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About this property
Set over 2 boats, this hostel is anchored at Riddarfjärden Bay of Lake Mälaren in central Stockholm. It provides a restaurant with lunch and dinner options, a bar and two sun terraces with outdoor furniture. Each simply decorated room at Den Röda Båten includes wooden furnishings, bed linen and a wardrobe. Most cabins have shared bathroom facilities, which are located in the hallway. Superior cabins include a private bathroom. Some cabins feature views of the lake. Free WiFi is available on both boats. A daily breakfast buffet is available at Röda Båten. Slussen Metro Station and the city’s historic Old Town are both within 650 metres of the hostel. The trendy Södermalm district, 10 minutes’ walk away, offers a wide selection of shopping, dining and nightlife choices. Stockholm Central Station is a 3-minute Metro ride away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Bar
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Giorgio
United Kingdom
“The room is not very large but it's cosy, clean and well equipped. I never stayed overnight on a boat before, so it's definitely a different experience. The staff was friendly at reception and the location is only a 15 minutes walk from the centre.” - Selin
Cyprus
“My sister and I stayed here for 3 nights and we could easily reach everywhere. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Although the room was small, the bed was really comfortable. We’ll probably choose this place again on our next visit. Thanks...” - Laura
Spain
“We liked everything. The staff is very nice and helpful, the boat is absolutely beautiful and it is located very near to all the places we wanted to visit. We loved the breakfast too. 10/10” - Suzi
United Kingdom
“Very unusual place to stay perfectly located, the views are amazing 🤩 Also the ability to check in 24h is handy” - Christian
Austria
“I really loved the atmosphere, the old design and the decorations. Normally I book hotels just for overnight stays, but this one I chose for the experience. I slept very well and the view was amazing, even though the window was quite dirty....” - Sam
United Kingdom
“The location is amazing! So easy to walk to get majority of places and if not there’s a metro line round the corner! Staff are super friendly and the breakfast buffet is well worth the money!” - Tanya
Norway
“The accommodation is simple, but good value for money! The location is central and easy to navigate to. PIN code access made the hotel feel very safe; the showers and toilet facilities are cleaned regularly. Overall a very enjoyable stay.” - Christina
Germany
“Value for money. Something a bit different. Walk to central station was 20 minutes.” - Hanna
Estonia
“Location is superb! Staff is really friendly and accommodating. I went with my friend and since were out all day we just needed a place to crash and honestly im really happy we picked this place. the bathrooms and showers are shared but somehow we...” - Alexandra
Switzerland
“- amazing experience - super friendly staff - really nice breakfast, with an amazing deck to eat with a view - perfect location - clean, even the shared bathrooms, I never had to wait - small but comfy room, newly renovated - amazing value...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal • International
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
If you expect to arrive after 23.00, different check-in instructions apply.
When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Den Röda Båten in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.