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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 33 feet from the remains of the Berlin Wall. The Shipotel Eastern features cozy 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 in particular 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 (9.5)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen 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
9.5
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Berlin
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • B
    Brandon
    United States of America United States of America
    I've never stayed on a ship that acts as a hostel/hotel. When I saw it online, I immediately wanted to stay there. I'm delighted I am, the place is amazing and it's nearby so many clubs and transit options. I'm definitely staying there again if I...
  • Yolanda
    United States of America United States of America
    Beds were firm and comfy. The location was great. Very close to everything I wanted to go either by foot or public transport
  • June
    Canada Canada
    Lovely experience Good location Thank you for letting us leave our luggage while we waited
  • Debra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place. Clean. Friendly staff. Very mellow. Beautiful spot.
  • Mariana
    Malta Malta
    It was a very nice place to stay! Location was perfect for us as we were going to a concert and we were 5 minutes walking from the Uber arena. It was also pretty easy to go from there to the airport and to the center (with public transportation)...
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly/helpful/responsive staff, comfortable bed, relaxing experience sleeping on the water
  • Nathalie
    Germany Germany
    An improvement would be a mattress protection. The mattress in my bed had a blood stain.... Also great would be sample soap for the shower (I forgot to bring some, but May, was great and helped with that)
  • Garacci
    France France
    Staff was pretty adorable The location was just wonderful behind the wall of Berlin
  • Karpenko
    Italy Italy
    The location was absolutely amazing and the overall experience was great.
  • Anna
    Latvia Latvia
    Friendly staff, nice room, lovely view on a river.

Hotel area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • 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 & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
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 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 3:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: HRB255556B

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

  • The prices at Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western is 3 miles from the center 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
    • Quad
    • Apartment
  • Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Shipotel Eastern & Shipotel Western offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):