The Boat - Hostel&Chill

2.0 star property
Central hostel with a bar connected to the convention center in Kraków
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Stroll along the riverside walkway, where a boat glides across the water.
Guests can enjoy a serene view of the surrounding grassy area from the comfort of their room.
Guests can dine in style with tables and chairs set amidst a beautiful view of the water and surrounding buildings.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside table, and natural light pouring in through the window.
Welcome to our reception area, where guests can check in and enjoy a warm atmosphere with a comfortable armchair and beautiful framed artwork.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Bulwar Wolynski, Kraków, Malopolskie, 30-302
  • ICE Krakow Congress Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wawel Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Main Market Square
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Kraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Panoramic Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kraków

Located in Debniki, The Boat - Hostel&Chill is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Main Market Square and Wawel Castle. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and free in-room WiFi. Centrally located in Kraków, the hostel is connected to the convention center, and a short walk from Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology and ICE Krakow Congress Centre.

What's nearby

  • ICE Krakow Congress Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wawel Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Road - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Main Market Square - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Oskar Schindler Factory - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kurdwanów P+R Station - 6 min drive
  • Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia Station - 14 min drive
  • John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hala Forum - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪T.E.A. TIME Brewpub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪M22 Beef & Chips - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Słodki Wawel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ćiepło - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Boat - Hostel&Chill

Central hostel with a bar connected to the convention center in Kraków
The Boat - Hostel&Chill offers free WiFi in public areas and coffee in a common area. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and luggage storage.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

English, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Boat - Hostel&Chill?

The Boat - Hostel&Chill offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Boat - Hostel&Chill?

This hostel is situated in Debniki, just steps from Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology. You'll also find Main Market Square and Wawel Castle within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Boat - Hostel&Chill?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does The Boat - Hostel&Chill have a casino?

No, The Boat - Hostel&Chill doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Boat - Hostel&Chill?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is The Boat - Hostel&Chill good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a café plus some rooms include river views.

Does The Boat - Hostel&Chill have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Boat - Hostel&Chill have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Boat - Hostel&Chill doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Boat - Hostel&Chill allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Boat - Hostel&Chill.

Are there connecting rooms at The Boat - Hostel&Chill?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to The Boat - Hostel&Chill?

The closest major airport to The Boat - Hostel&Chill is John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK), which is 9.6 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Boat - Hostel&Chill?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at The Boat - Hostel&Chill.

The Boat - Hostel&Chill Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Stayed for 4 nights over the Easter holidays. We stayed in a family room with bunk beds. The room was comfortable and also had a bathroom with shower. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Location was brilliant. A very short stroll over the bridge to the centre of Krakow.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing family stay on a boat

We were very happy with our stay! The location is perfect – just a short walk to the main square in Kraków, and with a beautiful view of Wawel Castle right from the boat. It was warm and cozy inside, and the experience of staying on a boat was really unique and fun for the whole family. Our kids especially loved the bunk beds! There’s a lovely glass conservatory with a river and Wawel view, and even an aquarium with turtles – such a cool touch. The boat had everything we needed: kettle, coffee, tea, fridge, microwave, plates – very convenient. The boat was moored securely so it didn’t sway at all – we slept great. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Definitely planning to come back. Only positives!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aneta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bardzo fajne miejsce( budżetowe) , spędziłam z córką jedną noc , warunki bardzo ok za taką przystępna cene.Bardzo miła obsługa . Fantastyczna lokalizacja i położenie . Piękny widok . Polecam .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful and ideal for a city break. Here to see the city and just need somewhere to rest my head. Was perfect. Not here to spend a fortune on convenience and over priced rooms that I later regret
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice small hostel. Small rooms, but fine for sleeping
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Me surpreendeu, toalhas e roupas de cama muito limpos, atendimento eficiente. Café cortesia, voltaria com certeza.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGEL LUIS

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

EXPERIENCIA RECOMENDABLE ALOJAMIENTO BARCO

Hostel en un barco anclado en el río al otro lado frente al Castillo pero sólo a 10 minutos andando del él. Los tranvías y buses están a 2 minutos andando del barco y te llevan a cualquier sitio de la ciudad. La habitación tenía 4 literas pero sólo la habilitan para dos personas. El espacio de las habitaciones para dos personas está bien; para 4 sería ya incómodo. El baño está en suite dentro de la habitación. Es pequeño pero cuco. La ducha amplia pero sin embargo el lavabo muy pequeño que con sólo lavarte las manos se salía todo el agua. Te ponen toalla y jabón para lavarte las manos pero no te ponen champú de baño que se hubiese agradecido. La zona común en la popa del barco tiene una vista muy bonita del castillo y la ciudad. Disponía de kettel para calentar agua, café, te, cacao y azúcar. También tenía de una nevera para dejar comida pero no cocina para cocinar ni nada parecido. No se nota para nada el movimiento del agua, sólo muy de vez en cuando si pasa algún barco cursando el rio que haga olas y estas dan en el barco. Experiencia recomendada.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARICLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MARICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maurizio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024