Linköpings Cityhotell och vandrarhem

Name

Linköpings Cityhotell och vandrarhem

Legal name

Linköpings Cityhotell & Vandrarhem

Website

https://lvh.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Budget Hotel & Hostel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMACAB

Aparthotels (hotel-branded apartment stays)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Serviced Apartments & Aparthotels

SECONDARYTHAMAIAI

Backpacker Guesthouses & Budget Inns

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Hostels & Budget Shared Accommodation

SECONDARYTHAGAEAB

Serviced Apartments & Aparthotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Extended-Stay & Serviced Apartments (Aparthotels)

Keywords

• Budget hotel accommodation
• Hostel lodging services
• Aparthotel long stay
• City center hotel
• Family run hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Linköping

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel and hostel room bookings: The primary revenue stream is overnight accommodation sales across multiple room categories: Standard Single, Standard Double, Comfort Double, Comfort Family, and Superior apartments. All bookings include breakfast buffet. Pricing is per night, with rooms ranging from hostel-level (shared kitchen access) to aparthotel-level (private kitchen/kitchenette). The hotel operates a per-room/per-night model with no subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Linköpings Cityhotell och vandrarhem is a family-owned hotel and hostel in central Linköping, Sweden, operating 43 rooms across five distinct categories ranging from budget hostel-style rooms with shared kitchen access to full apartments with private kitchens. All rooms include a complimentary breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms. The property combines traditional hotel, hostel, and aparthotel offerings for leisure, business, family, long-stay, and pilgrim travelers.

Product overview

Linköpings City Hotell & Vandrarhem is a family-owned hotel and hostel offering 43 rooms in five distinct accommodation categories, positioned as a combined aparthotel and hostel experience. The portfolio spans from budget-friendly Standard and Standard Single rooms (hostel tier with shared kitchen access) to Comfort rooms with private kitchenettes, Comfort Family rooms designed for groups of up to 4 guests, and Superior apartments with separate bedrooms and full kitchens accommodating up to 5 guests. All room categories include complimentary breakfast buffet and free WiFi. The property operates as both a traditional hotel and STF-affiliated hostel, targeting business travelers, families, tourists, and extended-stay guests seeking long-term accommodation in central Linköping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Single Room Single occupancy room approximately 10 m2 with private shower and toilet, TV, WiFi, single bed (105-140 cm), and access to a shared guest kitchen. Includes breakfast buffet. Available on ground floor and upper floors.
• Standard Double Room Double room approximately 12 m2 accommodating up to 2 guests with twin beds (2 x 90 cm), private bathroom, TV, WiFi, and access to shared guest kitchen. Breakfast buffet included. Some rooms located on the ground floor.
• Comfort Double Room Spacious double room approximately 18 m2 for 1-2 guests with private kitchenette including fridge/freezer, microwave, and kettle. Features flat screen TV, free WiFi, generous workspace, and seating area. Can be configured with twin beds or king size bed. Breakfast buffet included.
• Comfort Family Room Family room approximately 18 m2 accommodating up to 4 guests with twin beds and sofa bed. Includes private kitchenette with fridge/freezer and microwave, flat screen TV, free WiFi, and baby cot available on request. Breakfast buffet included.
• Superior Apartment One-bedroom apartment approximately 40 m2 with fully equipped kitchen (oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator), separate bedroom, combined living and dining area with sofa bed or armchairs. Accommodates up to 5 guests (up to 6 with extra beds) with murphy bed, double bed, and twin beds available. Features city views toward Drottninggatan. Breakfast buffet included.
• Aparthotel / Long-stay Accommodation Extended-stay accommodation combining hotel services with apartment privacy for consultants, project staff, students, or guests between homes. Includes flexible check-in/check-out, customizable cleaning schedules, and optional breakfast. Located in central Linköping.
• Hostel Accommodation Budget-friendly hostel rooms in Linköping's city center. Standard rooms for 1-2 guests and Standard Single for solo travelers. All rooms include private shower/toilet, TV, WiFi, and access to guest kitchen. Bed linen and breakfast buffet included. Affiliated with the Swedish Tourist Association (STF).
• Breakfast Buffet Complimentary breakfast buffet included with every room booking across all five accommodation categories. Served daily and frequently highlighted in guest reviews as a key value driver.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of guests recommend the property based on Google and TripAdvisor reviews

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• STF (Svenska Turistföreningen / Swedish Tourist Association)coreOthers · 1 January 2025Linköpings Cityhotell & Vandrarhem is affiliated with STF (Swedish Tourist Association), providing a quality certification for safe and sustainable accommodation in Sweden. The affiliation gives access to STF's hostel network and sustainability pledge, and provides visibility within the Swedish travel market. The hotel works in a long-term and sustainable way with the STF Sustainability Pledge as a natural part of daily operations.
• Pilgrim's Welcome (Pilgrimscentrum i Vadstena)minorOthers · 1 January 2025Pilgrim's Welcome is an award from the Pilgrim Center in Vadstena given to businesses along Birgittavägarna that offer something extra for pilgrim walkers. Linköpings Cityhotell is a proud member starting in 2025, welcoming pilgrim travelers. The network is promoted via Naturkartan for route exploration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Forenom: Nordic aparthotel operator focused on flexible, kitchen-equipped extended-stay apartments for corporate and project travelers. Closely comparable to LVH's Superior apartments and aparthotel/long-stay product targeting consultants and relocations in regional Swedish cities.
• Biz Apartment: Swedish aparthotel brand operating serviced apartments in multiple Swedish cities with hotel-style service. Comparable to LVH on the aparthotel/long-stay segment and Sweden-specific geographic footprint.
• StayAt Hotel Apartments: Swedish aparthotel chain offering kitchen-equipped apartments for short and extended stays. Directly comparable to LVH's Superior product on apartment-style accommodation with hotel services.
• STF Vandrarhem (Swedish Tourist Association hostels): Network of STF-affiliated hostels across Sweden. LVH is itself a member; other STF hostels are direct peers in the budget hostel segment with shared branding, sustainability credentials, and domestic Swedish traveler focus.

Broad incumbents

• Scandic Hotels: Largest hotel operator in the Nordics with a broad portfolio across price tiers in all major Swedish cities including Linköping. Comparable as a competitor in the Linköping lodging market, though operating at much larger scale and broader service breadth.
• Elite Hotels of Sweden: Mid-to-upper tier Swedish hotel chain with multiple properties across the country. Comparable as a Linköping hotel competitor, though Elite focuses on full-service business and leisure hotels rather than the hostel/aparthotel hybrid model.
• Profil Hotels: Swedish hotel operator with several independent-branded hotels in regional cities. Comparable in operating multiple mid-sized Swedish city hotels, though typically at a higher service tier than LVH's hostel-hybrid model.
• First Hotels: Nordic hotel collection with properties across Sweden and Scandinavia. Comparable as a regional Swedish hotel competitor, though First operates primarily through a membership/franchise model rather than family ownership.
• Good Morning Hotels: Budget Swedish hotel chain focused on affordable, functional rooms for business and leisure travelers. Closest large-chain peer to LVH's value-tier Standard and Comfort room offerings.

Regional players

• Hotell Östergård / Best Western Hotel Linköping: Independently operated mid-sized hotels in Linköping city center. Direct local competitors serving overlapping business, leisure, and family traveler demand in the same micro-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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