Mps Holland

At a leisurely pace, it is about 10 minutes walk from Central Station. Breakfast is included and it is a nice spread that will set you up for the rest of the day. The owners are extremely friendly and are willing to sit down with you to give you tips to ensure a pleasant stay. This was also the cheapest place to stay in Amsterdam, which is great if you’re on a budget.
Good things to know:
–Email is preferable, but don’t expect a fast response. In fact, I got no response (but that is okay). Owners/​reception is not contactable by phone (wish somebody told me that earlier).
–The beds may not be long enough if you are over 6 foot 4 inches.
Def. would recommend for younger people. It has a hostel feel in that everything is tight and you can hear your neighbors as the walls are very thin.

If you are young (not only in your hearts, but also in your bodies!)…
This is a boat hotel. Kids will love it. Everything rocks and crackles a bit on this boat hotel but this is the way it should be.
Very good located, 15 minutes of very slow walk from Amsterdam Centraal station, you can easily make it even with heavy luggage. On the way, walking on the Prins Henrikkade, you will see a legendary newly reopened bar Pollux. You will be close to restaurants such as Batavia 1920 and Steakhouse-​Pizzeria Bellino, and the famous Zeedijk street with myriads of bars… And, of course, to Red Light District.
I used this boat hotel this time as a base for a couple of gigs at Paradiso. Paradiso is 30 minutes of walk away, but I knew the road. You can also use a tram.
The rooms are basic. You have to wait a little bit on hot water. The steep stairs and bunk beds are not suited for elderly people.
The girl at the reception is friendly and helpful (as well her cute little dog /​who behaves like a cat/​). There is no 24 recepetion, but don’t worry: the dining/​living room is open and well-​lighted (and well heated as well!) all the time. You can help yourself from the fridge with beverages and you can take sweets on the counter. You will be trusted that you will pay the amount on the price-​sign and put the money in the box.
Free Wi-​Fi in the living/​dining room.
Breakfast is basic, but good. You will find several kinds of bread, a toaster, butter, jam, peanut butter (inevitable in Holland!), salami and ham, cheese, coffee, tea, milk and juice.
I had a very enjoyable stay here at Mps Holland boat hotel for three days in February.