Located less than 2 km from Motala Train Station, Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem is set along the Göta Canal in a listed-building from 1829. This self-catering accommodation features an on-site cafe between May and Autumn, as well as apartments with free WiFi. A well-equipped kitchen, TV and seating area can be found in all apartments. Bathroom facilities are shared. Views of the surrounding garden and Göta Canal can be enjoyed from the property. At Mallboden Vandrarhem you will find a garden with outdoor seating. You can enjoy a view of boats along the canal from the cafe. Activities in the surrounding area include cycling and hiking. The property offers free parking. Central Linköping is about 40 minutes' drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews
Review score

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
6.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katharine
    Denmark Denmark
    The location is fantastic, right on the Göta Canal. Lots of cultural and industrial history. Lovely old buiildings and tow paths to walk along. Mallboden has a thriving cafe business, but it closes early so does not disturbe one's sleep.
  • Cornelia
    Sweden Sweden
    Beautiful location and a nice cafe serving the best waffles in Sweden. Clean apartment with access to new washrooms. Close to Motala city centre and to lovely hikes, either along the Göta Kanal or national park.
  • Manuel
    Germany Germany
    We stayed there for one night. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Everything was very clean and tidy, especially the completely new plumbing house. We had a good time at Mallboden.
  • Lothar
    Germany Germany
    Great place, great café with incredible tarte flambee and waffles, very kind host, and nice area located at the Gota channel! Perfectly renovated bath house. We really can recommend this location in Motala!
  • Dr
    Austria Austria
    Wonderful location directly next to the Göta Kanal, bike and walking trails lead everywhere. Very childfriendly, the kids loved the great playground behind the Cafe. Clean and cosy apartment with historic flair. Free coffee for breakfast in the...
  • Pooja
    Sweden Sweden
    Location was excellent just beside the Gota canal. We took long walks around the canal . Also there is a lock at walking distance. Loved the food in the cafe. We used Local transport to come here and visit all the nearby attraction so it is a...
  • Ville
    Finland Finland
    A cozy room with an old-time decoration / feel. The waffles in the cafe downstairs were very good; the strawberry jam and vanilla icecream were the best I've ever tasted!
  • Rie
    Denmark Denmark
    Der var en fin atmosfære og skønne omgivelser og sødt personale. Vi havde 2 hunde med og det var så fint. Vi morede os lidt over det lidt gammeldags værelse/lejlighed - men var meget tilfredse - så tak.
  • Maike
    Germany Germany
    Sehr freundliche Unterkunft direkt am Göta-Kanal. Perfekte Parkplatzsituation. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Der Blick aus dem ersten Stock direkt auf den Göta-Kanal ist einmalig. Auf der Speisekarte findet jeder das für sich passende.
  • Andreas
    Germany Germany
    Gut geführtes Hostel mit öffentlichem Cafe in phantastisch schöner Lage direkt am Göta-Kanal. Idealer Ausgangspunkt für Erkundung mit dem Fahrrad des sehenswerten Städtchens Motala, wo der Göta-Kanal in den Vättersee einmündet. Auch in Richtung...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Children's playground
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swedish

House rules
Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
SEK 150 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for bookings with arrival on the same day, the guest is kindly requested to call the accommodation directly after booking.

Bed linen and towels are not included. You can rent them on site for 100 SEK per person or bring your own.

Please inform Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem

  • Check-in at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem is 1 miles from the centre of Motala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Bicycle rental
  • The prices at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem is popular with guests booking family stays.