Where to stay on Gotland

Visby is the largest urban settlement in Gotland and therefore a popular tourist destination. It's not surprising that the medieval city houses a variety of hotels and other pleasant accommodations. To make it easy for those booking a hotel in Visby, we've gathered the very best options in this guide. However, remember to book well in advance, as it quickly gets fully booked during the peak season.

This charming farmhouse hotel is around 25 minutes south of Visby. There's a large 18th century stone house housing seven unique rooms and a kitchen, as well as a red barn that's perfect for weddings, parties, and other events. Just a few hundred metres away is the beach, and you can go horse riding, golfing, or surfing nearby. During the summer, rooms can be booked individually but during the rest of the year you need to rent out the entire hotel.

On the eastern side of Gotland lies Liste Gård, which offers both accommodation and a café from May-October, as well as pick-your-own flowers during the summer. The barn has ten rooms, both double and single, sharing a couple of toilets and showers. Some of the rooms are pet-friendly. There's an upper floor in the house's wing with several beds, as well as a castle room and a wedding suite on the ground floor. The kitchen, barbecue area, and orangery are shared facilities.

Surflogiet in Tofta is a beach destination that has everything you could wish for. You can stay in luxurious glamping tents tailored for different types of groups, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and fill your days with a variety of activities. Try paddleboard, yoga, e-foil, surf, sauna, or enjoy a massage. You can also book weddings, parties, or conferences at this beachfront paradise.

This boutique hotel is in Storsudret, on the southern part of the island, and the sea's so close that you can hear the waves. There's a total of twelve rooms, each uniquely decorated with stylish interiors. In addition to the hotel and barn, there's also a relaxing garden that's welcoming all year round.

Smakrike is a boutique hotel located near the beach in idyllic Ljugarn. With only five rooms and a suite, the atmosphere is anything but hectic. Start your day on the enclosed terrace or in the garden, with an organic breakfast buffet featuring Gotlandic ingredients. You can also take a morning swim at one of Gotland's most beautiful beaches. Smakrike also offers special packages with champagne, chocolate, and other luxurious options for those seeking extra indulgence. 

Check in to Djupvik Hotel on the West Coast of Gotland from spring to autumn. Relax with a beautiful view overlooking the Karlsö Islands. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and lighter dishes in the bar. The spring and summer menus are characterised by Gotlandic ingredients, while in autumn the kitchen takes its inspiration from all over the world. The hotel boasts a pool and 100 metres away is the child-friendly beach.

This peaceful guesthouse and restaurant in Ronehamn, on the south-eastern coast of Gotland, has been in existence and managed by various families since the 1930s. They offer accommodation for all kinds of groups, in the guesthouse and in private cottages in the garden. The wild garden provides both a peaceful retreat for the guests and ingredients for the restaurant's kitchen. The motto here is good, simple and affordable.

Strandbacka Holiday Village is around two miles south of Visby, in the charming fishing village of Gnisvärd. The holiday village area itself covers 4500 square metres with ten cottages for rent, right by the sea. You can enjoy sunbathing, beautiful hiking trails and a variety of activities. Take the opportunity to try SUP, kitesurfing or longboarding.

Sudersand Resort is a large resort in northern Gotland where you can find rental cabins and a campsite next to beautiful Sudersand beach, as well as other fun activities such as paddle courts, adventure golf, hot tubs, sauna, pool and playground. The cottages come in different sizes and can accommodate from two to eight people. Beautiful Fårö also has several restaurants and cafés, a bakery, flea markets, and sales of souvenirs and handicrafts.