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STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem

2.0 star property
History meets relaxation in Innerstaden's charming retreat where garden views create a peaceful atmosphere for travelers seeking authentic Visby character

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A building with a sign reading 'VISBY FÄNGELSE' and 'MDCCCLIX' above the entrance. - STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem (Visby)
A twin bed with a grey headboard, a small bedside table, and a window with curtains. - STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem (Visby)
A multi-level interior with a central staircase, metal railings, and a table with a bowl of fruit. - STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem (Visby)
A dining area with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and a staircase. - STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem (Visby)
A book titled 'Bergens Stjarnor' by JoJo Moyes on a table. - STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem (Visby)
Visby FĂ€ngelse - Hostel in historic Visby offers a unique stay with garden surroundings and BBQ areas. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage. Previous visitors praise the property's genuine charm.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A small, single-bed room with a window, radiator, and a hanging garment.

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A twin bed with a grey headboard, a small bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Economy Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A building facade with multiple arched windows and a street lamp.

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A table with a plate of green apples and a plate of cherries, two cups with blue stripes, and a window in the background.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact room with a bunk bed, a small dining table with a chair, a kitchen area with a sink and microwave, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Innerstaden, a neighborhood in Visby, is home to STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem. Saint Karins Ruins and St. Nicolai Ruin are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Visby Ferry Terminal and Gotska Golfklubben. Botaniska Tradgarden and Kneippbyn Summerland Themepark are also worth visiting. Visit our Visby travel guide
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Skeppsbron 1, Visby, Gotland, Visby, 621 57

What's nearby

  • Visby - September 23, 2018: The cathedral of the old town of Visby in Gotland, Sweden
    Visby Cathedral
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Almedalen
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gotlands Art Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Uppsala University - Campus Gotland
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Visby Ringmur
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Visby (VBY)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Babka CafĂ©
    6 min walk
  • Thai Thai
    6 min walk
  • Bad wolf
    6 min walk
  • Meza
    6 min walk
  • Wisby Hof
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 12:30 AM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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 will receive a SMS with special check-in instructions prior to their arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of SEK 200 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: SEK 200 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Towels available for a fee (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Frequently asked questions

Is STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of SEK 200 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem located?

Located in Innerstaden, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Visby Ferry Terminal, Uppsala University - Campus Gotland, and Gotland Museum. Wisby Strand Congress and Event Center and Gotlands Art Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Visby FĂ€ngelse - Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 426 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Affordable, bed was comfortable, easy access to the showers and toilet. I also like how near it is to the ferry terminal. I am just disappointed the lamp by the lower bunk in Cell 27 was not working, and the wall outlet is a bit far from the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was very close to the ferry and the only few things I didn't like was that the bed made very loud creaking noises and the last thing is something a little more personal and that is that I would have liked to have some more directions for where the baggage room was and which way to find the rooms that one was given. But otherwise I had a very good last night sleep in Visby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool place

Location on harbor was perfect since we took a boat out of Gotland. Cool place with interesting history. We actually never stay at hostels and we’re pleasantly surprised about the nice people we met in the kitchen. Well equipped kitchen and ICA grocery store was very near. Only bad thing was their nonexistent communication and others seem to share the opinion. We tried to confirm that our linen order was ok and ask for the door code since office is manned only 10 am -2 pm and check in starts at 3 pm. We tried to call several times on check in day during the office hours, but no one answered. Our friends in Sweden also kept on trying since we had to go to the airport. That was unnecessary excitement and could be easily corrected. I still recommend it tho.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

I was the only guest. Very central. Old town easy to access by walking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roland

Former prison with small rooms(cell) but everything is there. The beds are not soft!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fthawit Redie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sumear

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
One Word:dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shared kitchen was dirty. Common areas smelled bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The Visby FĂ€ngelse hostel is a practical place to stay in Visby, well located just outside of the ferry. The vintage wallpaper and historical decor elements are nice and funny, as well as the experience of sleeping in what used to be a prison. However, there is almost no staff, only staff at the bar somewhat know what’s happening. There are not enough showers and toilets for the number of guests. Renting sheets and towels is outrageously expensive. The respect of quiet jours (starting at the usual 11pm) for the evening is a myth ; we had to try falling asleep while other guests were partying in the common spaces, which were gross the following morning. We put food in the fridge and one of our yogourts and some fruit mysteriously disappeared.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Anders Mattias

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid hostel in Visby

Overall a good stay. Kitchen felt a bit run down. And if you are tall you will for sure bounce your head in the door damper in the low cell doors. They are mounted so there is a peace of meral sticking out a foot into the room. Luckily i wasnt so tall that I got them in the eye but my forehead took some beatings. But what I couldnt understand is why they have motorbikes inside the halls and saloons as decoration. They take up space, and hinder walking, and the space could be used much better. In addition they look ugly and out of the place. The decision to put them there is the dumbest thing I have seen in any hostel. Otherwise the establishment delivered to expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fanns det som behövdes!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Coolt, spartanskt, centralt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bra i sin helhet, men utslag Àr inte okej.

