Fästningens

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6

Property highlights

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About this property

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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Most popular amenities

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

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kevin
Denmark Denmark
“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...”
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 United States
“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 United States
“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 United States
“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.”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location & comfortable rooms with excellent shared washing facilities (separate showers & toilets).”
Vijayendran
Sweden Sweden
“The room was facing the sea. The rooms were very original and I shall definitely visit again.”
Nina
Sweden Sweden
“It's in a historic site and well kept, on the sea, and the rooms are simple but with comfortable beds, good ventilation and lighting. And spotlessly clean. There is great attention to detail, also in the breakfast rooms. There were basics, like...”

Managed by Fästningens Logi Varberg AB

Company review score: 9.2Based on 1,295 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

House rules

Fästningens takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 5:00 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
Cancellation 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.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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
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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.