Hotel Skansen
Hotel Skansen
Hotel Skansen is located in central Färjestaden on the island of Öland. This historic, family-run hotel is 1.9 mi away from Öland Bridge. It offers the world's largest whiskey selection, a swimming pool and free public parking. The modern guest rooms at Hotel Skansen feature free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some also have a seating area and work desk. The on-site restaurant serves Nordic specialties, often prepared with seasonal, local ingredients. During the summer, Skansen Hotel’s large terrace is an ideal spot to enjoy a meal or a drink. Leisure options include a bookable spa with a sauna, a hot tub and massage treatments. Guests also have complimentary access to the fitness center located next door to Hotel Skansen. Hotel Skansen is 984 feet away from a beach along Kalmar Strait. Other area activities include golf, such as at Saxnäs Golf Club, a 10-minute drive away. Hotel staff can recommend nearby shopping centers and other attractions.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
James
United States of America“Great location. Exceptionally curious and helpful staff.”
Dclarson United States of America“Spacious, comfortable room. Excellent restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location.”- Rafal
Poland“Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast.” - Bobs United States of America“Nice rooms, good breakfasts, friendly staff, and the spa was a pleasant addition. Great base for exploring Orland and the Kalmar area.”
David
New Zealand“It was lovely and clean and very comfortable. Very good facilities. Beautiful breakfast. The staff were all very helpful and friendly.”
Nick
United Kingdom“Good price. Clean. Good location. Comfortable. Lovely breakfast.”
Annamari
Finland“Nice place, good base for visiting Kalmar and exploring Öland. Nice room, comfortable bed, good breakfast and cosy lobby bar.”
Lona14
Germany“Our first accommodation has been cancelled by the Host in Öland, so we have booked in the last minute Skansen. Finally we have spent there 2 nights because we wanted to look around in Öland and enjoyed the stay as well. Great size of room,...”- Hans
Sweden“Clean, quiet, excellent staff, delicious breakfast and lovely dinner too!” - Lorraine United Kingdom“We love the breakfast at Skansen, it has a range of appealing, fresh and delicious options. A great start to the day. Staff are always super friendly and helpful. There is a good choice of where to sit, it is very clean, we never feel rushed and...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineSeafood • Steakhouse • Local • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Hotel SkansenGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- AerobicsOff-site
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Mini golfAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Elevator
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorAdditional charge
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Open-air bath
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Polish
- Swedish
House rulesHotel Skansen takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Guests arriving after 22:00 are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that reservations for spa treatments are recommended.
Please inform Hotel Skansen 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about Hotel Skansen
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Room options at Hotel Skansen include:
- Double
- Suite
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Hotel Skansen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Walking tours
- Horseback riding
- Temporary art galleries
- Beauty services
- Open-air bath
- Facial treatments
- Locker rooms
- Waxing services
- Live music/Performance
- Makeup services
- Swimming pool
- Manicure
- Tour or class about local culture
- Pedicure
- Aerobics
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples' massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Fitness
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
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The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Hotel Skansen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Hotel Skansen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Hotel Skansen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Hotel Skansen has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Guests staying at Hotel Skansen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Hotel Skansen is 1,150 feet from the center of Färjestaden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Skansen on this page.
