1976
The Boeing 747-212B was manufactured for passenger service.
Information & history
From jumbo jet to an unforgettable stay
Explore the story of a Boeing 747 transformed from a passenger aircraft into distinctive ground-based accommodation.
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A stay with aviation character
Spend the night aboard a real jumbo jet
Jambo Hostel brings together the scale and character of an aircraft with practical rooms for an unusual overnight experience on the ground.
The converted Boeing 747 includes several room categories designed for different guests, from private choices to shared four-bed accommodation. The aircraft setting gives aviation enthusiasts, families and travellers an opportunity to see a familiar icon from an entirely different perspective.
Its modern interior was created inside the airframe while preserving the unmistakable character of a jumbo jet. Room layouts and facilities vary, so guests can compare the available categories before making a booking enquiry.
Aircraft timeline
A second life takes shape
The conversion retained the aircraft's visual identity while adapting its interior for accommodation and the practical requirements of a stationary building.
Later service
The aircraft served several airlines during its operating life before being decommissioned.
2007–2008
Planning and conversion work began, including removal of the former cabin interior, sanitation, painting and installation of new rooms.
2009
The transformed aircraft began welcoming overnight guests in its new role on the ground.
The conversion
An aircraft adapted like a building
Hundreds of passenger seats were removed and the airframe was cleaned before the accommodation interior was installed. Climate control, insulation and energy requirements formed part of the conversion process.
The aircraft was then positioned on a concrete foundation, with its landing gear secured in steel supports. That approach lets the distinctive airframe remain the centrepiece while the interior functions as stationary accommodation.
The result preserves details that make the aircraft instantly recognisable, while creating rooms that range from compact individual spaces to suites and dorm-style arrangements.
At a glance
Aircraft and accommodation facts
Key details from the original aircraft and its conversion help put the scale of the project into context.
- Aircraft type
- Boeing 747-212B
- Manufactured
- 1976
- Rooms
- 33
- Total beds
- 76
- Beds per room
- One to four
- Typical room size
- Approximately 6 square metres
- Interior height
- Approximately 3 metres
Room dimensions, sleeping arrangements and facilities differ by category. Review the relevant room page for specific details.
Distinctive accommodation
Experience the aircraft from the cockpit
The cockpit suite is one of the most recognisable ways to experience the converted jet. Its position and aviation details create a room unlike a conventional hotel space.
Explore the cockpit suite
Useful answers
Questions about the aircraft
These answers explain the jet's background and conversion. Room-specific facilities should be checked before booking.
Is Jambo Hostel inside a real aircraft?
Yes. The accommodation was created inside a decommissioned Boeing 747-212B that remains on the ground.
When was the aircraft built?
The jumbo jet was manufactured in 1976 and had a passenger-service career before its conversion.
When did the conversion take place?
Planning and physical conversion work took place during 2007 and 2008, with guests welcomed from 2009.
How many rooms are inside?
The published project facts list 33 rooms and 76 beds in total, with one to four beds depending on room type.
Did the conversion preserve aircraft features?
The project retained the recognisable airframe and aviation character while installing accommodation, insulation and climate-control systems.
Can guests stay in the cockpit?
The cockpit is presented as a dedicated double-bed ensuite suite. Its room page provides more information.
View the cockpit suiteChoose your place aboard
Compare private suites, standard rooms and shared accommodation inside the converted aircraft.