Barken Viking by Dialog HotelsvsScandic Rubinen
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Scandic Rubinen ranks marginally better than Hotell Barken Viking. Scandic Rubinen comes in at #20 in Gothenburg with praise from 3 publications such as Michelin Guide, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Barken Viking by Dialog Hotels
Lilla Bommens Torg 10, Gothenburg 411 04, Sweden
From $187/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
DK Eyewitness
"Hotel Barken Viking is one of the few remaining four-mast barques in the world. She is moored in Gothenburg’s Guest Harbour only a stone’s throw from the Gothenburg Opera House."
Rough Guide
"Moored by the Opera House, this hotel on a grand, four-masted sailing ship built in Denmark in 1906 is a charismatic and comfortable choice."
Lonely Planet
"Barken Viking is an elegant four-masted sailing ship, converted into a stylish hotel and restaurant and moored near Lilla Bommen harbour." Full review
Scandic Rubinen
Kungsportsavenyn 24, Gothenburg 400 14, Sweden
From $151/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Fresh, modern, Scandicstyle bedrooms. Rooftop bar affords great views."
Rough Guide
"It’s hard to get more central than this hotel, which enjoys a perfect location on Avenyn."
Lonely Planet
"In the heart of the Avenyn action, with slick, recently renovated rooms and a restaurant-cocktail bar serving Spanish-influenced dishes."