Hostels in Öland 
Looking for the best hostels in Öland? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Öland with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Öland hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Öland and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Öland
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Öland, across 2 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Öland hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Öland. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Öland
Oland island is the second largest island in Sweden. It is a top choice for tourists from all over the world because of its many attractions. The island has a rich cultural heritage and is a very diverse place indeed. You can see relics from various parts of human history in Oland, and there are many activities to take part in.
One of these is the Solliden Palace. If you do some research, you should be able to find affordable hostels or home stays within walking distance of this famous home of the Swedish royal family. It is still in use by the nobility today. The gardens of the palace are open to the public and are a sight worth seeing.
Solliden Palace is located close to Borgholm, the town center of the island. You can usually get a cheap hostel in and around Oland. Just south of the town is the Borgholms Slott, one of the largest old ruined castles in Europe. Made entirely of limestone, this imposing castle was abandoned in the 1700s.
Another fortress of sorts you can visit is Eketorp, one of the few remaining ring forts on the island. It has been reconstructed from the original ruins of the medieval village. It could be nice to find a hostel nearby, so you can take your time exploring this village and the surrounding landscape.
One other sight you might be interested in the Lange Jan, the tallest lighthouse in all of Scandinavia and one which is still in operation today. After a tiring day exploring all these structures, you can come back to Borgholm and indulge in a selection of fine pastries at one of the old bakeries and cafés in the town.
If you want to see old sights in a controlled setting, try visiting the Himmelsberga, an open air museum on Oland which includes a preserved farming village on the east coast. The cottages and attire of the people there are completely in keeping with the era in which the village was built. Another museum inside the Borgholm municipality is the VIDA Museum, a modern art gallery located a few miles south of the town center.
Last, but not least, the naturalist in you might find the Stora Alvaret Nature Reserve a fascinating place to explore and unwind. Spread across the plains, it is known for its huge array of rare species of birds and plants. Other nature reserves on the island include Trollskogen and Neptuni Akrar, both of which are renowned in Oland.
Handwritten by local expert for Öland hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Öland - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Öland. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Öland. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Öland
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Öland?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Öland here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Öland safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.