Parking lot was tiny and we had to leave our car further away as there wasn't any spare spaces available.

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

Stayed in August 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.

Stayed in July 2025

Everything was good

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

Stayed in July 2025

Bike charge was for one day until 9 pm. cI arrived in the afternoon and wanted the bike for my stay, into the next day. The charge would be 150 K for each day ( negotiated to 200K). I used the bike for 1 day, 3 hours.

Location. Breakfast.

Stayed in July 2025

This is not the property’s fault but someone smoked indoors despite smoking prohibited. For me as an asthmatic this became an issue. I reported it and the next day the smoking had stopped.

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

Stayed in November 2024

Fair pricing

Stayed in September 2024

I felt the price was a bit high, especially considering there was nobody there to greet me in the early evening. I recommend installing a piano for guests to play for when it is lonely.

I liked how peaceful/quiet it was, but it would have been nice to see more fellow travelers. The kitchen was spacious with 2 refrigerators. I hope to return to Kalmar some day, maybe to Svanen.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing much and we enjoyed our stay. we are already planning to visit during the Spring or Summer. Few minor things to improve: Add few more variety in breakfast such as omelets. Also it is good to include towels as most hostels include towels. You can add more English storybooks, magazines in the small library in the lobby. Lighting in the room could be improved to make it more bright.

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.

Stayed in November 2023

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

Stayed in August 2023

I did not like the heavy doors, and the atmosphere in the showers/WCs as well as problems with open the doors via electronic door card system from time to time.

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!

Stayed in September 2023

Windows were small, it's the only thing I can think of

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 !

Stayed in September 2023

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

Stayed in August 2023

Dimensions of the room

Location

Stayed in July 2023

The soap was out in the shower so it'd be smart to solve that somehow. Individual small bottles in the room is horrible with packaging and the environment so I don't recommend that. Maybe keep a closer check on that in the morning when everyone takes a shower.

Simple, clean, and cheap.

Stayed in June 2023

It is a little far from the town centre.

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.

Stayed in June 2023

Only stayed two nights in a dormitory, haven`t had negative experiences.

A twenty minute walk from Kalmar Centre, Svanen is well located and offers all the amenities that you need for a short stay. The room I stayed in was clean, internet worked well and there was a large common kitchen which I particularly appreciated. It is not a party hostel, so you won't hear much noise in the evening. They also have a bike-renting service for 100 SEK/day. If you want to see much of the town, you are better off renting a bike.

Stayed in May 2023

Good location.

Stayed in February 2023

a bit hard to get to with the bus when you have heavy luggage (300m walk from the nearest busstop)

overall very clean, very nice and helpful staff, feels like a hotel as only the shower is shared

Stayed in September 2022

the room was a little confusing because I had 4 beds in my room.

the location was pretty good

Stayed in August 2022

Really small beds.

Clean and good location

Stayed in July 2025

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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.

Stayed in August 2025

Common shower

Stayed in July 2025

no change of towels or sheets - bad value for the money

Location

Stayed in August 2024

The location was a little bit far from the city centre but it's not a big problem. It took 30 minutes to go to the Central Station on foot.

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

Stayed in June 2024