66%Hostel Boat The Clipper

A little noisy, but a fun stay with the novelty of sleeping on water.

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by markdeconink3846 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

16

DO NOT STAY HERE! The novelty of it being a boat wears off as soon as you meet the (very rude and unhelpful) owner. In fact, swerve Rotterdam it's dull.

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by silsutherland1191 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

4

The owner was really rude and smoked in the only common area. Very small rooms with no place to sit.

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by theczarate5308 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

2

No personal cupboard.

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by pziyang8379 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

10

Firstly,I thought it could be a perfect place to stay.Once we got there,we were quite disappointed.Everywhere was smelly and there was a dirty dog in the kitchen. It's not hygienic at all.Rooms and showers were also horrible.Rooms were too small.We couldn't even walk inside. Showers were quite... more Firstly,I thought it could be a perfect place to stay.Once we got there,we were quite disappointed.Everywhere was smelly and there was a dirty dog in the kitchen. It's not hygienic at all.Rooms and showers were also horrible.Rooms were too small.We couldn't even walk inside. Showers were quite old and dirty.Nothing find to say for the staff..The man was rude and unfriendly.It was impossible to find the answers of our enquires.Please don't waste your money.close

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by MuneNi – posted on Oct 3, 2008

2

We had the luck of having a 4-bed room for just the two of us which was perfect. Otherwise it would have become very very cramped - but it's a boat, so what would one expect?! Overall we had a pleasant stay.

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by johannwichern5390 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

2

Rooms are small, shower room is rusted,

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by freemanl4536 – posted on Sep 27, 2008

22

Unfriendly staff but its cheap and it did the job

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by endahand8273 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

1

WARNING!!!! Slightly damp, dogs, very cramped, Ramon gets angry when you jump on his roof, hairy Italian neighbours, jam and bread for breakfast, beds suitable for short people only, vines growing in bathrooms. This hostel makes for a good story.

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by f-reak102554 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

2

Rooms are super small if full.

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by rafasunen3019 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

1

its got quite small rooms and you could hear the people in the room next to you as if they were in your room. but its good to say you stayed in a boat, how often does that happen?

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by miraglik6866 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

18

The most original hostel ever!!

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by lukakufrin – posted on Sep 14, 2008

10

I had a great staying at The Clipper,I felt a very worm atmosphere and the staff has been really helpfull in giving me information about the city. The rooms are pretty little, but there's all you need to pass a good overnight. The hostel has very cheap bike rental and it is located right in the... more I had a great staying at The Clipper,I felt a very worm atmosphere and the staff has been really helpfull in giving me information about the city. The rooms are pretty little, but there's all you need to pass a good overnight. The hostel has very cheap bike rental and it is located right in the city center the train station it's very easy to reach with the tram . I definitely recommend it!close

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by duccio-damiani5911 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

1

there where problems with the internet-reservation, so when we arrived, they didn't expected us. The shower was rusted.

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by paukerc252 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

1

The breakfast could be better and the shower too. It's very important to know that in the boat you can't pay with credit cards so you need cash.

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by lfeli992751 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

1

Well the boat was a bit dirty...The shower is the worst shower I ´ve ever seen....Don´t take a shower..There are two gogs..I like dogs..If you don´t like don´t come here...

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by alexxalonso7875 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

5

Very nice place to stay with outstandingly helpful and friendly owners (plus two lovely dogs and a lonely budgie ;-)). The rooms are small, but hey, you're on a boat, right? :-D The location is great! Definitely worth a visit!

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by juergen-k – posted on Jul 27, 2008

15

Clipper was the cosiest hostel ever! Dogs were lovely and friendly, no need to be afraid. The staff were very accommodating, managed to book us an extra night which we needed; told a lot about Dutch culture and also trusted us, I guess, so it all comes to being friendly and flexible from both... more Clipper was the cosiest hostel ever! Dogs were lovely and friendly, no need to be afraid. The staff were very accommodating, managed to book us an extra night which we needed; told a lot about Dutch culture and also trusted us, I guess, so it all comes to being friendly and flexible from both sides. We had hot water for shower! Excellent wireless Internet on board too! I was quite worried before arriving in Rotterdam because of the negative reviews here, but now I'd suggest Clipper to everyone!close

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by tuulemuusika3805 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

1

Hey !! The Clipper is nice. the experience its new, the staff is very nice and the location is perfec its close to the cube houses !!!I recomended this place !

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by kranita – posted on Jul 21, 2008

4

It was such a cool place to stay and they have nice dogs that like to play ball :) The showers were a little gross but nothing flip flops cant solve

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by beckiyates04 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

10

A man intrude our room with key at midnight£¬said rudly to us£¬tidying up one bed or getting away in five minutes.We paid for the price of 2 twin bed rooms,but obtained three beds of dormitory and humiliation.it's really terrible experience.