DÄlig ventilation pÄ rummet , men man fÄr vÀl sÄklart vad man betalar för och det gÀller de allra mesta. Men att det kÀnns som att det Àr nÄ djur eller liknande i tÀcket och bÄde jag och min partner vaknade upp med konstiga röda mÀrken pÄ fötter och ben .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ib

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rummet er kun til EN person!!!! - Ingen plads mellem sengene - Man skal ud pÄ gangen for at fÄ plads til at tage tÞj pÄ. Her forkert at kalde rummet for dobbelt rum. UtÊtte vinduer og der kommer regn ind . Der er ingen kroge til tÞj pÄ baderummet/toilettet + ingen hylder eller kroge. KÞkkenet ekstremt beskidt, kÞleskab kan ikke lukkes ordentligt. Generelt meget nedslidt og det mÄ vÊre meget utilfredsstillende for personalet at stÊdda/ rengÞre. MÄske en trend men alle flader burde males og vinduer pudses.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Anette

Helt ok sÀngar, trÄngt men var förvarnad Ok boende rel centralt till det priset Bör framgÄ bÀttre att sÀngklÀder o frukost ej ingÄr I det hela ok !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Intressant miljö! VÀldigt varmt i stugorna och svÄrt (omöjligt) att fÄ tag i personal efter 15. Ligger perfekt!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Zentrale Lage am Hafen, sauber, KĂŒche vorhanden
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hanne Camilla

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sentralt og billig!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En helg som par

Mkt bra lÀge. Ganska slitet, skulle behövts en uppfrÀschning av ytskikt. VÀldigt dÄliga sÀngar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Totte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lite stökigt men endÄ bra
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Trevligt stÀlle och unikt stÀlle

Bra lÀge! Roligt stÀlle med fÀngelsetema - unikt. Enklare vandrarhem med bra sÀngar. Rent och fint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Ingen personal att stÀlla frÄgor. SjÀlv check in Àr ok men nÄgon gÄng under dagen vill man trÀffa personal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ebba

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Perfekt under Stockholmsveckan!

Jag och min vĂ€n bokade detta boende till stockholmsveckan och vi Ă€lskade det! Man kan beskriva att det Ă€r som att bo pĂ„ kollo, smĂ„ rum, allting Ă€r inte 100% bra kvalitĂ© och renligheten kan ifrĂ„gasĂ€ttas, MEN upplevelsen, personerna och mysigheten var helt fantastisk! Trevlig personal och tydliga instruktioner pĂ„ hur man checkar in och ut (det var skönt att man kunde checka in sjĂ€lv). Det var Ă€ven vĂ€ldigt trevligt att det fanns mĂ„nga ”allrum” bĂ„de ute och inomhus. Men Ă€ven den hĂ€rliga uteserveringen! Supermysig servering dĂ€r man har en vĂ€ldigt fin utsikt över hamnen. Det erbjöds liveband (Dogge doggelito) med mat och dryck. Vi kollade Ă€ven fotbollsmatchen dĂ€r, vilket var vĂ€ldigt roligt. Vi hĂ„ller inte med om dessa dĂ„liga recensioner! Man fĂ„r helt enkelt det man betalar för! Om man vill ha mer privat (inte ungdomar som festar till 7 pĂ„ morgonen) sĂ„ ska man inte boka vistelse under Stockholmsveckan, och om man vill ha ett ”frĂ€schare” stĂ€lle sĂ„ fĂ„r man lĂ€gga nĂ„gra hundralappar till och bo nĂ„gon annanstans! Detta boende Ă€r för dig som Ă€r en pank ungdom som gillar att festa och socialisera sig, för fĂ€ngelset blir som ett eget litet samhĂ€lle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service

Fem nÀtter i fÀngelse.

Trevligt vandrarhem nÀra till allt. Med gÄngavstÄnd till GotlandsfÀrjan, glassmagasinwt ich cykeluthyrningen. Sonen pÄ 13 Är tyckte att det var spÀnnande att fÄ bo pÄ ett fÀngelse! NÄgra negativa saker; knarrande och lite gnisslande vÄningssÀngar i metall. Dammigt ffa i fönsternischen. Ingen kÀllsortering av förpackningar i köket förutom glas och matrester/ kompost. Men vi trivdes ÀndÄ bra och Äterkommer gÀrna nÀsta sommar.
Sonen gillade fönster-smygen. Men det omrÄdet stÀdades nog aldrig.
5 minuters gÄngpromenad frÄn FÀrjan!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025