Here’s a heads-up about a new addition to the site… this talked-about hostel in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Jumbo Hostel is the first of its kind and ever since we found out about it, we found ourselves (very immaturely) consumed with making up puns…

A bumpy ride here won’t take you to heaven and back; you’ll stay firmly on the ground in this former Boeing 747 that’s been converted into an upmarket hostel – complete with its own 24-hour cabin crew on site to lend a hand.

Located just outside Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport, owner Oscar Dios found the disused aircraft when it was put up for sale, and decided to create a convenient stop-off for travelers’ weary from their flight. Once you’re on the impressive jumbo, though, it can be hard to get much sleep – there’s wireless internet and flat screen TVs in every room.

Bunk up in a three bed cabin, or enjoy the cockpit – now a luxury suite. There’s also a café when you’ve worked up an appetite. The design and facilities are clean, modern and spacious – although we can’t yet comment if the toilets are roomier than usual…

Travelers heading to Stockholm are guaranteed a good lift off to backpacking in Sweden if they make this the first stop on their landing strip…

Yeah. We’ll stop now.

Prices from €23 pppn.