HI - STF Göteborg-Stigbergsliden Hostel

The Stigsbergsliden HI Youth Hostel is located west of the centre of Gothenburg, and is a short tram ride or a long walk (especially with lots of luggage) from the main bus and train station. Take tram number 3, 9 or 11 to "Stigbergstorget". A number of the ferry terminals to and from Copenhagen and other destinations in Europe are fairly close. There doesn't appear to be a lot happening in the area, however there are supermarkets and other small shops nearby. There is a clean well-equipped double-kitchen for selfcatering and a dining room with a TV, as well as a backyard area with some tables for eating and space for hanging out. These areas are moderately social and are where you'll meet other guests. At the time of our visit Gothenburg was hosting a major event so the hostel was booked out with families, but it didn't appear to generally be much of a ‘party' hostel anyway. Dormitories are fairly comfortable and contain up to 8 beds. The hostel has a strange policy of requiring every guest to clean their dorm upon checkout or else pay for cleaning. In practice, it's difficult to make much mess and there's not much you can really do to clean anyway. There are some shelves for storage, but nowhere to store valuables securely. A good thing about the hostel is its flexibility when it gets full. The hostel also has additional rooms for a cheaper price when the hostel is busy, but it's not possible to book these ahead – you must come and view them first. Some late arrivals were also allowed to pitch their tent in the backyard. It's worth calling about these options first though. It's also significantly cheaper if you have a hosteling membership card. Bathrooms are clean however there are not many so you may have to wait when they get busy but there is usually no problem. Internet access is available, however quite expensive - a nearby internet café appeared to be a better option but was never open during our stay. Information about things to do in Gothenburg is available at the hostel, and bikes are available for hire.