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The unique The Boat - Hostel&Chill is a barge guest accommodations located on the Vistula River in Kraków. It offers cabins with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, towels and linens. Guests Hostel on The River have access to a common dining room with a microwave, a fridge and an electric kettle. This is a also a possibility to purchase breakfast which is served 984 feet away from the hostel. Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange a river cruise and city tours. There is also a lounge with a TV available. Shuttle service can also be provided upon request. The Boat - Hostel&Chill is located within a 5-minute drive of the Wawel Royal Castle and a 7-minute drive of the Main Market Square.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Krakow, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joy
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the river view from my window 😍 Also from the beautiful upper deck where they serve drinks. And from the lovely glass enclosed dining room with a shared fridge, microwave & kettle. I very much enjoyed my stay & would happily return.
  • Korka
    Greece Greece
    The location is great, so close to the center and the castle. The staff was very nice, efficient, there were no issues at chek in or out. The room was quite spacious, so was the bathroom. You could have a coffe or tea in the dining area, you also...
  • Nikko
    Poland Poland
    We really enjoyed the vicinity of the place and its access to the river and dining facilities.
  • Elena
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Very nice staff, large dining room with guest fridge, microwave and free tea, coffee and cocoa ❤
  • Piotr
    Poland Poland
    Great experience. Amazing view from window. Very clean. Shared kitchen available. Good air conditioning. There were some sounds from the outside but positive like a ship passing nearby or some music. I felt swaying but it made that positive climate.
  • Oleksandr
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Great location, unusual concept of staying on a boat, good value and great staff
  • Marko
    Estonia Estonia
    super location. Breakfast was good. the price-quality ratio was good.
  • Petro
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Amazing stuff, very friendly and helpful Ukrainian girls. Everything is clean and tidy. I wish you had a restaurant tho, would be lovely to eat dinner on the open deck :)
  • Momtaz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staying at Martha made my trip to Krakow a wonderful way to spend the weekend. It''s really easy to reach by airport bus which stops outside and costs less than £1. Locationwise I could walk everywhere and it was a joy to wake up by the water....
  • Anthony
    United States of America United States of America
    Absolutely love this place. the people who run it are exceptionally friendly, the rooms are clean, the food is good, and for the most part it’s quiet. Whenever the humanitarian aid group that am with gets back from Lviv, I try to stay here… it’s...

Property questions and answers
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  • If booking for 1 person do you get the whole room or is it dorm style.

    You get the whole room.
    Answered on 23 July 2022
  • where can we park out car please? As I know you have no parking there

    Hello, 🅿️ Private parking ( 350 m from the hostel), located at 28 Marii Konopnickiej Street is open all day and is guarded. The fee for guests is 35 pln/24h.
    Answered on 6 February 2024
  • Would I be sharing this room with a stranger? Or would this be the price of the room to myself?

    Hello , every room is private.
    Answered on 14 October 2022
  • Is the bar open thinking of coming Friday to Sunday from uk

    Hi, the bar on upstair is closed , we only have some stuff on reception desk. Please remember that we only welcome guests to the hotel on a business t..
    Answered on 10 December 2020
  • Hi, any fee for a dog (30 kg)?

    The cost for a dog is 30 PLN/Night . Best regards , Boat Hostel Marta
    Answered on 30 December 2022
  • Hi, it says on the site "bunk beds", do you have a double bed room for this price (60€)?

    Yes we have double bed for sale. If you are interested please let us to know.
    Answered on 2 September 2023
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Area info

Amenities of The Boat - Hostel&Chill
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish

House rules
The Boat - Hostel&Chill takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that only small animals up to 5 kg weight are accepted.

Please note breakfast costs 33 PLN and is served 984 feet away from the hostel.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Boat - Hostel&Chill of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is located in a pedestrian-only zone.

When staying at the property with children, note that the property is legally obliged to apply standards for the protection of minors to determine the identity of the minors and their relationship with the adult they’re staying with.

FAQs about The Boat - Hostel&Chill

  • Check-in at The Boat - Hostel&Chill is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at The Boat - Hostel&Chill can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • The Boat - Hostel&Chill offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Canoeing
    • Water park
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at The Boat - Hostel&Chill may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Boat - Hostel&Chill is 1.1 miles from the center of Krakow. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.