Name: Hotel Barken Viking
Address: Lilla Bommens Torg 10, Centrum, 411 04 Gothenburg, Sweden, Lilla Bommens Torg 10, Västra Götaland, 411 04, Sweden
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $53 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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A beautiful converted 1920 boat in the heart of Gothenburg nice friendly staff breakfast was plentiful a nice all round stay

Paul

United Kingdom

I’d read reviews that it was hard to check in after hours. Maybe it used to be, but now it is very easy. I let staff know I was arriving at midnight, and they provided easy instructions. I’d also read people who used Booking got bad rooms. Not so for me, I had a large room, with two beds, private bath and quiet. Also, breakfast was delicious and giant.

Marcia

United States of America

The location was amazing. There are great places to eat close by and the walk around the harbor feels great. The city center is also very close so it's very convenient. Also being in a ship kind of feels like an adventure!

Rodrigo

Switzerland

The staff was very friendly, and worked with my on arrival....

Alex

United States of America

Staying in a ship was the most exciting part of our stay. We liked the breakfast too. The staff was very helpful.

Manira

United States of America

The ship was the best ever. The breakfast was something to write home about.

Keith

United States of America

The experience about spending the night at a real boat is amazing. You have to have that in your mind, dont expect luxury since is boat adapted to ber a hotel, but is pretty clean, the staff is really nice and helpful and the breakfast is fantastic.

Isaac

China

The real feeling of a big old ship and actual sounds from the water outside especially in the base cabin

Jonas

Sweden

Sleep in a ship is a nice experience. Good buffet breakfast and free fruits.

Theerawood

Thailand

Great unique spot to stay on an older large shop on the water. Walking distance to everything you need including the Central Train Station.

United States of America

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8.9

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“A beautiful converted 1920 boat in the heart of Gothenburg nice friendly staff breakfast was plentiful a nice all round stay”

Paul United Kingdom
“I’d read reviews that it was hard to check in after hours. Maybe it used to be, but now it is very easy. I let staff know I was arriving at midnight, and they provided easy instructions.”

Marcia United States of America
“The location was amazing. There are great places to eat close by and the walk around the harbor feels great. The city center is also very close so it's very convenient.”

Rodrigo Switzerland
“The staff was very friendly, and worked with my on arrival....”

Alex United States of America
“Staying in a ship was the most exciting part of our stay. We liked the breakfast too. The staff was very helpful.”

Manira United States of America
“The ship was the best ever. The breakfast was something to write home about.”

Keith United States of America
“The experience about spending the night at a real boat is amazing. You have to have that in your mind, dont expect luxury since is boat adapted to ber a hotel, but is pretty clean, the staff is really...”

Isaac China
“The real feeling of a big old ship and actual sounds from the water outside especially in the base cabin”

Jonas Sweden
“Sleep in a ship is a nice experience. Good buffet breakfast and free fruits.”

Theerawood Thailand
“Great unique spot to stay on an older large shop on the water. Walking distance to everything you need including the Central Train Station.”

S United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Gothenburg – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and restaurants – Check location Great location - show map

This charming hotel is on a restored 1907 windjammer (large sailing ship) on Gothenburg’s Gullbergskajen Quay. It features great views of the waterfront, free Wi-Fi access in public areas and spacious maritime-themed rooms.

The bright rooms at Hotell Barken Viking feature wood-paneled walls and original work by marine artist Franz Glatzl. Flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms are standard in all rooms.

Barken Viking Hotell is within a 5-minute walk of Nordstan Shopping Center and Gothenburg Central Station.

Centrum is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and restaurants.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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Buffet

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Max adults: 1. Max children: 1	Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet 1 twin bed
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Barken Viking is a centrally located hotel in Gothenburg. Rooms at Barken Viking is decorated in a nautical style. The walls are covered with beautiful carvings and paintings by the marine artist, Frantz Glatzl. Easy to enjoy your stay with us! Staying at Barken Viking is equally good when you are on a visit in Gothenburg with the family, like when you're in town with the company or on a weekend trip with a friend.

Languages spoken: English, Swedish

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Closest Landmarks *

Gothenburg Opera House
0.2 miles
Nils Ericson Bus Terminal
0.3 miles
Gustav Adolfs Torg Square
0.4 miles
Nordstan Shopping Mall
0.4 miles
Gothenburg Central Station
0.4 miles
Cosmopol Casino
0.4 miles
Christian Church, Gothenburg
0.4 miles
Brunnsparken
0.4 miles
Frihamnen Gothenburg
0.4 miles
Gothenburg City Museum
0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Hemköp Supermarket
0.4 miles

Closest Airports *

Gothenburg Landvetter Airport
12.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The close location to the city centre.”

Edinburgian

Spain

7.9

“Staying on the boat was a great experience, there is a foot bridge from the shopping centre straight to the accommodation, its a quiet area but close to the cen...”

Harry198

United Kingdom

“It is clean property,nice people nice food good bufett for brakfast near by the centre.”

