Hotell Fängelset Västervik
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Hotell Fängelset Västervik
Fängelsegatan 1, Vastervik, Kalmar county 59331, Sweden
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Free parking
Ideal locationAmenities
Golf Course
Private parkingFree
Luggage Storage
Meeting Room
Multi-Function Room
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Fax/Copying Service
Front Desk with Limited Hours
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Property Description
A stay at Hotell Fängelset places you in the heart of Vastervik, a 5-minute drive from Västerviks Golfklubb and 12 minutes from Gränsö Nature Reserve. This hotel is within the region of Djursdala Old Church and Astrid Lindgren's Nas.
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8.4/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.4
Amenities8.4
Location8.4
Service8.4
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Surroundings
Landmarks: S:t Petri Kyrka
(230m)
Landmarks: Västerviks stadsbibliotek (Västerviks bibliotek)
(330m)
Landmarks: Bryggaren Kulturesceen
(330m)
Landmarks: Old Water Tower
(360m)
Landmarks: Hasselö and Sladö
(420m)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
7
Prison Cell Double Bed
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Towel
Shampoo
Soap
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6
Single Cell
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Private Toilet
Soap
Alcoholic Beverages
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7
Suite
Bedroom 1:2 Single bed ● Living Room:1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
City View
Towel
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5
Family Room
1 Double bed and 1 Bunk bed or 2 Single bed and 1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Towel
Shampoo
Soap
Shade Curtain
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5
Family Room
1 Queen bed and 3 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Towel
Microwave Oven
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5
Single Room
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Towel
Private Toilet
Soap
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8
Double Room
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Towel
Shampoo
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7
Economy Room (140 Cm Bed)
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Towel
Shampoo
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6
Prison Cell Twin Room
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Towel
Private Toilet
Soap
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Guest Reviews
8.4/10
Very Good
44 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.4
- Amenities8.4
- Location8.4
- Service8.4
Average for similar properties in Vastervik
AI Summary
The staff is friendly and dedicated. The accommodation is conveniently located near transport links and city center. Guests enjoyed comfortable beds and spacious rooms. The breakfast buffet received high praise for its quality.
Guest User
July 28, 2024
We experienced this hotel as a very special place, mainly for two reasons. 1.) It is obvious that their staff loves to be a good host and take very well care about you , from dust till dawn. 2.) Well, it is a place with history and certainly a special character, it is not everyday that you can sleep in a jail (hopefully😀 ).
Guest User
July 20, 2024
Fun experience with a nice location close to the centre. Great place to park the car and close to a charging station as well. We booked a large double room but I am sure that any kid would love to try sleeping in a cell. Interesting to view the “museum” part of the prison. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Wish the owners Good luck. They work really hard to make you feel welcome. Breakfast buffet is OK without anything missing.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
On my arrival in Västervik I discovered that this hotel was the former prison in Västervik. As I joked with the receptionist over the phone "I'm paying to stay in prison!". Still the room was comfortable if a bit on the small side. The breakfast was fine, could not be faulted. The location wa great, next to the train station and bus terminus and a few minutes walk from the water front and the centre of Västervik. One of the places that I visited in Västervik was the Slottsholmen Hotel, owned by Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA fame, he grew up in Västervik. I visited the Slottsholmen a couple of times for drinks but unfortunately did not get to meet Mr Ulvaeus.
Guest User
July 20, 2023
We picked this place to stay primarily because it was an old jail. I think the experience differs widely depending on the room you select, ie: with a bathroom or not. We had a room with a bathroom and the set up was so "fun" with the one cell completely taken up by the bed and the bathroom in the adjoining half cell. The thick walls and iron doors and big locks are all there from the time it was a jail and there is a lot of prison information signs and pictures on the walls for effect. The included breakfast was quite nice with a good variety of items and everything fresh. We did have a little bit of a problem with our check-in. We knew we were arriving late, after their posted check-in time, and had told the hotel that. We expected to receive check-in instructions well before our arrival date, but we had not received anything and it was the day of our arrival. We tried to call them for most of the morning before our arrival and we could never get through. We contacted **********, who also tried to contact the hotel and they spent almost 30 minutes before finally finding a different number to use. Once we got in touch with the front desk person, we did get a text with the instructions for late check-in, but it was quite a bit of stress trying to get information that should have been sent without us having to track it down.
Guest User
July 7, 2025
Natürlich ist das Zimmer sehr klein handelt es sich doch um eine ehemalige Zelle in einem ehemaligem Hotel. Allerdings ist das Zimmer clever eingerichtet und sauber. Sehr bequemes Bett. Freundlicher Service. Das Frühstück bietet vieles. Der Raum um Fahrräder sicher abzustellen ist mickrig klein. Drei Fahrräder und er war voll. Wir haben unsere dann halt in den Flur gestellt.
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Guest User
June 11, 2025
We kwamen 1 nachtje slapen met de hond. Bij binnenkomst werden wij vriendelijk ontvangen door de dame achter de balie. Omdat we de hond mee hadden kregen we een kamer op de begane grond nr 10. Toen we de gang in liepen viel ons meteen op dat er klussersbezig waren en dat het erg naar verf stonk. In de kamer stond een tweepersoons bed met ruime badkamer. De bedden waren erg goed. Echter bleek dat er boven ons een gezin met een kind zat dat de hele tijd heen en weer rende en sprong boven onze kamer. Omdat het pand erg gehorig is was dit niet te doen. Mijn vriend heeft dit aangegeven bij de eigenaar. Hij zou er iets van zeggen. Na ongeveer 20 minuten werd het geluid minder. De volgende ochtend om 5.56 uur werden we opnieuw verrast door hard gebonk, geren en gespring. We hebben dit wederom opnieuw aangegeven bij de eigenaar. Er werd ons aangeboden om langer te blijven zodat we extra konden uitrusten. Dit leek ons geen goed plan. We waren immers op doorreis en hebben hier dan ook geen gebruik van gemaakt. De bedden en het ontbijt waren erg goed. Toch zou ik niemand aanraden om hier te overnachten. Het idee is leuk maar een gevangenis is hier niet voor gemaakt. De prijs vonden wij het niet waard. Wij komen hier nooit meer terug!
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Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf Course
Off-site
Private parking
Free
Luggage Storage
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Business Services
Multi-Function Room
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Luggage Storage
Languages Spoken
English
Swedish
Food & Drink
Lobby Bar
Snack Bar
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Elevator
Health & Wellness
Mountain Climbing
Off-site
Mountain Biking
Off-site
Ziplining
Off-site
Rock Climbing
Off-site
Golf Course
Off-site
Activities
Game Room
Eco Tours
Off-site
Accessibility
Handrails in Stairways
Accessible Rooms Available
Safety & Security
First-Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
Fire Extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–20:00
Check-out: 06:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–20:00
Self check-in: Contact the property for instructions on how to obtain the card/keys
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 1871
- Number of Rooms: 49
A stay at Hotell Fängelset places you in the heart of Vastervik, a 5-minute drive from Västerviks Golfklubb and 12 minutes from Gränsö Nature Reserve. This hotel is within the region of Djursdala Old Church and Astrid Lindgren's Nas.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional features at this hotel include a banquet hall and bike storage.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotell Fängelset. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Vastervik? This hotel has 431 square feet (40 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Stay in one of 49 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional features at this hotel include a banquet hall and bike storage.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotell Fängelset. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Vastervik? This hotel has 431 square feet (40 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Stay in one of 49 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.