A microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and a garden are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include barbecues. Housekeeping is not available.
STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem offers 45 accommodations. This Visby hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
During your stay at STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem, you're just a quick walk from Visby Ferry Terminal. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas.
Free WiFi
Amenities include a shared microwave and a shared fridge
Within a 10-minute walk of Visby Ferry Terminal and Uppsala University - Campus Gotland
Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of STF Visby Hamn Vandrarhem, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces.
This Visby hostel is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels provided
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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: SEK 200 per pet, per stay
Pets cannot be left unattended
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
Monday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
We should mention
One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 426 reviews
10 - Excellent
87
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 426 reviews
8 - Good
144
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 426 reviews
6 - Okay
105
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 426 reviews
4 - Poor
53
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 426 reviews
2 - Terrible
37
6.4/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Wolfgang
29 Oct 2022
I was the only guest. Very central. Old town easy to access by walking
Wolfgang
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Bernard
16 Sept 2023
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.
Bernard
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Roland
25 Sept 2024
Former prison with small rooms(cell) but everything is there. The beds are not soft!!
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.
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 weâre 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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Camille
22 Jul 2022
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 whatâs 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.
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.
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 .
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.
UtĂŠtte 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.
Ib
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Anette
11 Aug 2025
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 !
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.