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

Small room.

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

Stayed in August 2022

The room was not very big.

Interesting location, you can park your car nearby, clear information at the reception. Breakfast was nice and you can have breakfast outside.

Stayed in July 2022

Small room, tiny toilet without shower and very thin walls where you hear a lot. No problem for me, but for a high sensitive person maybe not the best option.

Great easy checkin, nice staff and clean hostel/hotel. Breakfast not included, but you can make your own in the kitchen (with stove, freezer and fridge). Good location near city centre.

Stayed in July 2022

The variety of breakfast food is small.

Small but good room, it seems that the renovation was done recently, everything is clean.

Stayed in July 2022

Clean, great breakfast, quiet location, nice surroundings

Stayed in July 2022

The cost of linen was not mentioned clearly.

Neat and tidy room. Everything was clean.

Stayed in July 2022

The 4-bed room is really too small and cramped for 4 adults. Lack of air conditioning in July/August potentially disastrous!

The 6 person room option is ideal for 4 person families as you get a private toilet+shower. Big & comfy enough for a group of close friends. Nice breakfast room too. The friendly staff allowed us to upgrade our room.

Stayed in July 2022

Small toilet which I had no issues with , but big and/or overweight people might. Great shared shower though.

All great!Even bike hire available

Stayed in June 2022

Uncomplicated good breakfast. Big kitchen

Stayed in September 2021

Great

Stayed in October 2021

Shared bathroom. At the time of the booking, the site said "room with private bathroom" but the room had only a toilet, no shower. Now it looks like room description was updated to state "private toilet". The room is tiny and the sound isolation is poor.

Location was good, a walking distance from the center. Clean. Parking nearby. Private toilet in the room. Overall the place is ok if one needs to spend a night or two and does not plan to stay in the room for long.

Stayed in July 2021

The sitting area in front of the main entrance is used as a smoking place, so the smoke fills even some rooms facing this side of the building.

Nice and clean rooms. Very comfortable and clean shared showers. Wonderful and clean kitchen available for guests. Stuff is very nice and friendly.

Stayed in July 2021