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train, has a much greater range. Lund is, nevertheless, a popular destination, so be sure to book ahead, especially for the
youth hostel and cheaper options.

Ahlström Skomakaregatan 3 T 046 211 01 74,
W hotellahlstrom.se. Good-quality, very central cheapie
though only two of the sixteen rooms are en suite; one
room also has a kitchen (450kr extra). N o breakfast roo m:
it's served on a tray brought to the room. 650kr/850kr
Concordia Stålbrogatan 1 T 046 13 50 50, W concordia.
se. A couple of streets southwest of Stortorget, this former
student hostel has been upgraded into a very homely
contemporary hotel with airy, modern Swedish designer
roo ms - some, thou gh, are rather cramped. There's a sauna
too. 995kr/1495kr
Grand Bantorget 1 T 046 280 61 00, W grandilund.se.
This imposing nineteenth-century pink-sandstone edifice
straddles an entire side of a small, stately and central
square. Top of the range, comfortable and unpretentious

with period furnishings and chandeliers, this hotel oozes
opulence and is perfect for a special occasion.
1214kr/1736kr
Lilla Hotellet Bankgatan 7 T 046 32 88 88,
W lillahotelletilund.se. Located in no fewer than five
interlinked, low-roofed Lund townhouses, painted in
subtle pastel shades, from the 1850s, rooms here are cosy
and nicely a ppointed, decora ted in modern Swedish style
and colours. 1050kr/1450kr
Ì Vandrarhem Lund Vävaregatan 22 T 046 14 28
20, W trainhostel.com. This atmospheric STF hostel is
housed in the carriages of a 1940s train and accessed
through the tunnel behind the train station, with bunks
exactly as they would be in a tra in sleeping car. Bunks
200/230kr , compartment 1460kr

EATING AND DRINKING
There are plenty of charming places to eat and drink in Lund, many frequented by students helping keep prices low,
especially for beer. For provisions, the Saluhallen market at Mårtenstorget (Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm), sells a
range of fish, cheeses and meats, including Lund's own tasty speciality sausage, knake .

the tasty scampi platter (169kr). Mon & Tues
11.30am-11pm, Wed & Thurs 11.30am-midnight, Fri
11.30am-3am, Sat 12.30pm-3am, Sun 1-11pm.
Mae Yai Stora Fiskaregatan 15B T 046 13 00 93. This
plain and simple Thai restaurant is very popular with the
town's student population for its decent and generous
Asian stir-fries and curries: most dishes are 85kr, 10kr less
for takeaways. Mon-Fri 11.30am-11pm, Sat noon-
10pm, Sun 11am-11pm.
New Delhi Stora Fiskaregatan 15 T 046 15 25 61. A
really good Indian restaurant that's made more of an effort
on interior decor than its Thai neighbour, but whose mains
are slightly more expensive (from 109kr). The chicken
jalfrezi (109kr) is a winner every time. Mon-Thurs
11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat noon-11pm, Sun
3-10pm.
Sankt Michel Vin och Tapasbar Östra Mårtensgatan
13 T 046 14 14 30. Taking inspiration from similar
restaurants in Barcelona, this is Lund's very own Spanish
tapas bar with a great selection of mouthwatering morsels
such as fried feta, gazpacho and calamari; 55kr each, or
four for 195kr. Mon 5-10pm, Tues-Thurs 5-11pm, Fri &
Sat 5pm-midnight.
Stäket Stora Södergatan 6 T 046 211 93 67. A step-
gabled vaulted house built in 1570 is the characterful
setting for this fondue- (from 170kr) and meat-oriented
place. A mixed grill is 195kr, grilled duck breast is 205kr,
and venison steak in lingonberry sauce costs 220kr. Mon-
Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-midnight, Sat noon-
midnight, Sun 1-11pm.

CAFÉS
Café Ariman Kungsgatan 2 T 046 13 12 63. Attached to
the Nordic Law Department, this classic left-wing coffee
house is located in a striking red-brick building. It's
frequented by wannabe writers and artists, with goatees,
ponytails and blonde dreadlocks predominating. Cheap
snacks, coffee and cakes. Mon 11am-midnight, Tues-
Thurs 11am-1am, Fri & Sat 11am-3am, Sun 1-11pm.
Mondo Kyrkogatan 23 T 046 14 81 58. In a quaint, half-
timbered house with tiled interior walls, this pleasant little
café serves bagels, baguettes, pasta salads and ciabattas.
Does takeaway, too, and is a popular student haunt. Mon-
Fri 8am-8pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm.
Ramklints Konditori Mårtenstorget 10 T 046 211 06
44. This is a place to pop in for a takeaway sandwich or a
cake rather than somewhere to sit and linger as the interior
is rather plain. However, its baked goods are always fresh
and tasty. Mon-Fri 7.30am-6.30pm, Sat 8am-5pm,
Sun 9.30am-4.30pm.

RESTAURANTS
Gattostretto Kattesund 6A T 046 32 07 77. Compact
neighbourhood Italian which really draws the crowds:
great prices such as pasta of the day (75kr), tuna salad
(74kr) and ravioli with ricotta, basil and pine nuts (139kr).
Mon-Sat 11am till late.
Gloria's Sankt Petri Kyrkogatan 9 T 046 15 19 85.
Serving TexMex and Cajun food, Gloria's sports bar is very
popular, particularly when there's a match on the big
screen. Try the blackened chicken with corn salsa (139kr) or