Visby

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Visby

Sweden · Medieval town

Visby is a medieval port town on the Baltic island of Gotland, encircled by ramparts and dotted with church ruins. Wanderers come for its cobbled streets and mild island atmosphere, and the 26 hotels here range from boutique bed-and-breakfasts to old-town guesthouses.

Known for: History · Architecture · Culture · Art & museums

14°/ 12°

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7:00 PM local time (UTC+2)

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Featured hotels

Three Pheasants Boutique B&B

3.0

Ekeby Medebys 141

(83 reviews)

Hotell St Clemens

3.0

Smedjegatan 3 Visby City Center

(327 reviews)

Kalk Hotel

4.0

Strandgatan 13

(315 reviews)

Visby Logi & Vandrarhem Hästgatan 14

3.0

Hästgatan 14

(87 reviews)

First Hotel Kokoloko

3.0

Söderväg 56 A Visby City Center

(485 reviews)

Hotell Slottsbacken

4.0

Visborgsgatan 1 Visby City Center

(267 reviews)

Hotell Visby Börs

4.0

Strandgatan 10

(241 reviews)

Clarion Hotel Wisby

4.0

Strandgatan 6 Visby City Center

(1,261 reviews)

Best Western Strand Hotel

4.0

Strandgatan 34 Visby City Center

(955 reviews)

Hotell Breda Blick

3.0

Tranhusgatan 33 Visby City Center

(312 reviews)

Hotell Villa Borgen

3.0

Adelsgatan 11

(170 reviews)

Novi Resort

4.0

S: t Göransgatan 31

(420 reviews)

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Hotel tips for you

Breakfast Spreads: Guest reviews often praise Visby hotel breakfasts, especially the Swedish waffles and pancakes.
Old Town Access: Many Visby hotels are in or just outside the old town walls, so the cathedral, ruins, and ferry terminal are within walking distance.
Old Town Parking: Parking in Visby's old town is limited and often paid, so check what a hotel charges before booking.
Helpful Staff: Guests frequently note the friendly and attentive staff at Visby hotels.
Seasonal Rates: Visby's high season runs through the summer months, and hotel rates typically drop in the off-season.

Top viewpoints

Lummelunda Cave

Lummelunda Lummelundsbruk 520, 621 71 Visby, Sweden

(2,937 reviews)

Great Square

Stora TORGET 2, 621 56 Visby, Sweden

(2,387 reviews)

DBW's Botanical Garden

Strandgatan, 621 55 Gotland, Sweden

(2,339 reviews)

Almedalen

Birgers gränd 7, 621 56 Visby, Sweden

(1,899 reviews)

Gotland Museum

Strandgatan 14, 621 56 Visby, Sweden

(1,814 reviews)

Österport (Eastern Gate)

Södra Murgatan 53, 621 57 Visby, Sweden

(1,578 reviews)

Högklint Viewpoint

Högklint Utsiktsvägen, 622 61 Visby, Sweden

(1,367 reviews)

Visby Town Wall

621 56 Visby, Sweden

(1,288 reviews)

South Hällarna Nature Reserve

Färjeleden, 621 58 Visby, Sweden

(980 reviews)

Söderport (Southern Gate)

Södertorg 1, 621 58 Visby, Sweden

(900 reviews)

Galgberget, Visby

Lummelundsväg, 621 41 Visby, Sweden

(602 reviews)

St. Nicolai Ruin

Smedjegatan 19, 621 55 Visby, Sweden

(582 reviews)

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When to visit

October

12° / 7°

12 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

November

7° / 3°

10 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

DecemberRainiest month

4° / 0°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

JanuaryRainiest month

3° / -1°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

FebruaryColdest month

3° / -1°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

March

6° / 0°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

April

10° / 2°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

May

15° / 6°

8 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

June

21° / 12°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JulyWarmest month

22° / 15°

11 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

August

21° / 14°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

September

18° / 11°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

When to visit

Things to do

Visby Half Day Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

4 hr

(16 reviews)

From $137

Merchants and Mercenaries Self Guided Tour of Visby

(7 reviews)

From $10

Visby Private Half Day Tour from Visby Cruise Port

4 hr

(3 reviews)

From $443

Visby Highlights Private Tour from Visby Cruise Port

6 hr

(1 reviews)

