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Strawberry
8.6 (2068 reviews)
Karlbergsgatan 3 , Karlstad , se

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Sauna
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Central location
Comfortable ambiance
Cons:
Some rooms small
Occasional noise from above

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
General sentiment from the reviews indicates cleanliness was appreciated.
Service
9.01
Positive remarks about the staff being friendly and attentive.
Location
8.75
Mentioned as central and convenient, enhancing the experience.
Room Quality
8.3
Some complaints about room size, but overall comfort mentioned.
Amenities
8.53
Amenities like breakfast were noted as good.
Value for Money
8.39
Many reviews described the hotel as being good value for the money.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Food quality received frequent praise, though some items were noted as average.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall positive experiences with various aspects of the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:28

Property Description

Unique Experience at a Former County Prison
Experience a stay like no other at Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan, a former county prison turned into a unique hotel located just a stone's throw away from Karlstad's popular shopping street.

Refurbished Prison Cell Rooms
Each room at Hotel Bilan is a refurbished prison cell, blending historic charm with modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Enjoy the unique ambiance of exposed beams and high ceilings during your stay.

Relaxation and Dining
Indulge in a buffet breakfast and light evening meal, served daily, and unwind in the garden terrace or sauna. The hotel's central location near Stora Torget Square and the Central Station makes it the perfect choice for your stay in Karlstad.

Ready to experience this one-of-a-kind hotel? Book now and make your stay memorable.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KSD

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 9 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs SEK 150 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2068 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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May Brit • solo_traveller • no
7
Pros:

God mat.

Cons:

Litt hardere madrasser.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Mikael • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Hotellet

Cons:

Frukosten kunde varit lite bättre men annars ok

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • couple • se
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Harefjord • solo_traveller • se
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Esp1 • solo_traveller • no
8
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Johansson • couple • se
8
Pros:

Ok

Cons:

Inget mysigt ställe att ta en öl på

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Lena • solo_traveller • no
8
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Helena • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Helt ok

Cons:

Middagen var inte ok. En större bit av kycklingen var inte genomkokt. Den var rå.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
• couple • se
8
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Karin • extended_group • se
10
Pros:

Jättemysigt och fint. Frukosten och middagen var jättebra och god!
Personalen supertrevliga!!

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • se
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Tomas • couple • se
8
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Johan • solo_traveller • se
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Marius • solo_traveller • se
5
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Karin • couple • no
10
Trygt, rent, hyggelig og alt fungerer👍
Pros:

Fint med parkering
Perfekt med kveldsmat
All personal veldig hyggelig
Blir flott nå som de pusser opp

Cons:

Kunne kanskje vært litt mer å velge i på frokostbuffé

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Petra • couple • se
9
Här kan jag bo igen!
Pros:

Bekvämt och bra.
Hjälpsam personal.
Kul med historiken kring fängelsekunder.
Skön dusch. Rent och snyggt.
Superfin frukost!!

Cons:

Något för hård säng för mig.
Annars nöjd.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie • family_with_children • se
10
Pros:

Mest av allt personalens bemötande

Cons:

Renovering pågår

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Bengt • couple • se
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Kaiqi • family_with_children • no
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Olle • family_with_children • se
10
Pros:

Fräscht o nyrenoverat!

Cons:

Inget allt bra!

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee