Lilla Bommens Torg, 10, Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, 411 04
Gothenburg Lookout
Place, Gothenburg Lookout
1 min walk
Nordstan Shopping Center
Place, Nordstan Shopping Center
4 min walk
Gothenburg Opera
Place, Gothenburg Opera
5 min walk
Gothenburg (GOT-Landvetter)
Airport, Gothenburg (GOT-Landvetter)
34 min drive
Room options
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Room
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
30 reviews
(30 reviews)
129 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
88 reviews
(88 reviews)
City view
161 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
49 reviews
(49 reviews)
194 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Economy Single Room (Without windows)
108 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Economy Double Room (Without windows)
108 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
150 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
14 reviews
(14 reviews)
53 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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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.With a stay at this Gothenburg City Center hotel, you'll be steps from Gothenburg Guest Harbor and Gothenburg Lookout. Göta Canal and The Gothenburg Lookout 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
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
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.
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
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
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
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, but Casino Cosmopol Gothenburg (11-min walk) is nearby.
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 1056 reviews
10 - Excellent
292
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1056 reviews
8 - Good
288
Rating 6 - Okay. 260 out of 1056 reviews
6 - Okay
260
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1056 reviews
4 - Poor
132
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1056 reviews
2 - Terrible
84
7.4/10
Cleanliness
6.4/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rossana
Feb 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very special, very clean and quiet
Rossana
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Rachael
Jan 29, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing value for money, great location and interesting to walk around the ship.
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.
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.
Christer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Kevin
Traveled with partner
Dec 9, 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.
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
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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.
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shaun
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Shaun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Noel
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room was in desperate need of updating it was very tired, bed was not comfortable bathroom was very tired too towels looked stained toilet seat was loose.