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Hotell Carl Friman

3.0 star property
Travelers fuel up for adventure at this charming hotel, where bike rentals provide mobility and the welcoming bar offers a perfect wind-down spot after exploring

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Hotell Carl Friman blends modern comforts with classic charm. Guests enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet before exploring. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while bike rentals and access to a nearby health club offer options for staying active.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Motala is home to Hotell Carl Friman. Solberga Nature Reserve and Göta Canal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Vadstena Station and Mjolby Miniature Golf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mantorp Park or Mantorptravet. Visit our Motala travel guide
Map
Akasialiden 22, Motala, Östergötlands län, 591 35

What's nearby

  • Charlottenborgsbron Göta kanal
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Motala Motormuseum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Charlottenborg Manor
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Motala Gokart
    5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Motala Industrimuseum
    5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Motala Station
    3 min walk
  • Linkoping (LPI-Saab)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack’s Burger
    8 min walk
  • Ubbes Bageri AB
    9 min walk
  • Berggrens öltapp och mat
    8 min walk
  • Restaurang Balkan
    8 min walk
  • Ströget
    7 min walk

About this property

Hotell Carl Friman

Property highlights
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotell Carl Friman. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, access to a nearby health club and 2 meeting rooms
  • A TV in reception, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotell Carl Friman have comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness classes
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 46 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of SEK 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 250.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for SEK 250.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: SEK 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: SEK 250.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 250.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with an animal must contact the property prior to arrival in order to verify availability of a pet friendly room.

Property is also known as

Hotell Carl Friman Hotel
Hotell Carl Friman Motala
Hotell Carl Friman Hotel Motala

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotell Carl Friman pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of SEK 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotell Carl Friman?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotell Carl Friman?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotell Carl Friman?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotell Carl Friman located?

Situated in Motala, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Charlottenborgsbron Göta kanal and Motala Motormuseum. Göta Canal and Charlottenborg Manor are also within 1 mile (2 km). Motala Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotell Carl Friman Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 530 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Great atmosphere & breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Owners were special, family owned small hotel. No elevator
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service

Great customer service

For some reason they had the wrong booking for us (single jnstead of double), but were excellent in finding us alternative accommodatio
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nilsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not handikapanpassad but still Ok

Comfortable bed and good breakfast. My room was not handikapanpassad but it was OK. It had a good noise reduction... So no problems to sleep. Personal was really friendly and helpful. I will recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Kallt på rummet i källaren. saknade element
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tyst o bekvämt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevliga rum och god frukost. Mysigt och ombonat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra läge, tyst och nära centrum. Friparkering uppskattas väldigt mycket. Stora och bekvämma rum.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Trevligt hotell med bra frukost. Tyvärr var det väldigt dålig ventilation och det blev mycket fuktigt efter dusch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Trevligt. Jättesköna sängar. Väldigt generös frukost.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ulrika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rent och fint rum. Fantastiskt skön säng! Personalen underbara och otroligt hjälpsamma och lösningsorienterade!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Frukosten var jättefin med stort utbud.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anghella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personalen var trevligt
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nyrenoverat och fräscht. Trevlig personal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stort och bra rum. Bra frukost. Trevlig miljö med äldre tillvaratagna inventarier.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevligt bemötande
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dere må jo oppgi hvilket overnattingssted dere vil ha en vurdering av!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ok frukost
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Frukosten var bra, supergod äggröra. Men städningen på rummet var inte alls bra. Känns som att man hade slarvat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra litet ställe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Vet ej
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charmigt och trevligt hotell.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025