Hotel Barken Viking

The location is incredible for my liking, the ship itself is beautiful and spacious. Room and bathroom were clean and well presented, I really enjoyed my stay on this ship and am hopeful to return, I only saw one member of staff and she was very productive and helpful. The breakfast is also very decent.

Great location! I was pleased that I could check in at 1am (by phoning their sister hotel, number on door) after a late flight. Breakfast was fine - choice of cereal, crossants, fruit, bacon, egg, toast etc. Water in rooms was drinkable and showers stellar (almost better than the plughole!). 10 min walk from central bus and train station.

Extremely easy to get to using public transport from the airport and quite a novelty being on a ship! Being extremely central, it was easy to get to sightseeing places too. Bedroom also more spacious than expected and breakfast was adequate. The communal space around the ship was also interesting and nice.

Given the price our expectations weren't that high but in fact this hotel was exceptional value. The location is excellent out in the port but very central and close to the main train station. Despite the sub zero temperatures outside and the ice floating past the porthole the whole ship was very warm whilst not being too warm in the cabins overnight. The toilets and showers were very clean. We shared these facilties as we were just staying overnight and there was always something free. The breakfast was excellent has a huge range of choice from cereals, waffles, toast, bacon and egg, cold meats, cheese, fresh fruit that was all good quality and I was offered gluten free bread that was prepared separately. Another major plus as I had been up at 4am that day for my flight was that when I went at 13.00 to leave my bag i was allowed to check in and have a sleep without any questions. We had a good supply of towels and even a towelling dressing gown and though these had seen better days I feel it is very appropriate in meeting the challenges of climate change to use perfectable serviceable items for as long as possible. Re staff it is true we only saw one person during our one-day stay but she was really kind and helpful and did seem to manage her responsibilities very well.

It's kinda cool staying on a 4 mast ship in the middle of town and although it does need a little TLC it was a comfortable and affordable stay. When you saw them, the staff were helpful and attentive!