Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels

3.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in Gothenburg

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Exterior
Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Lilla Bommens Torg 10, Gullbergskajen, Gothenburg, 411 04
  • Nordstan Shopping Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Nya Ullevi Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Liseberg Amusement Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gothenburg (GOT-Landvetter)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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Room options

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 53 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Single Room (Without windows)

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room (Without windows)

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Gothenburg

Located in Gothenburg City Center within a short walk of Nordstan Shopping Center, Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Nya Ullevi Stadium. This 36-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace. It's connected to a shopping center in central Gothenburg and also close to Liseberg Amusement Park and Universeum.

What's nearby

  • Nordstan Shopping Center - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gothenburg Opera - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gamla Ullevi Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nya Ullevi Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Liseberg Amusement Park - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nordstan Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Gothenburg Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Landvetter Airport (GOT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GöteborgsOperan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Robert's Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Takame - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Tugg - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels

Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in Gothenburg
Guests of Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Free toiletries are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.

Languages

English, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1906
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to December 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for SEK 250 per pet, per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: SEK 250 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Barken Viking
Barken Viking Hotell
Hotell Barken
Hotell Barken Viking
Hotell Barken Viking Gothenburg
Hotell Barken Viking Hotel
Hotell Barken Viking Hotel Gothenburg
Viking Barken
Hotell Liseberg Barken Viking Hotel Gothenburg
Hotell Barken Viking
Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels Hotel
Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels Gothenburg
Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels Hotel Gothenburg

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels?

Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels on Jun 10, 2025 start from $64.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels?

This hotel is situated in Gothenburg City Center, just steps from Göta Canal and Gothenburg Lookout, and within a short walk of Nordstan Shopping Center. You'll also find Liseberg Amusement Park and Nya Ullevi Stadium within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels include a casino at the property?

No, Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels good for couples?

At this riverfront hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like 2 bars and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include sea views.

Does Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels for a fee of SEK 250 per pet, per day.

Does Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels?

The closest major airport to Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels is Landvetter Airport (GOT), which is 16.7 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels.

Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1003 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, quite. Breakfast was good but not a wow breakfast as it is at other hotels. No reception, no bar
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Unique hotel!

Such a unique and cool hotel! Room was big and clean. Location was good too, with a short walk to the city centre. Check in after hours was a little tricky but got there in the end!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanja, ZAGREB

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
One of the standout features of this hotel is that it is actually a ship, which adds a unique charm and a touch of adventure to the stay. The location is superb, as it is within walking distance from the city center, making it easy to explore all the local attractions. Additionally, being right next to the ferry terminal made it incredibly convenient for us to get around. The breakfast was okay and provided a decent start to the day, though it didn't stand out as particularly exceptional. However, there was one significant downside to our stay. Despite placing a request for room cleaning on our door, our room was not cleaned for the entire three days of our stay. This was quite disappointing and impacted our overall comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING!! Love the decorations, cabine/boat vibe, cosy and very clean cabine/room. Great and very functional bathroom/toilet. Breakfast was great and good variety of food. Easily accessed location and short walking distance to the main areas. The only thing is that I have not seen anyone at the reception but they have a phone at the entrance for any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No one at front desk at check in. Had to check in by phone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Viking boat was lovely, the room was clean, easy check-in, we were late due to the flight being delayed, had to call the phone, which was on reception to get our key card, which was no issue. Breakfast was lovely and highly recommended. I wish we had, had more time there. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two separate nights, enjoyed both stays very unique experience, other than on second night there was a broken flashing light outside, i slept through it but my husband struggled, there is lots of unique features to this ship that you can go round and explore, we even went up on top deck and had a walk around. Beds are comfy, Great location for everything in gothenburg city, near to shops bus station and train stations, what more could you ask for
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Sparta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

lars

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unusual hotel in great location

Very nice hotel, simple but comfy rooms, friendly staff, breakfast has all you need. Very quiet unless there is an event on board in the evening, which just happened once in the 5 nights I stayed there. Great location, right in the old harbour, just 15 min walk from city center. Sightseeing tours by boat are close-by. There was only one issue during my stay - reception is supposed to be open from 7 am to 9 pm, but in reality, mostly it only seems to be staffed in the afternoons when new guests arrive. Also, my keycard did not work for the main entrance which was an issue when reception was closed. Same was the case for other guests. There was a number that you could call so somebody would open the door for you, not it's not ideal of course. However, I am sure this is just a temporary issue and will be fixed soon. Otherwise it was a very comfortable and charming place, well definitely stay there again when I come to Gothenburg.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Salomon-Ivan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our light in our bathroom didn't work, the shower head also kept falling off because it wasn't the right size for the holder. Cool to say in the ship worth what we paid for the fun experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice big room and bathroom, and breakfast was included. Not a bad walk to central station, but navigation helped, a lot of construction. Not much going on around it, probably because it was Monday
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value in the centre of Gothenburg

Amazing venue. View was stunning and really easy to find. A very useful landmark when slightly inebriated. Good breakfast selection. Could do with a bit of updating in the public areas, eg carpets are torn and frayed. Don't stay over public holidays as telephone check in system is rubbish
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Reception sign pointed in the wrong direction, there was no one there and you had to call to get your key done. Couldn't store my luggage as no staff were on board. I loved the hotel but they need staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The registration is brilliant but so unique that it is non-intuitive. Fortunately another guest was smoking outside as I arrived and registered for me. I recommend instructions sent to the guest the morning of arrival. I did email them that morning but no response.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Was expecting so much more based on the rating. Like other reviews, the check in process is an issue. There are multiple signs that tell you to do different things and none of them are correct. The bar/restaurant is closed and there is no access to any exterior portion of the ship so that really takes away from the overall experience. Based on that this could have been any average to bad hotel and it doesn’t help that you get none of the good ship experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eddie

Good for a short stay, good location and ok breakfast. Small cabin but ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Overall, this was a fun and quirky place to stay. It was very inexpensive, so it's hard to complain about not having bath toiletries or an actively staffed front desk. We arrived around 10pm and were able to get into the 'ship' only because someone was exiting when we got there. Once inside, it was not clear where to go or what to do to get our key. After 5 minutes of waltzing around the place, we finally found a phone with instructions for dialing the property manager. He indicated the key was made and in an open lockbox by the front door. Problem solved. My biggest gripes were the lack of information shared before we arrived regarding how to get into the property and our room. There was also no information in the room on breakfast timing or location, etc. From a service perspective, it's insane that we stayed dour nights and NEVER saw anyone at the front desk. Would I stay here again? Probably. The location is great and the room was very inexpensive. They have a ways to go on spiffing up the property though. Lots of random things laying about in the communal areas and the upstairs deck was closed off to guests. Weird.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Great once you get checked in

Everything about the stay was great once we were checked in. The problem is the check-in process, and we heard the same complaint from two other guests. They mention that the reception desk is staffed limited hours. I never saw anyone there, and i must have passed by 10-12 times at various times of the day. If the front door is locked when you arrive and you don't have a phone, there is a way to get in, but we figured it out by trial and error. The instructions on the front door were not helpful. Then, once you are in, signs point to reception, but it is unstaffed. Eventually we found a phone near reception and we were able to call someone who made a key (remotely) so we could access our room. The company who runs the hotel needs to revise their check-in instructions with the assumption that the guest has never been there before and may not have a phone with them. Put themselves in the guests' shoes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024