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Barken Viking

3.5 star property

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Lilla Bommens Torg, 10, Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, 411 04
  • Place, Gothenburg Lookout
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nordstan Shopping Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Gothenburg Opera
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gothenburg (GOT-Landvetter)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(88 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Single Room (Without windows) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room (Without windows)

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room (Without windows) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room (Without windows)

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 53 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

About the neighborhood

Gothenburg

Located in Gothenburg City Center within a mile (2 km) of Nya Ullevi Stadium, Barken Viking is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Liseberg Amusement Park. This 36-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace. Centrally located in Gothenburg, the hotel is connected to a shopping center, and a short walk from Gothenburg Guest Harbor and Gothenburg Lookout.

What's nearby

  • Gothenburg Lookout - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nordstan Shopping Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gothenburg Opera - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kungsgatan - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Garden Society of Gothenburg - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Saigon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪GöteborgsOperan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pocket In The House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wei Wei - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Robert's Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Barken Viking

Guests of Barken Viking enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. 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.

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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 full 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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?

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

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

This hotel is situated in Gothenburg City Center, just steps from Gothenburg Guest Harbor 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?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Barken Viking include a casino at the property?

No, Barken Viking doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Barken Viking?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Barken Viking a good place to stay for couples?

At this riverfront hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a sea view and free WiFi.

Does Barken Viking have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Barken Viking have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Barken Viking serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Barken Viking allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does Barken Viking have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Barken Viking?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Barken Viking?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Barken Viking.

Barken Viking Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 260 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1056 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very special, very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing value for money, great location and interesting to walk around the ship.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Enes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We definitely book this for the novelty value of staying on a beautiful old ship. Check in was an effort. No one was around to answer the door. It was 20minutes before we got in and only because other guests came back. Even though the portholes were closed the rain leaked through alot and some of our stuff got a bit damp. Overall the room was clean and comfortable. The buffet breakfast was tasty and it was a fun stay. The ship needs some TLC and maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Enes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, very nice staff especially the male cleaner, he was very helpful :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Christer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast with little luxury, just the basics. Room was... In decline. Lots of spots and stains, beds worn out, pillows lumpy. Which is a shame, this location and the boat has so much potential.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Our room was neglected. There is lack of detail in the service, and such a unique venue deserves much more attention. For eg, the room is done, and towels changed, every 3 days. Having said that, evening dinners were decent.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ella

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay, we paid for a private bathroom and the shower didn’t work at all so that was useless, no staff ever seen in that building but the bathroom was clean and the room was okay for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast and very helpful staff. Unique experience on this ship .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tobias

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tobias

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was dust everywhere (which made the TV overheat), most of the lights don't work, you can't open the windows, there's slight mould, the suffocating stench of the toilets and the showers ran through the halls, the showers also looked disgusting, I refuse to use the elevator because of the sounds and the shakiness as well as the stains on the walls, the We weren't allowed on the top which was a little disapointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Halstein

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am not one to complain and have stayed at the Barken hotel multiple times over the years and it has really taken a dive. I had to wait for several hours for my room to be available. They only had one person in the house keeping staff for the whole hotel. I felt really bad for her. The new management of this place is atrocious and they clearly don’t care at all about running a decent operation. There front check in is non existent and you will need to call someone to get your room who has no clue what is happening at the hotel. The key card the past two times I was there didn’t open the front door and I had to stand outside and wait for another hotel guest to go outside to get back in. Despite waiting for hours to get in my room this last trip, the house keeping staff barged in on me one minute after 11 to demand I leave. They said they would give me a partial refund when I talked to their remote staff but it was never provided. It’s really sad because this used to be a great place to stay. AVOID at all costs and stay at another hotel in Gothenburg, otherwise you’ll just be dealing with waiting around or stuck outside which will ruin your trip. Do better!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very nice old ship
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cade

Review
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice easy check in room was clean and tidy this is an old boat , but I did think most things were just ok , there is heating in the room pity it’s not on , the boat is lovely and well lite up at night pity the curtains dont block the light out , there is no bar or restaurant available, and you are not allowed to walk on the upper deck , I bet this place was fantastic a few years ago but definitely needs an upgrade , shops and restaurants are not far away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

kyle michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was bad, staff only present for short time then it’s all done through a phone call. Room and shared bathroom felt like a jail cell. The bed was an awful cot. Literally left and went to a different hotel the next day. Would not recommend this place at all
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Takashi

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stay upset

Service is nothing !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah J

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Unique and characterful ocation. Stay was much better than anticipated from reviews but place needs better mattresses, human on site at reception (we only saw staff there once) and an arrangement for guests to be allowed a visit to the deck: it is a real downside - and a miss-selling of the location - that guests are forbidden access. Breakfasts need more variety and fruit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, its the people who are important and make for a decent stay. Although there was no 24hr reception, there was a phone which put you straight through to a very helpful person. All good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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