Norrahammar is a small town with hills and trees. It is very green! Taberg, the mountain would be something to see, it gives you a good view over the landscape.
Hostels in Jönköping 
Looking for the best hostels in Jönköping? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Jönköping with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Jönköping hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Jönköping and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Jönköping
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Jönköping, across 4 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 Jönköping 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 Jönköping. 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 Jönköping
Jönköping is a county in southern Sweden. It shares its name with its largest city and capital, Jönköping. If you are going to find any hostels in this region, then the capital is your best bet. Otherwise, your chances are way higher in finding a hotel or motel rather than a hostel. For those travelers who are on a budget, it would be best to look for lodgings right off the freeway. These roadside hotels offer basic accommodations for prices competitive to those of hostels.
If you are staying in a hostel or other type of lodging in or around the capital in Jönköping, then there are several fun activities to add to your itinerary. For a one of a kind experience, go visit the Tändsticksmuseet, or Match Museum. Here you get to see the first building where matches were made in Jönköping, along with the individuals and machines that helped set this industry into motion. A film tells the story behind the match and you will be given the opportunity to assemble matches as was once the job of children in the factory. There are thousands of different match boxes and labels to look at. Just check on the website because the museum closes early on some days.
For the travelers with energetic children or a love of fresh air, you might wish to add Stadsparken to your itinerary. In this park, everyone- kids and adults alike- can revel in the magic of outdoor fun. Play a round of mini golf, get lost in a labyrinth, pet some cute animals, watch a soccer match in the stadium, feed feathered friends in the bird museum, or just enjoy the fresh air as well as the gorgeous view over the city and lake.
For the religious-minded and architecture aficionados, there are several churches to add to your list of sights to behold. The Habo Kyrka, or Habo Church, might be unimpressive from the outside, but the inside will have you mesmerized. Built in 1680, the interior is a wooden work of art of finely carved and painted masterpieces.
For a completely different type of beauty, visit Sofia Kyrkan, or Sofia Church. Located in the city’s center, this church’s best features include the colorful glass window art as well as the mass that is accompanied by a heavenly sounding choir and orchestra.
Once your sightseeing activities have come to an end, there are many restaurants around the city center where you can refuel before heading back to your hostel in anticipation for the next day.
Handwritten by local expert for Jönköping hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Jönköping - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in Jönköping
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 Jönköping?
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 Jönköping 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 Jönköping 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.