be refilled.
Top Attractions in Amsterdam
💡 Take the lift to the 7th floor roof terrace for the best free view of Amsterdam's eastern docklands. Open to everyone, no library card needed.
💡 Go early (before 10am) to avoid crowds. The English Reformed Church inside opens at 11am for a quick look.
💡 Silence is requested—no loud talking or photos of residents. Entry via the gate on Spui, not the church side.
💡 Take the lift to the top floor café—coffee is cheap (€1.50) and the terrace overlooks the IJ river, a great free alternative to expensive rooftop bars.
💡 Enter through the arch on Spui—be respectful, as people still live here. No loud groups or bicycles allowed. Visit the chapel's wooden ship models hanging from the ceiling.
💡 Silence is required. No photography inside the courtyard. Go early morning to avoid tour groups – they start arriving around 10am.
💡 Respect the residents — no photos inside the courtyard, and keep your voice down. The English Reformed Church inside has free entry on Saturdays.
💡 Keep your voice down and don't take photos of residents. The hidden Catholic church (Houten Huys) at number 34 is one of Amsterdam's oldest surviving wooden buildings.