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Barken Viking

Property class: 3.5

Photo gallery for Barken Viking

A large cruise ship docked at a port with a modern building in the background.
A building with a sign reading 'VÄLKOMMEN OMBORD!' indicating a hotel, restaurant, and conference center.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a coat of arms, a staircase, and a sign reading "VIKING".
A person pouring a beverage into a cup on a table set for dining.
A cozy living room with a wooden wall, a framed maritime painting, a table with a lamp, and two armchairs.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a wooden panel wall, a bed with a red and white bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture, and a door with a sign.

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red blanket and an American flag pillow. The room has wooden paneling, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(88 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a wooden paneled wall, a bed with a blue and white bedspread, two framed pictures, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Economy Single Room (Without windows)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf with toiletries.

Economy Single Room (Without windows)

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Without windows)

A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread and two pillows with star designs, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door to the left.

Economy Double Room (Without windows)

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A cabin with two beds, wooden paneling, a large mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden paneled wall, a round mirror, a bed with white bedding, an American flag pillow, and a framed painting above the bed.

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

A bunk bed with a white mattress and a red blanket.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Gothenburg

You'll be connected to a shopping centre at Barken Viking, and within steps of Göta Canal and Gothenburg Lookout. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a rooftop terrace. Additionally, you'll find a conference centre, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Gothenburg City Center hotel include Nya Ullevi Stadium and Liseberg Amusement Park.

What's nearby

  • Gothenburg Lookout - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nordstan Shopping Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gothenburg Opera - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kungsgatan - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gamla Ullevi Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Saigon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bananpiren - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Yama - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Provianten - L:a Bommen Krog & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gurras - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Barken Viking

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and 4 meeting rooms are available. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Barken Viking.

This 3.5-star Gothenburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1906
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Barken Viking offers 36 accommodations with free toiletries. This Gothenburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

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
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 1 September to 31 December:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

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

Pets

  • Pets: SEK 250 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Barken Viking?

Barken Viking offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Barken Viking?

The closest beach to Barken Viking is Härlanda tjärns badplats (5.3 km).

Does Barken Viking serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors speak well of the free full brekkie here! Offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Barken Viking?

No, Barken Viking does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Barken Viking?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Barken Viking's onsite restaurant.The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from September 1 until December 31.

What time are check-in & check-out at Barken Viking?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Barken Viking Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1000 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great ambiance, and very good breakfast! Would very much recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Barken is an inexpensive and centrally located place to stay. You get what you pay for, plus breakfast. However, the rooms at the bottom of the boat are completely substandard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very convenient for one night if you are just sleeping and for instance have an early train, spacious room with two separate beds and small windows to the river. Toilet and shower in the hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Review
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Helt ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helt ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The standard is in line with the price, as long as you don't get a room below deck (which is not desirable).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service
Rent rum
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a really cool stay. The boat is beautifully preserved and the room I stayed in was clean, warm and very comfortable. However, it feels like something is not quite working correctly. Firstly it took me a while to get anyone to answer the intercom to let me in on check in - this was resolved easily and the room was ready for me. The biggest problem was breakfast. There was no breakfast room - instead it was served from reception and only cold sandwiches and a limited range of teas and coffee. This was incredibly disappointing. I would definitely stay here again if the breakfast was improved as the location was excellent and it was a novel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel certainly has its charm, but some of the rooms are rather simple and spartan in their décor. The room I was given didn't have a single coat hook. There was nowhere to hang my jacket or towel. What's more, the ceiling dripped on the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025