# Grounded Aircraft Accommodations (UPDATE) Jumbo Hostel is a Plane Turned Hotel By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-hostel References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/boeing-747-jumbo-hostel/19483/) & [jumbostay](http://www.jumbostay.com/DynPage.aspx) While your idea of an [airport hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilton-istanbul-airport) might be a big brick building with rectangular rooms, passengers flying out of the Arlanda Airport in Stockholm can choose to get some pre-departure shuteye onboard a [retired aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar-retreat) called the Jumbo Hostel. The plane was grounded almost ten years ago, and plans to turn it into an eccentric inn have finally resulted in a polished product. The Boeing 747 jumbo jet retains some of its defining features including [lounges furnished with reclining seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-islands) and a preserved cockpit that's been converted into a luxury suite. The long and narrow cylindrical cabin has been divided into rooms, primarily fitted with single beds, that each accommodate anywhere from one to four people. Catering to a dormitory style experience as well, the Jumbo Hostel still costs anywhere from $62 to $515 per night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aircraft Accommodation:** The trend of converting grounded aircrafts into accommodations provides a unique and potentially cost-effective lodging experience. - **Eccentric Hotels:** The trend towards converting unusual properties into hotels offers an opportunity for creative and adventurous entrepreneurs to attract unconventional guests. - **Luxury Travel:** The trend towards luxury accommodations, such as the converted cockpit suite on the Jumbo Hostel, is an opportunity to attract high-end travelers looking for unique experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend towards converting unusual properties, such as grounded aircrafts, into lodging accommodations to offer unique experiences and differentiate from competitors. - **Travel:** The travel industry can take advantage of the rise of eccentric hotels to market to adventure seekers and travelers looking for unconventional accommodations. - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can potentially explore partnerships with companies that specialize in converting retired aircraft into accommodations and promote sustainable initiatives by giving new use to retired planes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Hotel-Like Jumbo Jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lufthansa-technik-explorer.md) - [Airport Sleep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dimensions.md) - [Sky-Based Hotel Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclearpowered-sky-hotel.md) - [Stationery-Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-fontaine-haneda-airport.md) - [Airline-Inspired Cocktail Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-on-airlines.md) - [Double Bed Airline Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-airlines-2.md) - [Renowned Airport-Situated Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilton-istanbul-airport.md) - [Stylish Airport Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clubhouse.md) - [Aircraft Door Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-exit-door-table.md)