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Visby Fängelse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Visby

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In historic Visby, Visby Fängelse - Hostel offers a unique experience with its garden and cozy BBQ areas. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities and luggage storage. Guests have praised the property's charm.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

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Heating
2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Triple Room | Free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room | Free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Cottage | Free WiFi

Basic Cottage

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Basic Condo, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi

Basic Condo, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Skeppsbron 1, Visby, Gotland, Visby, 621 57

What's nearby

  • Gotland University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Visby Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Almedalen - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Visby Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Visby Ringmur - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Visby (VBY) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Joda Bar & Kök - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mels Diner Visby - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wisby Hof - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bad wolf - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Visby Fängelse - Hostel

Enjoy your visit to Visby with a stay at Visby Fängelse - Hostel. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests will receive a SMS with special check-in instructions prior to their arrival.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Bed sheets are available for an extra charge (or guests may bring their own)
  • Towels are available for an extra charge (or guests may bring their own)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of SEK 75 per pet, per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Visby Fängelse Hostel
Visby Fängelse Visby
Fängelse Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Visby Fängelse Visby
Visby Visby Fängelse Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Visby Fängelse
Fängelse
Visby Fängelse
Visby Fängelse - Hostel Visby
Visby Fängelse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Visby Fängelse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Visby

Frequently asked questions

Does Visby Fängelse - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Visby Fängelse - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Visby Fängelse - Hostel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of SEK 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Visby Fängelse - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Visby Fängelse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Visby Fängelse - Hostel and nearby?

Visby Fängelse - Hostel has a garden.

What's the area around Visby Fängelse - Hostel like?

Visby Fängelse - Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Visby Ferry Terminal and 6 minutes' walk from Gotland University.

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Visby Fängelse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Toilet
Bar
Room
Kitchen
Shower
Ferry

Reviews

6/10 Good

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Brian, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

I was the only guest. Very central. Old town easy to access by walking
Wolfgang, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

One Word:dirty
Sumear, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Affordable, bed was comfortable, easy access to the showers and toilet. I also like how near it is to the ferry terminal. I am just disappointed the lamp by the lower bunk in Cell 27 was not working, and the wall outlet is a bit far from the beds.
Bernard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything
Fthawit Redie, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Former prison with small rooms(cell) but everything is there. The beds are not soft!!
Roland, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cool place

Location on harbor was perfect since we took a boat out of Gotland. Cool place with interesting history. We actually never stay at hostels and we’re pleasantly surprised about the nice people we met in the kitchen. Well equipped kitchen and ICA grocery store was very near. Only bad thing was their nonexistent communication and others seem to share the opinion. We tried to confirm that our linen order was ok and ask for the door code since office is manned only 10 am -2 pm and check in starts at 3 pm. We tried to call several times on check in day during the office hours, but no one answered. Our friends in Sweden also kept on trying since we had to go to the airport. That was unnecessary excitement and could be easily corrected. I still recommend it tho.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

Shared kitchen was dirty. Common areas smelled bad.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked that it was very close to the ferry and the only few things I didn't like was that the bed made very loud creaking noises and the last thing is something a little more personal and that is that I would have liked to have some more directions for where the baggage room was and which way to find the rooms that one was given. But otherwise I had a very good last night sleep in Visby.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The Visby Fängelse hostel is a practical place to stay in Visby, well located just outside of the ferry. The vintage wallpaper and historical decor elements are nice and funny, as well as the experience of sleeping in what used to be a prison. However, there is almost no staff, only staff at the bar somewhat know what’s happening. There are not enough showers and toilets for the number of guests. Renting sheets and towels is outrageously expensive. The respect of quiet jours (starting at the usual 11pm) for the evening is a myth ; we had to try falling asleep while other guests were partying in the common spaces, which were gross the following morning. We put food in the fridge and one of our yogourts and some fruit mysteriously disappeared.
Camille, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Solid hostel in Visby

Overall a good stay. Kitchen felt a bit run down. And if you are tall you will for sure bounce your head in the door damper in the low cell doors. They are mounted so there is a peace of meral sticking out a foot into the room. Luckily i wasnt so tall that I got them in the eye but my forehead took some beatings. But what I couldnt understand is why they have motorbikes inside the halls and saloons as decoration. They take up space, and hinder walking, and the space could be used much better. In addition they look ugly and out of the place. The decision to put them there is the dumbest thing I have seen in any hostel. Otherwise the establishment delivered to expectations.
Anders Mattias, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Coolt, spartanskt, centralt
David, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Bra i sin helhet, men utslag är inte okej.

