Besthotels.com - The Best Hotels in the World
  • en English

Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan

Karlbergsgatan 3
Rated 8.4 in 1696 reviews

Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan is a distinct and charming accommodation option located in the heart of Karlstad, Sweden. Steeped in history, the hotel is uniquely housed in a former county jail, offering guests an intriguing glimpse into the past while providing modern comforts. This blend of historical significance and contemporary amenities makes the hotel a fascinating destination for visitors interested in both design and history.

The atmosphere at Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan is warm and welcoming, with a focus on personalized service that caters to the needs of its guests. The decor tastefully balances the building's historical aspects with modern touches, creating a comfortable and inviting environment. Guests can appreciate the unique features retained from the jail's original structure, including some preserved cells, which are now transformed into eye-catching spaces.

One of the highlights of the hotel is its complimentary evening meal, which is served daily. This offering adds a generous and homely touch to the guest experience, allowing travelers to unwind with a satisfying meal after a day of sightseeing or business engagements. The hotel's central location in Karlstad makes it convenient for accessing local attractions, shopping, and dining venues, ensuring guests can easily explore the area.

Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan also offers convenient amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and meeting rooms, appealing to both leisure and business travelers. Its unique history and prime location make it a memorable choice for those looking to explore the cultural and historic facets of Karlstad.

Climate and Weather

January
 0°
 -6°
 0°
 1
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
February
 1°
 -6°
 0°
 2
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
March
 5°
 -3°
 0°
 3
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
April
 11°
 1°
 3°
 6
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
May
 17°
 6°
 8°
 8
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
June
 21°
 11°
 14°
 9
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
July
 23°
 13°
 18°
 10
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
August
 22°
 12°
 18°
 8
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
September
 17°
 9°
 15°
 6
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
October
 11°
 4°
 10°
 3
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
November
 5°
 0°
 5°
 2
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
December
 2°
 -4°
 2°
 1
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
Karlstad Cathedral
Karlstad Cathedral
Building in Sweden
240m / 260yd
Karlstads Teater
Karlstads Teater
Theatre in Karlstad, Sweden
0.7km / 0.43mi
Värmland County museum
Värmland County museum
Regional history and cultural heritage museum in Karlstad, Sweden
0.7km / 0.46mi
Brigadmuseum
Brigadmuseum
Working life museum in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
1.2km / 0.75mi
Tingvallakyrkan
Tingvallakyrkan
Church building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
360m / 400yd
Duke Charles statue
Duke Charles statue
Statue of Charles IX in Karlstad, Sweden
0.6km / 0.36mi
Mariebergsskogen
Mariebergsskogen
Park in Karlstad, Sweden
1.6km / 0.98mi
Pingstkyrkan, Karlstad
Pingstkyrkan, Karlstad
Church in Karlstad, Sweden
0.7km / 0.41mi
Peace Monument
Peace Monument
400m / 430yd
Gustaf Fröding
Gustaf Fröding
Sculpture of writer Gustaf Fröding
410m / 450yd
Ferlin Tap-dancing
Ferlin Tap-dancing
Statue in Karlstad, Sweden
440m / 480yd
Sandgrund
Sandgrund
Lars Lerin-museum in Karlstad, Sweden
0.6km / 0.4mi
Vindarnas boning
Vindarnas boning
0.7km / 0.42mi
Och solen har sin gång
Och solen har sin gång
0.8km / 0.47mi
Vikenkyrkan
Vikenkyrkan
0.9km / 0.58mi
Kroppkärrsbadet
Public beach in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
1.9km / 1.2mi
Teaterparken
Teaterparken
Park in central Karlstad, Sweden
0.6km / 0.4mi
Naturum Värmland
1.9km / 1.2mi
Stadsträdgården, Karlstad
Stadsträdgården, Karlstad
Park in Karlstad, Sweden
420m / 460yd
Sandgrundsparken
Sandgrundsparken
Park in central Karlstad, Sweden
0.8km / 0.47mi
Wennberg Park
Wennberg Park
Park in Karlstad Sweden
0.9km / 0.55mi
Sugar Castle
Sugar Castle
Building in Karlstad, Sweden
0.7km / 0.45mi
Sola i Karlstad
Sola i Karlstad
Swedish waiter, innkeeper, and local symbol (1739–1818)
0.6km / 0.34mi
Västerstrandskyrkan
Västerstrandskyrkan
Church building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
2.5km / 1.6mi
Kroppkärrskyrkan
Kroppkärrskyrkan
3.5km / 2.2mi
Rudskyrkan, Karlstad
Rudskyrkan, Karlstad
Church building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
2.9km / 1.8mi
Dye Domarring
3.6km / 2.3mi
Råtorpskyrkan
Råtorpskyrkan
3.1km / 2mi
Hammarö Church
Hammarö Church
Church building in Hammarö Municipality, Sweden
4.9km / 3.1mi
Nobody puts Baby in a corner
5.1km / 3.1mi
Alsters Herrgård
Alsters Herrgård
Building
5.7km / 3.5mi
Hammarö Skärgårdsmuseum
Working life museum in Hammarö Municipality, Sweden
4.8km / 3mi
Hovlandastenen
Hovlandastenen
Runestone
7.2km / 4.5mi
Skoghalls kyrka
Skoghalls kyrka
Church building in Hammarö Municipality, Sweden
6.8km / 4.2mi
Saint Olaf's Caldron
7.6km / 4.8mi
Frödingstenen
Frödingstenen
6km / 3.7mi
Fjärdestrand public beach
Public beach in Hammarö Municipality, Sweden
6.3km / 3.9mi
Grava Church
Grava Church
Church building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
9.9km / 6.2mi
Getingberget
Public beach in Hammarö Municipality, Sweden
9.7km / 6.1mi
Alsters kyrka
Alsters kyrka
Church building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
12km / 7.5mi
Nors kyrka
Nors kyrka
Church building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
15.8km / 9.8mi
Segerstad Church
Segerstad Church
Church building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
15.3km / 9.5mi
Dyvelstens flottningsmuseum
Dyvelstens flottningsmuseum
Working life museum in Forshaga, Sweden
15.9km / 9.9mi
Forshaga Church
Forshaga Church
Church building in Forshaga Municipality, Sweden
16.4km / 10.2mi
Närhetens kyrka
Närhetens kyrka
Church building in Kil Municipality, Sweden
17.5km / 10.9mi

