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Alcatraz

2.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful escape at this nature retreat where kayaking on calm waters and cycling through scenic routes become the perfect daily activities

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Family Apartment | Blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets - Alcatraz (Gustavsfors)
Terrace/patio - Alcatraz (Gustavsfors)
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Blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets - Alcatraz (Gustavsfors)
Alcatraz occupies a scenic spot where visitors enjoy its marina, terrace, and coffee shop. Active travelers appreciate the range of options from kayaking and archery to fishing and cycling. Past guests consistently mention the helpful staff and the guesthouse's genuine charm.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • 10 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • 10 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • 13 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Gustavsfors is home to Alcatraz. Arjangs Golf Club and Amals Ski Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Lelång and Ekeby Camping. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Bruksvägen 10, Gustavsfors, 66693

What's nearby

  • Lake Lelång - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Amals Ski Center - 36 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • Tocksfors Shopping Center - 40 min drive - 36.8 miles
  • Beach - 50 min drive - 28.4 miles
  • Dalslands Kanal AB - 58 min drive - 42.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bengtsfors Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Svens Kopparkittel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Café Brukshandeln - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Svens Kopparkittel tyskt bageri och café Gustavsfors - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Alcatraz

Property highlights
At Alcatraz, you can look forward to a marina, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy archery, mountain biking, and fishing at this guesthouse. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurang Alcatraz, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and rowing/canoeing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an arcade/game room.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A bicycle shuttle, barbecue grills, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Alcatraz offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops
  • Freezers, cookware/dishes/utensils, and cribs/infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: SEK 115 for adults and SEK 85 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurang Alcatraz

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Electric bike charging

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with Breakfast plans must book meals in advance.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of SEK 60 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 300.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for SEK 75.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SEK 115 for adults and SEK 85 for children
  • Pet fee: SEK 60 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: SEK 75.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 300.0 per night
  • Towels fee: SEK 60.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Alcatraz Hostel Bengtsfors
Alcatraz Guesthouse
Alcatraz Gustavsfors
Alcatraz Guesthouse Gustavsfors
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Alcatraz Gustavsfors
Gustavsfors Alcatraz Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Alcatraz Hostel Gustavsfors
Alcatraz Gustavsfors
Alcatraz Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Alcatraz

Frequently asked questions

Is Alcatraz pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of SEK 60 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alcatraz?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Alcatraz?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Alcatraz provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Alcatraz located?

Situated in Gustavsfors, this guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Lelång and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Ekeby Camping. Bengtsfors Church and Bengtsfors Canal Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Alcatraz Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time

Kulinariskt & lärorikt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Det var rent och fräsch men väldigt lyhört, vilket var störande.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Annorlunda o spännande boende

Ett annorlunda boende men väl värt ett besök.Prisvärt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super unterkunft mit sehr freundlichem Personal. Weiter zu empfehlen. Immer wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

trond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
litt smal seng
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Inga-lill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dessvärre kunde inte personalen så bra svenska och att dom inte kunde hjälpa till med information om närområdet,då dom inte kunde så mycket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Christer

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Rörigt ställe. Beställt frukost..men det var borta. Långt till korridortoa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jag var på genomresa och skulle bara sova en natt. Jag blev lite besviken för jag trodde man skulle kunna bada någonstans.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jari

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Reine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Anton

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Marina

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Nils-Bertil

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019