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Soder Malarstrand, Kajplats 6, Stockholm, Stockholm, 118 20, Sweden
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Rupanworld
- Reviews: 1022
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Nice experience
Please see my earlier tip for details. Just want to share some photos from the interiors of the boat that I stayed in. Very authentic.
- Opinion of Price: least expensive
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Rupanworld
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Malaren
This is my most memorable hostel stay ever. Not because of comfort or food or people that i met, but because of the uniqueness of the hostel. Den Roda Baten (The Red Boat) was a commercial boat that was converted into a youth hostel and later the owners acquired another boat called Malaren and also converted it into a hostel, thereby increasing the capacity. The two boats are placed side by side on the Baltic sea water. i had no experience of ever entering or travelling in a boat like this and so this was another highlight of my travel. the interiors of the boats are maintained intact with no artificial decoration and that creates more delight. The beds are therefore not very comfortable, very narrow and especially the upper bunks are very uncomfortable. Since the boats are on water, they keep tossing a little and being on the upper bunk, I kept on fearing that i would fall down all through out the night. Impliedly, I had no good sleep, but nevertheless I had a very unique experience, especially when its just about 25 euros per night, the experience comes to you cheap in an expensive city like that. The boat is one of the tourist attractions in the city as is evident from the numerous postcards on it being sold in the souvenir shops.
- Opinion of Price: least expensive
Den Roda Baten (Red Boat) Photo: the boat where I stayed. Photo from a distance
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kanjon
- Reviews: 91
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Ohoy! Room On Water!
Sleep tight on a red boat, with linen included, single room 450 kr/night, double room 590 skr (bunk bed) . Maybe not the classiest stay, the rooms are small, but I´ve heard good things about it. There are lot´s of reviews on different hostel pages. Those with high claims may find another accomodation more convenient, but for those, like me, that like a different spot, to a lower cost, this might be it. Located 250 meters från Slussen, the location is great for a walk to Gamla stan or Södermalm. Take the steep steps to Hornsgatan and find your favorite café, or continue on to Gamla stan for your morning coffee. Or have breakfast on the boat, 65 skr (you need to order it beforehand). At Slussen there are several buses downtown + subway.
http://www.theredboat.com
Unique Quality: Something different! Staying in a boat adds character!
- Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
- Related to: Backpacking, Budget Travel, Festivals
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Dizzyhead
- Reviews: 4118
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Sleep in a boat.
I had a very nice time here. it was an old boat and the my room was clean and so. Nothing to complain about. Better to stay here than any hotel and then, if it is summer time you can eat the breakfast outside. Breakfast is not included in the price. They have internet access and many different kind of rooms too. It is worth to try this special place to stay for some days.
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paragianna75
- Reviews: 157
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the red boat hostel
It is about a hostel situated on a boat!An original idea and a very cosy place to stay in the city.The rooms are small with a typical closet but its a boat after all and I have to add that during my 2days staying here I didnt feel it moving even if the second day the sea was not so calm.
Unique Quality: The beds included sheets and there was room cleaning every day.
Showers and toilets are located in the corridor.
- Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
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ruoling
- Reviews: 7
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A fresh experience!
I stayed in a twin private room and it was very small! But it was also a very refreshing experience to be staying on a boat instead of the usual rooms. Well if you are going for private rooms in this one, then you should remember that the private rooms are located on the lower deck so to use the bathroom you'll have to climb up the stairs! If you don't mind that, then the Red Boat is definitely a quaint place to stay in!
- Opinion of Price: about average
- Related to: Study Abroad, Backpacking, Budget Travel
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Tom_In_Madison
- Reviews: 312
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Hostelling on the water
Hostels are always a good choice in expensive cities, and so it is with Stockholm. I chose the Red Boat Hostel located in the water between Gamla Stan and Sodermalm. This is an excellent location and you get to many spots real easily.
I got a 1 bunk for one night, then a shared 2-bed bunk with VTer Naokico. For 4 nights. They were small, but if you’re only sleeping, your eyes are closed anyway, right? Yea, you had to step outside the room to change your mind, but at $43/night for a shared and $60 for a single, who cares.
Showers and bathrooms were spotless, as was the ‘common area’. Brekkie was available for 60Sek in advance, or 70SEK that day. That sounds pricey, but it’s really a steal at about $8.50 for an all-u-can eat meal of cereal, coffee, apple & lingonberry(?) juice, toast, cold cuts, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, cucumbers, and even caviar (I tried it—hated it)
Unique Quality: It's on a boat. They have two boats actually, one red, one white. Red is mostly for doubles, white for singles.
- Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
Den Roda Baten (Red Boat) Photo: The Red Boat
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Naokico
- Reviews: 16
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A boat hostel
I stayed at the hostel part of the boat (they have a hotel too). First I stayed in the single cabin which was nice, there is only a bed, chair and closet, but it is enough. The joint shower and toilet where usually clean and vacant, so all in all it was O.K.
I also spent few nights in the double cabin, it is a bit too crowded for two, but bareable, if you are two fat people then forget about it, but normal people will manage quite allright.
The hostel serves a nice breakfast for SEK 60, it is a good offer which beats other breakfasts around.
The staff was nice and helpful too, so all in all two thumbs up for the Red Boat.
- Opinion of Price: about average
- Related to: Budget Travel
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Henrik_rrb
- Reviews: 444
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Nice boat at Sodermalm
I haven't actually been sleeping on this boat/hotel, but once visited when I had a friend staying there.
