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Vandrarhem Svanen

Hostel

Rappegatan 1

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Helpful and friendly staff

Staff was friendly, and proactively asked whether we would be able to arrive in …

Clean rooms
10 mentions

Clean rooms, nice spacious showers, kitchen area also large and well maintained

Clean rooms and shared areas (WC, kitchen)

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Very clean room and private bathroom

We happened to have a good last minute deal and had a 6 bed dorm for just two of…

Great location
7 mentions

The location was perfect

Beautiful and perfect location just 10-15 min walk in to town

Breakfast available
7 mentions

I did not try the breakfast so can't say

Good breakfast

Good value
6 mentions

Wonderful and affordable breakfast, great value for money

Good value for money

Overview

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.

Traveller reviews

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William

solo_traveller

March 26, 2026

10

The location was perfect

M

Melina

family_with_children

March 6, 2026

10

Clean rooms, nice spacious showers, kitchen area also large and well maintained.

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Anna

couple

August 31, 2025

9

Wonderful and affordable breakfast, great value for money!! Clean rooms and shared areas (WC, kitchen). Helpful and friendly staff.

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Ingela

solo_traveller

August 1, 2025

10

Perfect! Thank you!

Beautiful and perfect location just 10-15 min walk in to town. Very clean room and private bathroom. I did not try the breakfast so can't say. Would absolutely stay again if in Kalmar.

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MJ

family_with_children

July 27, 2025

7

We happened to have a good last minute deal and had a 6 bed dorm for just two of us, not too far from Kalmar Slot and centre (at least by car). Staff was friendly, and proactively asked whether we would be able to arrive in time when we were latish.

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Elena

family_with_children

July 26, 2025

8

Good

Great budget, family friendly hostel. 10-15 on foot to the city center. Good breakfast. Good value for money.

E

erik

couple

July 24, 2025

5

Common shower

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Nibiru Ab

solo_traveller

March 12, 2025

3

Location

M

Maria

solo_traveller

November 19, 2024

9

Very nice, clean and friendly staff. Close to the city center (about 1 km). Beautiful surroundings.

M

Moa12345

family_with_children

October 28, 2024

7

Fresh and comfortable in calm area

Very comfortable beds, great kitchen and everything felt new and clean.

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David

extended_group

September 28, 2024

7

Fair pricing

M

Mirjam Piplica

extended_group

September 13, 2024

10

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.

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hani

solo_traveller

August 20, 2024

3

Location

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Lai Heung

solo_traveller

June 17, 2024

10

A hotel with a good price

Everything was kept in good condition. Tidy and clean. Staff was helpful and cheerful. Breakfast was amazing with quite a lot of varieties.

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Maria

solo_traveller

May 16, 2024

10

Great for its price. All of the facilities you’ll need are available and the staff was very helpful and friendly.

Great service, staff was very friendly and had a great amount of space for the price

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Traveller-sweden

family_with_children

December 6, 2023

8

Pleasant stay with family in Vandrarhem Svanen

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. There was also washing machine and vacuum cleaner. The room was convenient for a family of four with children and beds were also good. It was close to the bus-stop and around 15 mins by walk from the central train-station. The area around the hostel was good for walking. The staff were helpful and breakfast was also quite good for the price of 100 SEK. Bathrooms were quite clean.

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Per Daniel Girisha

solo_traveller

October 15, 2023

7

Good hotel to a fair price close to the city center. The hotel also have nice and helpful staff and good breakfast.

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Anna

family_with_children

September 21, 2023

8

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 Talks to other guests, Sauna Option to rent was great, even I had no time to book it. I would definetaly come back!

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Isabel

solo_traveller

September 5, 2023

9

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 ready in the morning (cleaning) and they were very understanding on checking out a bit later. I asked for timetables on public transport to visit Öland island and I had a full page handwritten with schedules of both buslines and the ferry :-) There's cleaning gear at your service to get your cleaning done, as well as a to-do list on what's expected. Everything is clean, new and tidy, and it's very silent. The location is just off Kalmar itself, but it only took me 15-20 minutes by foot from the Central station. A hi-five for the amazing showers and shared kitchen !

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Dorothee U. G.

solo_traveller

August 23, 2023

8

Mysig hostenl çvgå

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

Facilities

Activities

Sauna, Canoeing

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Cleanliness & disinfecting

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

Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Parking

Parking, Street parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

Key card access, 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, Luggage storage

Twin Room with Private Toilet

Offers a TV and a private toilet. Shared shower facilities are found in the hallway. Bed linen and towels are included but the beds are not made.

Max 2 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Offers a work desk and shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen can be rented for SEK 75 per person and towels can be rented for SEK 35 per person.

Max 4 guests 17 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printVandrarhem 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 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 9:26 PM

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