A houseboat in Sodermalm, Stockholm, The Red Boat is both a hotel and hostel. The property is set in two house boats on the Riddarfjärden Bay. All of the 36 rooms are simply furnished and are air conditioned. Hotel staff can provide a hairdryer and ironing facilities upon request. While on the premises, guests can soak up some sun on the terrace. They can also store personal items in the safety deposit box at the 24-hour front desk. Newspapers are free in the common area of the hotel, and Wi-Fi is accessible in all public areas. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning for an additional fee. The hotel restaurant overlooks the waters and serves Scandinavian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Maria Square is less than half a mile away from The Red Boat. Royal Swedish Opera, Riddarholmen Church, and Stockholm Place are all within one mile. The Museum of Medieval Stockholm can be reached within ten minutes by transportation.
The property is located a few minutes away from the Old city (Gamla Stan) so there are plenty of interesting things to do during your stay. Transportation is not an issue either since the ferry and the subway are both close by.
The breakfast is quite what you'd expect in Scandinavia, but it's all prepared well. It may seem a bit pricey yet it's quite fair by Stockholm standards.
The novelty of the experience is the main attraction to this place. It's not every day that you get to sleep in a boat so it's bound to be quite interesting. If you get a room with a window facing the waters, you'll be treated to beautiful views; there are various room options to choose from in two different boats.
Unless you get the room with the private bathroom, privacy will be at a premium here. The facilities here (including the toilets) are shared amongst guests and, occasionally, you may have to wait in line. If you're touchy about your personal space, this will be a problem.
The Wi-Fi is a huge disappointment. In most places it's slow, and in other areas it's completely absent. It's only available in the main boat.
There is a lot of noise in the boats at night, when people are coming back to their rooms. The rooms have very poor soundproofing. So if you're a light sleeper, you may not get much sleep.
No, The Red Boat doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, The Red Boat doesn’t allow pets.
No, The Red Boat doesn’t provide parking.
Check-in at The Red Boat is available from: . Check-out time is by .
The Red Boat is located in Södermälarstarand Kajplats 10, 118 20, Stockholm, Sweden.
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