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Visby Fängelse - Hostel

2.0 star property
History meets relaxation in Innerstaden's charming retreat where garden views create a peaceful atmosphere for travelers seeking authentic Visby character

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Visby Fängelse - Hostel in historic Visby offers a unique stay with garden surroundings and BBQ areas. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage. Previous visitors praise the property's genuine charm.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

Basic Double Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

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

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

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

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

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

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

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

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

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

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Basic Cottage

Basic Cottage

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

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

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

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Basic Condo, 1 Bedroom

Basic Condo, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Innerstaden, a neighbourhood in Visby, is home to Visby Fängelse - Hostel. Saint Karins Ruins and St. Nicolai Ruin are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Visby Ferry Terminal and Gotska Golfklubben. Botaniska Tradgarden and Kneippbyn Summerland Themepark are also worth visiting.
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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

Hostel located in Innerstaden
Visby Fängelse - Hostel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and luggage storage
  • A TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Visby Fängelse - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of SEK 75 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: SEK 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Bed sheets available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

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Fängelse Hostel
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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

Is Visby Fängelse - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee 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.

How much is parking at Visby Fängelse - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Visby Fängelse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Visby Fängelse - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Visby Fängelse - Hostel located?

Located in Innerstaden, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Visby Ferry Terminal, Gotland University and Gotland Museum. Wisby Strand Congress and Event Center and Gotlands Art Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Visby Fängelse - Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 426 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

I was the only guest. Very central. Old town easy to access by walking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sumear

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
One Word:dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roland

Former prison with small rooms(cell) but everything is there. The beds are not soft!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fthawit Redie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shared kitchen was dirty. Common areas smelled bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anders Mattias

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fanns det som behövdes!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Coolt, spartanskt, centralt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ib

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anette

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 !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Intressant miljö! Väldigt varmt i stugorna och svårt (omöjligt) att få tag i personal efter 15. Ligger perfekt!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Zentrale Lage am Hafen, sauber, Küche vorhanden
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hanne Camilla

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sentralt og billig!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En helg som par

Mkt bra läge. Ganska slitet, skulle behövts en uppfräschning av ytskikt. Väldigt dåliga sängar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Totte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lite stökigt men endå bra
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevligt ställe och unikt ställe

Bra läge! Roligt ställe med fängelsetema - unikt. Enklare vandrarhem med bra sängar. Rent och fint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Ingen personal att ställa frågor. Själv check in är ok men någon gång under dagen vill man träffa personal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ebba

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025