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Le Sorelle
Exterior
Le Sorelle
3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"This was booked for myself and my two children (9-11), so the novelty of them staying on a boat was already a winner. The host greeted us and were so friendly, and couldn't have been more helpful throughout the stay. The room exceeded my expectations. It was clean, comfortable, the decor was fantastic. The bathroom was incredible. 5 stars all in all, I would not hesitate to book here again when staying in London, and will certainty be recommending to friends and family."
The price is €221
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Le Sorelle
Luxurious houseboat in London
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Luxurious houseboat in London
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"Great location in a spacious (wide) canal boat with lots of perks, this was a gem. We found the beds, lounge area, kitchen and bath to be up to date and comfortable. Anytime of year this is a perfect rental. Location was excellent and quiet as well as safe. A+"
Luxurious houseboat in London
house boat experience! cozy hip place with an amazing view of the river Thames.
Property grounds
house boat experience! cozy hip place with an amazing view of the river Thames.
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"It was amazing to see how everything fitted in a small boat. My son was excited to see the space. It was warm and the beds were comfy. We love to see the swans visiting and rower practicing while having breakfast outdoor. "
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
house boat experience! cozy hip place with an amazing view of the river Thames.
Comfy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends
Miscellaneous
Comfy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10)
"We enjoyed our stay and it was my 3 year old's favorite part of the trip. It did take some time getting used to the rocking, the toilet process, and cold showers but it was fun and we all look back saying "we had a great time together". Neighborhood was cool!"
The price is €220
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Comfy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends
Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends
Interior
Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5)
"Great fun to be in the middle of London and yet be "off grid". LV is a delightful suburb too."
The price is €247
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends
The Boathouse London
Exterior
The Boathouse London
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (13)
"This place was amazing. If you are looking for a cosy, unique, super cool place to stay this is the place for you. We loved it and want to return on our next trip. The communication was great, boat had everything you needed for your stay and was very comfortable (even the pull out couch bed). Fair warning the water pressure is low but the shower temperature was perfect. Can’t wait to go back and hope they add the their fleet. "
The price is €509
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The Boathouse London
JOIVY delightful House Boat in Limehouse Marina
Marina
JOIVY delightful House Boat in Limehouse Marina
JOIVY delightful House Boat in Limehouse Marina
Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens.
Property grounds
Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens.
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (79)
"The boat and location are lovely and quaint..moored across from a bird sanctuary within walking distance of Kew Gardens. It is a boat so be ready for the intimacy of the space. Mark was a very responsive host."
Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens.
JOIVY Elegant 2-bed houseboat near Canary Wharf
TV, fireplace
JOIVY Elegant 2-bed houseboat near Canary Wharf
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"If you want an accommodation just slightly outside the chaos of London and a bit original, don’t hesitate to book. Limehouse basin is a picturesque setting, with easy public transportation access to all of the main events of the city. Extremely quiet and original place to stay. Dealing with property manager and on site personnel was also easy."
JOIVY Elegant 2-bed houseboat near Canary Wharf
JOIVY Stunning houseboat with sauna
Living area
JOIVY Stunning houseboat with sauna
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4)
"On first impression, the Matrix is beautiful. It has lovely gathering spaces and is in a gorgeous setting in the marina. It was peaceful and relaxing EXCEPT there was no hot water for 3 out of 5 days of our stay and no one available to fix the issue over the weekend. The only means of communication was via email and sometimes it would be hours before we received a response. This was extremely stressful not being able to talk with a person, not receiving timely information nor to be provided with...
JOIVY Stunning houseboat with sauna
JOIVY Exquisite 2-bed barge near Canary Wharf
Marina
JOIVY Exquisite 2-bed barge near Canary Wharf
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Cancelled on us so we didn’t get to stay so I can’t review"
JOIVY Exquisite 2-bed barge near Canary Wharf
Absolute Pleasure Yacht
Property grounds
Absolute Pleasure Yacht
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (7)
"This is a fun place to stay in so much as my room had a massive outside area, the bed was great and I could look out over the water to watch the fun of Canary Wharf Its very very basic. I had no shower gel etc in the shower, the toilet is a marine toilet, no water offered (or available) so needed me to visit a local shop. Its near all the bars so quite noisy. I'd stay there again but not for that price. Its too expensive for what it is. "
Absolute Pleasure Yacht
Tulana Taggs, floating home & hot tub on idyllic island-Hampton Court & Richmond
Pool
Tulana Taggs, floating home & hot tub on idyllic island-Hampton Court & Richmond
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Easily the best place I have ever stayed. Lovely location, so relaxing and quiet. Host was extremely accomodating and easy to communicate with. Wish I could have stayed longer, and will be back at next available opportunity. 5+stars!"
