Botel vs The July - Boat & Co
Both are in Amsterdam, 870 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Narva-eiland
The July - Boat & Co
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
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?
- 1More guest reviews (552 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable×46
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (181 vs 82 rooms)×2.2
Why is The July - Boat & Co better than Botel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 7.7)+2.0
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3370 m closer to public transport−370 m
- 4A 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 vs The July - Boat & Co: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
BotelThe July - Boat & Co
- 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
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Hotel prices in Amsterdam by month
All months
| Month | Botel | The July - Boat & Co |
|---|---|---|
| December | €169 | €159 |
| January | €203 | €140 |
| February | €220 | €168 |
| March | €220 | €317 |
| April | €812 | €317 |
| May | €773 | €310 |
| June | €773 | €237 |
| July | €773 | €318 |
| August | €773 | €197 |
| September | €773 | €225 |
| October | €773 | €195 |
| November | €146 | €269 |
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.
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.
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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.
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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