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Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem

2.5 star property
Riverwalk guesthouse with a coffee shop and a bar

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Courtyard
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 adults) | Rollaway beds, free WiFi
Balcony
Located right on the water, Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem provides a comfortable retreat featuring a coffee shop and peaceful garden. Travelers appreciate the practical amenities including in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, bike rentals, and a playground at this inviting guesthouse.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 adults)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 adults) | Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 adults)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Varvsgatan 17, Motala, 59160

What's nearby

  • Motala Industrimuseum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Charlottenborg Manor - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Borenshults Slussar - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Motala Motormuseum - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Varamobadet Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Motala Station - 4 min drive
  • Linkoping (LPI-Saab) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Berggrens öltapp och mat - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Mallboden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jack’s Burger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ströget - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem

Guesthouse on the waterfront
A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem boast comforts such as separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Separate dining areas, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1829
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of SEK 200 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 150 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Bed sheets fee: SEK 100 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: SEK 200 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 150 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mallboden Café Vandrarhem Aparthotel Motala
Mallboden Café Vandrarhem Aparthotel
Mallboden Café Vandrarhem Motala
Mallboden Café Vandrarhem
Mallboden Café Vandrarhem House Motala
Mallboden Café Vandrarhem House
Mallboden Café Vandrarhem Guesthouse Motala
Mallboden Café Vandrarhem Guesthouse
Mallboden Cafe & Vandrarhem
Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem Motala
Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem Guesthouse
Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem Guesthouse Motala

Frequently asked questions

Is Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of SEK 200 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this guesthouse is steps from Göta Canal, Charlottenborgsbron Göta kanal, and Motala Industrimuseum. Borenshults Slussar and Charlottenborg Manor are also within 1 mi (2 km). Motala Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Miriam Røgeskov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay for a weekend

We were two girls staying for a little more than a weekend. The room was cozy and had a good kicthen with just enough supplies to make a good meal, close to nature and a good place to stay if your going by car.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastiskt

Det var ett vandrarhem. Inget hotell. Underbart mysigt och pitoreskt. Kommer åka tillbaka.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Smultronställe

Ett nytt smultronställe som vi hittade. Vackert beläget vid Göta Kanal utanför Motala. Personalen var trevlig och behjälplig. Rummet mysigt och enkelt, sängarna var helt ok. Hit kommer vi tillbaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mysigt och perfekt läge, allt bra! Men säng borde vara i bättre skick. Både själva sängen men också bäddmadrassen har gjort sitt och borde bytts ut för länge sedan.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mysigt ställe

Väldigt fint läge så härligt att kunna få frukost precis bredvid Göta Kanal, fint servicehus och trevlig personal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Flotte omgivelser. Dog dårlige senge. Tapet var ved at falde af væggen i værelse 4. Plus betonpuds også var sprækket flere stedder.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk trevlig personal, i ett väldigt mysigt område
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ett mycket trevligt boende med helt unik omgivning precis vid Göta kanal. Jag var mer än nöjd och ser fram emot att boka här igen när tillfälle ges
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt mysigt ställe. Bästa servicen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kanon

Kanon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Familjärt och mysigt! Väldigt trevligt och varmt bemötande! Kommer garanterat tillbaka!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Catrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toppenboende med jättefina omgivningar . Lite hårda sängar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jättemysigt med läge vid kanalen passade oss som kom med båt!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rekomenderar verkligen detta ställe mysigt fint och nära till allt .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trevlig miljö och trevlig personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rent och fint. Mycket goda våfflor i cafeet. Smidig och trevlig personal.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ilmalämpöpumppu ois kova
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mycket nöjd gäst.

Helt fantastiskt fin, vilken härlig överraskning, supermysigt ställe med perfekt läge bredvid Götakanal. Kommer garanterat tillbaka. Bästa vandrarhemmet i Sverige!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agneta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allt var toppen! Personal, boende, rent & snyggt! Vi hade som vanligt sköna dagar i Motala!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agneta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allt var som vanligt perfekt! Varmt och skönt på rummet!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hög mysfaktor

Mycket trevlig liten lägenhet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Härlig boende miljö

Fantastiskt område med mycket historisk anknytning. Charmiga rum precis intill kanalen. Moderna faciliteter i en äldre bevarad miljö. Allt gott att säga om detta boende och vistelsen i sin helhet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevligt med fantastiskt läge!

Väldigt mysigt och välhållet, och toppen med ett eget litet kök i lägenheten! Helt ok sängar och en otippad bonus med tv på rummet (det ösregnade..). Vi bodde där i slutet av augusti vilket tydligt innebar lågsäsong: caféet hade stängt under den tid vi var där och incheckningen skedde på distans, men funkade bra ändå. Fantastiskt fint läge bredvid Göta Kanal och historisk fabriksmiljö, en lagom promenad till spännande sluss.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Underbart läge precis vi Göta kanal. Trevlig kväll med musik quiz.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt boende! Mycket bra bemötande av all personal! Rummen är utrustade med allt som behövs för ett självhushåll. Nya duscharna är välstädade och perfekta. Serveringen/cafeét har ett bra utbud av mat & dryck! Återkommer många fler gånger!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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