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The Red Boat

Stockholm · Sweden

Södermälarstrand Kajplats, 10View location

8.0/10Excellent1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness7.8/107.8
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition7.4/107.4
Location7.4/107.4
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities7.6/107.6
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About The Red Boat

Welcome to our unique riverside hotel and hostel in the heart of Stockholm! Enjoy the maritime atmosphere aboard the Red Boat and Ran af Stockholm for a truly unforgettable experience.

Our reception is open daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and we are dedicated to making your stay in Stockholm memorable. Our central location puts you within walking distance of major attractions, including the Old Town and the excellent shopping district of Södermalm.

The subway is also conveniently located just around the corner. Come aboard!

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With a stay at The Red Boat, you'll be centrally located in Stockholm, within a 10-minute drive of Stockholm Palace and Stockholm Viking Terminal. This hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Avicii Arena and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Vasa Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, housekeeping is provided once per stay, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Cash deposit required Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Rygerfjord Hotel. Söder Mälarstrand, Kajplats 13]. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Please be advised that this property is a boat and not a standard hotel.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SEK 120 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Swedish

    Russian

    Ukrainian

    English

Nearby attractions

Maria Square 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Stortorget 1 km / 0.6 mi
Sodra Teatern 1 km / 0.6 mi
Nobel Prize Museum 1 km / 0.6 mi
Mosebacke Square 1 km / 0.6 mi
Riddarholmen 1 km / 0.6 mi
Stockholm Cathedral 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Medborgarplatsen 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Stockholm Palace 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Tantolunden Park 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Katarina Church 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Parliament House 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Göta Lejon 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Drottninggatan 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Museum of Medieval Stockholm 1.4 km / 0.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 1914
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2018
  • Total number of rooms: 39
  • Single rooms: 6
  • Twin rooms: 14
  • Double rooms: 1
  • Junior suites: 5
  • Triple rooms: 2
  • Quadruple rooms: 7
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  • Maestro
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Hotel safe
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Breakfast room
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast buffet
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • Cabin ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMCabin • ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMCAB.EY-FH

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    Cabin ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Cabin
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    ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: CAB.EY-FH

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²TWN.FH
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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH-1

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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.FH-1

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  • SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMSINGLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²SGL.FH
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    SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.FH

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  • TWIN BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²TWN.BK-FH
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    TWIN BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Bunk beds
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.BK-FH

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  • Cabin STANDARDCabin • STANDARDCAB.ST

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    Cabin STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Cabin
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: CAB.ST

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  • SINGLE ECONOMYSINGLE • ECONOMYSGL.EY

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    SINGLE ECONOMY

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: SGL.EY

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 2 Bedrooms • 5 m²TPL.FH
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    TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Bunk beds, Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    2
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.FH

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  • Cabin WITH DOUBLE BEDCabin • WITH DOUBLE BEDCAB.DB

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    Cabin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Cabin
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: CAB.DB

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  • Cabin SEA VIEWCabin • SEA VIEWCAB.VM

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    Cabin SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Cabin
    View / characteristic
    SEA VIEW

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    Room code: CAB.VM

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  • Cabin SUPERIOR SEA VIEWCabin • SUPERIOR SEA VIEWCAB.SU-VM

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    The Red Boat

    Cabin SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Cabin
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: CAB.SU-VM

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  • Cabin WITH SHARED BATHROOMCabin • WITH SHARED BATHROOMCAB.FH

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    Cabin WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Cabin
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: CAB.FH

