Must-see hotels in Southeastern Sweden

  • Vandrarhemmet Ölands Skogsby

    Southeastern Sweden

    This charming STF hostel claims to be Sweden’s oldest (it dates from 1934). It’s based in a flowery old wooden house 3km southeast of Färjestaden. The…

  • Abborrebergs Veranda

    Småland

    Stunningly situated in a coastal pine wood 7km east of town, this sterling hostel offers accommodation in huts scattered through the surrounding park. The…

  • Hälleberga

    Småland

    A kilometre or so southeast of Gullaskruv, Hälleberga, a youth hostel turned B&B, boasts a tranquil, rustic setting. Rooms all have washbasins and linen,…

  • Hamnhotellet

    Visby

    Close to the ferry terminal, Hamnhotellet offers clean, comfortable rooms and a decent buffet breakfast. Opt for the cheaper annexe rooms (about 300kr…

  • Västerviks Stadshotell

    Småland

    Major renovations added another floor to this elegant central hotel under the Best Western umbrella. Rooms are spacious and modern, plus there's a sauna,…

  • Grand Hotel

    Småland

    In a stately early-20th-century building, this homey central choice offers budget, standard and superior rooms. All are clean and comfy, many are spacious…

  • Visingsö Vandrarhem

    Småland

    This lovely hostel on Visingsö with sparkling clean woody dorms and simple private rooms lies in an oak forest around 3km from the ferry pier.

  • B&B Björklunda

    Gotland

    In Björklunda, 2km north of Burgsvik, B&B Björklunda vaguely recalls a Greek villa with its whitewashed buildings. Both the hostel and B&B rooms are clean…

  • Villa Sol

    Southeastern Sweden

    The sunny yellow exterior sets the tone for this delightful accommodation located on a quiet residential street near Borgholm's centre. Rooms in the main…

  • Hotel Fängelset

    Småland

    Housed in a magnificent building, this former prison (until 2007) has a lingering institutional feel, with rooms in the cells (with bars still on the…

  • Gränna Camping

    Småland

    This sprawling and incredibly popular waterfront campsite near the Gränna–Visingsö Ferry has tent and RV sites aplenty as well as 38 cabins in a variety…

  • Pensionat Solgården

    Småland

    Set in a classic 1905 wooden house, this family-run hotel boasts lovingly decorated rooms; some have private bathrooms and all have an art/artist…

  • Elite Stadshotellet

    Småland

    Right on Stortorget and tastefully renovated, this hotel couples crisply modern rooms with the glamour of a 19th-century building. Single rooms aren’t…

  • STF Vandrarhem Hablingbo

    Gotland

    The compact red-brick STF Vandrarhem Hablingbo is next to Gute Vin – a good restaurant and commercial vineyard. Dorm-style accommodations are basic but…

  • Best Western Hotel Linköping

    Småland

    Right off Stora Torget, this hotel is within a few minutes’ walk of the city’s main sights, restaurants and shopping. Rooms are all pale wood and scarlet…

  • Vimmerby Stadshotell

    Småland

    You can’t miss this dashing pink building on the town square. Rooms aren’t as grand as the exterior implies, but they’re comfortable, with cable TV and…

  • TF Hostel Ljugarn

    Gotland

    This hostel, occupying a 19th century stone village, has both twin and dorm rooms, and is located in a fine spot down by the water at the eastern end of…

  • Wisby Jernvägshotellet

    Visby

    Run by the same folks as Hotel Villa Borgen next door, this is an excellent budget choice. The spotless rooms are more spacious than some swing-a-cat…

  • Hotell Hörnan

    Småland

    These spacious rooms offer good value. Glossy parquet floors, comfortable chairs, colourful rugs and scarlet drapes contrasting with dazzling white linen…

  • City Hotel

    Småland

    Dowdy, tired halls give way to rooms that are bright, clean and modern – think flat-screen TVs, giant photos of Jönköping, and oak-toned functionalist…

  • Strandterrassen

    Småland

    This hostel offers simple, bright, clean rooms in long wooden cabins, as well as a cafe. Breakfast is an additional 85kr and linen and towel hire will set…

  • Grännagården

    Småland

    Just nudging into the midrange bracket, this hotel is right in the centre of town in a handsome 18th-century building. Rooms have kept up with the times…

  • Linköpings City Hotell

    Småland

    This slickly modern hostel has hotel-style accommodation too, mostly with kitchenettes. All rooms have TV and private bathroom – rooms for the hotels and…

  • Visby Logi & Vandrarhem

    Visby

    Petite hostel located in two historic houses – one from the 16th century, one from the 17th – on Sankt Hansgatan and Hästgatan. Rooms are simple,…

  • Lummelunda Hostel

    Gotland

    This rustic-style accommodation near the Lummelunda Grottan has a choice of doubles in the main building, plus cabins that range from very basic (bathroom…

  • STF Vandrarhem Eksjö

    Småland

    In the heart of the old town, this above-average hostel behind Eksjö Infocenter (where you check in), is clean and comfortable. It occupies a supremely…

  • 27ans Nattlogi

    Småland

    Wooden floors, pretty wallpaper and fresh flowers provide a welcoming, homey vibe to the six rooms (some with views of Klosterkyrkan). More expensive…

  • Best Western Sjofartshotellet

    Småland

    This simple little chain hotel has wonderfully friendly staff, free limited parking and spotlessly clean, simple rooms decorated in a nautical theme. The…

  • Tjauls Gård

    Gotland

    This homely farmhouse is a great place to stay, with a spa and the option of horse riding, bike hire and off-road-motorbiking tours (owners are keen…

  • Vimmerby Vandrarhem

    Småland

    This cheerful hostel, based in a fine wooden building, is right near the train station. A variety of simple rooms are available and there's a lovely…

  • Bergs Slussar Vandrarhem

    Småland

    Occupying a top spot near the locks in Bergs Slussar 12km northwest of Linköping, this hostel has excellent facilities which include a cafe, mini-golf and…

  • Hotel Centric

    Småland

    Conveniently located near the Industrilandskapet, 3rd-floor Hotel Centric is Norrköping’s oldest hotel. Rooms are spacious, furniture solid and staff…

  • Vandrarhemmet Oscar

    Småland

    This shiny hotel-hostel hybrid is a convenient budget option. Rooms have TV, fans and bathrooms – only the kitchen for self-caterers gives it away as a…

  • Joelskogens Camping

    Småland

    Campers should head for this compact lakeside ground just outside Nybro for pleasant campsites and simple camping cabins.

  • Neptuni Camping

    Southeastern Sweden

    This campground just north of Löttorp is a wild and grassy place with good amenities.