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This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!

June 17, 2014 12:09 IST


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

Here’s the world's first hotel built on board a real Boeing Jumbo Jet. 

Opened on January 15 2009, the Jumbo Hostel has undergone a complete makeover to offer a unique experience to guests.

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

The Jumbo was shifted to a permanent location at the entrance to Stockholm Arlanda Airport and since then it has become a significant landmark.

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

The Jumbo Hostel is a big attraction to many people who travel to and from the airport. 

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Lioba Schneider/Jumbo Hostel

Promising a interesting experience, the Jumbo hostel is one of the sought-after hotels to stay near the Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Lioba Schneider/Jumbo Hostel

The unique hotel also offers a luxury suite in the converted cockpit with a panoramic view of the airport.

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

The airplane is a Boeing 747-212B manufactured in 1976.

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

It has been named Liv after owner’s daughter. 

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

There are 27 rooms with 76 beds. 

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

Each room has two bunk beds.

The Jumbo Stay also allows guests and aviation enthusiasts for visits.

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Lioba Schneider/Jumbo Hostel

It has a cafe which offers breakfast, coffee, cookies, ice cream, sandwiches and warm meals.

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

The Jumbo Jet has also converted the left wing into an observation deck.

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

Visitors can experience the feeling of standing on top of a real Jumbo Jet’s wing as well. 

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This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

Jumbo Stay is only 5-10 minutes away from the check-in counters at Arlanda with the shuttle bus ALFA.

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

Besides enjoying this interesting experience, it is good for travellers for catching an early flight on time.

This Boeing Jumbo Jet is an amazing hotel!


Photographs: Courtesy, Jumbo Hostel

Jumbo Hostel plans to add more rooms with ensuite, private shower etc. It plans to add single and double rooms.