Varbergs Fästning
Varbergs Fästning, Strandgatan, 432 44 Varberg, Sweden- Castle
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About this hotel
Historical Fortress Setting
Experience a unique stay at our B&B located in a historical fortress in Varberg. Stay in rooms that were once a bakery, hospital, and even a prison, adding character to your accommodation.
Scenic Views and Amenities
Enjoy stunning views facing the North Sea and choose from regular rooms or unique converted cell rooms. Benefit from free WiFi, and savor a delicious breakfast served on-site. Take a leisurely stroll to the panoramic seaside or relax in the shared garden. A sandy beach awaits just below the property.
Convenient Location
With Varberg Train Station a mere 500 meters away and Gothenburg Landvetter Airport within 92 km, your travels are made easy. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Fästningen!
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Important Information
If you arrive outside reception opening hours, the property will send you a code to collect the key from a safety box.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property is accessible by an unpaved road, which might not be suitable for some vehicles.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Meeting/banquet facilities
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Beachfront
Allergy-free room
Open-air bath
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Beach
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
CCTV outside property
Room Types
Twin Cell with shared Bathroom - Hostel Room
Up to 2 guests6 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
These small twin rooms are former prison cells with a pair of 31 in wide beds. Toilets and showers are shared. There is no space for an extra bed in this room.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
6 sqm
In-room amenities
HeatingShared toiletHypoallergenicLinenToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey accessReading lightEarplugsWindow
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Up to 6 guests20 sqm6 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
This family room features a flat-screen TV and a sofa.
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
6 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
TVRefrigeratorHeatingShared toiletSofaHypoallergenicLinenClothes rackToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey accessReading lightEarplugs
Triple Room with Private Toilet (outside the room) and Shared Shower
Up to 3 guests15 sqm3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Private toilet just outside the room. Shower is shared with one other room. The room has a sink and mirror inside the room.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
ToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingHypoallergenicLinenToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey accessReading lightEarplugs
Twin Cell Sea View with shared Bathroom - Hostel Room
Up to 2 guests6 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
These small twin rooms are former prison cells with a pair of 31 in wide beds. Toilets and showers are shared. There is no space for an extra bed in this room.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
6 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
HeatingShared toiletHypoallergenicLinenToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey accessReading lightEarplugs
Single Cell with Shared Bathroom - Hostel Room
Up to 1 guests6 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide)
These small single rooms are former prison cells with 31 in wide beds. Toilets and showers are shared. Small non-openable window near the ceiling. There is no space for an extra bed in this room.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
6 sqm
In-room amenities
HeatingShared toiletHypoallergenicLinenToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey accessReading lightEarplugs
Standard Twin Room Sea View with Shared Bathroom
Up to 2 guests9 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Toilets and showers are shared. The room has a sink and mirror.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
9 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
HeatingShared toiletWardrobe or closetHypoallergenicLinenToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey accessReading lightEarplugs
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Up to 2 guests11 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Toilets and showers are shared. The room has a sink and mirror.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
11 sqm
In-room amenities
HeatingShared toiletWardrobe or closetHypoallergenicLinenClothes rackToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey accessReading lightEarplugsWindow
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Up to 1 guests8 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Toilets and showers are shared. The room has a sink and mirror
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
8 sqm
In-room amenities
HeatingShared toiletWardrobe or closetHypoallergenicLinenClothes rackToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey accessReading lightEarplugsWindow
Family Room with Private Toilet and Shared Shower
Up to 5 guests20 sqm4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
This family room has a sofa and a flat-screen TV.
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
TVToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSofaHypoallergenicLinenClothes rackToilet paperSofa bedTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey accessReading lightEarplugs
Standard Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Up to 3 guests12 sqm3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Toilets and showers are shared. The room has a sink and mirror.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
HeatingShared toiletHypoallergenicLinenClothes rackToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey accessReading lightEarplugsWindow
Standard Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Up to 4 guests14 sqm4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Toilets and showers are shared. The room has a sink and mirror.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
In-room amenities
HeatingShared toiletHypoallergenicLinenClothes rackToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey accessReading lightEarplugsWindow
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Guest reviews(1,646 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2026Bra frukost, suveränt läge
Dusch o toalett på rummet men det skulle bli trångt😁
10/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2026Läget
P-platser
10/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2026Location
9/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2026Fantastisk frukost! Sköna sängar. Väldigt trevlig personal! Mysig miljö. Nära till restaurangen Terrassen med god mat och hänförande utsikt.
Möjligen lite lyhört.
