This design hotel is a former fortress and lies by the Baltic Coast, just outside the town of Fårösund and 2 km from the ferry terminal to Fårö island. It offers fine dining, free Wi-Fi and private parking. Some of the guest rooms are housed in 19th-century vaults, while others are found in the modern wing. All rooms have carefully selected furniture and products. Other facilities at Fårösund Fortress include a sauna, a hot tub and an indoor swimming pool. The restaurant will be closed from 29th of May to 18th of June.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Fårösund

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is in a gorgeous location and is very interesting, staff are super friendly
  • Tomas
    Sweden Sweden
    It was small and by the water. It is also in an historical building. The staff was exceptionally welcoming.
  • Maria
    Finland Finland
    Comfy beds and clean room. Big plus having a sauna and a bbq night during our stay.
  • Pontus
    Sweden Sweden
    Dinner menu is limited but has some really nice food and wine. Breakfast is amazing. The hotel overall clean and nicely fitted out with an unusual setting.
  • Beatrice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The warm welcome, lovely design, great breakfast and delicious dinners .
  • Ilaria
    Italy Italy
    Lovely place with friendly and helpful staff. Everything was perfect! Nice and comfortable room, relaxing pool, great breakfast! A place to breathe and fill your eyes with beauty
  • Sophia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully designed hotel in a quaint peaceful location. Great place to stay to explore Northern Gotland and Fårö. Lovely communal spaces. The pool is on the small side but it was nice to have a little splash in (particularly when it was raining)...
  • Xochitl
    Sweden Sweden
    The personal was so kind and helpful! Lovely place to stay at Fårösund
  • Mika
    Finland Finland
    Perfect base for two nights on our bike trip enabling us to explore Fårö. Sauna and pool were excellent, and the atmosphere was cosy and relaxed. Food was excellent. Anders and Teza were great hosts and made us feel welcomed.
  • J
    Johan
    Sweden Sweden
    Great base for exploration of northern Gotland. top notch architecture and service. Great plus with the pool area!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • food by us

    No additional info available

Facilities of Fårösunds Fästning
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!

      Wellness

      • Sauna

      Languages spoken

      • English
      • Swedish

      House rules
      Fårösunds Fästning takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in
      From 15:00 to 18:00
      You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
      Check-out
      From 08:00 to 11:00
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children of any age are welcome.

      Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

      To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

      Cot and extra bed policies

      0 - 1 year
      Extra bed upon request
      SEK 500 per child, per night
      Cot upon request
      SEK 150 per child, per night
      2+ years
      Extra bed upon request
      SEK 500 per person, per night

      Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

      The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

      All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

      No age restriction
      There is no age requirement for check-in
      Pets
      Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
      Accepted payment methods
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      The fine print
      Need-to-know information for guests at this property

      Please inform Fårösunds Fästning in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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