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title: "Botel vs The July - Boat & Co: which hotel is better?"
description: "Botel or The July - Boat & Co in Amsterdam? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/botel-amsterdam-vs-the-july-boat-co-amsterdam/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-11
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# Botel vs The July - Boat & Co

Both are in Amsterdam, 870 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · NDSM
## [Botel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/botel-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1222519/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Narva-eiland
## [The July - Boat & Co](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-july-boat-co-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.7 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2203196/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The July - Boat & Co

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 870 m apart.

### Choose Botel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 181 / 82)

### Choose The July - Boat & Co if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 7.7)
-   to walk to the sights (3.2 km / 3.9 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 82 / 181)

### Why is Botel better than The July - Boat & Co?

1.  More guest reviews (552 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable (×46)
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (181 vs 82 rooms) (×2.2)

### Why is The July - Boat & Co better than Botel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 7.7) (+2.0)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  370 m closer to public transport (−370 m)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (82 vs 181 rooms) (−99)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Botel | The July - Boat & Co |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.7  (+2.0) |
| Location | 4.8 | 5.5  (+0.7) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 4.6 | 6.6  (+2.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.6  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.7  (+2.0) |
| Number of reviews | 552  (+540) | 12 |
| Rank in Amsterdam | bottom 17% | top 26%  (+57%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.8 | 5.5  (+0.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.9 km | 3.2 km  (−710 m) |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 780 m  (−370 m) |
| To the airport | 13 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 17 | 20  (+3) |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m  (−160 m) | 420 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 4  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 7  (+2) | 5 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 181 | 82 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021  (+2y) | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Van Gogh Museum | 4.7 km | 4.0 km  (−770 m) |
| Defence Line of Amsterdam | 2.9 km | 2.3 km  (−630 m) |
| De Nederlandsche Bank | 4.7 km | 4.1 km |
| Rembrandt House Museum | 3.6 km | 3.0 km  (−550 m) |
| NEMO Science Center | 3.3 km | 3.0 km |
| Heineken Experience | 4.8 km | 4.1 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

BotelThe July - Boat & Co

          

Nov

-   The July - Boat & Co is cheaper in 10 of 12 months
-   Botel: €534 a night on average · The July - Boat & Co: €238 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Amsterdam by month](https://stayversus.com/en/netherlands/amsterdam/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Botel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/botel-amsterdam/prices/)

## Location

870 m apart

Botel: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station Amersterdam Central Train Station: 1.1 km, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 13 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

The July - Boat & Co: city centre: 3.2 km, nearest station Amsterdam Centraal Train Station: 780 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 12 km, 20 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Amsterdam

[Amsterdam weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/netherlands/north-holland/amsterdam/weather)

## Botel or The July - Boat & Co: common questions

### Which is better, Botel or The July - Boat & Co?

The July - Boat & Co leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Botel or The July - Boat & Co?

Over the year The July - Boat & Co costs about €238 a night on average against €534 at Botel, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The July - Boat & Co is closer: 3.2 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for Botel.

### How far apart are Botel and The July - Boat & Co?

The two hotels are 870 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/botel-amsterdam-vs-the-july-boat-co-amsterdam/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/