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Moored on the River Spree in the heart of Berlin, 2 boats make up this charming hotel. Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western sit amid the vibrant Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg districts, just 10 metres from the remains of the Berlin Wall. The Shipotel Eastern features cosy cabin rooms with their own bathrooms and there is a spacious deck area with great views of the Oberbaum Bridge. The Shipotel Western features budget cabins with shared bathrooms. It features a roof terrace (not open in winter), with a great view of the Berlin skyline. Bed linen and towels are provided in the price. Guests can enjoy a drink on the Floating Lounge's deck in the summer, or next to the fireplace in winter. Central heating allows guests to stay on board all year round. The main reception, reception room and lounge are located on the Shipotel Eastern. The Floating Lounge offers english standup comedy every tuesday, thursday and sunday. Friedrichshain offers many bars and clubs, located within walking distance of the Shipotel Eastern. Warschauer Straße S-Bahn (city rail) station is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Berlin
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lovehostels
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Nice location Clean showers and toilets Clean room Kind staff It is nice to chill on the boat on the river
  • S
    Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, quirky, peaceful on the river. Friendly staff. Powerful shower pressure. Comfortable bed.
  • Valerie
    Ireland Ireland
    Perfectly clean, staff really friendly. Amazing view of the river from your bed.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 03:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property consists of two boats next to each other.

Depending on your booked category you get a room at either the Shipotel Eastern or the Shipotel Western. Cabins with direct river views are subject to availability and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date of booking.

The reception is open daily from 08:00am until 23:00pm. Please confirm your check-in time in advance.

Guests can access the Shipotel Eastern and Shipotel Western 24 hours a day using a door code. You can store your luggage on board from 8am until check-in from 4pm.

Please note that guests are expected to be quiet from 23:00 to 08:00 daily.

Non-swimmers and pets are not allowed on board due to safety regulations.

Please inform Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western 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.

FAQs about Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western

  • Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western is 3 miles from the centre of Berlin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple

  • Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.