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Red Boat

8.0
Excellent
1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.8 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
7.4 /10
Location
7.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2026
Grace
Very clean room and excellent location! Bathroom often flooded from the shower and be aware that even with earplugs you’ll be woken up by guests slamming their doors open and closed constantly but that’s not the hotel’s fault.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Andrew
Location of the hotel and staff were both excellent. Room was small but cosy and it certainty provided an unusual and different experience for a short stay. Beds were comfortable and fully met our needs for a 3 night stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2026
Ann
Room 16 was a single twin bed with a small window looking over the water and a small side table and chair. Across the narrow hall was a large shower room (no toilet, which was at the other end). Didn’t have to wait for toilet or shower. There was a single dispenser in the shower for shampoo/wash. The heater didn’t work but they brought a space heater which warmed up great. I checked in at their sister ship around 2AM and instructions were easy. Didn’t have breakfast but it looked great. No issues with noise. Great location to catch public transport and grab a bite. Great value, would stay again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Samuel
It was a great boat with beautiful sunrise views over the water and comfy beds. Super centrally located between all the touristy spots. You can easily walk to a lot of the major areas of Stockholm from here. You’re right across the bridge from old town and down the hill from the hipster cafes and restaurants of Södermalm. There’s also quite a nice sauna on the river with a cold plunge that is a 2 minute walk from the boat. You’ll get a discount to the sauna as a hotel guest.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
Arloa
Good hearty breakfast for a reasonable cost. No problems with access to showers & toilets, even though shared. Rooms are a little stuffy, but a fan is provided for use and you can open the window at night to get fresh air. Nautical theme is intriguing to look at in all the communal rooms.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Jason
Super cute and unique place to stay!
The beds and bedding were comfortable and the bathrooms were clean.
The doors between people’s rooms are a bit on the thinner side, so if the people across the hall are jerks that play music in their room at midnight, you will hear it.
I would still stay here again happily.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Allyson
The Red Boat was a great place to stay while visiting Stockholm. It was close to the old town and the metro. The breakfast buffet was excellent and at a great price. I would recommend and would stay there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
Philip
Our time at the red boat was great! Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The location was amazing , overlooking Stockholm made for some terrific views. Room could use some curtains on the windows given there's so much sunlight in the day when we visited Stockholm but otherwise a very cool and unique venu, would 100% do it again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Paul
Basic but fun, clean, beautiful location and perfect for me. Room was at the bottom of the ship just next to the water... great experience 🙂
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Shawna
Staff was very friendly. Our room was spacious, very conveniently located, easy walk to shopping, dining, & central station.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Richard
Not for travelers seeking deluxe accommodations but economical, spartan, yet very comfortable bedding, delicious goulash and wine, and great staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2026
Eylül
It was good
4/10
Poor
24 Jan 2026
Francis
I didn’t even stay there. I let the go the 3 night I paid for because the place was not at my standard. It was a wrong decision for me. Is not worth it for me.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
Joshua
Stunningly comfortable, clean, and warm. Extremely quiet little corner of the harbor, and with great common spaces where you can hang out and mingle, or sit off in silence and work.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2025
Lisa
Really enjoyed our stay! We would stay again!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
Yvette
The boats were so cozy and comfortable, and everything was beautifully clean.
We were made to feel at home from the moment we checked in.
And if you’re lucky enough to have a cabin that faces the water, the view is extraordinary.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2025
Lisa
The room and the bathrooms were clean. Staff was helpful.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
Fabiola
César was very helpful and friendly.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Benjamin
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Stephen
Great location, excellent breakfast deal
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Georgina
Clean room,
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Lauren
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Marcin
A historic boat run part a cafe, hostel, no-strings hotel. Some things come with that territory.

The location is absolutely stunning. From the small open deck or the dining area … scenic vistas of central Stockholm to savor. The “street level” of “main” (red) boat is expertly decorated in a nautical theme. You can imagine yourself on a classic sailing vessel.

The lower level of the same boat, much more utilitarian. Down still lovingly decorated stairs, a narrow corridor with bunk rooms on both sides and WCs at the end. Those showers/toilets are shared by the whole boat … and often occupied, especially at breakfast and bedtime. Hard to tell when locked so you keep getting interrupted by people jiggling the handle.

The rooms … are basic. Below the water line, so the windows are small recessed slits. You can peak or shove a camera in there, but otherwise a narrow vision over water or at the quay. (I think the rooms on the other boat have the better views.)

As basic it is, my room had a convenient bench on the water-side, a comfortable bunk with lots of storage underneath, a table and a fragile stool. A pleasant surprise were the plentiful outlets – six by my count.

Breakfast was a good if standard. Staff was helpful. One thing to be aware of, despite transit maps showing Line 405 stopping nearby, and nice bus stops, it isn’t running now perhaps due to the Slussen rebuild, and staff knew nothing about it. To reach transit is a long walk to Slussen, hard w/ bags, and stairs.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Carl
Shower was a bit small for my big back. Walking distance to gamla stan. Close to subway. Great photos. Breakfast was good.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2025
Moira
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! 😉
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jun 2025
Thomas
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.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
Ryan
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Ralph
Great value and walking distance to most sites ...awesome staff
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
29 May 2025
Verified traveler
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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2025
Christopher
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Easy check in. Nice breakfast. Great location. I enjoyed my stay.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2025
Yasmine

Loved it

A unique experience worth to be lived
Self
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2025
Josephine
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2025
Jean
Very cool place to stay. I had a hostel room, very affordable. And the breakfast buffet was excellent! Being able to sit on the bow of the ship to enjoy the morning coffee was a plus
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
regan
5 star, cheap and cheerful! Great location, with sunset spots and the underground very close.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2025
Rebecca
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2024
Dean
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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Kattie
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!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2024
Paul

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.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Nov 2024
David

Layout needs some changes.

