Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, dry cleaning and free newspapers.
Schiffsherberge Pöppelmann offers 38 accommodations with portable fans and blackout curtains. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Schiffsherberge Pöppelmann, you're just a quick walk from Dresden Elbe Valley. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning service. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Free Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Self-parking available for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
Just a 3-minute drive from Semper Opera House and 6 minutes from Zwinger Palace
Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Schiffsherberge Pöppelmann, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Schiffsherberge Pöppelmann also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Parking is available for a fee.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dresden hotel.
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.
Languages
English, German, Polish, Russian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Parking on site (EUR 4.50 per day)
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11 AM on weekends; EUR 14.50 for adults and EUR 9 for children
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
Baby toys
Children's games
Children's toys
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Travel cot
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
On a river
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
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Built in 1963
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Towels provided
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Heating
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
From December 24-26, reception hours are 8 AM - 2 PM and check-in is available 10 AM - 1 PM.
From April 1 to January 1, reception hours are 8 AM -8 PM, Sunday to Thursday, and 8 AM - 10 PM on weekends and public holidays.
Access methods
Staffed front desk, key retrieval
Pets
Pets: EUR 5 per accommodation, per day
Food and water bowls are available
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night.
Free cots (infant beds)!
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
An effective city/local tax rate of 6.42 per cent will be charged
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 14.50 for adults and from EUR 9 for children
Self-parking fee: EUR 4.5 per day
Pet fee: EUR 5 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
Sunday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
We should mention
Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
Property is also known as
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Schiffsherberge Pöppelmann Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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We loved our time on this boat! It was a fun experience and something different than just a traditional hotel. Breakfast was good and good sized bathrooms and showers. What made it extra special was the staff. Both gentleman who we interacted with were super nice and funny, making the experience that much better. Plus we entered our rooms to find ear plugs and a small bag of gummy bears which was awesome. Would definitely stay again.
Nice accommodation, helpful and friendly staff. Room, shower and toilet clean. Not far from center. Large free parking. I will be happy to stay again in the future.
I really enjoyed staying on the boat, breakfast was superb, walking the river side into town was nice, however the boat does not have views of the river, it is on an inlet and therefore the views are not particularly interesting. There is a lovely family atmosphere on the boat and staff were help and friendly.
We had a great visit enjoying friendly helpful staff as well as conversation over beers with other guests. We enjoyed a concert in a park 500m away which enhanced our short stay. Never having stayed in a boat like this it was a fun experience, one we would try again!
Lois
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
29 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Located close to city center and affordable bike rental, whixh we greatly enjoyed to explore the city
We stayed for just one night, and it was comfortable and pleasant! Nice boat with a history. We were in captain’s cabin, which was really cool: spacious, clean, and nice.
A little upset with being charged €4.50 for parking in a lot marked as “free parking” in google maps. (In fact, the receptionist asked us where we parked. Wondering what would happen if we said we don’t have a car and gonna use Uber?) staff could learn a little about hospitality ...
Eine besondere Übernachtung in Dresden. Das Zimmer ist einer angenehmen Größe gewesen. Aber man darf nicht 2,00 mt gross sein sonst wird der Aufenthalt etwas unangenehm. Die Decke ist relativ tief und die Betten zu eng übereinander.
Die Lage ist gut : man kann problemlos über die Elbe in die Altstadt laufen.
The staff were very friendly, everything was always clean, and I felt safe traveling as a single woman. The area itself could be perfect because it's close to the river and park but there's an establishment close by that plays very loud techno music for most of the day and night. The loud bass kind of makes it hard to enjoy the river or nature.
Unusual hotel boat 10 minutes walk from the Neustadt station. Friendly helpful staff and clean rooms. ***warning*** you need a torch after dark as the path/road in poorly lit
This was a quirky place to stay, our room was on the top deck and was simply furnished, but comfortable. Our room had a sink. The bunks were a little small and lacked head room, but we all seemed to sleep well.
It was interesting to see the fish jumping outside the boat!
The receptionist was very knowledgeable and helped us plan our visit to Dresden.
The only negative was the shower arrangements, the communal showers desperately need modernisation to make them fit for purpose. Also the Wi-Fi does not reach the bedrooms.
Really enjoyed it. Liked the opportunity to which with other guests because of the confirmed nature of a boat
ben
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
8/10 Good
Duck, Belgium
16 Jul 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great experience afloat but....
This is a great site and a bit quirky which makes it fun. Its an old training ship and we took a family room with two sets of bunk beds - the room was spacious (for a ship) and had sinks for washing teeth but we had to use the common bathroom and shower facilities down the hall which was no problem. There is wifi but only really in the office/dining area but it was no major hardship. We had the breakfast which was great - bit of a grazing experience and tried a few new things but overall it was worth the money. The staff were great - we were met by Alex who explained how everything worked and then provided us with a recommended itinerary and maps for our visit. The ship is located on the bicycle path next to the Elbe river and a 10 minute walk can take you up to the tram line and from there you can easily get around the city - we bought a day (24 hr) family ticket for 9 Euro so its not expensive. So far so good - the downside is that you are on a boat and noise travels. We stayed over a weekend and were kept awake by other occupants who enjoyed a night in town and then partied when they got back to the boat - there are no staff onboard overnight and we just hunkered down and tried to get some sleep. Additionally the ship is moored close to a nightclub which is active at weekends - depends on your view/age but it was noisy. Therefore would thoroughly recommend the experience but perhaps avoid weekends if you are not a party animal.
Duck
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
10/10 Excellent
Robert
3 Jun 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
On the Elbe in Dresden
Staying on an old excursión boat was an interesting change from the typical hotel stay.
Robert
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
6/10 Okay
Dev, London
2 Jun 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Romantic place for young people
Romantic ship in a quiet bay near the river Elbe. Rooms are clean with very comfortable mattress but small. In hot wheather the water around gets quite smelly. There is a pub just opposite on the other side of the lake playing till late some horrible music - the cheapest possible. In the lower storey the air is a bit smelly and heavy. The way from the public transport to the ship is quite bad unless one walks on the street. Shower & toilets are clean. Ideal place for young people. Very good transport connections.
Poppelmann is a conversion of the Paddle Motor Vessel KARL MARX, one of four built in 1964 for service on the Elbe at Dresden. The cabins are along a corridor on the lower deck. Unfortunately they do not have private facilities and I had to walk past all the other cabins to reach the shower and toilets. The shower is communal with three shower heads side bu side.
In the cabin we were in the bed as on a three foot high platform and you had to climb in and slide off at the botom of the bed. This was due to the shape of the hull at that point
Alistair
6/10 Okay
chris, Melbourne
10 Jul 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Interesting place for short stay
Very close to all attractions but probably suit backpackers and young people best. Is unfortunately/fortunately in a party area and the musicbeats on until the early. Hours- ask for a cabin on the left/port? Side on the lower deck to escape most of it. But good fun however probably advixsable to avoid friday and saturday night when it goes on until sun up in summer.
To get to it you think your in the slums but once their you realise you in the perfect spot. 3 bar restaurants are 2 min walk, one done out like a beach bar with sand and volleyball courts. We walked into the Alt stadt which was about 10/15 min walk along the banks of the river Elbe. The boat is basic, but the price is too, the ablutions are shared but clean. We had a cracking stay.