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Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem

Property class: 2.5

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A red building with a tiled roof, a small pond in front, and a picnic area with benches. - Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem (Motala)
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a small refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. - Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem (Motala)
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A red wooden building with a black door, a bench, and a hanging plant. - Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem (Motala)
Consider a stay at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 adults)

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a small refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 adults)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 adults)

A room with two bunk beds, a television, and a small table with a basket of fruit.

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 adults)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Motala, Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem is in the historical district and on the waterfront. Motala Industrimuseum and Motala Motormuseum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Vadstena Station and Mjolby Miniature Golf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mantorp Park or Mantorptravet. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Motala travel guide
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Map
Varvsgatan 17, Motala, 59160

What's nearby

  • Motala Industrimuseum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Charlottenborgsbron Göta kanal
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Borenshults Slussar
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Charlottenborg Manor
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Motala Gokart
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Brasseri Kanalparken
    5 min drive
  • Burger King
    5 min drive
  • Jack’s Burger
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Sjöbris
    7 min drive

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Practical, everything is only a few steps away. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Poul Erik

Liked: Staff & service
Personalet var utroligt hjælpsom og søde vi blev lidt skuffet da vi trådte ind i lejligheden vi følte os 50 år tilbage i tiden med kakkelovn og komfur men der manglede ikke noget og vi sov godt i sengene og så var det fantastisk at bo lige ved Gøtakanalen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mysigt med karaktär från de gamla förmansbostäderna.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jättemysig atmosfär att bo i en liten lägenhet av äldre karaktär, med två våningssängar i ett sovrum och ett fullt användbart kök med tillräcklig utrustning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk sted!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Kanon

Kanon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catrin

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommi

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

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
Verified review

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