About us

The history of the house – A part of Lysekil's heritage

For over a hundred years, this building has been a hotel and has stood as a living witness to Lysekil's development and history. The hotel has been a place for rest and fellowship, where guests from both near and far have been able to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the warm atmosphere.

Before the railway was built in the early 1900s, the area surrounding our hotel was a completely different world. Here lay a bay, Solviken, which extended almost all the way to the doorstep where our hotel stands today. Before the quay was filled in for the railway construction, Solviken was a bustling place for herring fishing, and the house was once a herring saltery where the catch was salted – an important industry for Lysekil and its inhabitants during the 19th century and early 20th century. The herring saltery was part of the thriving fishing trade along the Bohus coast.

When the railway was to be built, it required the pier to be filled in to make room for the infrastructure that would connect Lysekil with the outside world. At the same time as this change took place, the building gained a new function and became a hotel, a central place in the city's growing tourism industry.

Today, our hotel carries both history and tradition, where the old herring salting, the arrival of the railway, and the vibrant tourism have created a unique atmosphere. We are proud to continue preserving this heritage. Our hotel is more than just a place to stay – it is a place where history and culture meet to create memories that last.

Dog

Dogs are welcome at Villa Solviken

At Villa Solviken, we are happy to welcome both you and your four-legged friend! It is important to us that both you and your dog feel comfortable during your stay. We offer dog-friendly hotel rooms that are specially designed to provide both you and your dog a pleasant and relaxing experience.

You can also enjoy good food in our beautiful restaurant, where your dog is welcome to sit at the table. After a nice meal, you can take a lovely walk together along the beautiful cliffs and the fresh air.

For more information or to book your dog-friendly room, please contact us! Welcome to a wonderful stay with your best friend at Villa Solviken!

Parking

Are you coming to us by car? No problem! We offer convenient parking for 120 kr per night, so you can park comfortably and just focus on enjoying your stay. You can feel completely secure knowing that your car is safe during your entire visit with us. If you prefer not to use our parking solution, there are street parking options around the hotel, but they are time-limited. You can also easily reach us by boat or bus.

The Sustainability Step at Villa Solviken

Experience more. Leave less of a footprint

At Villa Solviken, we strive to be a sustainable choice both for our guests and for the environment. We aim to create local and active experiences for our guests, such as lobster and crayfish fishing and hiking year-round. This way, we can both engage our guests and offer the staff opportunities to be a part of the local nature.

We consider sustainability in all parts of our operations. At our breakfast buffet, we use fewer plates and bowls, allowing us to refill as needed and thus reduce food waste. In collaboration with our laundry service, we employ a circular approach to extend the lifespan of textiles. Their eco-friendly laundry process recycles excess water and chemicals, contributing to reducing our ecological footprint and promoting sustainability.

In our kitchen, we focus on local ingredients, and we prepare the food with love and care. We often choose meat from farms in western Sweden, such as Gröna Gårdar and Dalsjöfors, and seafood and fish we get directly from the local boat LL91 Kristina whenever possible. Our mussels come from Scanfjord in Mollesund. It is important for us to use as much as possible of the raw materials to avoid unnecessary waste and make the best use of everything.

We are proud to offer our guests a sustainable and memorable experience here at Villa Solviken.

Jobs

Are you curious about becoming a part of our team?

Take a look at our careers page, maybe there is a job that suits you! If you don’t find anything right now, no worries! Feel free to connect with us, and we will keep in touch for future opportunities.

We look forward to getting to know you!

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