84%
Great location at a good price on a boat in the damn! Pretty clean place, but small rooms and baths- be prepared. No computer access at the time I was there, also it seemed like the common room closed early; but I would definately stay again!
DANIEL, from USA ~ Apr 30 2008
96%
The owner is the greatest. Very helpful. The rooms are tiny but it should be expected since it is a boat. Very nice stay.
Sue, from USA ~ Apr 13 2008
90%
I loved it. Its very central. Boat rooms by their nature are small, so expect that. Breakfast was excellent. It was all good. Tharr cionn ar fad!
Colm, from Ireland ~ Apr 12 2008
96%
Staying at Vita Nova was one of the best things of my trip trip to Amsterdam. The staff is absolutely kind, and they were so helpful with everything (their breakfast rocks, by the way). People that rate poorly the space must have simply forgoten that it's a boat . Of course the cabin is smaller than a room, but is still tidy, clean and confortable. I recommend it!
DANIELA, from Brazil ~ Apr 8 2008
96%
Hade a good stay and the place was OK easy to walk from and get around.
Malcolm, from England ~ Apr 7 2008
20%
DONT STAY HERE!!!! The shower hasnt been fixed,i had to kiss ass in order to get my key deposit(10 euro key deposit?who the hell does that?) and seriously if she didnt like me, she wouldnt have given the money back. I had to LOCK MY PACK TO THE SINK thinking that someone would come in & take it. She SMOKES LIKE CHIMNEY which made me sick and me having come in that day, after saying i needed to rest as soon as my room was ready she made me wait till 10am(technical time her "maid" or friend came to clean) but then told me to come back later because they were sitting there for a smoke for the half hour before she told me the room wouldnt be ready for a bit. The shower is STILL BROKEN leaving you with a 3 BY 3 ROOM to use the tiolet and shower as well with interchanging SCALDING HOT WATER& FREEZING COLD WATER as well with the TOILET WATER SEEPING OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE TOILET EVERYTIME U FLUSH (& YES U STEP IN IT). If you dont want to work to suck up for YOUR MONEY BACK &the right charged amount, as well taking a shower is hell in itself... DONT STAY HERE!
Kristianne, from USA ~ Apr 4 2008
66%
Really great location, and saing you stayed on a boat in Amstedam is cool. Beds were bigger than we expected, but the rooms are tiny and get very cold. The only major downside was the woman who owned the place, who could be outright rude and unhelpful at times. If you just need a place to rest after enjoying the city, this place is perfect and has a huge, varied breakfast in the mornings that would satisfy any level of muncies!
Jocelyn, from USA ~ Mar 28 2008
84%
I enjoyed the stay, the staff being of good character and the breakfast being served up. Well what can really be said, whatever negative comments can be made about the place are easily counteracted with the comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. I recommend Vita Nova for anyone planning to stay in Amsterdam. Oosterdock is a haven in the city.
Adrian, from Ireland ~ Mar 21 2008
100%
After reading some of the other reviews on Hostels.com, I can't see why anyone would rate this hostel poorly. I guess people just have too high standards for something that is supposed to be cheap. Even though it was cheap, I thought the hostel was great. I've stayed on a few boats and while it is cramped a bit, it is perfectly normal. Our flight left early, so we didn't have to worry about paying the 10Euro deposit on the key and the owner just let us leave the key on the sink when we left. Fantastic! The location is great, too. Helpful hint: the Nemo Museum in the directions is on the other side of the harbor, directly across from the Vita. You can't miss the museum. Just keep walking until you're directly across from it and then you'll find the Vita Nova's dock. If I ever go back to Amsterdam, this is where I will be staying. Oh yea, just remember to bring a towel. Linens are provided, but towels are not.
David, from USA ~ Mar 19 2008
96%
Outside the center, but an easy walk (15 min) or bus ride (5 min) to central station, great value for the money. Helpful friendly staff, great experience staying on a historic boat, great escape from the typical AmDam tourist party scene.
Zachary, from USA ~ Mar 14 2008
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