Hostel Borensberg/Göta kanal
Borensberg/Göta kanal
Kanalvägen 17
59033 Borensberg
Sweden
Tel.
46 8 55926594
In some of the best crayfish fishing waters in Sweden lies Glasbruket along the gota canal in Borensberg, an historic glassworks that began manufacturing bottles in 1900.
The unique turn-of-the-century environment has been preserved, and today there is a shop, café and hostel in one of the renovated buildings.
Borensberg is situated on a peninsula between Göta Canal and the Motala Ström (rapids). Simply step through the door and into the great outdoors. We have also modern apartments with own shower, toilet and kitchenette. There are bicycles, boats and canoes to rent and at night you can relax in the wood heated sauna.
The hostel received an award in 2005 for being the hostel that offered guests the most inspirational nature and cultural experiences.
The unique turn-of-the-century environment has been preserved, and today there is a shop, café and hostel in one of the renovated buildings.
Borensberg is situated on a peninsula between Göta Canal and the Motala Ström (rapids). Simply step through the door and into the great outdoors. We have also modern apartments with own shower, toilet and kitchenette. There are bicycles, boats and canoes to rent and at night you can relax in the wood heated sauna.
The hostel received an award in 2005 for being the hostel that offered guests the most inspirational nature and cultural experiences.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 3 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 70 |
Opening times
| Opening times (over the year): | 01.04-07.10 for the hostell, 03.01-22.12 for the touristappartments |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 1 km Borensberg center |
| Parking: | At or near hostel |
| Location: | 1.5 km east of city centre |
| Rail: | Motala 25 km, Linköping 35 km |
| Airport: | 35 km Linköping Airport fly KLM 150 km Stockholm skavsta 250 km Stockholm Arlanda |
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | City centre location |
| Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Swimming pool at or near hostel | | Forested/wooded area |
| Restaurants nearby | | Hostel with a difference |
| Leisure facilities nearby |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Sheets for hire |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sauna |  | Travel/Tour bureau |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Café/Bar |  | Meals available |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Green Hostel |  | Playground |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |  | BBQ |
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