Botel: from $258 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $258 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at Botel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Botel is a simple 3-star boat hotel with cabins, dorm beds and rooftop suites in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Address: NDSM Pier 3, Amsterdam. Property ID: 1378834. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/amsterdam/botel-1378834

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/amsterdam/botel-1378834/2026-11-13/2-adults

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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

Stay	Axel total	Expedia or Booking.com	Difference	Seen	Links
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights	$358	$427 on Expedia	$69 less (16%)	Nov 5	Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights	$677	$783 on Expedia	$106 less (14%)	Nov 5	Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights	$528	$554 on Expedia	$26 less (5%)	Nov 2	Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $258 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $489.50 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $694.50 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-16 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $898 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-17 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,100 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-18 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,313 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-19 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,534 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,784 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-21 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $2,006 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-22 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $2,200 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-23 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $2,383 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-24 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $2,588 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-25 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $2,797 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-26 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,995 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-27 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#8 of 9 hotels in Amsterdam Noord by Axel's take. Amsterdam Noord is #9 of 12 places to stay in Amsterdam. The best hotels in Amsterdam Noord, ranked · Where to stay in Amsterdam

Axel's take: 7.6/10

A fun waterfront alternative, but choose your cabin carefully and expect construction noise. a simple 3-star boat hotel with cabins, dorm beds and rooftop suites, scored for what it is.

Botel is a simple 3-star boat hotel at NDSM Wharf, with basic cabins, shared dorm options and individually designed suites inside its rooftop letters. It's a good pick for travelers who prefer waterfront character to conventional hotel comfort. The nearby free ferry makes reaching Centraal straightforward. Booking.com and Expedia guests praise helpful staff and water views; recent enthusiasm is particularly strong for the letter suites, which shouldn't be confused with the simpler cabins.

The compromises are compact bathrooms and room layouts that need checking: some letter suites involve steep stairs or ladder-style bed access. Construction around NDSM Wharf is an important current drawback, with March and April 2026 guests reporting early-morning noise and the city confirming continuing redevelopment. We'd skip it for guaranteed lie-ins, step-free suite access or a stay within walking distance of the central sights.

Best for: travelers seeking an unconventional stay; couples choosing a rooftop letter suite; NDSM arts and nightlife visitors
Watch out for: early-morning construction noise around NDSM; compact cabin bathrooms; steep stairs in some letter suites
Location: Waterfront NDSM setting, with a nearby free ferry to Centraal rather than a central walking location.
Rooms: Basic cabins, dorm beds and distinctive letter suites offer very different experiences; check the exact layout.
Cleanliness: Generally positive, though Booking.com's cleanliness rating is stronger than Expedia's.
Service: Helpful staff receive praise across Booking.com and recent Expedia reviews.
Amenities: Bar, pool table, roof terrace, Wi-Fi and buffet breakfast; facilities are modest rather than resort-like.
Fees and surprises: Check breakfast inclusion; parking and some extras cost more, and surrounding construction can disturb sleep.

Axel's opinion of Botel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · amsterdam.nl. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Botel

Property type: Hotel
3-star hotel
NDSM Pier 3, Amsterdam
Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 3,319 reviews (location 3.3/5)
Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Centraal Station: 14 min walk · Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: 26 min by taxi · NEMO Science Museum: 12 min by taxi · Rembrandt House Museum: 15 min by taxi · Royal Palace Amsterdam: 19 min by taxi · Dam Square: 20 min by taxi
Hotel policies: Parking: €11 per car per night; Breakfast: €10; Safe fee: €3 per room per stay
Amenities: No pool, Game room, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Self parking (extra charge), Self-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
Check-in from: 15:00
Check-out by: 11:00
City page: Hotels in Amsterdam

Room types

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Standard Cabin

Standard Quadruple Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Quadruple Cabin

Deluxe Double Cabin (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed
Deluxe Double Cabin (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double Cabin (full double bed) — room photo 2
Deluxe Double Cabin (full double bed) — room photo 3

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Botel: from $258 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

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Axel's take: 7.6/10

About Botel

Room types

Letter B Double Loft (full double bed)

Letter L Double Loft (full double bed)

Letter O Double Loft (full double bed)

Letter T Double Loft (full double bed)

Letter E Double Loft (full double bed)

Basic Double Cabin (full double bed)

Basic Twin Cabin (twin beds)

Standard Cabin

Standard Quadruple Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Quadruple Cabin

Deluxe Double Cabin (full double bed)

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