Sheffield is home to Houseboat Hotels. Kelham Island Museum and O2 Academy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Paradise Square and The Cholera Monument. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre or Bramall Lane. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, cycling and rock climbing.
What's nearby
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Sheffield Hallam University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Crucible Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Sheffield City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
University of Sheffield - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Sheffield Station - 13 min walk
Meadowhall Interchange Tram Stop - 18 min drive
Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Diyafa restaurant دار الضيافة - 7 min walk
The Dorothy Pax - 3 min walk
KFC - 8 min walk
Imrans - 7 min walk
Kebabish Original - 6 min walk
About this property
Houseboat Hotels
Houseboat with free parking, near University of Sheffield
Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free houseboat. Housekeeping is not available.
Houseboat Hotels offers 4 accommodations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Parking included
Free WiFi
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Is Houseboat Hotels pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Houseboat Hotels?
Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Houseboat Hotels?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Houseboat Hotels?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Houseboat Hotels located?
Situated in Sheffield, this houseboat is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sheffield and Tinsley Canal Trail and University of Sheffield. Ponds Forge International Sports Centre and Sheffield Hallam University are also within 15 minutes. Sheffield Station is 13 minutes by foot.
Houseboat Hotels Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Another excellent trip on the houseboat. Love this hotel - great location, fabulous accommodation. Why stay in a regular hotel when you can stay here!
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Omar
28 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice all in all, easy to park, right outside, quiet and secluded area yet 5 mins walk into Sheffield. Enjoyed our stay. Just need to modernize the TVs, new mattresses and have onboard internet and it would be perfect.
Omar
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
30 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Brilliant Houseboat
Brilliant place to stay in Sheffield. Won’t be staying in a traditional hotel ever again!!
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Claire
8 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Description, communication was faultless.
Accommodation was beyond our expectations.
Everything was exceptional 👌
Claire
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tansy
1 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Brilliant stay
It was an amazing stay with everything we needed on the houseboat. Great accommodation in a lovely little area on Victoria Quays. It was a little breezy on Friday so the boat moved a little bit after that hardly any movement at all. Really clean boat that provided everything you needed and more. Would 100% recommend.
Tansy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Andrew
12 Aug, 2024
Liked: Room comfort, communication
A lovely boat apart from the smell.
A lovely boat with everything that was needed. Sadly though, there was a rancid smell coming from the toilet/bathroom which didnt dissipate and stunk the entire vessel out. This was such a shame as the beds were comfy and the facilities were excellent.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
James
7 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
James
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
jacqueline
30 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely stay
Lovely experience. Ideally situated for the centre, quiet with lovely bars close by. Very clean, warm and spacious. There was a smell from the toilet but we accepted this may be the case on a boat and we did eventually get used to it and not notice it. Would we stay here again …. A resounding yes
jacqueline
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie
26 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Debbie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robin
3 May, 2023
Robin
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy
26 Sept, 2022
Tracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Victoria
1 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent!
Lovely relaxing stay- boat was pristine and communication was excellent!
Definitely recommend.
Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
12 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Becca
15 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Becca
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
E
24 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
E
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joanne
9 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fab stay
Fabulous place to stay! My son loved it. Thank you
Joanne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Fantastic stay! Couldn’t ask for more :). Great host, very accommodating! Great communication. Have recommended to lots of people!
Really relaxing and enjoyable stay. Close to city centre, whilst being remote enough to enjoy some piece and quiet. Wish we had booked for longer. Will definitely recommend and return again.
We loved this accommodation, it was a surprise to my partner and his face when he saw the boat, he was absolutely thrilled to bits, the location was also terrific it was in the centre of everything Sheffield has to offer and it was tranquil too, the best of both worlds! It was lovely and clean and fully equipped with more than a hotel room with obviously the option to cook if you wanted and its spacious, I could go on about how much we enjoyed it but I think it’s something that one should experience themselves and as far I we are concerned we’d love to stay there again and it’s highly recommended
It was a surprise for my girlfriend who had no idea where we were stopping but was really happy when we arrived in front of the houseboat Millie Grace.
We were met by Mark who was really friendly and made us feel welcome.
The house boat has everything needed for a comfortable stay and was kept up to a very high standard.
I would certainly recommend anyone wanting a short stay in a normal hotel to consider houseboat hotels for something a little different.
I am 6'5" and thought I'd struggle but was comfortable on the boat. The facilities - heating, cooking equipment, TVs, beds, shower, hot water etc - were all in good working order.
I will look to stay on houseboats every time now!