Tulana Taggs, floating home & hot tub on idyllic island-Hampton Court & Richmond
Exceptional residential barge 2-3 bedroom suites
Property grounds
Exceptional residential barge 2-3 bedroom suites
Exceptional residential barge 2-3 bedroom suites
Dana, Historic Dutch Barge in idyllic location , Central London
Smart TV, fireplace
Dana, Historic Dutch Barge in idyllic location , Central London
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"We weren't sure what to expect as we've never stayed on a boat before but we were all pleasantly surprised. Check-in process was easy, we had great communication with the host and Sara met us at the entrance of the docks to show us everything we needed to know regarding the in/out procedure with the dock and anything else regarding the boat. There are two bedrooms, each one on opposite sides of the boat. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has two twin beds with a smaller bed between them...
Dana, Historic Dutch Barge in idyllic location , Central London
Lovely Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends
Property grounds
Lovely Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends
6.8 out of 10, (3)
"What a lovely “out of the box” experience for us Canadians. Slowly rocked to sleep under such a cozy comforter. Every neighbour we met with so friendly in the area. Lovely pub nearby. Highly recommend this boat and the experience with the owners. Thank you so much and we will back "
The price is €250
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Lovely Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends
Tamanzi Taggs, floating home on idyllic island & sauna -Hampton Court & Richmond
Exterior
Tamanzi Taggs, floating home on idyllic island & sauna -Hampton Court & Richmond
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Taggs Island is such an interesting little enclave close to London and unbeknownst to us before. Set in a small inlet off the Thames, the house is one of a group facing onto the water. Linda, the host, has very much personalised it and provides every comfort. Although an expensive add-on, highly recommend the hot tub, which is deep and relaxing. Only down-side to the situation and rather shattering the peace, is being on the Heathrow flightpath, which we hadn't thought about!"
Tamanzi Taggs, floating home on idyllic island & sauna -Hampton Court & Richmond
Idyllic boathouse on a private island, near Hampton Court
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Idyllic boathouse on a private island, near Hampton Court
Idyllic boathouse on a private island, near Hampton Court
JOIVY Stunning 5-Bed Boathouse On The River Thames
View from property
JOIVY Stunning 5-Bed Boathouse On The River Thames
4.0 star property
JOIVY Stunning 5-Bed Boathouse On The River Thames
Luxury Canary Wharf House Boat Room 1
Basic House | Interior
Luxury Canary Wharf House Boat Room 1
3.5 star property
Luxury Canary Wharf House Boat Room 1
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Leman Locke
Exterior
Leman Locke
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1566)
"I love this place. I always stay here when it comes to London. The staff are so cool. It's very safe so many things to do around the hotel as well."
The price is €160
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Leman Locke
Bermonds Locke, Tower Bridge
Courtyard
Bermonds Locke, Tower Bridge
4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (649)
"Great customer service."
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Bermonds Locke, Tower Bridge
Locke At Broken Wharf
Water view
Locke At Broken Wharf
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (580)
"We stayed in a city studio and it was nice to have a kitchenette. The couch wasn’t particularly comfortable, but the room was clean. The shower was a nice size. The bed was up against the wall so you have to crawl over the other person if you need to get up in the middle of the night. They clean once a week, which was fine. The staff was very nice. I liked that there was a cafe on the ground floor but wished it was open a bit later than 6 pm. "
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Locke At Broken Wharf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much do houseboats in London cost?
Expect to pay between €143 and €509 per night for a houseboat in London. Whatever your budget and wherever your navigator takes you, these floating escapes guarantee a holiday with a difference. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
What are the best houseboats in London?
Pick from multiple houseboats in London for a unique holiday on the water. These floating retreats have a total average guest review rating of 9.2, and a guest favourite is The Boathouse London. It has a 4-star rating and amenities including premium bedding and a rooftop terrace. Absolute Pleasure Yacht is another top pick. This 4-star option offers a barbecue grill, premium bedding and more.
How many houseboats are there in London?
There are 29 houseboats in London. Whether you’re taking a trip with the little ones or planning a weekend escape with friends, Expedia can help you find a suitable getaway on the water.
Are there any 5-star houseboats in London?
London unfortunately doesn’t have any 5-star houseboats — but you and the fam can still enjoy a stylish stay on the water. Why not check in to The Boathouse London? Located approximately 3 kilometres from downtown, this 4-star floating escape offers conveniences like a rooftop terrace and free WiFi. Absolute Pleasure Yacht is another terrific pick just 8 kilometres from central London. Also rated 4 stars, it comes with amenities like concierge services and a terrace.
Why book your houseboat in London with Expedia?
We think that holidays should be a piece of cake, so if you’re searching for houseboats at the perfect price, Expedia has you covered. Keep costs down and select a smaller option with rustic charm, or book a 5-star vessel and pamper your loved ones.
How can I find cheap houseboats in London?
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What is there to do in London near my houseboat?
Whatever you’re into, London has tons of things to keep you entertained. London Eye, Buckingham Palace and Tower of London are on most visitors’ lists. Don’t head home without exploring The British Museum, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Natural History Museum either. With Expedia’s hotel deals in London, you can see even more neat attractions like these with the cash you save.