Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Gothenburg?

The average price for a night in a hostel in Gothenburg is 43 ﷼ compared to 188 ﷼ for a night in a hotel.

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Best Gothenburg hostels

Kvibergs Vandrarhem - Hostel

Östra Göteborg

8.4Very good(1851)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

225 ﷼+

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Spoton Hostel & Sportsbar

Centrum

7.7Good(1824)

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

Centrum

Free Wi-Fi

Stf Hostel Stigbergsliden

Majorna-Linné

8.5Very good(1787)

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

256 ﷼+

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Masthuggsterassens Vandrarhem - Hostel

Majorna-Linné

5.8Fair(511)

Free Wi-Fi

3,766 ﷼+

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Lisebergsbyns Vandrarhem

Örgryte-Härlanda

8.2Very good(82)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Lundby

Free Wi-Fi

Forenom Hostel Gothenburg Säve

Norra Hisingen

7.4Good(5)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Lundby

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

Partille, Sweden

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

Torslanda, Sweden

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

Majorna-Linné

Free Wi-Fi

Majorna-Linné

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

Air Conditioning

Majorna-Linné

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

266 ﷼+

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Hotel & Vandrarhem 10 - Hostel

Gothenburg, Sweden

Free Wi-Fi

Centrum

KAYAK’s insights for hostels in Gothenburg

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Gothenburg with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in Gothenburg?

Hostels are cheapest in Gothenburg in February, with average rates of 416 ﷼. In comparison, June is the most expensive month, with prices at 1,490 ﷼.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Gothenburg?

Sunday offers the lowest rates in Gothenburg, with an average nightly price of 432 ﷼. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at 895 ﷼.

How early should you book a hostel in Gothenburg?

Book at least 74 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Gothenburg hostel.

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2 stars and below

Low season	February
High season	June
Average price (weeknight)	140 ﷼
Average price (weekend night)	200 ﷼

Cheapest month to stay with an average 41% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 112% rise in price.

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Gothenburg, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Gothenburg in December and January.
Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in Gothenburg if you stay on a Saturday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Wednesday.
If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 16 days before your stay to get the best price for a Gothenburg hostel.
Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Gothenburg for 1 day.

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Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Gothenburg?
The average price for a night in a hostel in Gothenburg is 43 ﷼ compared to 188 ﷼ for a night in a hotel.