Alcatraz

2.0 star property
Escape to an idyllic retreat surrounded by serene nature where you can kayak on calm waters or cycle through scenic routes.
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

Photo gallery for Alcatraz

Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Front of property
Arcade
View from property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • 10 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • 10 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • 13 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • 10 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Bruksvägen 10, Gustavsfors, 66693

What's nearby

  • Bengtsfors Canal Park - 24 min drive
  • Tocksfors Shopping Center - 41 min drive
  • Hawaii - 44 min drive
  • Tresticklan National Park - 81 min drive
  • Fredriksten Fortress - 101 min drive

Getting around

  • Bengtsfors Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Svens Kopparkittel tyskt bageri och café Gustavsfors - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Café Brukshandeln - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brukshandeln Café och Restaurang - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Alcatraz

Property highlights
At Alcatraz, you can look forward to a marina, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travellers can enjoy cycling, rowing/canoeing and fishing at this guest house. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurang Alcatraz, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking and archery. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and an electric bike charging station
Room features
All guest rooms at Alcatraz offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges, microwaves and stovetops
  • Freezers, cookware/dishes/utensils and cots/infant beds

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: SEK 115 for adults and SEK 85 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurang Alcatraz

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with Breakfast plans must book meals in advance.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 October and 30 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of SEK 60 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 300.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for SEK 50.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately SEK 115 for adults and from SEK 85 for children
  • Pet fee: SEK 60 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: SEK 50.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 300.0 per night
  • Towels fee: SEK 60.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Alcatraz Hostel Bengtsfors
Alcatraz Guesthouse
Alcatraz Gustavsfors
Alcatraz Guesthouse Gustavsfors
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Alcatraz Gustavsfors
Gustavsfors Alcatraz Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Alcatraz Hostel Gustavsfors
Alcatraz Gustavsfors
Alcatraz Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Alcatraz

Frequently asked questions

Is Alcatraz pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of SEK 60 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Alcatraz?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alcatraz?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Alcatraz?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Alcatraz provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Alcatraz located?

Situated in Gustavsfors, this guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Lelång and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Ekeby Camping. Bengtsfors Church and Bengtsfors Canal Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Alcatraz Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Det var rent och fräsch men väldigt lyhört, vilket var störande.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jari

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Annorlunda o spännande boende
Ett annorlunda boende men väl värt ett besök.Prisvärt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Reine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Anton

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super unterkunft mit sehr freundlichem Personal. Weiter zu empfehlen. Immer wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Marina

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Nils-Bertil

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

trond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
litt smal seng
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Inga-lill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dessvärre kunde inte personalen så bra svenska och att dom inte kunde hjälpa till med information om närområdet,då dom inte kunde så mycket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Christer

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Rörigt ställe. Beställt frukost..men det var borta. Långt till korridortoa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jag var på genomresa och skulle bara sova en natt. Jag blev lite besviken för jag trodde man skulle kunna bada någonstans.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018