We were allocated a room on the boat next door to the red boat.

Good points:-
Cheap
Not to far from public transport

Negative points:-
No additional facilites like common space if you are not on the red boat itself
Only 2 toilets, which were up staris, so they layout was not great.
The showers were very small, better use could have been made of the space.

Overall the stay was ok, but the layout needs some changes to make it more comfortable.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Nov 2024
sakar
I like it the view and safe areas. Staff are nice. Close to station and market.
Walk able on the sea.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2024
Katharina
Quirky, lovely view, convenient.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Tyler
Good
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
16 Oct 2024
Nicole
We thought it was going to be a unique experience - you know staying on a boat. It was cool at first, but everyone shares a bathroom. We went to go use the toilet and someone had peed all over the floor and toilet seat. It was so noisy, there was drunk people talking at all hours of the night and screaming and laughing in the hall. We couldn't call the night security cause our phones where on airplane mode and we didnt want to be charged. Basically got no sleep, but I guess you get what you pay for.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Ioannis

Cozy boat experience

This boat hotel has a lovely vintage style from the moment you walk in with it's beautiful wooden interior and wonderful decor. The room was cozy, clean and warm, and although we slept on a bunk bed it was surprisingly very comfortable. In terms of the location, it is perfectly situated in the center of Stockholm city with close walk to coffee shops and main attractions. The only small disadvantage is having to share toilets and bathrooms, which you would expect from a small boat, but otherwise the stay was very comfortable and we barely felt the boat rocking as the waters were very calm. Staff were very friendly too and we got along with them, so overall it was a great stay!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Mark
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2024
Mark
Fantastic and quirky place to stay. Extremely helpful staff.
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2024
Michael

Cute but . . .

Cute place but understandably (lots of metal walls) WIFI did not function in my room.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
MIHAELA
Perfect for a short stay; great buffet breakfast; 10 min leisurely walk to The Old Town (Gamla Stan).
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Hannah
A unique experience for sure. Was cheap and a nice view with a comfy bed but probably wouldn’t have wanted to stay any longer (stayed one night)
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2024
Rambart
Lovely boat and staff!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2024
Karen
Cabin got very warm as window didn't open, although there was an opening pothole in the ensuite. Staff were helpful. Access interesting with suitcases!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2024
Timothy
Quaint property that feels like a true inn of days gone by.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2024
Erin
The Red Boat is very unique and the service was great! We really enjoyed our stay. Shared bathroom facilities were kept clean.

It is difficult to access rooms for those with limited mobility due to the ramp up to the boat with rooms and then the narrow spiral staircase down to the rooms. So can be difficult to manage with suitcases vs backpacks.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2024
Fred
The property is a boat, and that is unique and cool. I had a room with a private bath and shower wich were small but fine. The negative is the location of the boat. There is a very busy street/highway in front of the property and it's not easy to walk to attractions.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
01 Apr 2024
Klaudia
Bathroom was a bit stinky
Bathroom floor was dirty
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
montanita
Lana, alexander and the other guests made it feel.as home
6/10
Pleasant
29 Mar 2024
Thomas
Lack of appropriate toilet facilities was a massive issue had one toilet for a whole boat which the only access is down a stair case and round the corner which is only accessible from the outside.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 Dec 2023
bobbie
The boat was clean and cool however i wouldnt really recomend because its very hard to get to (hills and steep stairs ) no public transport other than very expensive taxi to even get to the bus stop (20 canadian ) maybe it would be different in summer when you didnt have to drag a suitcse in sjow and ice on a steep hill. The boat you stay on is one behind the main one, it has a very narrow and steep wodden platform with just ropes to keep you from potentially falling or dropping your bag in the water. U have to stand on it to put the code in the door so its not like u just quickly pass by it. The main boat has a great ramp eith proper railing. Very cute but i csnt recomend this unless you dont have a lot of stuff with you and ate compleatly able boddied.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
13 Nov 2023
Benjamin
My partner and I stayed at this property for 3 nights. Upon arrival, everything seemed okay, but we were told that we would be on the boat behind. Not an issue. We were also told that breakfast was 99 SEK per person, per day, and decided to buy breakfast passes for us both for the days that we would be there.

When we got to our room, we noticed it was small - two single beds, and not really any space for belongings (there were a few hooks, and some space under the bed). There were shared toilets and showers upstairs, again, small but okay.