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by cqc20009102 – posted on Jun 29, 2008

3

it is an experinence to say the least, there is no hot water and it is very musty. when i got to the boat the staff had left for a few hours forcing me to sit around for almost 3 hours to check in. one night here is good but no more then that

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by cto86885 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

5

The information about the hostel is so poor that we even don't know the hostel is a real boat.

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by songzhengwei2837 – posted on Jun 1, 2008

6

I was eating breakfast and there was a customer using the computer in the lobby area. When the owner saw him, he began screaming at him and swearing about using his personal computer, however, there was not any signs saying it was not allowed to use the computer! He kicked the kid out of the... more I was eating breakfast and there was a customer using the computer in the lobby area. When the owner saw him, he began screaming at him and swearing about using his personal computer, however, there was not any signs saying it was not allowed to use the computer! He kicked the kid out of the boat as well. I felt bad for him, and it created a really tense, awkward environment. I would not stay again, the rooms were very small and not the best location.close

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by nigl677 – posted on May 29, 2008

7

Charming boat and two extremely cute dogs :) Good location, but the toilet & shower wasn't the best.

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by mbill – posted on May 27, 2008

7

very cool experience being on a boat. Ramone is a cool dude...very nice and had a lot to share about the people and government of the netherlands/europe. It felt good being basically in someone's house. Good location, make sure you ring the doorbell or they won't know you are there.

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by Dave7796 – posted on May 27, 2008

6

The boat owner was very unfriendly to some guests, so that the atmosphere there was icy... In addition, the room walls were "thin" (poorly soundproofed) and the wooden floors rattled loudly below the feet so that you could hear any guest who went by the corridor so as if he had strolled... more The boat owner was very unfriendly to some guests, so that the atmosphere there was icy... In addition, the room walls were "thin" (poorly soundproofed) and the wooden floors rattled loudly below the feet so that you could hear any guest who went by the corridor so as if he had strolled through the room. Altogether, I would give 3 of 10 points, because of a interesting idea, to stay over night in a boot.close

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by vvika – posted on May 26, 2008

1

everything is find. and actually not difficult to find. but there is no sheet on the bed (no one asked us to pay for it or gave us it).

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by jackieliang-2001424 – posted on May 19, 2008

9

thxs for the wonderful stay

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by seppilederer1506 – posted on May 14, 2008

1

It's a family run business. The host was very friendly and bought breakfast for us deliberately. The room was very clean, though the shower was quite basic. Just bear in mind that there are 3 quite nice dogs (but they are not allowed to enter the hostel section)

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by sosum – posted on May 14, 2008

2

Fairly friendly staff. Very good location. Small room, insufficient shower facility.

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by daijingcn – posted on May 3, 2008

10

it's not a houseboat which u could enjoy the beautiful view of the river, it's actually surrounded by tall buildings and buildings under construction. i've been warned it's very small, it turns out it is really small. i even met a couple said it was the poorest hostel they've ever been to. but it... more it's not a houseboat which u could enjoy the beautiful view of the river, it's actually surrounded by tall buildings and buildings under construction. i've been warned it's very small, it turns out it is really small. i even met a couple said it was the poorest hostel they've ever been to. but it was a kind of experience i guess...and i said it just bcuz the owner isn't very friendly. think about it.close

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by Samantha1 – posted on Apr 22, 2008

6

Ik vond het een gezellige en knusse boot. Leuke schippers en zat in hun huiskamer. Thnks

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by mmuldersmaj – posted on Apr 16, 2008

1

Very novel and excellent value location to stay. 'twas a shame that the toilet smelt so bad despite looking clean enough.

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by big-dong1013243 – posted on Apr 6, 2008

3

The cabin is clean and the breakfast is good. However, there was no hot shower. So did not take a bath and did not brush teeth. The staff there smoke in the reception and common area and they do not seem very happy.

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by chowjuan3091 – posted on Apr 2, 2008

3

They don´t care about the people who go, and is disgusting have a breakfast with the dogs almost touching you.

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by bleinch119891 – posted on Mar 31, 2008

1

Not a problem. Was pretty quiet, but I can see how it would get crowded. Great location though.

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by andrewcummings1984 – posted on Mar 28, 2008

20

The owner was so nice that we were afraid of asking him anything. And the first name isn't a good key for reservations, in the informatic system...

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by jmcastelobranco5313 – posted on Mar 24, 2008

2

its very nice, and the location is ok. staff are friendsly.

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by idtommy20018276 – posted on Mar 21, 2008

9

Except low price and good location, this hostel was disaster !! No hot water, unfriendly staff etc.

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by psiwinski9776 – posted on Mar 19, 2008

1