From $672

Things to do

Ready-to-go itineraries

2-Day Visby Highlights

2 days

Weekend in Visby

3 days

5-Day Visby Deep Dive

5 days

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Frequently asked questions about Visby

Where should I stay in Visby?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Visby:

Three Pheasants Boutique B&B★ 5.0 · 83 reviews
Hotell St Clemens★ 4.8 · 327 reviews
Kalk Hotel★ 4.8 · 315 reviews
Visby Logi & Vandrarhem Hästgatan 14★ 4.5 · 87 reviews
First Hotel Kokoloko★ 4.3 · 485 reviews
Hotell Slottsbacken★ 4.3 · 267 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Visby?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Visby:

Visby Half Day Shore Excursion from Cruise Port★ 4.6 · 16 reviews · From $137
Merchants and Mercenaries Self Guided Tour of Visby★ 3.9 · 7 reviews · From $10
Visby Private Half Day Tour from Visby Cruise Port★ 5.0 · 3 reviews · From $443
Visby Highlights Private Tour from Visby Cruise Port★ 5.0 · 1 reviews · From $672

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Top viewpoints

Lummelunda Cave

Lummelunda Lummelundsbruk 520, 621 71 Visby, Sweden

(2,937 reviews)

Great Square

Stora TORGET 2, 621 56 Visby, Sweden

(2,387 reviews)

DBW's Botanical Garden

Strandgatan, 621 55 Gotland, Sweden

(2,339 reviews)

Almedalen

Birgers gränd 7, 621 56 Visby, Sweden

(1,899 reviews)

Gotland Museum

Strandgatan 14, 621 56 Visby, Sweden

(1,814 reviews)

Österport (Eastern Gate)

Södra Murgatan 53, 621 57 Visby, Sweden

(1,578 reviews)

Högklint Viewpoint

Högklint Utsiktsvägen, 622 61 Visby, Sweden

(1,367 reviews)

Visby Town Wall

621 56 Visby, Sweden

(1,288 reviews)

South Hällarna Nature Reserve

Färjeleden, 621 58 Visby, Sweden

(980 reviews)

Söderport (Southern Gate)

Södertorg 1, 621 58 Visby, Sweden

(900 reviews)

Galgberget, Visby

Lummelundsväg, 621 41 Visby, Sweden

(602 reviews)

St. Nicolai Ruin

Smedjegatan 19, 621 55 Visby, Sweden

(582 reviews)

Frequently asked questions about Visby

Where should I stay in Visby?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Visby:

Three Pheasants Boutique B&B★ 5.0 · 83 reviews
Hotell St Clemens★ 4.8 · 327 reviews
Kalk Hotel★ 4.8 · 315 reviews
Visby Logi & Vandrarhem Hästgatan 14★ 4.5 · 87 reviews
First Hotel Kokoloko★ 4.3 · 485 reviews
Hotell Slottsbacken★ 4.3 · 267 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Visby?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Visby:

Visby Half Day Shore Excursion from Cruise Port★ 4.6 · 16 reviews · From $137
Merchants and Mercenaries Self Guided Tour of Visby★ 3.9 · 7 reviews · From $10
Visby Private Half Day Tour from Visby Cruise Port★ 5.0 · 3 reviews · From $443
Visby Highlights Private Tour from Visby Cruise Port★ 5.0 · 1 reviews · From $672

Things to do

Visby Half Day Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

4 hr

(16 reviews)

From $137

Merchants and Mercenaries Self Guided Tour of Visby

(7 reviews)

From $10

Visby Private Half Day Tour from Visby Cruise Port

4 hr

(3 reviews)

From $443

Visby Highlights Private Tour from Visby Cruise Port

6 hr

(1 reviews)

From $672

14°/ 12°

Overcast

7:00 PM local time (UTC+2)

Check weather

When to visit

October

12° / 7°

12 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

November

7° / 3°

10 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

DecemberRainiest month

4° / 0°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

JanuaryRainiest month

3° / -1°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

FebruaryColdest month

3° / -1°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

March

6° / 0°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

April

10° / 2°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

May

15° / 6°

8 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

June

21° / 12°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JulyWarmest month

22° / 15°

11 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

August

21° / 14°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

September

18° / 11°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild