Top Houseboats in Europe in 2026

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A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings along the water.

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A restaurant with a view of a bridge and river, featuring a variety of pastries and breakfast items on display.

1. Off Paris Seine

13th Arrondissement

Neshat

CA $278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A person sitting at a table with a bottle of beer, a glass, and a plate with food, overlooking a marina with boats.

2. The Homeboat Company Sant'Elmo-Cagliari

Bonaria

Dacian

CA $325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A long dining table set with plates, bowls, and blue glasses, centered with a floral arrangement.

3. The Boathouse London

London City Centre

Britta Vestfal

CA $602 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A docked boat with a covered seating area and a lifebuoy.

4. Paris au fil de l'eau - Boat rentals

18th Arrondissement

A modern building complex with multiple floors, large windows, and a waterfront view.

5. Boat with a view in center of Amsterdam

Amsterdam City Centre

Ruth

A table with two wine glasses on a wooden deck by a canal, with traditional buildings in the background.

6. Modern yet cozy houseboat

Amsterdam City Centre

Nancy

A floating house with a dock, a boat, and a river.

7. Luxury BedonBoard on Houseboat in Canals Amsterdam

Amsterdam West

Sara O.

A modern floating structure with a glass-enclosed bedroom, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.

8. Marina Suite

Loano

CA $326 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern outdoor dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a glass-enclosed space, and a view of the water.

9. Super nice houseboat with fantastic views!

Molkwerum

Antonia R.

A compact RV interior with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area, and a window offering a view of a garden.

10. Houseboat Queen Emma! Deep relaxation on gently rocking waves!!!

Zehdenick

Philipp

11. The Amsterdam boat Zaandam

Zaandam

"Ein Stern ist selbst zu viel!!! Achtung - Betrug!!! Das Boot was angeboten wird gibt es zwar aber wird ausschließlich bei booking angeboten. Wir standen vor nichts in Zaandam und mussten erst da hin fahren von Expedia aus bis wir Ersatz bekommen haben. Da hatten wir bereits 25,-€ Bahngeld bezahlt, was Expedia nicht interessiert hat. Wir hatten einen Tag vorher gelesen das es an dem Standort nicht existiert und am Anreisetag sofort Expedia kontaktiert. Die Kommunikation hat gut geklappt, nur...

Anett

A houseboat with a balcony, a covered area, and a reflection in the water.

12. Cooled Houseboat + canoe: central Hamburg, swimming from the deck,feeding swans

Hamburg-Nord

Eleazar G.

A wooden picnic table with benches, surrounded by potted plants and a building in the background.

13. Cozy houseboat studio in the Old Town

Amsterdam City Centre

James I.

A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a view of a lake.

14. Charming Tiny Houseboat Escape Near Amsterdam by Weltevreden Experience

Kortenhoef

"Schönes gemütliches Hausboot in einer kleinen Marina. Einrichtung war alles da was man braucht - sogar WLAN und zwei Fernseher. Bett war frisch überzogen und Handtücher lagen ebenfalls bereit. Wasser wurde auch immer wieder aufgefüllt. Am Tag der Anreise habe ich morgens die Nachricht bekommen mit Adresse und einem Schlüsselcode. Völlig unkompliziert. Eigentlich ruhig gelegen - aber gegenüber der Marina geht eine Landstraße vorbei , ab und zu hört man mal ein Auto. Alles in allem eine coole...

Timo

A modern floating structure with a deck, railings, and a small building with a door and windows.

15. Unique Water Lodge with Rooftop

Canary Wharf

SAMUEL

A dining area with a table and chairs on a wooden deck, overlooking a canal with a boat and buildings in the background.

16. Houseboat "Frodewin" experience on the water in Aurich harbor

Aurich

Veronika N.

A compact bed with a yellow textured blanket and white pillows in a wooden cabin-style room.

17. Lisbon Sailboat Stay + Sunset Boat Tour

Lisbon Old Town

Ian P.

A boat deck with a table and two chairs, a storage compartment, and a view of the water and land in the background.

18. IRIS BATEAU DOUILLET

Nevers

Richard K.

CA $178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A row of traditional brick buildings with multiple windows, a tree in front, and bicycles parked outside.

19. Luxurious wellness houseboat - Captains Cabin

Amsterdam City Centre

Jeffrey F.

A modern room with a large sliding glass door, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the marina.

20. Houseboat with Rooftop in Gothenburg

Lundby

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The Grand at Trafalgar Square

10/10 Excellent

"We spent 3 nights here during our recent visit to London. The location is perfect - one block from the Thames and easy walking distance to all of the historical attractions. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Hotel is old and a little tired but the location makes it great choice!"

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Accommodation	5887 Houseboats
Lowest Price	CA $178
Highest Price	CA $602

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