Visby prison converted into a hostel, with a yellow facade.

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STF Visby Hamn Hostel

Unique hostel in Visby’s old prison

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Travel information

About the accommodation

In the heart of Visby Harbour you’ll find Visbys old prison, now transformed into a unique hostel. With an unbeatable location close to the ferry, the sea, the town centre and Almedalen, you stay in former prison cells that have been renovated into cosy modern rooms.

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In addition to the rooms in the old prison building, there are also apartments with private kitchens and bathrooms. The former exercise yard offers plenty of space to relax in the garden furniture. Adjacent to the hostel, there is a large and lively outdoor terrace open late into the night, with live music several evenings a week.

Here, you stay close to Visby’s rich cultural history, winding alleys and lively restaurant scene. The hostel is also the perfect starting point before and after your hiking or cycling holiday on Gotland – just a stone’s throw from the ferry back to the mainland.

Visby prison was built in 1857 and opened two years later. Over the years, around 13,000 prisoners passed through its walls. The last prisoner left the prison in 1998, after which the building was converted into a hostel. Since 2026, the hostel has been operated by STF.

Our service

Guest kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. The kitchen is shared with other guests.

Pets allowed

Some rooms are available in which pets may accompany guests.

WIFI

WiFi is available in common areas and/or in bedrooms.

Family room

Room with at least 4 beds within the same room.

Bike storage

Bike storage available.

Parking

Car parking is available next to the property, a fee may apply.

<1 km to train station/bus stop

Closer than 1 km to train station/bus stop.

Groups

Group booking is available for a minimum of 10 people.

Group booking

Are you more than 10 people planning a conference, wedding, family reunion or school trip? Fill in the form and your request will be sent to the accommodation, which will get back to you with a price proposal for your group.

Group booking request

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Contact and opening hours

Address:

Skeppsbron 1
621 57 Visby

Travel information

STF Visby Hamn Hostel is located close to the ferry terminal, bus station and the city’s attractions. It is approximately 500 metres on foot from both the ferry terminal and the bus station.

If you arrive by car, there are a few parking spaces directly outside the hostel, with additional parking available just nearby.

GPS-coordinates

N57.6359926°, E18.2854826°

Contact:

Do you need help with your booking?

+46 101902310 visbyhamn@stfturist.se

Check-in and check-out times:

Check in (from): 15:00

Check out (to): 11:00

Number of rooms

Number of beds

100 >

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