This modern, waterfront hostel is located on the island of Ängö, 1.5 km from Kalmar Central Station. It offers a guest kitchen, TV lounge and sauna. Private parking and Wi-Fi access are free. Wooden floors and work desks are standard in Vandrarhem Svanen’s bright rooms. All have shared showers in the hall. Some rooms feature a small, private toilet. Microwaves, fridges and an electric cooker are found in the kitchen. Guests can use the tea/coffee facilities or fix their own meals there. A laundry room and ironing equipment can also be accessed. Svanen Vandrarhem Hostel’s dining room overlooks the lake and hosts a popular breakfast buffet each morning. Staff can arrange canoe rentals on request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    Sweden Sweden
    Very nice, clean and friendly staff. Close to the city center (about 1 km). Beautiful surroundings.
  • Mirjam
    Croatia Croatia
    Excellent service.easy communication.extremely clean cozy. Everything at hand.good walking distance from the city center. Great value for the money. I would love to stay there again.
  • Lai
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Everything was kept in good condition. Tidy and clean. Staff was helpful and cheerful. Breakfast was amazing with quite a lot of varieties.
  • Maria
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great service, staff was very friendly and had a great amount of space for the price
  • Traveller-sweden
    Sweden Sweden
    Very good hostel with excellent facilities such as kitchen with microwaves, fridges, electric stove, kettles and basic kitchen utensils. There was also a good common-area/lobby with TV and small library with storybooks, novels, board-games, etc....
  • Anna
    Germany Germany
    I was alone in a 4 person room, what I really appreciated after being on a long trip and felt ill. Staff was great, a lot of spare around, nature, silent, could see stars in the night, community kitchen was great and well equipped and clean. Nice...
  • Isabel
    Spain Spain
    Staff was really helpful as I had to check-in really late (my bus arrived at midnight). Everything was organised nicely, including questions about bedlinen or towels needed. As a consequence of checking in late, I was a bit late getting my room...
  • Dorothee
    Sweden Sweden
    It is as Swedish it can be. Close to the hostel is a homestead farm (museum) with a café, though even the hostel didn't serve breakfast, the café dit. It was also not too far away from supermarkets
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a smart, modern hostel with an efficient, friendly reception. Clean room with desk and good wifi. Good shared showers. Well equipped, shared kitchen. Noise from other rooms stopped at 11:00 pm.
  • Salome
    Switzerland Switzerland
    overall very clean, very nice and helpful staff, feels like a hotel as only the shower is shared

Property surroundings

Facilities of Vandrarhem Svanen
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Swedish

House rules
Vandrarhem Svanen takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
SEK 170 per child, per night
Cot upon request
SEK 140 per stay
3 years
Extra bed upon request
SEK 170 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Vandrarhem Svanen requires that the credit card holder’s name matches the guest’s name on the booking confirmation. If you wish to book for another individual, please contact the property directly for further information after booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Vandrarhem Svanen in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Vandrarhem Svanen

  • Vandrarhem Svanen offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Canoeing
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at Vandrarhem Svanen is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Vandrarhem Svanen is 0.7 miles from the centre of Kalmar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Vandrarhem Svanen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from Vandrarhem Svanen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Vandrarhem Svanen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.