6/10
Reviewed Aug 30, 2026Mysigt och supertrevlig personal. Mysiga rum
Dåligt städade toaletter. Väldigt lyhört.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 30, 2026Läget , komforten , personalen och priset . Allt till belåtenhet
8/10
Reviewed Aug 28, 2026Me encantó la ubicación, dentro de la fortaleza, y el hecho de ser un edificio con historia. Había una zona en la habitación muy amplia para dejar las maletas, tipo vestidor. Era una habitación triple con tres cómodas camas individuales.
El baño está separado de la habitación, aunque de uso individual. La ducha la compartíamos con otra habitación. Estaban limpios pero les vendría bien una reforma. El desayuno no estaba mal, pero se agradecería algo más de variedad.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 27, 2026Bra frukost med bara det man behöver och ett mycket centralt läge
Alltid besvärligt när man behöver dela toalett och dusch med andra speciellt när det är fullt på boendet men det visste jag ju från början att det så skulle vara.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 26, 2026Läget och lokalen
Inget
10/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Charmig, historisk miljö. Sköna sängar och härlig frukostbuffé. Familjerumnet var jättebra med sex sängar, soffhörna och TV, till vilken man kunde cromecasta från sin egen enhet. Bra att kylskåp fanns. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal.
Vi bodde i loftrummet, två trappor upp utan hiss. Toa, dusch och tillgång till vatten var en trappa ner. Inga problem för oss men kan vara bra att veta om man har besvär med trappor. Vi hade gärna haft en vattenkokare på rummet, eftersom vi hade spädbarn med oss och det var långt till köket för att värma vällingvatten.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Då vi reste med vår äldre mor hade det vart bra om vi vetat om att rummet låg på andra våning.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Lite svårt att hitta vi kom på mörka natten!
Vägvisning
9/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Propreté confort
8/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Ontbijt
alles was ok
7/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Bra säng och välstädat.
Dåligt upplyst utomhus på natten.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 23, 2026Skøn beliggenhed i skønne omgivelser
8/10
Reviewed Aug 22, 2026Personligt. Udda. Vänligt.
Olika byggnader.
3/10
Reviewed Aug 21, 2026A parte fascino di essere in una struttura storica nulla...
Una delle esperienze più terrificanti della mia vita(ho girato il mondo) Arrivo la sera alle 8 non vedo nessuno alla reception,mi lasciano la chiave in un box e vabbè... Vado nella camera che si trova in questo ex carcere riconvertito ad hotel Le camere sono delle ex celle di detenzione... Scopro mentre sono lì di essere completamente solo in tutta la struttura...giuro che c'era quasi da avere paura... insomma l'aria che si respirava era da film thriller... soprattutto dopo aver scoperto che nel castello li a fianco c'è lo scheletro di bocksten di un uomo assassinato nel medioevo.. insomma non molto rassicurante 😅🤦🏼 Non vedevo ora arrivasse la mattina per poter andarmene... Non ci torno neanche se mi pagano loro... P.s non ho nemmeno pagato poco
7/10
Reviewed Aug 21, 2026Komplett men inte överdådig frukost. Jättebra bröd och trevlig personal!
Städningen av gemensamma duschar kunda varit bättre. Fungerade, men osäker på om den faktiskt var daglig.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 20, 2026Bra frukost.
Fanns inget skohorn på rummet, fast det skulle finnas enligt personal. Tipsade om att kedja fast det.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 20, 2026Superfin oplevelse. Skønt sted. Fantastisk beliggenhed.
Lidt lille værelse
9/10
Reviewed Aug 19, 2026Es ist eine schöne, einfache, sehr saubere Unterkunft mit super nettem Personal in toller Lage und sehr leckerem Frühstück...
7/10
Reviewed Aug 19, 2026Fin morgenmadsbuffet (tillæg )
man var meget alene i fængslet, der var næsten ingen og det føltes meget mærkeligt i den store bygning. Tror at dem der var mest havde valgt stedet pga dets særegenhed og ikke fordi de har vandrehjemsånd og gerne vil tale med andre rejsende
8/10
Reviewed Aug 19, 2026Simple but cozy and charming. The location right at the water is wonderful.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 19, 2026Very cool spot inside the old fortress walls. Very friendly and helpful staff. Decent breakfast, and good sized room with extra space for gear storage.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026Das einmalige Erlebnis, in einer ehemaligen Gefängniszelle zu übernachten, die einmalige Lage in einer alten Festung über dem Meer unweit der Innenstadt, das leckere Frühstück.
Die Anzahl der Toiletten, Duschen und Waschbecken im Gemeinschaftsbad war deutlich zu gering.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026Läget inne i fästningen.
Hade varit trevligt med dusch och toa på rummet.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026Allt! Det var välstädat, välorganiserat och personalen var toppen.
Finns inget att anmärka på.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2026Trevlig Hjälpsam personal. Läget.
Av någon anledning har STF inte ordnat bort slamret och smällarna från ytterdörren till Huset. Varje gång någon ska In/Ut väcks hela huset, likadant förra året…obegripligt. Vid min förra vistelse 20/7 gick en boende ut vid 24.00 och påtalade problemet för några som kom/gick omöjligt att sova och blir väckt tidigt.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2026Fantastisk å bo i den gamle festningen!
10/10
Reviewed Aug 13, 2026Nærheten til sykkelsti, lett å sette fra seg sykkel og omgivelsene, gode senger
9/10
Reviewed Aug 11, 2026Liten men bra frukost! Rent och fräscht boende. Bra läge
8/10
Reviewed Aug 11, 2026L’emplacement
5/10
Reviewed Aug 10, 2026Det är ju bra läge och barnen gillar att åka hit eftersom vi gjort det många somrar i rad.
Det har blivit sämre (två år sedan vi var här sist). Framför allt har det blivit för dyrt för vad man får. Frukosten är för torftig för att vara hotellstandard och de som jobbar med den ser inte till att fylla på det lilla som finns (och svarade "ingen fara" när vi bad om mjölk till kaffet, som om vi orsakade problem). Att dela toalett är ju mer som ett vandrarhem och det fanns bara två toaletter till alla rum som var där vi bodde. Dessa städades nog bara en gång per dygn. Barnen saknade tv på rummet. Vi vuxna saknade vattenkokare och ett kylskåp hade inte heller varit fel (vi upptäckte att det fanns ett allmänt sedan, också vandrarhemskänsla över det). Vi vuxna fick ont i ryggen av sängarna. Delen vi bodde i (vid frukosten) var väldigt lyhörd. Tror tyvärr inte att vi kommer tillbaka (om det inte blir mycket billigare).
9/10
Reviewed Aug 10, 2026Läget
Finns inget att anmärka på ☺️
10/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2026Centralt läge, mysig stad, bra med information kring boendet men även på aktiviteter runt om. Lugnt och tyst, sköna sängar. Fräscht och fint på toalett och dusch
10/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2026Et helt anneledes overnattingssted, med et fint blikk på stedets historiske betydning. Neste gang blir det flere netter.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2026Spennende. Har jo mye historie i veggene der. Hadde ikke noe forventninger til stede pga fasiliteter. Det er jo en gammel borg.personalet var meget hyggelige.
Litt mye folk til to doer og to dusjer.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2026Frühstück war passabel
Gemeinschaftsräume waren etwas muffig/schlecht belüftet
7/10
Reviewed Aug 8, 2026Unikt sted. Veldig hyggelig personale. Perfekt beliggenhet.
Spindelvev på toalett og dusj.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 7, 2026Sköna sängar. Hyfsad mörkläggningsgardin. Läget. Frukosten. Möjlighet till annan fika i närheten. + Fästningsterassen!
"Doften " i korridoren på ovanvåningen. ( dålig ventilation dusch/toaletter?) "Garderoben" på rum 22 behöver skruvas ihop och/ eller fästas i vägg. Sänglamporna hade gjort bättre nytta högre upp.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026Helt okej. Ganska lyhört, men välstädat och fint rum. Frukosten helt okej, kan kanske utvecklas lite.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026Bra
Jag hade önskat fler toaletter
8/10
Reviewed Aug 5, 2026Varit bra om gick öppna fönstret, var väldigt varmt.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2026Fantastisk beliggenhet, sentralt, rolig og historisk. God atmosfære i fellesarealer og i cellen!! Enkelt og trivelig.
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Good service
- •Nice location
- •Affordable
Areas to consider
- •Cleanliness issues
- •Noisy rooms
- •Limited breakfast options
Cleanliness
7.73/10Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness and the presence of gum on the floor.
Service
9.2/10Positive comments about friendly personnel and good service.
Location
9.24/10Many reviews highlight the great location close to the center.
Room Quality
7.69/10Criticism regarding cold rooms and noise disturbances; average quality for the price.
Amenities
8.22/10Basic offerings; some amenities such as no private bathrooms impacted the experience.
Value for Money
8.18/10Room pricing is deemed reasonable for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.23/10Breakfast received mixed reviews regarding variety but is generally considered good.
Overall Experience
8.7/10Overall positive sentiments, though some areas for improvement were noted.