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Gästisbacken

2.5 star property
A peaceful escape awaits at Gästisbacken where guests enjoy outdoor furniture with scenic views and start their day with an energizing breakfast buffet.

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Gästisbacken offers a tranquil retreat with WiFi, a scenic terrace for unwinding, and a garden for leisurely strolls. Guests enjoy coffee and tea in the lobby.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 572
SAR 641 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Alfta is home to Gästisbacken. Bolleberget and Harsa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Karlslundsbadet and Fagernäs bad. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Alfta travel guide
Map
Gästisbacken 5, Alfta, 822 30

What's nearby

  • Boathouses with snowy roofs, Sweden.
    Farmhouses of Halsingland
    41 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Bollnas Church
    16 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Bollnas Museum and Art Gallery
    17 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Karlslundsbadet
    18 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Bolleberget
    20 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Alfta OKQ8 Bus Stop
    11 min walk

Restaurants

  • Zbib & Fnesh Restaurang
    12 min drive
  • Betaniaförsamlingen
    12 min walk
  • Raines Krog - Alfta Industricenter
    13 min walk
  • Alfta Värdshus
    10 min walk
  • Bosingen
    10 min walk

About this property

Gästisbacken

Property highlights
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Gästisbacken. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, 3 meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Gästisbacken have comforts such as free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 200.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 200.0 per night

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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Sweden. This property is rated 2 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 2.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Alfta Gästgiveri
Gästisbacken Hotel
Gästisbacken Alfta
Gästisbacken Hotel Alfta

Frequently asked questions

Is Gästisbacken pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gästisbacken?

As of 9 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gästisbacken on 17 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 572, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gästisbacken?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gästisbacken?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gästisbacken located?

Situated in Alfta, this hotel is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Bollnas Church and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Bollnas Museum and Art Gallery. Karlslundsbadet and Bolleberget are also within 16 mi (25 km). Alfta OKQ8 Bus Stop is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gästisbacken Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel have amazing ”public” spaces. Old charm made fresh great people really good food and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little hotel in historical mansion

Simple and confortable rooms in a historical Building. Good breakfast and excellent lunch offer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I apent 1 night in the amazing place and had the best experience ever! The owner and his son were the most welcoming person he met. They helped me to go to a bike shop and an accompanied me. And provided me with food and they were wonderful! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Staffan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ja
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enkelt boende i pensionatsklass till hotellpris. Jag upplevde sängen som obekväm, det lät från ventilationen, enkel frukost med det nödvändigaste. Bra läge nära mina kunder i området.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mysigt boende, gott om parkering, hemtrevligt och välskött. Bra med sällskapsutrymmen om man reser flera.
Dubbelrum
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prisvärt och charmigt

Inga problem med incheckning trots att vi kom sent. Fina omgivningar, charmigt och mkt vänlig personal. God frukost. Bra sängar. Måste ha fönstren vidöppna pga värmen och saknade insektsnät.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fina allmänna ytor inklusive härlig trädgård men rummet var trist. Bra frukost och mycket serviceminded personal!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevlig vistelse. Bra frukost, dock saknade jag mjölk. Rent och snyggt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fräscht hotell med gamla anor

Fräscht hotell med enkel standard. Rummet var välstädat och hade bra sängar. Lite lyhört men lugnt läge. Möjligtvatt äta frukost både inne eller ute på altanen, enkel frukost med goda råvaror.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Dr

Mycket trevlig personal med toppenfrukost och lunch. Dessvärre ingen städning under hela veckat
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toppen ställe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enkla rum men en väldigt mysig miljö vid servering.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Cathrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kulturhistorisk goding

Mycket bra boende centralt i Alfta. När till Edsbyn. Prydligt och en väl förvaltad kulturbyggnad. Väldigt god frukost. Trevlig personal och allt fungerade enligt avtal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gästisbacken

Bara bra att säga om detta lilla hotell.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
God frukost, trevligt bemötande men tråkiga rum o tråkig standard på badrum. Rummen känns mer som en institution än ett mysigt gästis
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Christin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiska smörgåsar till em kaffet. Fantastiskt god middag. Rummet var fint med TVÅ sköna kuddar. Inga tjocka gummikuddar. Supergod frukost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rummen kunde vara lite mer trevlig. Kanske någonti

Väldigt sterila rum, trasiga fönsterhakar. Trevlig matsal, mycket god frukost. Kallt på rummet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Patrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Funkade bra fast det var obemannat på kvällen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Genomresa

Enkelt att parkera, helt okej rum. Jättetrevlig personal och en mycket trevlig frukost. Återkommer gärna.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Levde upp till förväntningarna. Svalt och tyst rum. Mycket trevlig och serviceinriktad personal. Mycket god frukost. Återvänder gärna.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Inga-Lill

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bra service. God frukost. Dock lite ostädat-medicin kvar i låda. Trasig fjärrkontroll till tv.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Inga-Lill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alfta

Över all förväntan👍 Rent o fräscht, utmärkt bemötande, fantastisk god frukost (mycket att välja på) 🤗 Mvh.Inga-Lill, Lasse, Linda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Väl värt pengarna

Imponerande byggnad och omgivning. Bekväma rum. Frukost komplett med bacon och äggröra.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022