Saleh

United Arab Emirates

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Can use an extra bed

SEK 300 per person, per night

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

American Express Visa Mastercard Diners Club Hotel Barken Viking accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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Please note that this hotel does not accept cash payment.

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Hotel Barken Viking in advance.

“I’d read reviews that it was hard to check in after hours. Maybe it used to be, but now it is very easy. I let staff know I was arriving at midnight, and they provided easy instructions. I’d also read people who used Booking got bad rooms. Not so for me, I had a large room, with two beds, private bath and quiet. Also, breakfast was delicious and giant.”

“The location was amazing. There are great places to eat close by and the walk around the harbor feels great. The city center is also very close so it's very convenient. Also being in a ship kind of feels like an adventure!”

“The experience about spending the night at a real boat is amazing. You have to have that in your mind, dont expect luxury since is boat adapted to ber a hotel, but is pretty clean, the staff is really nice and helpful and the breakfast is fantastic.”

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Reviewed: December 10, 2019

Ann
United Kingdom
5.0

Fair
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
The ship in the winter months is a bit cold. The rooms are passable but not great. The floor slopes and so does the bed. The bathroom is really basic and more like you would find in a hostel. It says there is a restaurant but actually it is closed in the winter. The rooms and the breakfast area are dimly lit.
A novelty to stay on the ship and the location is fabulous.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 8, 2019

Edinburgian
Spain

2 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The central heating in my room did not work.
The close location to the city centre.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 2, 2019

Alireza
Sweden
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I payed 15€ for parking

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: November 30, 2019

Stewart
United Kingdom
6.0

“Interesting accommodation, very disappointing breakfast”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The scrambled egg, sausages and meatballs were lukewarm and became cold before I could finished the plate. There were only 1 and a half tiny croissants left and they were pretty tasteless. The coffee was bland brown hot water. One of the staff was working in the breakfast room but also helping herself to breakfast at the same time.
Interesting place to stay. Great waking up in the morning to a view of the river.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 30, 2019

Alan
Australia

1 helpful vote
8.0

“Recommend this hotel”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 6 nights
Some renovations happening while I was staying meant that noise started at 7:30 each morning
Good location but need to walk about 500m through a large shopping complex to the town centre. No problem if the weather is OK

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 28, 2019

Karin
Denmark
4.6

“A hostel - not a hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small room. Small bed skirting around. No shelves or other places to put things. A loong way to the toilet - and toilet and shower was a (not very good) camping style. Breakfast really good. Not possible to go on deck, so the charm of staying on a ship not there. Far from town and restaurant closed. All in all not worth the money.
Morgenmaden

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 26, 2019

Anonymous
Lithuania

2 helpful votes
6.3

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Ship is crooked! Also could be a lot more cleaner!!!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 26, 2019

Nerida
New Zealand

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the shower and toilet rooms could do with a renovation but they were clean and served their purpose.
the breakfast was AMAZING! I loved it. so many options. it was much more than I expected.The location was excellent. it was so close to the central train station and easy access to supermarkets.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 25, 2019

Shiza
Hungary
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A freind was bitten by bed bugs and now super afraid if we are taking thise bugs with us at home.
Loved the place, comfy and calm.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 21, 2019

Lauren
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

“Unique experience on a historic boat”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
I have no complaints. I would definitely stay there again!
It was so cool to stay on a historic ship! The rooms were cute and cozy, but still had all of the modern amenities, like electrical outlets next to the beds. The harbor initially felt a bit out-of-the-way but it was easy to walk there from the downtown area (there was even a way to avoid walking in the cold by going through a covered pedestrian bridge that led into a shopping mall). It was very pleasant walking around the harbor to see the boats and the opera house. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was standard Scandanavian breakfast with fun touches like lemon ginger shots.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 20, 2019

Harry198
United Kingdom
10

“Gothenburg ahoy! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
If I had to be picky, the bar and reception closes at 9pm
Staying on the boat was a great experience, there is a foot bridge from the shopping centre straight to the accommodation, its a quiet area but close to the centre, the shower and toilet facilities were clean and working well.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 19, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom
8.8

“Weekend Away ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Closed early so a bit quiet after 9pm
A beautiful converted 1920 boat in the heart of Gothenburg nice friendly staff breakfast was plentiful a nice all round stay

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 18, 2019

Francesca
Italy

11 helpful votes
9.0

“Great experience! To be done at least once in life”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
That's a pity that the upper part of the vessel is closed during winter.
A great experience...sleeping in such a beautiful vessel is something everyone should try! Nice and big room! Good breakfast!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 16, 2019

Frank
Sweden
10

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean, nice water view,a mix of old with new,a walk away from city center and serene environments.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Saleh
United Arab Emirates

1 helpful vote
10

“Nice clean and very good lcation hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
It is clean property,nice people nice food good bufett for brakfast near by the centre.

Stayed in November 2019

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