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This B&B is located in a historical fortress in Varberg. The accommodations is set in what once was a bakery, hospital and prison. The fortress faces the North Sea and the property features both regular rooms and converted cell rooms. Fästningens features free WiFi access. Breakfast is served at the property from 8 a.m to 10 a.m. Guests can enjoy the shared garden or take the 328 foot stroll down to the panoramic seaside. Right below the property there's a sandy beach. Varberg Train Station is within 1640 feet and Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is 57 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Varberg

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nora
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The location was amazing, the sea view wonderful and the staff very very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed that this is a very bike friendly hostel.
  • Cheryl
    United States of America United States of America
    Really neat location. Close to the swimming beaches. Comfortable beds. Bathrooms were clean. Breakfast had granola bar, some breads, boiled eggs and juice, tea and coffee.
  • Therese
    Sweden Sweden
    Very interesting property as an old prison in the old fort. Very comfartable bed. The breakfast was very good. Everything ecological and they had their own granola and their own blackberry jam. Good vegan options for those who are vegan.
  • Martina
    United States of America United States of America
    By far the friendliest and most comfortable prison of the world! While we had the authentic experience of living in a medieval jail, the overall comfort of the romantic place truly surprised us. Great staff, fantastic breakfast!
  • Ann
    United States of America United States of America
    It was a neat experience to stay within the fortress walls with an incredible view, to boot. We enjoyed exploring the grounds, but regret that we were visiting too late to pop into the museum! We wish we could have stayed longer!
  • Tobias
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Unique stay in a historic building and location. Varberg is a lovely town to visit and stay in.
  • Urban
    Sweden Sweden
    Perfect location in at the port. Historical feelings.
  • Gloria
    Italy Italy
    The location is simply wonderful within the fortress walls and at 1 minute from the sea! Very nice idea to turn an old prison into a b&b.
  • Karola
    Germany Germany
    it’s a prime location, close to all the beautiful sites and directly at the sea! there is an extra room where the breakfast is served and where you can get a cup of tea during the day and meet others. everything is clean and beautiful!
  • D
    Daniel
    Australia Australia
    The staff were very accomodating, friendly and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast spread was the best of our 5 week holiday with lots of different options (including GF and vegan). The view from our room was very nice, it was special being...

Managed by Fästningens Logi Varberg AB

Company review score: 9.3Based on 1,340 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Fästningens B&B is run by the married couple Carl and Amelie as a small family business. We love to give our guests a unique experience at Varberg's fortress, to meet new and recurrent guests and to hear about different travel stories and adventures. We are now curious about your story! //Carl och Amelie

Property info

Welcome to the Fortress! We are located inside the walls of Varberg's fortress dating from the early 13th century. We offer a cozy accommodation in our B&B. If you want a more captivating accommodation, you can choose to spend the night in a cell in the former prison. Just outside our accommodation is a sandy beach and piers. To Varberg's center and train station it is only a short walk. Welcome with your booking!

Neighborhood info

The environment around our B&B is grassy areas with historic stone walls, where there are tables to use to eat or just have a coffee in the fantastic environment. From the fortress you can look out over the mighty North Sea and enjoy the sunset in the ocean. You can also see the island of Getterön and the well-known Kallbadhuset just below the fortress. Varberg's fortress is one of Varberg's foremost historical sites and here you can spend the night, eat and enjoy history from the early Middle Ages at Halland's Cultural History Museum.

Languages Spoken

English,Swedish

Area info

Amenities of Fästningens
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Beach

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Open-air bath

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swedish

House rules
Fästningens takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you arrive outside reception opening hours, the property will send you a code to collect the key from a safety box.

Please inform Fästningens 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Fästningens

  • Fästningens offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Open-air bath
  • Fästningens is 2,150 feet from the center of Varberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Fästningens is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Fästningens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Fästningens include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Family
  • The prices at Fästningens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.