Located in Gothenburg’s Linnéstaden district, this hostel offers brightly decorated rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi access. Slottsskogen Park is a 2-minute walk away. A seating area and wardrobe feature in all rooms at Backpackers Göteborg. Bed linen is also included. Each room has access to shared bathroom facilities and a communal kitchen with all equipment. Breakfast can be bought on site. The nearest restaurant is 20 metres away, while the nearest grocery store is 100 metres from Backpackers Hostel Göteborg. Leisure facilities include a terrace, pool table and play corner for children. Movies are occasionally showed on site. Olivedalsgatan Bus Stop is 3 minutes’ walk away, offering easy access around Gothenburg. Gothenburg Central Station is 2.8 km from the hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Gothenburg
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jana
    Latvia Latvia
    Staff was really friendly, it was easy to find the location and room nr. Facilities were clean and the room was ok as well
  • Dabul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked that there were stools for all the guests in the bedroom and also a small table by the window. The kitchen and dining area are comfortable and cosy. Good shops nearby.
  • Vs
    Germany Germany
    located near the park, just a short walk away - great views of the city. very helpful staff.
  • W
    Wang
    Sweden Sweden
    Everything good, except the stairs of the bed. I have to try my best not to fall down. Anyway, I like this place.
  • Mohammed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really good location, plenty of amenities and I found it very easy to meet fellow travellers. Staff were amazing
  • Mark
    Sweden Sweden
    Helpful staff, very clean facility, good location, good value for an overnight stay in Göteborg
  • Michalina
    Poland Poland
    Great and helpful staff. Good location. Nice and cozy room and clean bathrooms. Everything was 👍
  • Lukas
    Norway Norway
    nice facilities close to bed, good locker, comfortable, clean, easy to get to
  • Ilaria
    Italy Italy
    The central position, sauna inside, staff very kindly
  • Isaac
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing hostel! So clean and well maintained! Lovely dorm and social area. The best hostel kitchen I’ve seen to date! Fantastic staff that were so friendly and welcoming. Comfy beds and modern interior throughout. Massive lockers. Lots of events...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Backpackers Göteborg
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs SEK 150 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Norwegian
  • Swedish
  • Thai

House rules
Backpackers Göteborg takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the reception is located on Vegagatan 21.

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Backpackers Göteborg in advance.

Towels are not included. You can rent them on site for SEK 30 per person or bring your own.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Backpackers Göteborg

  • Check-in at Backpackers Göteborg is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Backpackers Göteborg offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Billiards
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental

  • Backpackers Göteborg is 1.2 miles from the centre of Gothenburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Backpackers Göteborg can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Backpackers Göteborg may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.