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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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Varberg
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Celestia
    United States United States
    A very unique experience. Renovated in a way that keeps the interesting prison aspect while still being comfortable and modern. The location is also great
  • Louise
    Sweden Sweden
    Excellent staff, beautiful setting and great breakfast!
  • Per
    Sweden Sweden
    Very nice accomendation close to the city center and the beach. Very nice and helpful staff and good breakfast that was included in the price.

Managed by Fästningens Logi Varberg AB

Company review score: 9.4Based on 1,377 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Fästningens B&B is run by the married couple Carl and Amelie as a small family business. We love to give our guests a unique experience at Varberg's fortress, to meet new and recurrent guests and to hear about different travel stories and adventures. We are now curious about your story! //Carl och Amelie

Property information

Welcome to the Fortress! We are located inside the walls of Varberg's fortress dating from the early 13th century. We offer a cozy accommodation in our B&B. If you want a more captivating accommodation, you can choose to spend the night in a cell in the former prison. Just outside our accommodation is a sandy beach and piers. To Varberg's center and train station it is only a short walk. Welcome with your booking!

Neighbourhood information

The environment around our B&B is grassy areas with historic stone walls, where there are tables to use to eat or just have a coffee in the fantastic environment. From the fortress you can look out over the mighty North Sea and enjoy the sunset in the ocean. You can also see the island of Getterön and the well-known Kallbadhuset just below the fortress. Varberg's fortress is one of Varberg's foremost historical sites and here you can spend the night, eat and enjoy history from the early Middle Ages at Halland's Cultural History Museum.

Languages spoken

English,Swedish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fästningens
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swedish

House rules

Fästningens takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 16:30

Check-out

From 04:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 20

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted Fästningens accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about Fästningens

  • Fästningens offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Open-air bath

  • Fästningens is 700 yards from the centre of Varberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Fästningens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Fästningens is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Fästningens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Fästningens include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Family