Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem

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

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Exterior
Balcony
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 adults) | Rollaway beds, free WiFi
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Varvsgatan 17, Motala, 59160
  • Charlottenborg Manor
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Motala Motormuseum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Varamobadet Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Linkoping (LPI-Saab)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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Room options

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 adults)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 175 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 adults)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 175 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Motala

Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem places you next to Göta Canal and Charlottenborgsbron Göta kanal. This 8-room guesthouse has a bar/lounge along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

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

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Mallboden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pinchos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vänner & vin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem

Riverwalk guesthouse with a coffee shop and a bar
A local mainstay since 1829, Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free parking is available if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide tour or ticket assistance. Additional amenities include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Kitchens, washers/dryers, and dining areas are also standard. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, German, Swedish

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for SEK 200 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 150 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Air conditioning is not provided.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

As of Jun 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem on Jun 23, 2025 start from $87.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

This guesthouse is located in Motala, just steps from Göta Canal and Motala Industrimuseum, and within a short walk of Charlottenborgsbron Göta kanal. You'll also find Borenshults Slussar and Charlottenborg Manor less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem include a casino at the property?

No, Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront guesthouse include a kitchen as well as a bar and a café.

Does Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem for a fee of SEK 200 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

The closest major airport to Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem is Linkoping (LPI-Saab), which is about 23.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem.

Mallboden Café & Vandrarhem Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Per

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Uniqueness was located by the Gota canal & locks. Very near the museum about the Canal which was very good. What I didn't like was the communal washrooms & showers. Perhaps a separate toilet for the restaurant patrons would help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Ok for two nights...

Owners were very friendly. We got a two bunk beds for my family. Extra charge for sheets and towels. Had to shared bathrooms outside the room building though. Laundry on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bodil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

Clas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Katarina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charbél

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lennart

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

Cecilie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Traveled with family
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

Tommy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Henrik

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Per

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Stayed 1 night 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