Svefi Vandrarhem - Hostel
Torget 3
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Why people book this hotel
“Room was small, but nice and comfy”
“Comfortable room easy walk from Railway station Kitchen well equipped and free …”
“We walked from the Tornio/Haparanda bus station to hostel, easy 20min walk”
“Good location, in the middle of Haparanda and within walking distance from the F…”
“Clean room”
“Room and shared kitchen were super clean”
“Practically furnished hostel in a well-maintained and quiet area”
“Very friendly helpful staff, super location, easy parking and use of the kitchen…”
“Hostel good value for overnight stay if you have a train heading south or bus no…”
“For the price this was very nice”
“The indoor garage”
Overview
Located just 1.6 km from Rajalla På Gränsen Shopping Centre, this hostel is right on Haparanda’s main square, Torget. It offers a stylish restaurant, a fully equipped communal kitchen and free WiFi internet access. The Sweden-Finland border is just 1 km away. Svefi Vandrarhem’s rooms include standard rooms in several buildings around the square. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower and cable TV. Bed linen and towels are provided. Svefi’s restaurant Minerva serves daily lunch specials. Other facilities include a TV room. IKEA, the Historical Museum and the Aine Art Museum are all within 2 km of the hotel. Tornio is just 500 metres away.
Traveller reviews
Neil
couple
May 9, 2026
“Good value, good location”
We walked from the Tornio/Haparanda bus station to hostel, easy 20min walk. Couple of restaurants near hostel. 15min walk to Haparanda train station. Train station is a beautiful historic structure. Hostel good value for overnight stay if you have a train heading south or bus north.
Daniel
couple
March 20, 2026
Good location, in the middle of Haparanda and within walking distance from the Finnish side of the town. Room was small, but nice and comfy.
Bengi
solo_traveller
January 9, 2026
They didn’t send the password until I contacted them
Robert
couple
December 17, 2025
“Very basic room, ok for overnight stay. But expensive.”
Suitable for overnight stay only. Clean room.
Liesl
couple
December 15, 2025
Easy find
Liisan
solo_traveller
November 23, 2025
The indoor garage
Joseph
solo_traveller
November 13, 2025
Snow
Lukas
solo_traveller
September 10, 2025
Placed right in the town center and close to the border. Self check-in was streightforward. Dormitory-style but would recommend even to visitors prefering hotels.
Jon188
solo_traveller
September 10, 2025
Comfortable room easy walk from Railway station Kitchen well equipped and free coffee
Friederike
solo_traveller
September 2, 2025
“Great hostel”
Practically furnished hostel in a well-maintained and quiet area. Room and shared kitchen were super clean. Self-check-in was easy.
Jussi
solo_traveller
August 23, 2025
“Jussi”
Easy booking. Clean and tidy. Clear information how to get into the room. For the price this was very nice
Christopher
solo_traveller
August 22, 2025
“Good value, clean and comfortable”
Functional, clean and value student accommodation.
Warren
solo_traveller
August 10, 2025
“Very well located, easy going place to be.”
Very friendly helpful staff, super location, easy parking and use of the kitchen facilities.
Sara
family_with_children
July 21, 2025
“Great value and a quiet stay”
Good location, safe and clean. Curtains that blocked all light was perfect for the Summer and able to sleep. Self service laundry room was great!
Viara
extended_group
July 21, 2025
“An excellent hostel”
For a hostel, this is a wonderful place, clean and agreeable. Rooms are larger than average, kitchen and living are very pleasant. The building is beautiful.
Joeri
extended_group
July 1, 2025
“Great hostel with complete experience all the way up north!”
Good hostel with all facilities included. TV, private bathroom with toilet. There is a good laundry room that is included in the price. Also included towels and bedsheets. It's a complete experience. Good location.
Zsolt
solo_traveller
June 26, 2025
Very pleasant accommodation, easy access, well-equipped room, comfortable bed.
Denise
couple
June 3, 2025
“Very convenient stop over on a long trip”
In the centre of the lovely town, pretty room and great facilities
Maarten
solo_traveller
April 16, 2025
“Value 4 money.”
average experience
Isaksson
solo_traveller
April 5, 2025
Quiet, central place
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Golf course (within 3 km)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Pets allowed
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area
Double Room
Set in a separate building, this room has a private sauna. It also includes a TV and a hairdryer. The room has access to kitchen.
Standard Double Room
This double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Triple Room
This triple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.
Budget Twin Room
This twin room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard Twin Room
This twin room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin Room with Extra Bed
Set in a separate building, this hotel room includes a TV and a hairdryer. The room has access to kitchen.
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