Near a train station, Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel is an ideal choice for families. Enjoy the playground and children's pool or connect to in-room WiFi and plan your day while the kids have fun at the arcade/game room.
Astrid Lindgrens Childhood Home - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Astrid Lindgren's World - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Tobo Golf Club - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
Astrid Lindgren's World Station - 8 min drive
Storebro Station - 9 min drive
Vimmerby Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
âȘStallmĂ€stargĂ„rden - âŹ6 min drive
âȘMr Burger - âŹ4 min drive
âȘAstrid Lindgrens VĂ€rld - âŹ5 min drive
âȘSibylla Vimmerby - âŹ3 min drive
âȘLekladan - âŹ5 min drive
About this property
Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel
Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Astrid Lindgren's World. You can splash around at the seasonal outdoor pool, visit one of the 2 restaurants for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A children's pool and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
Danish, English, German, Swedish, Swedish (Sign language)
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (6:00 AM - 9:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of SEK 195 at check-out
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1â2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free covered onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AMâ10:00 AM
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Playground
Children's games
Toys
Children's books
Changing table
What to do
Pool table
Working away
5 meeting rooms
Coworking spaces
Conference center
Facilities
Garden
Seasonal outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Sign language-capable staff
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Travel crib
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1â2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Freezer
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Dishwasher
Highchair
Paper towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Cleaning supplies
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately SEK 149 for adults and SEK 99 for children
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of SEK 185 per stay
Bed sheets are available for an extra charge of SEK 185 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for SEK 130 per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access is available for an extra charge of SEK 390 per stay
The seasonal pool is open from June 01 to August 25
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby
Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel Vimmerby
Frequently asked questions
Does Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If youâve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel and nearby?
Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel has 2 bars and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
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Björkbackens Vandrarhem i Vimmerby - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Bra
Pernilla
Pernilla, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
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Therese
Therese, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 2, 2025
Annette
Annette, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2025
Andreas
Andreas, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 13, 2024
FrukansvÀrda sÀngar och dÄlig luft i rummet sÄ Äkte hem 1 dag tidigare Àn planerat.
Jenny
Jenny, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2024
Kia
Kia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2024
Godt sted med god beliggenhed
Fint og praktisk ophold pÄ hyggeligt sted. Alt fungerede og personalet sÞdt.
Kommer gerne igen.
Michael Steven
Michael Steven, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 4, 2024
Knappt godkÀnt boende
Bodde pĂ„ vandrarhemmet. Det första vi möttes av var ett ostĂ€dat rum med gamla lakan och damm under sĂ€ngarna. Lövtunna vĂ€ggar, dvs EXTREMT lyhört. Vi hade dock tur med skötsamma grannar. Rummet luktade illa och det gick inte att öppna fönstret. Noll ventilation. PĂ„ morgonen gick vi till hotelldelen för att Ă€ta frukost. Ăven detta en besvikelse. Ăggröran innehöll minimalt med Ă€gg och var utblandad med nĂ„got, mjöl? Generellt sett deppig frukost och och stökig matsal (dĂ„ reste vi Ă€ndĂ„ sjĂ€lva med 3 barn under 5 Ă„r). Försök hitta ett annat stĂ€lle att övernatta pĂ„ Ă€r mitt rĂ„d!
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2024
Good facilities and breakfast
We stayed at the hostel. It worked well for us for two days visit in Astrid Lindgrens world. Not fancy in any way, but everything worked. Shared areas a bit crowded, but then again we didnât hang out inside. The outdoor areas are great. For small fees you can enter pool or play mini golf. We enjoyed both offers. We also had breakfast buffet, which was really great. The restaurant service at evening was quite slow and more smiley service would have been welcome. The a la carte dish with pepper sauce was over spiced with pepper. But I am sure it was just bad luck. Only disadvantage is bad public transport links to Astrid Lindgrens world. The buses are not regular and ended up walking 45 minutes each way to the park.
Sanne
Sanne, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 31, 2024
VÊr obs pÄ at du mÄ vaske rommet selv, alle dÞrer knirker, det er veldig lytt, det gÄr ikke Ä Äpne vinduet for frisk luft og du kan ikke justere ventilasjon selv.
Kristyane
Kristyane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Hasse
Hasse, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 26, 2024
Terje
Terje, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2024
HyvÀ sijainti lÀhellÀ Astrid Lindgrenin maailmaa
Varasimme 4hengen huoneen hostellista yhdeksi yöksi, kun kÀvimme Astrid Lindgrenin maailmassa. Varasin huoneen vain viikkoa ennen, joten oli vain 1 huone jÀljellÀ. Hostelli on hotellin yhteydessÀ ja sijaintia voin suositella etenkin lapsiperheille! Astrid Lindgrenin maailma on noin 4km pÀÀssÀ ja hotellin vieressÀ on uimapaikka (maksaa erikseen, esim 390kr koko perhe/koko lomailun ajan!) ja etenkin lapset nauttivat siitÀ kovasti.
Hostelli itsessÀÀn oli ihan ok, huone perussiisti, mutta patjat, peitot ja tyynyt vÀhÀn kulahtaneita. MeillÀ oli omat petivaatteet mukana. Ostimme myös hotelliaamupalan, joka oli monipuolinen mutta ensi kerralla valmistaisin itse aamupalan hostellin keittiössÀ. Mutta loppujen lopuksi voin lÀmpimÀsti suositella tÀtÀ paikkaa, jos menee Astrid Lindgrenin maailmaan.
Nina
Nina, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 18, 2024
Mika
Mika, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2024
Katarina
Katarina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 14, 2024
Dyrt
MÞkkete madrasser og puter. Veldig dyrt nÄr hverken sengetÞy, rengjÞring eller frokost er inkludert.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 11, 2024
En övernattning med familjen
En övernattning pÄ vandrarhem efter Astrid Lindgrens vÀrld, hÀmtade pizzor.
Dyrt med sÀngklÀder och handdukar
Karin
Karin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2024
Vi bodde pĂ„ Vandrarhemmet som var vĂ€ldigt trevligt! Bra sĂ€ngar, rena utrymmen och lagom stort. Vi Ă„t pĂ„ hotellets restaurang pĂ„ kvĂ€llen, maten var helt okej men service var nĂ€st intill obefintlig. Tror dock det berodde pĂ„ att det var mycket âsommarpersonalâ mitt i semestern.
Jennie
Jennie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2024
Ulrika
Ulrika, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2024
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2024
Trevliga personal och fint hotel
Trevliga personal. Rummet var rent och Àven kök, matsal och toaletten var rena och i ordning.
Mina barn tyckte att det var mysigt att Àta frukost och middag i matsalen medans de tittade pÄ barn program pÄ TV.
Poolen som ligger sÄ nÀra vid hotellet Àr en plus ocksÄ för att mina barn Àlskar att bada. Det tog ungefÀr 5 minuter för oss ocksÄ att ta bil till Astrid Lindgren vÀrd.
Det enda som vi kan klaga pÄ att vÀggarna Àr dÄligt isolerad eftersom vi hörde vÄr grannar tydligt nÀr de pratade annars allting var bra och jag kan rekommendera till andra.
Evelyn
Evelyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
Tobias
Tobias, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Ăvernattning
Jag skulle bara ha ett stÀlle att sova, det funkade bra.
Det var lite ovÀsen frÄn andra gÀster som inte hade samma behov för att sova mitt i natten och rummet Àr inte sÄ vÀl ljudisolerat som jag skulle vilja, men jag gick upp och sa Ät dem, sen gick jag och la mig igen.
Jag Ät kvÀllsmat pÄ restaurangen och det var riktigt gott.