Dog-friendly hotels in Linköping

Best neighbourhoods in Linköping with a dog

City centre & Stora torget

The centre is compact and largely car-free. The Garden Society is a 200-year-old park with large lawns and off-leash play. The Stång river runs 50 m from Stora torget — follow the canal walk south towards Berg.

Vasastaden & Tannefors

Quiet residential neighbourhoods with direct access to the Tinnerö oak landscape. Great for morning and evening walks if you have an active dog that needs longer routes.

Mjärdevi Science Park

Newer hotels by the university and tech park. The Stångån canal walk starts right outside — 10 km one-way to Berg and the Göta Canal.

Tinnerö, Vidingsjö and the Stångån

Tinnerö oak landscape is a 700-hectare nature reserve with hiking trails, ancient oaks and grazing animals. Vidingsjö exercise centre has 25 km of lit trails where leashed dogs are welcome year-round. The Stång canal walk from the city to Berg is 10 km one-way — perfect for long dog walks.

Hotel areas in Linköping

Central by Stora torget you stay close to the cathedral and the Garden Society — Scandic Frimurarehotellet and Elite Stora Hotellet are two classics. Mjärdevi/Linköping Science Park has newer hotels. By the travel centre you find Park Hotel and Comfort Hotel for short stays.

Getting to Linköping with a dog

SJ trains Stockholm–Linköping (2 h) have dog carriages — always pick the dog-marked carriage. Östgötatrafiken accepts dogs free of charge on buses, the Östgöta commuter train and the tram.

Good day trips with a dog

The Göta Canal from Berg to Borensberg is a beautiful dog walk along locks and rape fields. Mt Omberg by Lake Vättern (40 min) is one of Sweden's finest dog-friendly nature reserves. Kolmården zoo does not allow dogs — but a kennel is available at the gate.

Good to know before booking

Pet fees in Linköping typically range from free to 250 SEK per night. Few hotels have weight limits. Boutique hotels rarely charge, chain hotels usually around 200 SEK. Two dogs per room is standard.