Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Change of towels is available on request.
Barken Viking offers 36 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Gothenburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested.
The free breakfast at Barken Viking gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping center, and just a quick walk from Nordstan Shopping Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant.
Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
6 minutes by foot from Nordstan Shopping Center and a 4-minute drive from Nya Ullevi Stadium
Pets welcome for a fee
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 center 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.
Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Barken Viking has a restaurant on site.
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
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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
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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
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.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
One child 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
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Hotell Barken Viking Gothenburg
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Viking Barken
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Barken Viking Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 1017 reviews
10 - Excellent
282
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1017 reviews
8 - Good
274
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 1017 reviews
6 - Okay
252
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 1017 reviews
4 - Poor
129
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1017 reviews
2 - Terrible
80
7.4/10
Cleanliness
6.4/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachael
29 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing value for money, great location and interesting to walk around the ship.
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.
Helle
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Helen
22 Mar 2026
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.
The bed was comfy,breakfast was tasty.
The staff not so friendly.
Overall we had a pleasant stay.
Iwona
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Gudmund
25 Dec 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Helt ok
Gudmund
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Johannes
17 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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
The standard is in line with the price, as long as you don't get a room below deck (which is not desirable).
Helle
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tommy
6 Oct 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Rent rum
Tommy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Helle
16 Jan 2026
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.
Helle
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jennifer
30 Dec 2025
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.
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kevin
9 Dec 2025
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.
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.