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Hotel Skansen

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

About this property

Hotel Skansen is located in central Färjestaden on the island of Öland. This historic, family-run hotel is 3 km away from Öland Bridge. It offers the world's largest whiskey selection, a swimming pool and free public parking. The modern guest rooms at Hotel Skansen feature free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some also have a seating area and work desk. The on-site restaurant serves Nordic specialities, often prepared with seasonal, local ingredients. During the summer, Skansen Hotel’s large terrace is an ideal spot to enjoy a meal or a drink. Leisure options include a bookable spa with a sauna, a hot tub and massage treatments. Guests also have complimentary access to the fitness centre located next door to Hotel Skansen. Hotel Skansen is 300 metres away from a beach along Kalmar Strait. Other area activities include golf, such as at Saxnäs Golf Club, a 10-minute drive away. Hotel staff can recommend nearby shopping centres and other attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Edwina
Australia Australia
“Good sized modern and very comfortable room in old timber buildings. Car parking on site. Great breakfast. A good base to explore Oland.”
Michael
Germany Germany
“The Beds are comfortable, rooms give enough space. Breakfast was very good enough choices.”
David
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was lovely and clean and very comfortable. Very good facilities. Beautiful breakfast. The staff were all very helpful and friendly.”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good price. Clean. Good location. Comfortable. Lovely breakfast.”
Annamari
Finland Finland
“Nice place, good base for visiting Kalmar and exploring Öland. Nice room, comfortable bed, good breakfast and cosy lobby bar.”
Hans
Sweden Sweden
“Clean, quiet, excellent staff, delicious breakfast and lovely dinner too!”
Olli
Finland Finland
“The room had air conditioning and the bed was very comfortable. There was bowls and treats for our dogs in the room. Nice location for travellers with dogs. Great breakfast.”
Inga-lill
Sweden Sweden
“Härlig frukost- buffé och fint och fräscht på rummet.”
Ylva
Sweden Sweden
“Jättebra placering av rummet lätt att gå in och ut med hunden som dessutom var välkommen i Bistron Skönt att få rum på gatuplan”
Inga-lill
Sweden Sweden
“God och varierande frukost. Det mesta man kan önska fanns. Vackert dukad! En fröjd för ögat. Frukostrummen trevligt möblerade där det aldrig kändes trångt.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hotel Skansen

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Cot available on request

House rules

Hotel Skansen takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
SEK 355 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
SEK 425 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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

Guests arriving after 22:00 are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that reservations for spa treatments are recommended.

Please inform Hotel Skansen 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.