The historic school building from 1897 has been carefully transformed into Elite Hotel Mimer – a charming and exclusive hotel right in the center of Umeå. With its unique rooms, high standards and excellent location, the hotel offers the perfect base for those who want to explore Umeå by bike. The hotel offers a range of amenities for its bike-riding guests. There are secure and protected bike racks and the possibility to borrow simple tools to keep your bike in top condition. In addition, you can get maps of popular cycle paths and routes in and around Umeå and help with bike rental. After a day on the bike, you can relax in the hotel’s relaxation area with steam and dry sauna or enjoy a good dinner in the popular restaurant Artonnittiosju. For those who want to continue exercising indoors, there is a fully equipped gym. Elite Hotel Mimer has a total of 139 pleasant rooms. Each with its own unique charm and generous ceiling height that gives an extra sense of space. Sustainability permeates the entire business and the hotel works actively to minimize its environmental impact, which is also reflected in their bicycle-friendly services.

The Norrland YMCA Hostel is less than 300 meters from the train station and there is also a well-stocked grocery store near the station. Some rooms have their own toilet and the others have a shower and toilet nearby. Norrland YMCA Hostel is renovated in 2019, modern and fresh. For those who want to cook, there is a modern self-catering kitchen with seating on the 2nd and 3rd floors. There is also access to a laundry room and free wifi for guests. Breakfast is served in the breakfast room from 07:00 to 08:30 on weekdays and 08:00 to 09:30 on weekends. Times may vary during the holiday season, please contact us for current times. There is a bicycle room where you can lock up your bike and carry out minor repairs and maintenance while staying here. In the courtyard there is access to water to rinse/wash your bike. If you do not have your own bike, there are two bikes for rent. We cooperate with Cykelportalen, which is located in our courtyard, where you as a guest are offered a discount on service, repairs and selection from the webshop. Contact us at check-in and you will receive a discount code. Norrland YMCA Hostel is a bike-friendly accommodation and Umeå and its surroundings are ideal for cycling and cycling excursions. Why not a bike ride along the Ume River to Klabböle energy center with a café, museum and playground. Another excursion destination is Umedalens Skulpturpark with works by Tony Cragg, Louise Bourgeois, Anthony Gormley and others. If you want to park your bike for a while in central Umeå, you can join a guided city walk and learn more about the city.

Bike-friendly U&Me Hotel can be found in the middle of the city of birches in the cultural center Väven. With restaurants, a bakery, art exhibitions and the proximity to nice bike rides along the Umeälven river makes this a landmark in Umeå. When you step through the doors of the U&Me Hotel, you are greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet to energize you for the day or relax with a cup of coffee in the cosy lounge. The rooftop terrace offers great views of the city and is perfect for enjoying a beautiful sunset or having a drink with friends. U&Me’s gym is located on floor 5 in Väven. Here you as a guest have access to most of what you need. Each room is elegantly decorated with a touch of Nordic design and is available in sizes S, M, L, XL. All rooms have the bed facing the window giving you a brilliant view of either the city or the river when you wake up. The building is designed by the architectural firm Snøhetta, with the architectural and design firm Stylt Trampoli providing the concept and interior design. The hotel is known for its commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness. It strives to reduce its environmental impact by using renewable energy, recycling and reducing its waste, and promoting sustainable practices in its operations.