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Barken Viking

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Liseberg Amusement Park, connected to a shopping center

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Photo gallery for Barken Viking

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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)

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

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

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

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 53 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
  • 269 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Gothenburg

Gothenburg City Center stay.A stay at this Gothenburg City Center hotel places you steps from Gothenburg Lookout and within a 5-minute walk of Göta Canal. Nordstan Shopping Center and Gothenburg Opera are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • Gamla Ullevi Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Bananpiren - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gurras - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Yama - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wei Wei - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Barken Viking

3.5-star hotel near Liseberg Amusement Park, connected to a shopping center
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.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1906
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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

  • 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.

Property 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 onsite 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 each accommodation.

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

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

How close is Barken Viking to the airport?

Barken Viking is 16.7 mi (28-min drive) away from the Landvetter Airport (GOT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Barken Viking have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Barken Viking.

How close is Barken Viking to the beach?

This hotel is 5.1 mi (14-min drive) from Härlanda tjärns badplats and 6 mi (16-min drive) from Bergsjöbadet. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Barken Viking offer free breakfast?

Barken Viking offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Barken Viking?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Barken Viking?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Barken Viking?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Barken Viking have a pool?

Barken Viking does not have a pool.

Does Barken Viking have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from September 1 to December 31.

Does Barken Viking have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Barken Viking to downtown Gothenburg?

Barken Viking is 0.6 mi away from Gothenburg.

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