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About this property
This B&B is located in a historical fortress in Varberg. The accommodation is set in what once was a bakery, hospital and prison. The fortress faces the North Sea and the property features both regular rooms and converted cell rooms. Fästningens features free WiFi access. Breakfast is served at the property from 8 a.m to 10 a.m. Guests can enjoy the shared garden or take the 100 metre stroll down to the panoramic seaside. Right below the property there's a sandy beach. Varberg Train Station is within 500 metres and Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is 92 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mike
United Kingdom“Fantastic location & comfortable rooms with excellent shared washing facilities (separate showers & toilets).” 
Vijayendran
Sweden“The room was facing the sea. The rooms were very original and I shall definitely visit again.”- Nina Sweden“It's in a historic site and well kept, on the sea, and the rooms are simple but with comfortable beds, good ventilation and lighting. And spotlessly clean. There is great attention to detail, also in the breakfast rooms. There were basics, like...”
Samuel
Austria“Room was small but cozy, beds comfortable. We had a large window and two connected single beds. Although there was not much space to walk around, we had everything we needed and shared showers offered a good stream of warm water after an...”- Dawn Sweden“Good budget alternative for a single traveler like me. Shared facilities were fine. Room was adequate for a night or two and I didn’t find it stuffy even though the window wasn’t reachable. The people I had contact with at the reception were...”
- Liz United Kingdom“In the grounds of an historic fortress ! Very well kept, great condition! Very central for exploring. Lovely airy rooms, shared toilet & showers - but really lovely ones ! Great breakfast Friendly & helpful.”
- Daniel
Australia“The staff were very accomodating, friendly and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast spread was the best of our 5 week holiday with lots of different options (including GF and vegan). The view from our room was very nice, it was special being...” - Sirona Sweden“Great breakfast. The historical buildings were outstanding.”
Isabel Australia“A most unusual and memorable location. Basic facilities, as advertised, were very clean.”- Martaj2009
Poland“Unique experience. Unique location. Room clean and surprisingly nice. Equipped kitchen. Very friendly staff.”
Managed by Fästningens Logi Varberg AB
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
If you arrive outside reception opening hours, the property will send you a code to collect the key from a safety box.
Please inform Fästningens in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
