The best accommodations Svealand

Backstage is the ideal hotel for those who wish to combine a cultural stay with high quality comfort. Located on the island of Djurgården, close to Stockholm's most important museums, the hotel will open in September 2022 and aims to take you on a journey behind the scenes of an arty and glamorous world. The extreme attention to detail takes you into a hushed and glittering universe where art and design have pride of place. A little extra: art even invites itself into the hotel's restaurant, which offers exhibitions!

This central and green hotel/youth hostel on the edge of the Tantolunden forest has a vacation camp feel to it. The hotel has a miniature golf course, a sauna, a children's playground and also offers bike rentals. As for the youth hostel, the rooms are a bit old-fashioned, but clean and above all, the price is unbeatable! Another advantage is that the Tanto beach, which is very popular in summer, is just a stone's throw away and is ideal for sunbathing or taking a dip.

One of the Bengtsson family's hotels, after Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton. The rooms are decorated with the same marine spirit that hovers between models and paintings, precious woods, bed throws and curtains in thick fabrics or velvet, chrome and copper. An exclusive address located west of the old town of Gamla Stan where the rooms are named after captains. The Pubologi bar is highly recommended as it combines fine food, wine and quality beer.

An elegant 4-star hotel ideally located on Strandvägen. The Malmström family, which has owned the hotel for four generations, has a long-standing interest in art, and in the hotel's corridors the work of Swedish artists adorns the walls. The classic Art Nouveau style of the building has been preserved and is combined with sophisticated decoration and Scandinavian furniture. The hotel, originally built as a residential palace, was transformed into a luxury hotel in 1966. Therefore, all rooms are unique. A beautiful address!

The hostel is located on the mezzanine floor, which reminds us of a ship's hold, where we feel strangely comfortable. The atmosphere is friendly thanks to the small decorative elements and the practical arrangements. The books run along the water pipes, the walls of the kitchen are blackboards where little words accumulate, etc. The living room is very friendly and easy to meet people. Ask at the reception before booking your room, as some of them do not have windows. Atypical experience, and a more than central address!

The Downtown brings a little piece of nature to the heart of the city. Nestled in a huge building with dark facades, the Scandic chain hotel is surprisingly detailed and innovative. On the first floor, spacious areas invite creativity, a game of checkers and even a popcorn movie after a good dinner. In the spacious and cozy rooms, the colors are soft and the view is clear. On the ninth floor, you can meet for a yoga session, a hot lap in the sauna or a cocktail in the infinity pool...

This hotel has a cosy and warm atmosphere, despite the chic and floral motifs. The whole is very design, Swedish style, with clean colours and subtle details. Its warmth makes you feel like you are in an apartment rather than a hotel. In the heart of Vasastan, this place welcomes residents and walkers alike, with a restaurant and bar in the same style, the bar staying open until midnight. Their breakfasts offer vegetarian and vegan options, served in your room or at the buffet.

In a quiet, residential area, this hotel is located 20 minutes by transport and 34 minutes walk from Gamla Stan. The rooms are simple and well decorated, with very comfortable beds and excellent service. The area is full of stylish stores and trendy restaurants, and the Stockholm Stadium is very close by. Breakfast and dinner are included. Visit the newly renovated relaxation area, containing a sauna and close to a gym.

Ideal place for a relaxed stay, far from the city center while being easy to access. Sauna, lounge, high comfort rooms, restaurant, bar, all for a very reasonable price! The building itself is not original, quite typical of Scandic hotels, but it satisfies everyone's expectations. Go to the sky bar for a drink with a view of Stockholm! They even offer spacious rooms with a double bed as well as bunk beds (all in one room, ideal for family trips...).

The Old Town Hostel is located in cellars from the 1600s, which means that there are no windows in the rooms. Too bad! Still, the place is very quaint, with a bright and spacious interior, welcoming travelers from all over the world looking for a cheap bed in central Stockholm. You have access to a shared kitchen, free wifi, shared showers and toilets, and lockers. They also offer free pasta, coffee and tea, with a supermarket 30 metres away. Breakfast is not included for the dorms.

A hotel with nothing more, but which satisfies the basic needs: comfortable rooms, buffet breakfast included, located in a central and trendy area of Stockholm. The hotel is 500 metres from the Museum of Photography, 400 metres from Fjällgatan, and 20 minutes from Stockholm's Royal Palace. The reception is open between 07:00 and 17:00, and on weekends between 08:00 and 16:00. The rooms are comfortable, with television, free wifi, all well maintained. The staff are helpful and friendly, ready to assist you if needed.

