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The Boat - Hostel&Chill

2.0 star property
Central hostel connected to the convention centre in Kraków with a bar

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Dining room
City view from property
Superior Double or Twin Room
The Boat - Hostel&Chill in Kraków's city center is a perfect exploration base. Start your day with lobby coffee, then visit nearby Wawel Castle or Main Market Square. After sightseeing, use the hostel's WiFi to plan your next adventure and unwind at the bar.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €56
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Panoramic Quadruple Room

Panoramic Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Located in Debniki neighbourhood, The Boat - Hostel&Chill is connected to the convention centre. Wawel Castle and Oskar Schindler Factory are cultural highlights, while Wieliczka Salt Mine is a notable landmark. Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Jordan Park are also worth visiting.
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Bulwar Wolynski, Kraków, Malopolskie, 30-302

What's nearby

  • ICE Krakow Congress Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wawel Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Road - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Main Market Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oskar Schindler Factory - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Kurdwanów P+R Station - 6 min drive
  • Kraków Plaszów Station - 15 min drive
  • Kraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T.E.A. TIME Brewpub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪M22 Beef & Chips - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ćiepło - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Manggha - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪RBG - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Boat - Hostel&Chill

Hostel near Wawel Castle
Close to Main Market Square, The Boat - Hostel&Chill provides amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at The Boat - Hostel&Chill offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra amenities include:
  • Guidebooks and window screens
  • Heating and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift (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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat - Hostel&Chill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Boat - Hostel&Chill?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boat - Hostel&Chill on 17 Sept 2025 start from €55.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Boat - Hostel&Chill?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Boat - Hostel&Chill?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Boat - Hostel&Chill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Boat - Hostel&Chill located?

Located in Debniki, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology, Main Market Square and Wawel Castle. ICE Krakow Congress Centre and Dragon's Den are also within 15 minutes.

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The Boat - Hostel&Chill Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, perfect location, great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Kerry

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tutto ottimo
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

ANGEL LUIS

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

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