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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
- Kirsika
Estonia
“The people in reception were very friendly and helpful. Both the common area and cabins were clean. The showers and bathrooms were shared but well maintained. There was never a line to use the facilities. Location is very good. Close to...” - Robert
United Kingdom
“Due to our train being 7.5 hours late from Malmo we were tired and hungry! Although it was 9pm Robert sorted out some Goulash and bread which, with a couple of beers, cheered us up enormously. The room was on the second boat but with a fantastic...” - Alan
United Kingdom
“The staff were excellent .They helped,with 're charging my computers ,because I lost my plug socket adaptor . The home made Goulash soup was superb .Comfortable and cosy eating area, and I had,a good view from my room.” - Umit
Turkey
“Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms, and a unique boat experience — they even upgraded our room for free, probably because we were traveling with our baby.” - Maxwell
Australia
“Extremely friendly staff who were very helpful, nice bedroom with comfy beds. Excellent location very convenient.” - Jorune
Belgium
“Fun and unique experience to stay on a boat. All was clean, nicely decorated and the location is ideal.” - Bibolar
Romania
“I had a wonderful stay here! The accommodation îs close tot Gamla Stan and is set in a charming little boat with cabins converted into rooms. The rooms are small, as expected, but equipped with everything you need. The bathroom is shared on the...” - 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”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal • International
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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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.