Växjö Kronoberg Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Växjö Airport, also called Småland Airport, is about 8-10 km from the centre: bus line 4 of Länstrafiken Kronoberg reaches Växjö Resecentrum station in 20-25 minutes, a taxi from the rank outside arrivals in 10-15. For most trips the city centre remains the most convenient base, compact and gathered around the two lakes; those travelling for trade fairs or conferences in the Samarkand area can instead save time by choosing a hotel halfway between the airport and the city.

Central Växjö

City centre · Bus 4 from the airport in 20-25 minutes to Växjö Resecentrum; by taxi 10-15 minutes.

Best for: Those who want the historic centre between the two lakes, the cathedral and the station a few steps from the hotel.

Pros

Central station, cathedral and Stortorget within walking distance of almost all hotels
Restaurants and shops concentrated in a few pedestrian streets, comfortable on foot in the evening too

Cons

Bus 4 doesn't cover departures before 6: for early flights a booked taxi is needed
Few free parking spots on the central streets, especially on market days

Recommended hotels in this area

Elite Stadshotellet Växjö: Right on Stortorget, 100 metres from the central station: the most convenient location in the city for those arriving by train or needing to catch the bus to the airport.
Elite Park Hotel: Overlooking Teaterparken, a few minutes on foot from the station and Växjö's concert hall; reviews mention a good balance between cleanliness and staff.

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Samarkand, between airport and centre

Airport area · 7 minutes by car from the airport, about 1.9 miles (3 km) from central Växjö.

Best for: Those arriving for a trade fair or conference in the Samarkand area who want to halve the transfer time from the airport.

Pros

Connected to the Samarkand shopping centre, handy for dinner or shopping without moving around
Closer to the airport than the city-centre hotels, handy for those arriving late or leaving early

Cons

For the historic centre and the lake you still need a bus or taxi
A commercial and sports area, not very lively in the evening compared with Stortorget

Recommended hotels in this area

Scandic Växjö: Opposite the Samarkand shopping centre, 7 minutes by car from the airport; free parking and a pool with sauna for those arriving on an evening flight.

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Teleborg, on the lake

Neighbourhood · Bus 3 from Växjö Resecentrum in under 15 minutes; central Växjö is about 10 minutes by car.

Best for: Those looking for a stay different from the usual city hotel, near the university and immersed in greenery by the lake.

Pros

A nineteenth-century lakeside castle, with rooms in the historic building or in the annexe just steps away
Linnaeus University campus two minutes on foot, handy for visits or university events

Cons

Few restaurants nearby besides the hotel's own: for an evening out you need bus 3 towards the centre
The bus to the airport still requires a change at the central station

Recommended hotels in this area

Teleborgs Slott: A late-nineteenth-century lakeside castle, two minutes on foot from the Linnaeus University campus; some rooms in the main building have lake views and the original tiled stove.

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