8.4

1,309 reviews

Fästningens

Fästningens

Varbergs Fästning, Varberg, 432 44, Sweden

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Beachfront

Free wifi

Beach

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Fästningens

Fästningens Bed and Breakfast sits at Varbergs Fästning in Varberg, Sweden, just 0.4mi from the city center. Address: Varbergs Fästning.

Enjoy a beachfront setting with free Wifi and a garden. The property offers a picnic area and beach access, plus non-smoking rooms. For events or meetings, meeting/banquet facilities are available for an extra charge.

With 1309 reviews, travelers have shared impressions of this Varberg lodging.

Designed for every kind of traveler, a range of room configurations accommodates solo travelers, couples, and larger groups. Singles, Twins, Triples, Quadruples, and Family layouts are available, with capacities from 1 adult up to 6 adults. Some Twin rooms offer Sea View, and several setups feature two twin beds, with the option of a sofa bed for extra flexibility. All accommodations are non-smoking.

Family options deliver even more space: one Family arrangement hosts up to six adults with six twin beds; another Family layout sleeps 2 adults and 1 child and includes four twin beds plus a sofa bed. This variety ensures comfortable stays whether traveling with a partner, kids, or a larger crew.

For convenience, payments are accepted by Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and UnionPay, with cash not accepted. A seaside base near Varberg’s fortress and the city center offers a beachfront setting, a garden, and easy access to the beach. With over 1,300 reviews, travelers have shared plenty of impressions about the experience.

Closest airports

Halmstad Airport

36.1mi

Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport

38.8mi

Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport

60.8mi

Most popular amenities

Beachfront

Free wifi

Beach

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Rooms

Family Room with Shared Bathroom in Fästningens

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Family, Shared Bathroom

6 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Shower

x6

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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in Fästningens

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

95 sqft

Shower

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Family

4 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Standard Twin Room Sea View with Shared Bathroom in Fästningens

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

95 sqft

Shower

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Standard Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom in Fästningens

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Standard, 4 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

4 Twin Beds

150 sqft

Shower

x4

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Standard Triple Room with Shared Bathroom in Fästningens

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Standard, Triple, Shared Bathroom

3 Twin Beds

130 sqft

Shower

x3

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Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom - single occupancy in Fästningens

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Standard, Single, Single Use, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

85 sqft

Shower

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Triple Room with Private Toilet and Shared Shower in Fästningens

Standard, Triple

3 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Shower

x3

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Guest reviews

8.4

1,309 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Samuel

10

July 2025

Room was small but cozy, beds comfortable. We had a large window and two connected single beds. Although there was not much space to walk around, we had everything we needed and shared showers offered a good stream of warm water after an exhausting day. Super friendly reception staff, easy check in. We did not choose breakfast but ate in nearby bakeries instead. Genuinely beautiful sunset from above the rocky walls just outside of the building. The hotel used to be a prison with some interesting historical facts features on the walls of the hall and room. Very much recommend!

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Maria

8.2

August 2024

Gorgeous location, really nice to stay in the fortress in general and sleeping in a prison is quite exceptional, we really enjoyed it. It is very quiet in the nights. It is walking distance to the lovely city centre. Staff was very helpful to offer us a place for our bicycles.

We liked it all, but just realize that if you book this, it is more like a youth hostel style stay then a hotel. Especially because the bathrooms are shared bathrooms. Also the opening hours for the reception is only later in the afternoon, if you arrive earlier then you cannot enter your room or leave your bags (as they do not share the codes during the day, only after closing of the reception).

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Daniel

10

October 2024

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 inside the fortress, which is one of the highlights of the town.

Because we were late in the season there weren't many others there which meant the office may be closed at particular times, however it all worked out for us in terms of timing. Best to check ahead if you are coming in the off- or shoulder-seasons.

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Kevin

8.2

June 2025

The location and experiencing different accommodation as in a fort. Double room w/view was just big enough for two with a sink to do your morning/evening routines and access to water. Room nice, well maintained and quiet with an area/surroundings for good walks and just for a stroll around.

Towels - nice if you could have it changed - and if not on request. Pillow....well not very much supportive (too soft).

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Therese

10

July 2023

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.

When you stay in the cells, you hear everything outside the door. It should be quiet between 23-07 but some guests just cant be quiet. Maybe they could make the outside door more quiet when it closes. That would help a lot. I think its better in the other buildings.

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Ole

9.1

June 2023

Something different but still comfortable. Middle between hostel and hotel. Quirky prison rooms. As others have commented, 2 toilets and 2 showers for potentially over 20 guests is pushing it. Plenty common room space and good kitchen facilities, though. Wonderful location in Castle grounds and right next to bathing beach, sea pool and historic bathing spa. Great location for cycle tourists right on the Kattegatt Leden with cycle storage in a locked garage which, strangely enough, the owners don't seem to advertise.

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Dawn

9.1

July 2025

Good budget alternative for a single traveler like me. Shared facilities were fine. Room was adequate for a night or two and I didn’t find it stuffy even though the window wasn’t reachable. The people I had contact with at the reception were helpful and polite.

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Liz

10

July 2025

In the grounds of an historic fortress ! Very well kept, great condition! Very central for exploring. Lovely airy rooms, shared toilet & showers - but really lovely ones ! Great breakfast Friendly & helpful.

Nothing.

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Martina

10

July 2023

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!

Cannot really think of anything at all... The only thing that did not work out 100% was the weather;)

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Myrtle

8.2

September 2022

Our room was comfortable, and the view from our window over the bay was nice, even though shrubbery partially blocked our view of the beautiful Kallbadhus building. Breakfast was delicious (cereals, yoghurt, fresh rolls, cheese, salad vegetables). The only cooked items were boiled eggs. Staff were friendly and helpful. The location in the fortress is great and walking around, there are wonderful views over the bay, as you are up so high. The museum is nearby (12-4pm), and free entry during Autumn and Spring is included with your stay (need to show proof). The Bocksten Man exhibition is excellent with information displayed in Swedish and English. The other exhibitions are in Swedish, and my phone wasn't working so couldn't access the app with English translations. Delicious food at the Museum cafe.

The area around the breakfast bar had space for only 2 people so felt very crowded. Its location next to the doorway created congestion with guests waiting outside the door, but not being able to see why they were stuck there. Toilet and shower were down the corridor, but having a sink in our room for cleaning teeth was good. There was no TV in our room, but the quiet was kind of nice.

Points of Interest Around Fästningens

Airports

Halmstad Airport

36.1mi

Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport

38.8mi

Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport

60.8mi

Amenities of Fästningens

Beachfront

Free wifi

Beach

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Stay rules - Fästningens

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property