Vandrarhem Svanen
Rappegatan 1
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Why people book this hotel
“Helpful and friendly staff”
“Staff was friendly, and proactively asked whether we would be able to arrive in …”
“Clean rooms, nice spacious showers, kitchen area also large and well maintained”
“Clean rooms and shared areas (WC, kitchen)”
“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…”
“The location was perfect”
“Beautiful and perfect location just 10-15 min walk in to town”
“I did not try the breakfast so can't say”
“Good breakfast”
“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
William
solo_traveller
March 26, 2026
The location was perfect
Melina
family_with_children
March 6, 2026
Clean rooms, nice spacious showers, kitchen area also large and well maintained.
Anna
couple
August 31, 2025
Wonderful and affordable breakfast, great value for money!! Clean rooms and shared areas (WC, kitchen). Helpful and friendly staff.
Ingela
solo_traveller
August 1, 2025
“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.
MJ
family_with_children
July 27, 2025
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.
Elena
family_with_children
July 26, 2025
“Good”
Great budget, family friendly hostel. 10-15 on foot to the city center. Good breakfast. Good value for money.
erik
couple
July 24, 2025
Common shower
Nibiru Ab
solo_traveller
March 12, 2025
Location
Maria
solo_traveller
November 19, 2024
Very nice, clean and friendly staff. Close to the city center (about 1 km). Beautiful surroundings.
Moa12345
family_with_children
October 28, 2024
“Fresh and comfortable in calm area”
Very comfortable beds, great kitchen and everything felt new and clean.
David
extended_group
September 28, 2024
Fair pricing
Mirjam Piplica
extended_group
September 13, 2024
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.
hani
solo_traveller
August 20, 2024
Location
Lai Heung
solo_traveller
June 17, 2024
“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.
Maria
solo_traveller
May 16, 2024
“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
Traveller-sweden
family_with_children
December 6, 2023
“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.
Per Daniel Girisha
solo_traveller
October 15, 2023
Good hotel to a fair price close to the city center. The hotel also have nice and helpful staff and good breakfast.
Anna
family_with_children
September 21, 2023
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!
Isabel
solo_traveller
September 5, 2023
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 !
Dorothee U. G.
solo_traveller
August 23, 2023
“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.
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.
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