Cheap Hotels in Bratislava, Slovakia – Boatel Marina Hotel

Boatel Marina Bratislava

If planning a visit to Slovakia’s capital Bratislava, you may wish to consider a novelty stay at the Boatel Marina, Bratislava’s very own hotel boat on the Danube. The Boatel Marina, occupies a birth within just 10 minutes walk of the city centre and is overlooked by the city’s castle, which provides an attractive feature after dark.

Staying at the Boatel Marina

On entering the hotel of an evening, one is somewhat confused as to whether entering a hotel or nightclub. The boat hotel is well lit from the outside and appeared to have attracted a notably young crowd around the establishment. Check in was a simple and efficient process and the level of English spoken by staff was acceptable.

The hotel boat features 32 rooms in total, which are spread across two “decks”, rooms are generally twins, there are no true double rooms owing to the lack of space. As one might expect rooms are “cozey” to say the least, although this is to be expected when staying aboard a boat.

Rooms are equipped with the usual facilities, including bathroom facilities, mini-bar and a TV featuring English speaking channels. Whilst rooms are comfortable and relatively clean, the décor is somewhat dated and on the whole would benefit from a touch of modernisation. Rooms are however, fit for purpose.

On the downside, the Boatel Marina is also host to a night club with a capacity of 60. Whilst this may be an attraction if the guest wishes to party, for most this will lead to a severely disrupted stay, especially if staying at the hotel on a weekend.

Breakfast at the Boatel Marina is a self service buffet affair. Guests can take breakfast on the upper deck and are offered a choice of the usual pastries, breads and cooked meats. The food is distinctly average however, the real upside of breakfast at the Boatel Marina is the views of the Danube as one fuels up for the day.

A round up of Staying on a Hotel Boat at the Boatel Marina

The prime reason for recommending the Boatel Marina are for the novelty factor and location. The boat hotel is located conveniently close enough to the city centre to enjoy all the that the city has to offer, the slight walk allows the guest to appreciate key features of the city, including views of both the Danube and the castle.

Overall the Boatel Marina is not a great hotel, acceptable would be a better description. However, any disappointment which may be felt as a result of the dated décor and small rooms spaces is largely offset by the novelty of staying on a floating hotel. As such if looking for a novelty experience in Bratislava at a reasonable price, then the Boatel Marina is the place to stay. If looking for a luxury hotel experience, then look elsewhere.

Contact:

• Botel Marina
• Nábrežie arm. gen. L. Svobodu
• 811 02 Bratislava
• Slovak Republic