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Hostel Boathouse

Lodnicka 1 | Praha 4 - Braník, Prague 147 00, Czech Republic
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Perth, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

At 8pm it was going dark: the guide said get off at Cerny Ceun and head toward the river. I got to the hostel and Vera said: you must be David. (I'd called earlier) I had called earlier.... it was in 1995. Breakfasts are spot on and cheap: dinners are great and the beer is cheap as chips! More

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Calgary
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2010

If you're rushing through Prague you'll want to be closer to the town center. This is an excellent hostel for those with time to enjoy the beautiful river setting, next to a golf course and a very popular roller blading pathway. The rooms and bathroom are immaculate, breakfast was good and the ladies are happy to make you meals (which... More

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Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2009

The Boathouse is great; we were there with high school students. Everybody was suprised about the cleanliness of the bathrooms, really great. Breakfast was good and Vera and Helena are the best, they took great care of one of our students who was ill during the week. Thanks a lot, and I'm hoping to stay there next year! More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2009

We picked this hostel because of it's reviews and the parking available. The spot is fine, next to a golfcourse and near the water. You can rent kayaks there. The staff is great. They are very helpful and friendly. The prices are inclusive of breakfast. You can have dinner there each night. You put your name on a list and... More

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Guelph, Canada
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2009

SUPER! friendly family-like atmosphere. Helena and her staff do everything to make life simple and your trip great. The place is spotless, beds comfortable and dorm-like bathing facilities totally private and extremely clean. The food is plentiful and tasty. Dinners are offered but must be reserved in the morning. They are plain, local cooking but plentiful. The common/dining room does... More

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California
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2008
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The Boathouse is run by the most fantastic group of ladies! They are so nice and make you feel at home. They have a little kitchen where they cook breakfast extras (eggs, etc) and dinner for an extremely reasonable price. The only downside is its a 15 min tram ride into town, but it goes by quickly and its really... More

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los angeles
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2008
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The only downside to this hostel is the distance to the old centre which is about a 15 minute tram ride. Now if you prefer something a bit away from the city centre, I absolutely recommend this little gem. It's located along a river bank where you can kayak, bike, row, etc. I've stayed in enough hostels and could say... More

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Houston, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2007

This is all you need to know about the place: My friend and I were 5 hours late for check-in (we missed our flight and had to catch a later one) and when we finally arrived at the hostel after walking through the cold and dark, we opened the front door, walked in, and one of the ladies peeked out... More

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Dallas, Texas, USA
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
191 helpful votes 191 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2007

We stayed at the Boathouse in May 2007 for 4 nights. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The Boathouse was the best hostel we stayed in during our entire European trip. I heard that the hostel was a ways outside the center of Prague. In fact, its a 20 minute tram ride from the St. Charles bridge. I wouldn't have... More

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Toronto
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2007
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When I was there, there were at least 2 Americans who had stayed at the hostel for MONTHS. That was a good first sign. The place is fantastic. The ladies who work there treat you like their grandchild. The homemade food they cook for dinner is awesome and ridiculously cheap. Beer is super cheap. You can pay them pennies and... More

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