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Reviews of The Boat - Hostel&Chill

Bulwar Wołyński, Debniki, 30-302 Krakow, Poland

#166 of 269 hotels in Krakow

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 206 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    7.0
    Not bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cabin on boat with bathroom and river view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedding very awful, pillows miniscule & very lumpy, tiny sinks, difficult to wash hands or brush teeth etc

    Free dinner, good water pressure

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin on boat with River view (2 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kind people here

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent budget accommodation with a difference
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabin on boat with River view (2 adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed - I was completely fine and would have scored 9 overall but my partner had a sore neck as the mattress dipped at one end. We turned it around and it was better for her.

    Peaceful location slightly remote from the bustle of the city but also well placed for sightseeing on foot. Excellent choice of food and drink all day at the local breakfast venue. Staff all helpful and welcoming. There were no problems with damp early season (end of April) in our double room - easy to keep dry and dehumidifiers are kept in the rooms, if needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    9.0
    Good pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cabin on Boat with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed couldn't accommodate a 5'8 feet person. If you are more than this, it will be a slight issue. Otherwise all is good.

    Ambience,staff,location and comfort as it is close to the river and old town.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Bargain stay in perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin on boat with bathroom and river view
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No early check in available- but understand this can be hard to accommodate, cleanliness could be slightly better in the bathroom- otherwise it was great

    Great location, Friendly staff, great price- comfortable bed, as described.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good location, affordable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin on boat with bathroom and river view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were very uncomfortable, I’ve been having lower back pain since then.

    The location, it was perfect to get to the old Jewish town and the Guetto.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin on boat with River view (2 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great - location, facilities, staff. Definitely recommend

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin on boat with bathroom and river view
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly dark (there were streetlights but not that bright) and creepy walking down by river as a lone female....although it was probably fine...Could have done with a hairdryer for use.

    Nice to stay somewhere different. In winter, the 4 bunk room was just for me. Good price. Walkable to old town and Kazimierz

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabin on boat with River view (2 adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds uncomfortable

    Good location, friendly staff, 24h reception

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cabin on Boat with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    short beds (impossible to stretch the legs of 185 cm tall person but my son slept very well) and shower's broken door

    Location, bathroom's mirror with a nice light

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabin on boat with River view (2 adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The floor was always humid, specially in the toilet where i think it was leaking water from somewhere. Its not a big problem but i wish we had a Mop or a towel to clean the floor, cause it could be dangerous.

    I loved the room, its probably one of the most comfortable places I've ever stayed (specially traveling with girlfriend). The bed was very comfortable. Everything was so quiet and the view was simply amazing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    7.0
    I had booked the entire room for myself in winter, so the overall experience was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin on Boat with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is good for renting for one person per room (but possible may be only in winter since there are not much tourists) but it might not be possible to rent as a single room in summer, so you can expect 3 or more people in the room, for which I would really not recommend, since the room is quite small to accommodate 4 people with a very small bathroom.

    Very close to the center, and the tram and bus stops. The hostel is in the river, so get a vibe of staying in the boat. Plenty of shops and bars nearby. You can see the krakow eye or the wawel castle depending on the side of room you choose.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cabin on boat with bathroom and river view
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are some minor things we have concerns with. One of which is the disposable sleepers and some pocket shampoos.

    We really enjoyed the vicinity of the place and its access to the river and dining facilities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Cabin on boat with bathroom and river view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed ventilation for the humidity at the bathroom

    Perfect view of the river

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabin on boat with bathroom and river view
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bathroom floor was always wet as there was no way to dry.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    8.0
    Super location and really helped make the trip special
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Cabin on Boat with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location and view

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    9.0
    Cool place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabin on Boat with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place to get some sleep. We really liked the location. Quite quiet at night and during the day. We'll definitely come back again

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    8.0
    brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin on boat with bathroom and river view
    • Stayed 1 night

    all was good

    great for a quick place to sleep

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin on Boat with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bunk beds are indeed small as mentioned in the other reviews - even for a person with average height. I would love to see, if they fix that, since I actually bumped my head into the bed, when turning around while sleeping - unpleasant experience indeed.

    Well, that was a different experience. In a good way! First of all, what's better than waking up every day nearby a river with gorgeous views to a promenade, a bridge and a historical castle. It doesn't beat your typical city scape view from your average hotel, does it? :) Seriously, I loved the area and I liked spending time exploring it. It is true that you are a bit isolated from "the places", but it doesn't take too much to reach the historical center by walk. There is a small shop nearby, so you can get provisions for a pleasant stay. The area is well connected with many bus lines, so moving around with the public transport is very convenient. Despite not having a parking, calling a taxi to the airport is not an issue, you just need to cross the promenade and move up the the main road. I stayed in a room with bunk beds, which was clean enough and warm. I visited the place during low season, so the hostel was almost empty, so not really the best place to socialize with fellow travelers, but on the bright-side the place was very quite and I was able to get a good sleep. Also the price was more than reasonable, since I managed to get a good discount. The staff was very welcoming and friendly - they explained to me everything with great details and made me feel comfortable and secure.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    9.0
    Very nice experience and comfy place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin on boat with River view (2 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower door was not closing properly. No open smoking/outside lounge area during the day.

    Everything. It was a nice experience.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin on boat with bathroom and river view
    • Stayed 1 night

    location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin on Boat with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It could be a bit warmer. The sink could be larger.

    A nice experience.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    9.0
    October overnight stay
    • Family with young children
    • Cabin on Boat with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a bit cold, but I didn't ask for any heater, maybe that could be solved.

    Absolutely unusual place to stay, very cute, tea/coffee in the morning is provided (with the river view). Nice and clean rooms and bathrooms. 24-hour reception, very friendly and helpful management. Good wi-fi. Nice price discount in October.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabin on boat with bathroom and river view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds are too short for tall people (over about 180 cm) and the bathrooms don't get enough airflow and get very wet after two people have showered.

    Location is great, staff is very friendly and helpful, tha bar on top of the boat has a great view and good drinks for a very reasonable price. There is a fridge available to the guests. Overall great value for the price.

    Stayed in October 2023

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