A decommissioned Boeing 747 aeroplane has been converted and opened as a budget hotel at the Arlanda airport in Stockholm, Sweden.

Called Jumbo Hostel, the former Singapore Airlines jet offers accommodation in 25 rooms and has a total bed count of 85.

While other guests share six shower pods and bathroom facilities, the cockpit has been converted into a en-suite penthouse to attract couples – the hostel also has a wedding license.

The hotel is the brainchild of Swedish entrepreneur Oscar Diös, who owns and operates the site.

"Stockholm Arlanda airport will now boast a new alternative option for overnight accommodation," said Diös.

"But we also want to make this an attraction for everyone to come and see, not just people staying the night."

The left wing of the aircraft has been strengthened and is used as a observation deck, overlooking one of the airport's runways. It is also used for the weddings, which Diös hopes to host later this year.

The hotel also houses a café which offers quests breakfasts as well as snacks throughout the day.