Design hotel located in a beautiful building on Birger Jarlsgatan, on the southern border of Humlegården. Bright rooms, some with small balconies overlooking the street, in a warm, floral decor, where you'll find a space to make yourself comfortable. Each room is specially decorated, from a 150^m2 suite to a cozy little nest. The hotel also features a Parisian-style bistro, where you can enjoy breakfast or a glass of wine. Check their website for special offers, recommended for lovers!

Open since 1863, this historic hotel in the famous Normaalm district contains 81 rooms of varying sizes. Here you can enjoy brunch, afternoon cocktails, long evening meals and live music at any time of day. The reception is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week, and the staff are professional and welcoming. A good address for an upscale stay, in comfortable rooms designed for the pleasure of guests.

Located in the center of Östermalm, the Best Western Karlaplan is one of those chain hotels that satisfies all your expectations for standard but upscale accommodation. You'll find all the essentials here: rather comfortable beds, well-maintained bathrooms, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, etc. The hotel is well located, within walking distance of Djugården. Breakfast is served from 6:30 am to 10 am on weekdays, from 8 am to 11 am on weekends.

Castle House Inn offers a different kind of service, located in an old building in the old town. The style is a mix of traditional and modern and caters for guests of all ages who are looking for an economical solution. The hotel offers single and double rooms, but also larger rooms for families and dormitories. The hotel has a lift. There are a number of food and beverage outlets close to the hotel, on Österlånggatan and in other streets in the old town. Attentive and friendly staff.

Housed in a charming neoclassical building dating back to 1884, this newly renovated 4-star hotel welcomes you to one of its 166 rooms in the heart of the city. Conveniently located 100 metres from the central station and a 5 minute walk from the direct bus terminal to Arlanda Airport, it is the ideal location to arrive or depart without losing time. The staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms are particularly comfortable, all well equipped and very well decorated. The Elite Hotel Adlon also has a gym.

Lady Hamilton was the mistress of a maritime hero, Lord Nelson, whose name is borne by another hotel in Gamla Stan, owned by the same family. It is the smiling portrait of this lady that welcomes you at the entrance. This very old house (it dates from 1470) was renovated and transformed into a hotel in 1980. Its location could not be better, next to the royal castle and the big church (Storkyrkan), and a stone's throw from the big medieval square (Stortorget).

Sober and functional, the Elite Hotel Arcadia satisfies the essentials of a trip: comfortable beds, good food, relaxation areas, wifi, and so on. You'll also find a gym, a traditional sauna, an outdoor terrace, and a good restaurant! Depending on the season, the prices can be very modest for Stockholm standards, and therefore attractive. However, the hotel is located in the north of Stockholm, so it's about a 30-minute walk from the city center. But all transportation is there, which is regular and accessible.

Comfortable, quiet and ideally located hotel because it is located 3 minutes walk from the Östermalmstorg metro station. A cosy, warm, no-frills atmosphere, as evidenced by the entire walls covered with books as soon as you enter the establishment. The rooms are well arranged and neat, which compensates for the lack of space. The staff is discreet and efficient. Mornington Hotel Stockholm City is suitable for travellers looking for a quiet stay in the centre of Stockholm.

Located in the centre of Norrmalm, along Sveavägen and close to the Observatory Park, this hostel is a great option for small budgets, as breakfast is included in the price, served between 8am and 10am. There is a large lounge where you can eat your meals cooked in the common kitchen. It is a meeting place for backpackers from all over the world. It's best to book in advance though, it's a popular address that fills up quickly. Sheets and towels are not included in the price, to be rented in the establishment.

Small 25-room hotel, ideally located one minute from the Fridhemsplan subway station, and only a 20-minute walk from the main railway station. The hotel offers simple accommodation, but with all the comforts needed for a pleasant stay. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and free Internet access. Breakfast is served at the Espresso House café, a two-minute walk from the hotel. The staff are very helpful. Good value for money.

This hotel was designed by a team of architects and interior designers who are bursting with creativity! Right from the outside, many of the hotel's design elements are reminiscent of the Middle East, such as the roof. Inside, each room has parquet flooring and a private bathroom for your ultimate comfort. If you're traveling with a toddler, don't worry, they can provide a cot for a small extra charge. Please note: most rooms have no windows.

In summer, this beautiful early ^20th-century establishment offers beautifully furnished B&B rooms, some retro, others more modern, but always comfortable and well-equipped, with great peace and quiet and sometimes beautiful views of the lake and the rose garden. It also boasts a magnificent patio. The hotel offers a weekend package, including room, breakfast, fika break and dinner, to be booked in advance by e-mail or telephone.