After the first night, we noticed that the room was wet. The ceiling was wet, the floor, and I believe it was condensation. The windows (portholes) did open, but it is November, and it was freezing. There was no ventilation for the condensation, so the floors, walls and ceiling were wet. Not a great start.

We went down for breakfast (on the other boat), and this was absolutely fine. A selection of bread, meats, cheese, vegetables, fruit, yoghurt, etc. Plenty of choice for all.

The walls for the rooms are paper thin. You will hear everything, and people will come home drunk at 4am and wake you up. There is no staff to police this, so good luck. Because of the noise, damp and condensation, my partner and I are leaving Stockholm tired and ill. I would not recommend staying here at all. Find somewhere cheaper
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2023
Verified traveler

Very pleasant

It was a lovely stay. Very basic. But cheap. So I can't complain. The staff were friendly. The bed was comfy. It was clean. It was in a good location to get places. Very central. I would stay again
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2023
Jorge
Quirky hotel/hostel that really brings a unique Stockholm experience.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2023
joe
👍
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2023
Amber
The Red Boat is a very unique place to stay in Stockholm, but it is not fancy or comfortable. It is an easy walk to Gamla Stan and the metro. The rooms are very small and basic, the bathrooms and showers are also very basic - more like a hostel than a hotel. We loved the breakfast option, with yummy food and a charming dining room setting. The staff was kind and helpful. We would not stay here again, it was pretty expensive for what you get.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2023
Srikanth
The place was OK for the price we paid. If you want to experience the boat/cabin stay, then its recommended. The rooms/cabins are small as its on the boat. The breakfast (10 USD per person) was good. The place is 10 min walk from the closest metro station, and walkable (15 mins) to old town and the view around the boat is amazing. Lot of dining options close by
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2023
Paul
Beautiful stay on the harbor with view of city and easy walk to dining and historic neighborhoods.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2023
Evan

Awesome and unique stay on the water. Amazing friendly staff
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2022
Simone
It was great for the price paid
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Dec 2021
Verified traveler
Very small room for two people, only one socket for a charger away from the beds and very little space for luggage. Have to put bed sheets on yourself. Boat didn’t smell too good in the corridor and toilets were not clean. Very cramped but then again it is a boat and it’s very cheap for the price. Owner was friendly.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
A nice boat with basic accomodations, Not for people with mobility issues, steep ladders involved. Clean rooms and accomdating people. Shared shower and bathroom. Am buffet nice. Good place to vist Stockholm from. Tight no refund policy. I would go back to stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
I absolutely loved this property. The boat was quite solid, little to no rocking even when it was extremely windy out. The room was super cozy, and everything worked great (especially great water pressure, and radiator in the bathroom was fantastic for the cold weather on the lake). The staff was wonderful, and the location is fantastic for getting around Stockholm with ease.

I would caution anyone with knee issues to be aware that the steps leading to the upper deck are quite steep, but that's the only negative I can say. Jag alskar Röd Båten!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
A Quirky boat hostel. I enjoyed my stay there. It was a close 10 minute walk to the city center. The only downsides were that it's 5 minutes away from any bus stop and that the wifi was spotty.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2020
Hin Yui
Pretty good view, and walkable distance from Gamla Stan. I like it, but wish they didn't raise the price from last year at around 200 sek.
Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Hotel is cool and clean and this is a good base for sightseeing but wouldnt want to spend time just hanging out here. Quite noisy as you are close to all other rooms. The toilet and shower are in one room which isnt a great set up for shared facilities. There is no housekeeping on a daily basis. Breakfast is good and an option at 80SEK if booked the day before or 90SEK on the day. Overall a decent place to stay.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
A hippie.experience in a nice cozy boat facing the City Hall next to.Gamla Stan and Sodermanland
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2019
ÇAĞDAŞ

Perfect choice for backpackers.

A hidden economical paradise in stockholm. Enough comfort, acceptable-wide rooms, clean (than I expect) shared toilets.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2019
Pamela

Fabulous stay on the Red Boat!

Fun place to stay! Atmospheric with beautiful decor in the common areas. Walking distance to the Gamla Stan (old city). We had a room with ensuite, and it was very comfortable with views overlooking the city. It is an old boat, but it doesn't rock much, almost unnoticeable for those concerned. Great place! We would definitely come back!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Very small rooms. Cramped with very little space. Walls are VERY thin so you can hear everything in the halls and in the room next to you. The boat is located on a busy street and not near a subway station. You definitely have to take a taxi to get there if you don't want to walk a long distance with your luggage. Reception was very friendly and helpful. If you are looking for a place to rest your head for a night, then maybe this place might do the trick.
Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2019
Verified traveler

Nice hostel for a few nights

It's a very nice houseboat hostel, full of character! Knowing this it is a small and damp space and not great if you have lots of luggage, but still manageable. Place was clean and functional. One of the showers had a broken hose that sprayed everywhere but there were several bathrooms so worked out fine. Beds were comfortable
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2019
Stephen

Perfect location

Beautiful view from the deck. Cabin was fine.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Great location, great breakfast for good price, good English communicators, friendly and clean place
4/10
Poor
30 Jul 2019
Ilmari

Moisture and bed bug problems

Could be nice place, but the room where we stayed had some serious problems as there smelled really really bad (as the whole lower level), and there must be a problem with the moisture. Guy at the reception apologied but wasn't able to do anything, no discount, no room change, no nothing. Also found bed bugs from the shower room. Never going there again.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2019
Mahsa

Noisy and curious guests

Too noisy guests and many guests who also stared into the cabin every time they passed by the cabin.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2019
Z
Easy, simple, fun, close to good food and downtown!
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jul 2019
Jasmin

Good for adventures but not for all

Nice boat with in the center of the city. But since I never been to a hostel, I was not prepared that you got to share shower and toilet with other guests. The worst experience was that there’s no towels. You got to bring your own. I discovered it late in the evening. It feels uncomfortable...there’s one womens shower room and there’s no lock... anyone can come in to go to the toilet and wash hands while you shower .... your only protection is just a shower curtain. Good interior design up in the reception/breakfast area. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2019
Luis Gabriel

Well located and priced

Well located and priced. My only complaint is that I booked a bedroom with a view, but got the street view
Partner
4/10
Poor
28 May 2019
Verified traveler
Very small room. Clean but always had a horrible smell like sewage perhaps from the water outside. There was a couple of dead rats floating in the water along with some other horrible debris at the side of the boat. It would have been good to be able to make a cup of tea or coffee at least but there was no facility for that on the boat. We were staying on the white boat next to the red boat. There was no sitting area, only on the red boat. No alcohol or food allowed and no glasses to even have some water. Not the hostel experience we're used to. Disappointing. Cannot fault the staff though.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2019
Verified traveler
I stayed in the hotel boat. The front desk lady was very, very helpful and wonderful. Everything about the stay was great. I can't wait to return. I slept very well in the comfortable bed and enjoyed the gentle rocking of the boat. I received a free breakfast with my room. The location is perfect for exploring the beautiful city of Stockholm. The ambiance of the boat is warm and comfortable.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2019
Verified traveler
the property is on a boat. the rooms are a bit small but the over it was a good stay. Host were very attentive to are request and helpful.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2019
Verified traveler
This was a fun find for a few days in Stockholm! Close to the metro and an easy walk to Gamla Stan.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
25 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
The lad at check in didn't provide much information or communicate much and just handed me a leaflet containing information. He just explained me how to get to my room. Usually an explanation of the check out times or wifi rules would help the customer feel more at ease and not like they're left with themselves with a piece of paper :)
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
I booked a last minute room and recieved a nice welcome upon arrival. I got a big room with a beautiful view and both working wifi and heat in the room
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Good side: The rooms are clean and cozy, and the beds are quite comfortable.
Bad side: There is only one sink on three toilets in the bathroom.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
It was a very nice and clean boat, where everyone was really friendly.
The only note I would leave is that the walls are paper thin and it can be quite loud with water and people so if you want quiet i'd recommend earplugs. Otherwise it was great :)
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
I loved my single room no.44 for the great view through my window. The bathrooms were super clean every day. Great place to stay a short walk across the bridge to the old town and everything close by. The ferry terminal is close by too where you can hop across to the other islands.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Very good stay! Room was bigger than expected and very comfortable.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2018
Robert
Helpful staff and cosy atmosphere,good breakfast and location.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
The property was quite nosiy when people open and closed the doors. The top bunk is quite hard to get up onto it with nothing really to hold onto. It had a good bar and CV k
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2018
TimLinger
Clean and well kept. Nice boats. Clerk was nice, helpful, and accommodating
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2018
Henry
The location of the property was amazing. Could walk anywhere in Stockholm from there. The facilities were good, and the staff was awesome.
2/10
Poor
30 Sep 2018
Paul
There’s BED BUGS my bites are getting worse. Hopefully, it’s not come with my luggage to my house.

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The Red Boat
Södermälarstrand Kajplats, 10, Stockholm, Sweden

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