Dålig ventilation på rummet , men man får väl såklart vad man betalar för och det gäller de allra mesta. Men att det känns som att det är nå djur eller liknande i täcket och både jag och min partner vaknade upp med konstiga röda märken på fötter och ben .
Daniel, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Rummet er kun til EN person!!!! - Ingen plads mellem sengene - Man skal ud på gangen for at få plads til at tage tøj på. Her forkert at kalde rummet for dobbelt rum. Utætte vinduer og der kommer regn ind . Der er ingen kroge til tøj på baderummet/toilettet + ingen hylder eller kroge. Køkkenet ekstremt beskidt, køleskab kan ikke lukkes ordentligt. Generelt meget nedslidt og det må være meget utilfredsstillende for personalet at stædda/ rengøre. Måske en trend men alle flader burde males og vinduer pudses.
Ib, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Helt ok sängar, trångt men var förvarnad Ok boende rel centralt till det priset Bör framgå bättre att sängkläder o frukost ej ingår I det hela ok !
Anette, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Intressant miljö! Väldigt varmt i stugorna och svårt (omöjligt) att få tag i personal efter 15. Ligger perfekt!
Lisa, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Zentrale Lage am Hafen, sauber, Küche vorhanden
Claudia, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Sentralt og billig!
Hanne Camilla, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

En helg som par

Mkt bra läge. Ganska slitet, skulle behövts en uppfräschning av ytskikt. Väldigt dåliga sängar.
Simon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lite stökigt men endå bra
Totte, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Trevligt ställe och unikt ställe

Bra läge! Roligt ställe med fängelsetema - unikt. Enklare vandrarhem med bra sängar. Rent och fint.
Sandra, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ingen personal att ställa frågor. Själv check in är ok men någon gång under dagen vill man träffa personal
Christina, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfekt under Stockholmsveckan!

Jag och min vän bokade detta boende till stockholmsveckan och vi älskade det! Man kan beskriva att det är som att bo på kollo, små rum, allting är inte 100% bra kvalité och renligheten kan ifrågasättas, MEN upplevelsen, personerna och mysigheten var helt fantastisk! Trevlig personal och tydliga instruktioner på hur man checkar in och ut (det var skönt att man kunde checka in själv). Det var även väldigt trevligt att det fanns många ”allrum” både ute och inomhus. Men även den härliga uteserveringen! Supermysig servering där man har en väldigt fin utsikt över hamnen. Det erbjöds liveband (Dogge doggelito) med mat och dryck. Vi kollade även fotbollsmatchen där, vilket var väldigt roligt. Vi håller inte med om dessa dåliga recensioner! Man får helt enkelt det man betalar för! Om man vill ha mer privat (inte ungdomar som festar till 7 på morgonen) så ska man inte boka vistelse under Stockholmsveckan, och om man vill ha ett ”fräschare” ställe så får man lägga några hundralappar till och bo någon annanstans! Detta boende är för dig som är en pank ungdom som gillar att festa och socialisera sig, för fängelset blir som ett eget litet samhälle.
Ebba, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fem nätter i fängelse.

Trevligt vandrarhem nära till allt. Med gångavstånd till Gotlandsfärjan, glassmagasinwt ich cykeluthyrningen. Sonen på 13 år tyckte att det var spännande att få bo på ett fängelse! Några negativa saker; knarrande och lite gnisslande våningssängar i metall. Dammigt ffa i fönsternischen. Ingen källsortering av förpackningar i köket förutom glas och matrester/ kompost. Men vi trivdes ändå bra och återkommer gärna nästa sommar.
Sonen gillade fönster-smygen. Men det området städades nog aldrig.
5 minuters gångpromenad från Färjan!
Elisabeth, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Insolite du fait que l’auberge a investi l’ancienne prison.Pratique à proximité du centre de Visby et du terminal des ferries.
janig, 2-night trip