From the moment you step onto the gently swaying boat, you know you are stopping somewhere a little bit quirky and a little bit special. Mitsie the cat is on hand to make sure that everything is "ship-shape" - as is human host Petra. The deckhouse is surprisingly comfy and it's easy to make yourself at home. There is a small fridge, microwave, kettle and coffee pot with a selection of tea and coffee - and there's a handy Spar around the corner for additional supplies. It's a 10 minute walk from Leuvenhaven or Beurs metro stations for easy access to Rotterdam Centraal, and with Rotterdam being such a compact city it is easy to get to the Cube Houses, Market Hall, Erasmusbrug and museums on foot. Food recommendations include Vessel 11 (just around the corner from the barge!), Bazar and De With
Definitely consider this if you're after somewhere a little different from a boring hotel room in Rotterdam!