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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
The current price is NT$1,813
NT$1,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Park view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Panoramic Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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, while Wieliczka Salt Mine is a notable landmark. Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Park Wodny are also worth visiting. Visit our Kraków travel guide
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Bulwar Wolynski, Kraków, Malopolskie, 30-302

What's nearby

  • Krakow showing modern architecture
    ICE Krakow Congress Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dragon\'s Den which includes a statue or sculpture as well as a small group of people
    Dragon's Den
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wawel castle in Krakow, Poland
    Wawel Castle
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Main Market Square showing outdoor eating
    Main Market Square
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Private Apartments
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

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

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

About this property

The Boat - Hostel&Chill

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

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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

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

As of 2026/2/7, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boat - Hostel&Chill on 2026/2/9 start from NT$1,813, excluding 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?

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 Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology, Wawel Castle, and Main Market Square. ICE Krakow Congress Centre and Dragon's Den are also within 15 minutes.

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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. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Valentina

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom (Milosz)

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARICLA

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