What to do in Karlstad and near Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan

Karlstad Cathedral
Karlstad Cathedral
Building in Sweden
240m / 260yd
Karlstads Teater
Karlstads Teater
Theatre in Karlstad, Sweden
0.7km / 0.43mi
Värmland County museum
Värmland County museum
Regional history and cultural heritage museum in Karlstad, Sweden
0.7km / 0.46mi
Brigadmuseum
Brigadmuseum
Working life museum in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
1.2km / 0.75mi
Tingvallakyrkan
Tingvallakyrkan
Church building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
360m / 400yd
Duke Charles statue
Duke Charles statue
Statue of Charles IX in Karlstad, Sweden
0.6km / 0.36mi
Mariebergsskogen
Mariebergsskogen
Park in Karlstad, Sweden
1.6km / 0.98mi
Pingstkyrkan, Karlstad
Pingstkyrkan, Karlstad
Church in Karlstad, Sweden
0.7km / 0.41mi
Peace Monument
Peace Monument
400m / 430yd
Gustaf Fröding
Gustaf Fröding
Sculpture of writer Gustaf Fröding
410m / 450yd
Ferlin Tap-dancing
Ferlin Tap-dancing
Statue in Karlstad, Sweden
440m / 480yd
Sandgrund
Sandgrund
Lars Lerin-museum in Karlstad, Sweden
0.6km / 0.4mi
Vindarnas boning
Vindarnas boning
0.7km / 0.42mi
Och solen har sin gång
Och solen har sin gång
0.8km / 0.47mi
Vikenkyrkan
Vikenkyrkan
0.9km / 0.58mi
Kroppkärrsbadet
Public beach in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
1.9km / 1.2mi
Teaterparken
Teaterparken
Park in central Karlstad, Sweden
0.6km / 0.4mi
Naturum Värmland
1.9km / 1.2mi
Stadsträdgården, Karlstad
Stadsträdgården, Karlstad
Park in Karlstad, Sweden
420m / 460yd
Sandgrundsparken
Sandgrundsparken
Park in central Karlstad, Sweden
0.8km / 0.47mi
Wennberg Park
Wennberg Park
Park in Karlstad Sweden
0.9km / 0.55mi
Sugar Castle
Sugar Castle
Building in Karlstad, Sweden
0.7km / 0.45mi
Sola i Karlstad
Sola i Karlstad
Swedish waiter, innkeeper, and local symbol (1739–1818)
0.6km / 0.34mi
Västerstrandskyrkan
Västerstrandskyrkan
Church building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
2.5km / 1.6mi
Kroppkärrskyrkan
Kroppkärrskyrkan
3.5km / 2.2mi
Rudskyrkan, Karlstad
Rudskyrkan, Karlstad
Church building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
2.9km / 1.8mi
Dye Domarring
3.6km / 2.3mi
Råtorpskyrkan
Råtorpskyrkan
3.1km / 2mi
Hammarö Church
Hammarö Church
Church building in Hammarö Municipality, Sweden
4.9km / 3.1mi
Nobody puts Baby in a corner
5.1km / 3.1mi

About Karlstad

Karlstad, located on the shores of Lake Vänern, offers a range of activities and attractions that reflect its natural beauty and cultural heritage. A visit to Värmland Museum provides insights into the region's history and art, showcasing local craftsmanship and exhibitions. The Sandgrund Lars Lerin is another notable site, featuring the works of the acclaimed watercolor artist Lars Lerin, set in a modern gallery that complements the serene surroundings.

Exploring the City Park is a pleasant way to enjoy the outdoors. The park is ideal for leisurely strolls, picnics, or simply relaxing by the lake. For those interested in more active pursuits, the Klätterdomen climbing center offers a unique indoor climbing experience suitable for various skill levels.

No visit to Karlstad would be complete without experiencing the Vänern Lake. Engaging in boat tours or simply enjoying the waterfront views can be quite refreshing. Additionally, the Karlstad Cathedral stands as a significant architectural landmark, providing a glimpse into the city's spiritual heritage.

For shopping and dining, the streets around Stora Torget present a variety of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, allowing visitors to taste regional cuisine and explore local products. The blend of urban life with the scenic backdrop makes Karlstad a charming destination for both relaxation and exploration.




About  |  Contact