About this property

Located just 1 mi from Rajalla På Gränsen Shopping Center, this hostel is right on Haparanda’s main square, Torget. It offers a stylish restaurant, a fully equipped communal kitchen and free WiFi internet access. The Sweden-Finland border is just 0.6 mi away. Svefi Vandrarhem’s rooms include standard rooms in several buildings around the square. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower and cable TV. Bed linen and towels are provided. Svefi’s restaurant Minerva serves daily lunch specials. Other facilities include a TV room. IKEA, the Historical Museum and the Aine Art Museum are all within 1.2 mi of the hotel. Tornio is just 1640 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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1 futon bed
1 queen bed
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2 futon beds
1 twin bed
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1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susanne
    Finland Finland
    Affordable hostel in a good and easily accessible location. Flexible check-in and good breakfast. WIll definitely use the hostel again next time I need to stay over night in Haparanda.
  • Sjölund
    Finland Finland
    Good value for the money. Possibility to book sauna free of charge.
  • Lorenzo
    Italy Italy
    Amazing location and amazing breakfast. There is also the possibility to use the sauna. The staff was really friendly and I could leave my backpack when walking around the city. Highly recommended!
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and comfortable room . Clean, functional kitchen. Relaxing lounge area
  • Lukas
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Placed right in the town center and close to the border. Self check-in was streightforward. Dormitory-style but would recommend even to visitors prefering hotels.
  • Jon188
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable room easy walk from Railway station Kitchen well equipped and free coffee
  • Friederike
    Germany Germany
    Practically furnished hostel in a well-maintained and quiet area. Room and shared kitchen were super clean. Self-check-in was easy.
  • Jussi
    Finland Finland
    Easy booking. Clean and tidy. Clear information how to get into the room. For the price this was very nice
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Functional, clean and value student accommodation.
  • Warren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly helpful staff, super location, easy parking and use of the kitchen facilities.

Hotel area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday.