3.5 Star Hotel

Home Hotel Bilan

Karlbergsgatan 3, Karlstad, Sweden View Map

$122 nightly

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Home Hotel Bilan is housed in a former county prison, 164 feet from Drottninggatan shopping street in Karlstad. It offers a private prison museum and rooms with free WiFi. All rooms at Hotel Bilan are located in refurbished prison cells. They feature exposed beams and high ceilings. All are equipped with flat-screen cable TVs and work desks. In summer, the garden terrace is a popular meeting place for coffee and drinks. A buffet breakfast and a light evening meal are served every day. The relaxation area includes a sauna. Stora Torget Square is a 4-minute walk away. The Central Station is located 1640 feet from the hotel.

120 Reviews

8.3Very Good
Cleanliness
9.0
Staff
9.4
Location
9.2

What Guests Say

  • “Breakfast was a little repetitive.Did not had a chance to visit the city.”
  • “Breakfast was OK, but as I am allergic to pork my choices were severely limited, for example there were pancakes which I could have…”
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Compact Single

87 sqft • 1 Single

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Standard Double or Twin Room1/4

Standard Double or Twin Room

151 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

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Compact Double Room1/4

Compact Double Room

108 sqft • 1 Queen

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Superior Double or Twin Room1/4

Superior Double or Twin Room

173 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

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    What Guests Loved

    8.3
    Very Good

    Based on 120 reviews

    Location

    9.2

    Cleanliness

    9

    Staff

    9.4

    Overall Quality

    8.5

    Pros +

    • Breakfast was a little repetitive.Did not had a chance to visit the city.
    • Breakfast was OK, but as I am allergic to pork my choices were severely limited, for example there were pancakes which I could have eaten save for that the thongs used to pick them were also used for sausages with pork in them...
    • Compact room was fine for 2 people. Nice bathroom. Friendly staff. Great breakfast and dinner. Interesting history.

    Cons -

    • Smart TV in the room
    • The stairs to get into the Hotel from parking level...
    • The room was warm and had no air conditioning (but a fan). During breakfast and dinner, it was difficult to find a place to sit. It would be helpful to have someone to seat people or a larger space.
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    8VladoianuPosted on: 9-26-2025

    Breakfast was a little repetitive.Did not had a chance to visit the city.

    Smart TV in the room

    8LisePosted on: 9-18-2025

    Breakfast was OK, but as I am allergic to pork my choices were severely limited, for example there were pancakes which I could have eaten save for that the thongs used to pick them were also used for sausages with pork in them...

    The stairs to get into the Hotel from parking level...

    10KathleenPosted on: 8-19-2025

    Compact room was fine for 2 people. Nice bathroom. Friendly staff. Great breakfast and dinner. Interesting history.

    7XimenaPosted on: 8-9-2025

    The food was good, and it was quite close to town. It was interesting about the history and small museum in the hotel.

    The room was warm and had no air conditioning (but a fan). During breakfast and dinner, it was difficult to find a place to sit. It would be helpful to have someone to seat people or a larger space.

    9JanehPosted on: 8-1-2025

    Supportive staffs,very good behaviour and good service, good dinner, good breakfast, good and clean room, good location!Thanks!

    1MoonPosted on: 7-29-2025

    Hello, I try to check at 7:30PM it was automatic check-in system but it says "rooms are not ready" so I had to wait more than an hours. I tried to check in 8:30PM again, system said "Rooms are not ready" so I had to call number written at reception. Luckily person got phone call (after trying several times) and said that their system is somehow not working and 'with balcony room I booked is sold out" and he gave an 404 room without balcony.So I checked in after waiting about 90 minutes and got into room but room had no air-conditioning or even a fan so I walked out and called reception again and he said he will refund money but they haven't refund it yet.It was worst experience! Please refund hotel charges I paid with my credit card Thank you

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    8PaulPosted on: 7-28-2025

    Good breakfast and dinner. Central location. Handy for everything

    Noise from the nearby music venue on Friday and Saturday. But it was quiet after about 10pm

    7DawiPosted on: 7-21-2025

    Location

    The standard and the building was very old also furniture

    8JosiPosted on: 7-21-2025

    Very nice clean hotel with friendly staffWe liked that we could make a cup of tea and there were very nice public spaces to sit in

    The restaurant was a bit soulless but the meals were good

    9JeanPosted on: 7-17-2025

    Quiet location, very friendly staff. Interesting hotel as it was formerly a prison. There is an interesting museum downstairs

    Not much choice for dinner

    10NoaPosted on: 6-29-2025

    Good and central location! Very good breakfast! I liked that they made sure there was a fan in the room because of the heat!

    10SofiaPosted on: 6-9-2025

    Lovely hotel very close to City centre. Staff were extremely attentive, food was delicious and bed very comfortable. Would definitely come back

    10SusanPosted on: 6-1-2025

    A lovely hotel. Good feel. So beautifully clean. Very novel to stay in a prison. Very nicely styled and the incorporation of the history was extremely well done. Bonus with having dinner and breakfast included. Both very good. Would recommend.

    9VirginiaPosted on: 4-10-2025

    We were very satisfied with the overall experience. Location is great, the building looks newly renovated, the room was very comfortable. We had half board included in the room rate and both dinner and breakfast were excellent. Would definitely recommend staying here.

    8SamirPosted on: 2-17-2025

    Clean, good size rooms, perfect for family . We asked for an extra bed (foldable) which they provided both times without issue. Half-voard included and meals were surprisingly good. Considering price. We used a stop over while traveling to and from ski resort further north. Not far from highway. Parking close , free if given ticket from hotel

    9MortenPosted on: 10-17-2024

    I liked the convenience to town and the good breakfast and dinner.

    That we had to pay for parking.

    9MortenPosted on: 10-11-2024

    I liked both the breakfast and dinner that was served.

    The loading and unloading of luggage was a little awkward at the front entrance to the hotel.

    5RoderickPosted on: 9-21-2024

    Food could be better. We stay regularly at Strawberry and this is not to the same standard, but it is good value. We hadn't noticed that there is a boutique Strawberry in Karlstadt!

    9JustėPosted on: 9-5-2024

    Spacious room and the hotel with history. Great location!

    Dinner and breakfast options are very narrow. Only few items to choose from.

    9JustėPosted on: 9-4-2024

    Spacious room and the hotel with history. Great location!

    Dinner and breakfast options are very narrow. Only few items to choose from.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Fitness & Spa

    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

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    Karlbergsgatan 3, Karlstad

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