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.

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 SUP, yoga, surfing, saunas, 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.

Family-owned Sibbjäns on southern Gotland describe themselves as a “boutique farmstay” that combines a hotel, a restaurant and farming in one and the same operation. Choose between staying in hotel rooms dating from the 1800s, and in the charming accommodation whose rooms have their own private patios. There's also a library, a kitchen, a gym, a natural pool, a hotel garden and bicycles to borrow. If you want to relax a little more, don't miss the wood-fired sauna. In the restaurant, the chefs use produce from Gotland and give it a touch of the Mediterranean. 

You'll find this peaceful hotel in När, far from the buzz and nightlife of Visby. The coastline is surrounded by classic Gotlandic nature with pines and junipers, and Herta bathing beach, one of the island's better beaches, is nearby. The hotel has a climate-smart profile and houses twelve large rooms as well as both a bistro and a restaurant. All rooms have their own outdoor space and generous bathrooms, but no TV, as they aim to promote a harmonious experience. 

Furillen is an island off the north-eastern coast of Gotland, and this hotel with conference facilities is housed in the old limestone industry factory buildings. The island is often used for various fashion, music, and advertising shoots and is primarily owned by photographer and entrepreneur Johan Hellström, who runs the hotel. The design hotel is styled in Scandinavian and minimalist industrial design, surrounded by rugged nature and open sea.

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. Relax with a beautiful view overlooking the Karlsö Islands, all year round. 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, exciting garden provides both a peaceful retreat for the guests. 

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 kitesurfing, golf or sportfishing.

If you want to be able to step straight from your hotel room out onto the golf course, Gumbalde Resort is a hotel to look out for. The complex includes 29 hotel rooms, a restaurant, a pool, a golf course and padel courts, and both the hotel and the golf course were renovated in the early 2020s. The estate's historic roots dating back to the 17th century, however, have been retained, giving the hotel a personal and authentic feel. In the summer months it's especially nice to drink cocktails at sunset on the outdoor terrace, with views of Stånga Church.

Sudersand Resort is a large resort in northern Gotland where you can find a hotel, hostel, 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.

Fröjel Resort offers accommodation, relaxation and dining experiences all in one place, which is also just a short stone's throw from the beautiful Ekstakusten coastline. Stay in both hotel rooms and apartments, taste local flavours in the Balders Krog restaurant, and treat yourself to a massage in the spa which also houses a sauna, a heated pool and a hot tub. A hot tip is to take a walk along the coast in the evening, when the sunset colours both the sea and the sky red.

Just a stone's throw from the beaches of Ljugarn lies this family-owned boutique hotel where you stay in uniquely decorated rooms that feel more like a home than a hotel. Have a breakfast basket delivered to your room and wake up to the swimming pool and morning yoga. The hotel is only open for a few weeks during the summer but can be rented by private groups for most of the rest of the year.

This hotel is right beside the small harbour in Valleviken, and is designed to be a warm and welcoming place to stay overnight. The interior design is Scandinavian in style with lots of natural materials, and from several of the rooms you can enjoy views of the harbour and the sea. There are also a couple of cabins with their own terraces that are particularly suitable for families with children, or guests who simply want to get even closer to nature. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at Restaurant Sjökrogen, which from time to time during the summer hosts barbecue evenings and other fun things.