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The Boat - Hostel&Chill

2.0 star property
Days of relaxation blend into social evenings at this central Krakow hostel where travelers can easily access the historic castle and vibrant market square

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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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Debniki neighborhood, The Boat - Hostel&Chill is connected to the convention center. Wawel Castle and Oskar Schindler Factory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Road and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Jordan Park and International Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Kraków travel guide
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Bulwar Wolynski, Kraków, Malopolskie, 30-302

What's nearby

  • ICE Krakow Congress Centre
    ICE Krakow Congress Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dragon's Den
    Dragon's Den
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wawel castle in Krakow, Poland
    Wawel Castle
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Planty Park
    Planty Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Main Market Square
    Main Market Square
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sanktuarium Bożego Miłosierdzia Tram Stop
    14 min drive
  • Kraków Plaszów Station
    15 min drive
  • John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fala
    5 min walk
  • T.E.A. TIME Brewpub
    7 min walk
  • Hala Forum
    5 min walk
  • Panorama Forum
    7 min walk
  • Kuchnia u Doroty
    12 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat - Hostel&Chill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Boat - Hostel&Chill located?

Located in Debniki, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of ICE Krakow Congress Centre, Main Market Square, and Wawel Castle. Dragon's Den and Smok Wawelski Statue are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Boat - Hostel&Chill Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location just over the river from the castle. The room was nice and had everything that we needed and the staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the bar on top of the boat sitting in the sun. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are truly over the moon with our stay. The staff were amazing and the rooms and boat was very clean. So close to the attractions too
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable place, clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, perfect location, great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was available if you spoke to staff - weather was cold so they sat in reception and would assist if you wanted a drink. There are a couple of Zabkas in the old town, The Forum is close by and has a food court. There's also an excellent restaurant on a boat a 2 minute walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place, cheap. Clean, close enough to all the good spots in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thu Trang

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff. It's simple and good value for money. Bunkbeds are probably a bit small for tall people, but for me it was ok. Good location with walking distance to old town and direct bus to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostal is very comfortable and the personal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Euric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Area is just outside the center of Krakow which is quieter but also lacking some points of interest. Staying on the boat was such an amazing experience, particularly the glasshouse dining at the back. Note that this being a boat, the walls between the rooms are quite thin and noise does transfer across.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While I’m still traveling Europe, I’m currently on my 21st country and this place is one of my favorite places I stayed. A piece of advice for other travelers though, make sure you type in the address of the hostel and make sure it correlates with where it’s at bc I typed in the name and it sent me to another place on the other side of the river. Also the local tram is super convenient and right on the other side of the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice small hostel. Small rooms, but fine for sleeping
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
„The Boat “ ist ein schwimmendes Hotel. Alles sauber, nettes freundliches Personal. In 5 min zur Bus und Straßenbahn Haltestelle. Anbindung zum Flughafen (Buß 30 min.) Innenstadt und Bahnhof (Straßenbahn ca. 15 min.) Wir hoffen das wir bald wieder hier Übernachten können.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stanza pulita e biancheria profumata. Ambiente accogliente con una sala dining attrezzata di microonde, bollitore e stoviglie, caffè, the e tisane, frigorifero e una vista spettacolare sulla Vistola. Personale cortese e disponibile. Posizione eccezionale e a 200 metri dalla fermata del bus 300 per l'aeroporto.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luiz Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Localização excelente, staff muito gentil e acomodação muito boa na relação custo benefício. Super recomendado.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stanza piccolina, bagno minuscolo ma tutto molto carino e pulito, la vista dalla finestra meravigliosa
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo muy bien
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Qué puedo decir,el personal muy amable,la ubicación perfecta, cercana a todo a pie o en transporte público, la habitación excelente, no le pide nada a ningún hotel de “mayor categoría”. No se por qué cuando me hospedé creo que fui el único huésped del día, siendo que en cuanto a calidad-precio, lo que ofrece es increíble. Si vuelvo a Cracovia claramente volveré a hospedarme aquí, y recomiendo a todos quienes tienen pensado ir, que se alojen aquí. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Übernachtung in der Koje auf dem Boot war eine besondere Erfahrung. Das Boot liegt zentral vor Anker und eine Haltestelle der Flughafenlinie 300 gibt es quasi vor der Haustür. Habe die kurze Auszeit in Krakau in vollen Zügen genossen. Die Dusche ist modern, das Handwaschbecken eher was für Zwerge.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonas

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

A little pearl of a hostel.

Som namnet antyder är det hostel, inte hotell. Sängar sköna och rena, badrum helt ok. Då detta är ombord en ombyggd pråm är storleken mindre på allt. Köksdelen var kommunal och mycket charmig på inglasat ombyggt akterdäck. Pråmen är förtöjd nära till allt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Betten sind keine 2m lang - das sollte unbedingt erwähnt werden!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deni

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