Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.
8.62,235Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.8 out of 10, at Karlbergsgatan 3.
- Parking on siteAvailable at a charge the property sets.
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.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
Rooms
8.6
Fabulous
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 2,235 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.5
- Service9.0
- Location8.8
- Rooms8.3
- Amenities8.5
- Value8.4
- Food & drink8.6
Guests mention
Friendly staffGreat breakfastCentral locationComfortable ambiance
IngridSEÄr mycket nöjd!
Ett hotell som sticker ut, positivt. Frukosten mycket bra. Fransmännen borde göra studiebesök. Gott bröd i stort urval. Perfekt äggröra, Tranbärsjuice spetsad med ingefära, en höjdare Etc. Vi visste att vi skulle komma…
LenaSEMysigt, personligt och centralt
AgnetaSELite annorlunda
madrideteSpainHotel cómodo y bien situado, pero la cena mejorable
Hotel muy cómodo en una ubicación estupenda, a apenas 10 minutos a pie del centro. Además, me gustó que respetan la historia del edificio, una antigua cárcel, con fotografías antiguas por pasillos y habitaciones e…
JulianaSpainSúper bien
Estaba impecable, la llegada fue fácil y está muy bien ubicado. Nos incluyeron la cena y hay un espacio con café disponible gran parte del día. El museo está muy bien también, es un hotel muy completo.
AndreasGermanyEin empfehlenswertes Hotel und sehr günstig gelegen um Karlstad zu erkunden.
War alles top. Sehr schönes Zimmer und freundliches Personal. Das Essen war prima vor allem das Frühstück. Interessant das kleine Museum. Das Parken im Gefängnishof gegen Bezahlung ganz unkompliziert. Schön wären noch…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Karlbergsgatan 3, Karlstad
Guests rate the location 8.8 out of 10 — fabulous.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Paid parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Home Hotel Bilan
What time is check-in and check-out at Home Hotel Bilan?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Home Hotel Bilan allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Home Hotel Bilan?
Yes — parking is available on site at a charge the property sets. We check the rate and whether a space can be reserved against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Home Hotel Bilan?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Home Hotel Bilan have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Home Hotel Bilan have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Home Hotel Bilan?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Home Hotel Bilan?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Home Hotel Bilan?
Karlbergsgatan 3, Karlstad.
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