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About this property
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. "Children 0-4 years are for free. 5 Years and older need to pay full adult price, so please make sure you give the children's age in your booking or consider this when making your booking." 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 and Thursday. 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. Our Shipotel unfortunately does not have its own parking area for cars. There are two park houses, one in EastSide Mall on Helen-Ernst Straße, which is open 24 hours and is 500 Meters from us. The prices start at 2.50 € for one hour and 14 € for 24 hours. The other one is near Ostbahnhof, just 1000 Meters from us: Contipark International, Stralauer Platz 14, 10243 Berlin, and it’s open 24 hours. The prices start at 2.00 € for an hour and 9 € for 24 hours.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ozan
Belgium“Very friendly and helpful staff, excellent location, very nice river view.”
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United Kingdom“What an awesome place to stay in Berlin! Right in one of the most vibrant parts with the clubs, squats, and art all around. Kreuzberg's fabulous eateries and Holtzmarkt are nearby. And you get to be gently rocked to sleep on the river Spree! Super...”- Mackevičiūtė
Lithuania“I great location and interesting view, definitely recommend if you want to try something unusual. Staff was very friendly, offered everything we needed. The spaces are small, but what would you expect from a ship cabin.” - Richard
United Kingdom“I stopped on the hotel side boat for 3 nights (tues - fri). It’s in a great location right outside the start of the East Side Gallery, 5 mins walk from Warschauer St station and 15 mins walk from Ostbahnhof so well connected. Nothing fancy, just...” - Carina
Romania“Everything was amazing, from the lovely staff to the excellent location. Loved the coffee (which was complimentary btw!) and the fact that i could store my bags until my flight. The room was super quiet (did not expect that from a boat, don’t know...” - Sarah
United Kingdom“Amazing location and price in such a cool, unique setting. Very friendly and informative staff, 24 hour coffee and tea station was a nice touch. Very comfortable beds and clean rooms, and clean shared showers. Good access to train stations direct...” - Jane
United Kingdom“Perfect location, reception staff super helpful and friendly. Ensuite cabin, clean and comfortable, super cool place” - Gary
Ireland“Fantastic location, Staff and facilities. Art and his fellow staff went out of their way to be helpful. Great value for money. Safe, clean and friendly.” - Yuying
United Kingdom“Superb solo travelling choice in East Gallery. Great staff and facilities, would defo recommend to friends and be back to visit myself :)” - Vesta
United Kingdom“It was an intresting experience staying on the boat. The views were amazing”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
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.




The fine print
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.
License number: HRB255556B