This time I thought for a long time to book a room there, but I was afraid that the cold Stockholm-winter would make it impossile to get any warmness into the room, and in the end I decided to stay at another place instead.
It's a very nice place though, with a very cousy restaurant/bar right when you enter.
The rooms are both in a hostel- and hotel-standard, and if I go back again I'll for sure try to book the captain's suite. Sure looked nice on the website!
That other room when I visited was nice, although a bit small. But it's always nice to sleep on a boat, and since it isn't moving you won't have to be afraid of seasickness either.
Even if the boat of course is on the water...
It's situated on the canale between the island Sodermalm, to which it's packed, and Gamla Stan.Short walk and you'll be in the centre of both islands.
Unique Quality: Romantic atmosphere, even if there are also many businessmen choosing this place.
Prices are different for the hotel and hostel of course. From 675 SEK to 785 SEK for a single room, 915-1200 SEK for a double room at the hotel.
For the hostel 195-490 SEK/person.
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rattay
- Reviews: 86
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Boating Experience
The Red Boat Malaren, hmm, where to start...Well, the location is really good. right by the bridge to Gamla Stan (the old center of town) and near good shopping in Sodermalm. It has an amazing view of the city both across the water and up the waterfront hills right there. However, you must remember this is a BOAT. It rocks, literally. I don't mind, but some people do. And unless you pay extra, you sleep in a cabin. A real cabin that is small and musky. We slept in a four person cabin, which was fine cuz we all liked each other well enough, but you certainly get to know people doing this sort of thing. If you get claustrophobic, don't stay here. The only real problem I had was that the walls were very thin. And our neighbors were in their 40s and 50s. Now i have nothing against people older than me, but since I am in my 20s, I like to go out and stay up late. This can be a problem when your boatmates are sleeping at 11 pm. Another problem was the shower. I think the hot water must just run out fast because when i took a shower, it was freezing. However, my boyfriend said he went in the men's bathroom one time and it was nice and hot and steamy from someone taking a shower a few minutes before (at least that's what we think!). And another thing about the showers - they are meant for two people to be able to use at once, without curtains to give you any real privacy. All in all, this place is not bad - it was clean and the reception was nice. But just remember, there are no frills here. And really, if I had to do it all over again, I stay here again just for the experience.
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Cheap hostel in Stockholm
I will be in Stockholm 15-19 of April. Im looking really cheap and nice place for 2 persons - it can be hostel / chaep but nice hotel or? We want to meet people, visit Stockholm so all your experiences will be really good. Thx for any info!
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Hi, Have you checked www.hostelworld.com ? There is this cool converted prison that gets rave reviews! Långholmen, near Södermalm. (hostelworld's listing under 'Langholmens Vandrarhem')
http://www.langholmen.com/En/
Obviously, depends of the neighbourhood you're after for the commuting, but Stockholm itself is a collection of islands..
And, definitely go to Kaknas Towers, Eastern Stockholm, for BREATHTAKING views of Stockholm :)
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You could try Skeppsholmen Hostel, not far from the famous Af Chapman "boat-hostel." I haven't stayed there myself, but I had lunch there, and the place looked pretty good.
Take a look at http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-Jugendherbergen-Stockholm---af-Chapman-&-Skeppsholmen-054001.en.htm is you're interested.
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STF Fridhemsplans is a good one too (I work in Sthlm so I haven't stayed at any hotel): www.fridhemsplan.se.
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The City Backpackers in Stockholm is okay...
Here is the link: http://www.citybackpackers.org/
I found this review on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a51DY48dwI
The Connect Hotel in Alvsjo is also nice, but it is about 10 minutes by train from Stockholm Central station.
Here's the link: http://www.connecthotel.se/default.asp?id=stockholm-en
Here is a commercial feature on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O23-gi7N_Ns
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Oh yes, Connect Hotel is very nice. I have been there with friends who have stayed there and I liked what I saw. The cheaper rooms don't have ensuite bathroom but the shared bathrooms were spotless.
And the location is good too, only 10 minutes (if not less) by commuter train and about 7 minutes on foot from the train station called Älvsjö, where you have 2 commuter train lines at your disposition.
Re: Cheap hostel in Stockholm
THANK YOU!!! you all are really super team! next time you should visit Warszawa:)
Re: Cheap hostel in Stockholm
Been there, although for only about 30 hours, great city and very hospitable people to us who can't speak Polish!!!!
Re: Cheap hostel in Stockholm
You can also try the Den Roda Baten which is the red boat :)
http://www.theredboat.com/
Is Warszawa is Warsaw? I know a band in that name ;-)
Re: Cheap hostel in Stockholm
Tack så mycket. Jag var mycket upptagen på senaste dagarna (?) så jag ska göra en reservation i kväll. Thank you :) , first I need to check if they have any free rooms in this days and than I will decide. Kram!
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Gili: answering your question -> yup.
Joanna: Hopefully they'll have something on your budget, otherwise we'll keep looking.
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Romantic atmosphere, even if there are also many businessmen choosing this place.
Prices are different for the hotel and hostel of course. From 675 SEK to 785 SEK for a single room, 915-1200 SEK for a double room at the hotel.
For the hostel 195-490 SEK/person.
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Address: Soder Malarstrand, Kajplats 6, Stockholm, Stockholm, 118 20, Sweden