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The Red Boat

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Lobby sitting area
Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Cabin on boat ) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception
Terrace/patio
In the heart of Central Stockholm, The Red Boat offers a charming retreat with a scenic terrace, lively bar, and savory restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of luggage storage, a front-desk safe for your valuables. Guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on Boat) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on Boat)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on boat ) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on boat )

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
In-room safe
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on Boat)

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on Boat) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on Boat)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
In-room safe
  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Cabin on boat )

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Cabin on boat ) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Cabin on boat )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on boat) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on boat)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Admiral's Cabin)

Superior Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Admiral's Cabin) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Admiral's Cabin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin bedroom with shared bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin bedroom with shared bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Cabin on boat )

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Cabin on boat ) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Cabin on boat )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Central Stockholm, a neighborhood in Stockholm, The Red Boat is near a metro station and on the waterfront. Stockholm Viking Terminal and Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Vasa Museum and ABBA The Museum. Check out an event or a game at Avicii Arena, and consider making time for Gröna Lund, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Soeder Maelarstrands Kajplatser 10, Stockholm, 11820

What's nearby

  • Stockholm Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Stockholm City Hall - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Gröna Lund - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • ABBA The Museum - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Slussen T-Bana - 10 min walk
  • Stockholm Södra Station - 16 min walk
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Münchenbryggeriet - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pitcher's Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪MamaWolf - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bishops Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Viking Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Red Boat

Hotel near Stockholm Palace
A terrace, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Red Boat. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Red Boat include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; SEK 115 for adults and SEK 85 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Rygerfjord Hotel. Söder Mälarstrand, Kajplats 13]
Please be advised that this property is a boat and not a standard hotel.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SEK 115 for adults and SEK 85 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Red Boat House Boat Stockholm
Red Boat Stockholm
Den Roda Baten Red Boat
The Red Boat Hotel And Hostel
The Red Boat Hotel Stockholm
Red Boat Houseboat Stockholm
The Red Boat Hotel
The Red Boat Stockholm
The Red Boat Hotel Stockholm

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Boat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Red Boat?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Red Boat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Red Boat located?

Located in Central Stockholm, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Maria Square and Stockholm Palace. Gröna Lund and Avicii Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km). Slussen T-Bana is 10 minutes by foot and Gamla stan T-Bana is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

The Red Boat Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1015 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly & funny staff, the coziest lobby I've ever sat and read in, and a great time all around! I will never be the same after sitting for an hour or two, listening to the rain gently patter outside as I read a an old book and drank a Mariestads in the soft glow of the lamps. My wife and I stayed in the captain's cabin and loved it. Great sleep, good shower, and very clean cozy accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay—it’s exactly what it sounds like: cabins on a small boat, so these are not the most spacious rooms, but it is an enjoyable stay regardless. It is very close to the train station, walkable from the hotel. The staff is very friendly and helpful (and funny!) I would absolutely stay here again the next time I come to Stockholm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in, comfortable bed and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
True bargain with amazing view in the heart of the city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Easy check in. Nice breakfast. Great location. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was a bit small for my big back. Walking distance to gamla stan. Close to subway. Great photos. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am very happy with my stay at the red boat. The location is perfect. We can see the boat the moment that we leave the metro station. The old town is few minutes walking. The view is amazing. Personal welcoming and happy to assist.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Moira

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was small but they do offer luggage storage if you want to unpack more, and have more room. Beds were comfortable. Bit more noise from being on sidewalk side. Shared bathrooms were always available. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Breakfast was really nice and worth paying for. Would stay again but would pay for one of the rooms with private bathroom as someone who has to go early in the morning! 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

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

Loved it

A unique experience worth to be lived
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Shared bathroom facilities were kept mostly clean. Other guests could be very noisy though. I spent a week here and my room was never turned over, nor was my towel ever replaced.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Amenities
Very good location, walkable to the Gamla Old town and train. The view from the boat is spectacular especially at sunset and night time. Breakfast at the boat is reasonable price. The Thai restaurant on a boat next door is convenient and their food is so good. My one and only complaint was the smell in one of our rooms. We rented two rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great and boat is funky, but it’s a boat: tight quarters, stuffy air, and, yes, it rocks a lot. If you’re prone to seasickness (like me) I do not recommend. If not, it’s fun for a couple of nights…no more.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic and quirky place to stay. Extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky, lovely view, convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the admiral cabin which is the biggest room on the boat. The red boat featured on the booking is not the actual boat we stayed on, the cabin in located on a white boat next to the red boat. The cabin has amazing views and I liked it had its own shower and toilet. I slept really well in the twin (pushed together into a double) bed. The cabin has a tv, large wardrobe and coffee making facilities. Over all, I really enjoyed my one night stay here. Their could be noise issue if the cabins above were occupied by noisy guests as the cabin isn’t soundproof and people moving around the boat can be heard throughout the cabin.
Admirals cabin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A room on the boat is really fun and it is located conviniently near the city centre. And, the prices are very competitive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

sakar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I like it the view and safe areas. Staff are nice. Close to station and market. Walk able on the sea.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. The boat didn’t rock either which was a plus! Do bring ear plugs as the doors slam loud. The single bed room I stayed in wouldn’t be suitable for anyone over 6ft. Lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kattie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is such a gem! The location is great. It’s an easy and quick walk to Gamla Stan. The rooms are very cozy; I loved listening to the rain on the water. We shared a shower/bathroom with others on our floor and it was clean, no issues there. Breakfast is worth the price and the dinner options are yummy. We also had a great time talking to the front desk staff each night. They were very sociable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, fun, interesting place to stay on the Stockholm harbour. Staff is very friendly. Room is quite small for price. Shower is very small for a normal sized person. Room cool, and took a while to warm up. Not very convenient to walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Rustic Maritime Accommodations

I booked a cabin on The Red Boat for a week stay in Sweden and used it as a home base while touring the country. It was perfect for this purpose. It is within a short walk to Gamla Stan Metro stop as well as a short walk to other attractions. The best way to describe this lodging experience is Maritime Rustic Hostel. It is not posh or fancy, but provides basic accommodations with helpful staff. The cabin, bathroom, showers and common areas were clean and warm (stay was in November). I would stay at The Red Boat again. If you plan to book here, have realistic expectations and you will be satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is a very simple crew cabin in an actual old timey fishing type boat ( think "Deadliest Catch" or "The Perfect Storm", parked right on corner of Riddarfjarden Bay, perfectly located between Galma Stan ( Old Town, historical tourist area, tour boat docks ), and Sodermalm ( hip, young area with restaurants, night life, shopping ). Insane view of Stockholm from the any of the decks, at any time, day or night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Achilles

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

Solid, economical place to rest in the center!

The Red Boat is not for people looking for a 5 star experience while trying to save money. It is a place to experience sleeping on a vintage/antique boat. The Red Boat offers: -Friendly staff and reception that will take the time to answer questions -Clean sleeping quarters that are designed for resting. The rooms are small, but not so small that you feel crampt. Unless you bring unnecessary luggage. -Cleaned and maintained WCs and showers -Peaceful and quiet atmosphere throughout. The place is budget, but I managed to sleep better here than many of the 4-5 star hotels I have visited in the past. I will definately return here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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