Where to stay in Visby

Where to stay in Visby

The beautifully preserved medieval town of Visby is home to a wide selection of charming hotels and other places to stay. Thousands of tourists come to this city of roses and ruins every year to relax and explore. Particularly popular weeks are Almedalen Week, Medieval Week and the notorious Stockholm Week… So it's not surprising there's plenty of choice when it comes to accommodation. Whether you're just visiting or live on the island and want to treat yourself to a staycation, follow our guide to really great places to stay in Visby. 

The best hotels in Visby

Best Western Strand Hotel Visby

Well-loved gem

Just inside the town walls you'll find this charming hotel that embodies excellent service. There are 124 rooms and suites, along with access to the relaxation area with a gym, pool, and sauna. The hotel spans five buildings, and each room has its own unique character, catering to both business trips and family holidays. A breakfast buffet is always included, and the hotel also has a restaurant and conference facilities.

Clarion Hotel Wisby

Where old meets new

212 hotel rooms, eight conference rooms, banquet hall, spa, restaurant, and great service. The Clarion Hotel Wisby is in the old parts of Visby, inside the city walls, with easy access to everything the city has to offer. The hotel also features a medieval alleyway and pillars from the 13th century, which are well preserved and restored, creating a special atmosphere.

Donners Hotell

Fresh and familiar

Just a stone's throw from Almedalen, Donners Hotel offers 42 modern and clean hotel rooms and family suites. The hotel's close to everything there is to do in Visby, whether it's shopping, the beach, or dining out that's on the agenda. The hotel has its own restaurant whose menu draws inspiration from the Mediterranean. The hotel also has three newly built conference rooms.

Hotel Helgeand

Next door to the cathedral

This dog-friendly hotel is housed in one of the city's oldest buildings, surrounded by a park area. They offer 17 modern rooms decorated with inspiration from the Middle Ages. The atmosphere is harmonious, and there's a relaxation area. Guests can also unwind with an evening drink in the bar and lounge.

Visby Börs

Historical origins

The Bathing Friends, the Hotel Queen, and the King of Karlsö - these are three of Visby Börs' eight suites. The suites are decorated in 19th-century style with antique furniture, draped in red velvet fabrics, and floors covered with genuine carpets. In addition to the suites, Visby Börs also offers 21 modern rooms for those who prefer bright colour tones and luxurious details. The hotel was Visby's first tourist hotel in the early 1900s.

Hotell Slottsbacken

Comfortable

Hotel Slottsbacken is a clean, modern hotel on Visborgsgatan. It's handily located for Visby's shopping, restaurants and attractions. The hotel also offers conference facilities in the building and in various other cultural buildings within Visby. Check into one of the hotel's 29 double rooms, some of which boast sea views.

Hotell S:t Clemens

Like coming home

The small family-owned hotel S:t Clemens consists of five buildings, and all 30 rooms have their own personality, either with a private entrance to the garden or overlooking the greenery of the Botanical Garden. The hotel also has a medieval church ruin that can be rented for events, gatherings, concerts, baptisms, or weddings. The hotel focuses on the environment by cleaning without chemicals, conserving water and energy, and keeping breakfast as local and organic as possible.

Hotell Villa Borgen

Charming

Do you prefer checking in to cosy, personal hotels? Then this delightful little hotel could be the place for you. Surrounded by the city walls, this hotel offers several single and double rooms, family rooms, apartments, lofts and basement accommodation. All rooms have comfortable beds, airy duvets, bathrooms, free wifi and TV. Breakfast is included in the price.

Best Western Solhem Hotel Visby

Time for rest and relaxation

Right next to Visby's well-preserved 13th century ring wall, this hotel offers a tranquil place to lay your head. There are 99 rooms with views of the cosy garden, towards the sea, the harbour, or over Visby's rooftops, ruins, and churches. Hotel breakfast is always included in the price. Solhem can also help you organise meetings and events, as they have their own conference facilities.

Villa Alma

Rooms with character

Looking for something unique? Villa Alma offers 21 rooms, each with an individual character, feel and size. All rooms are equipped with AC, ensuring a cool stay even during the warmer months of the year. When checking in here, you get a view of the sea, Almedalen, or both. The rooms are tastefully decorated with all the amenities you could wish for. Their renowned breakfast is included for all hotel guests.

Hotell Stenugnen

Modern marine theme

An old coal and coke warehouse has been carefully transformed into a charming and modern small hotel in Visby, with a marine theme. A nod to the fact that Gotlanders have always been a seafaring people. All hotel rooms are light and freshly decorated and a hearty breakfast buffet is served. Just a few minutes' walk away is the marina, the city's shopping street and a range of delightful restaurants.

Lindgården

Medieval setting

With its eight double rooms, an overnight stay at Lindgården is peaceful and pleasant. It's beautifully located in a park within the city walls. Rooms each have their own entrance from the park, while the two suites are upstairs in the main building. Reserve a table at Lindgården's restaurant, which serves Gotlandic gastronomy. Breakfast is included in the hotel price and is served at the neighbouring hotel, Kalk Hotel, around 100 metres away.

Klockgränd Bed & Breakfast

Central simplicity

If you're looking for a centrally located bed and breakfast in Visby, then Klockgränd is a great option. Just a stone's throw away from the shopping street Adelsgatan, you can check into a bright, airy room, or take a seat in the adjacent garden and relax. Some rooms have private bathrooms and some are shared. Klockgränd has a shared living room and dining area, as well as a balcony with seating.

Kalk Hotel

17th century building

Kalk Hotel is a welcoming and stylish boutique hotel located in the heart of Visby. They have 21 uniquely decorated rooms with sleek interiors, comfortable beds, and lots of details in Gotland limestone. The hotel has a fantastic location with views over the city, the sea, and Almedalen. 

Kokoloko

Luxurious and family-friendly

Are you coming to the island by boat? Perfect! Just 800 metres from the ferry terminal is Kokoloko, which opened its doors in 2019. The hotel has a unique and appealing design, with a pool, hot tub, sauna, and outdoor bar. Several of the rooms are equipped with kitchens and can accommodate up to seven people - perfect for families or larger groups. From the hotel, you're close to Visby city centre and restaurants, beaches, the popular Kneippbyn resort and water park, and Visby's golf course are all within easy reach.

Hotels outside Visby

Holiday outside Visby

If you're planning to explore beyond Visby, there are plenty of hotels and other types of accommodation on the island to discover. In this guide, we've gathered everything from beachfront glamping sites, cabins and resorts to cosy rural hostels.

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