This is a convenient and friendly hostel. You can choose between private double rooms, four-bed, six-bed, eight-bed, twelve-bed and fourteen-bed dorms. The 11 mixed or female-only dorms have free wifi, lockers and a shared bathroom. These affordable prices are hard to beat for Stockholm, especially being only a 15-minute walk from Gamla Stan! The common areas are comfortable, and you can make good friends. Highly recommended for students.

This typically Swedish red house was the home of a farming family from the 13th century. Later on, it was the witness of incredible stories and the place of a real fairy tale. Today, it is an absolutely charming guest house, completely renovated, with a very well equipped modern kitchen, a private bathroom, a bedroom with a double bed and a bunk bed. The living room is large and very cosy, with a small wood-burning stove that gives you the feeling of being closer to the Swedish way of life.

Located one hour from central Stockholm, this establishment opened in 2021 and welcomes you in its comfortable rooms with veranda, garden furniture and access to the heated pool. The restaurant/bar specializes in smørrebrød, Czech beer and schnapps. There is also the possibility to eat on the outdoor terrace and in the beautiful greenhouse with infrared heating. A small haven of peace next to the river Trosaån, ideal for a stopover to discover the country. Various food and beverage, golf and fishing packages are available.

This youth hostel is located in one of the most charming corners of the old town, on Kinstugatan Street. The corner of the building facing the Brändtomte square was cut out when it was built to allow horse-drawn carriages to turn around, as the other streets in this part of the old town are too narrow for this kind of manoeuvre! Very calm environment, like a return to the past. A small kitchen is available for guests. A pleasure to see a clean and tidy youth hostel.

Extremely conveniently located (you can't get more central than Stockholm!), this youth hostel offers a certain level of comfort. In the kitchen, tea, coffee and pasta are free. Rooms are rather spartan but well-maintained. A good starting point for exploring the city, and a good place to make friends. The building itself is very Swedish, ensuring a stay in true Stockholm style. Single, double, triple and family-friendly rooms. Each has its own private bathroom.

This hotel is located in a renovated building dating from 1896, in the Södermalm district, a 15-minute walk from Gamla Stan and close to the Fotografiska museum. Each room is tastefully decorated, with a touch of vintage, but that's what gives the place its soul. You can choose between a private or shared bathroom. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Weather permitting, you can enjoy it on the terrace. Reception is open until 4pm, after which time you'll receive an access code for your room.

This tiny, semi-basement hotel opened its doors in the early 1990s. Its aim: to make you feel at home. And they succeeded! The atmosphere is warm, the decor a little kitsch and the staff extremely friendly. The buffet breakfast is very convivial, and will put you in a good mood right from the start. It's a cross between a youth hostel and a hotel, a nugget with unbeatable value for money. Please note that the rooms are rather small and have a very small window.

Set in a carefully renovated historic building, this luxury hotel is full of charm. Its immediate proximity to the city center makes it a prime address for discovering Stockholm's many cultural attractions. It offers one of the city's finest panoramic views. With its many terraces overlooking the waterfront, you can enjoy a cocktail in peace and quiet, appreciating the peaceful atmosphere. The tastefully and elegantly decorated rooms offer exceptional comfort for an unforgettable stay.

The hotel is decorated in a modern style. It has a fully-equipped gym, ideal if you want to keep active during your stay. After your session, you can unwind in the sauna for a well-deserved moment of relaxation. Perfectly located next to the lively Stureplan district and opposite Humlegarden Park, the hotel is within easy reach of the Biblioteksgatan shopping district and tourist attractions. And if you'd like to explore the city by bike, bicycles are available for hire.

To find an apartment just for you in the heart of the city, it is of incomparable luxury and comfort. With comfortable rooms, a small terrace, a living and dining area, television, and a beautiful bathroom. We give you the keys, and it's off for a stay abroad with a little pied-à-terre for yourself! Perfect for group or family travel, you won't disturb anyone and no one will disturb you!

With its many flags and tree-shaded facade on Maria Square, Rival Hotel stands out in Södermalm. Luxury in a relaxed atmosphere typical of this part of the city, close to the friendly Hornsgatan. Here you will find all the comforts you need, large rooms that all overlook the quiet backyard and rooftops of the area, a lounge, and an upscale restaurant... The hotel is a 15 minute walk from Gamla Stan and close to Medborgarplatsen and SoFo.

Ideally located a stone's throw from the station and the Arlanda Express, this establishment offers pretty, functional rooms that are both practical and unpretentious. For the claustrophobic, some rooms have no windows. Their gym is open 24 hours a day. Every morning, a delicious buffet breakfast is served to get the day off to a good start. As an added bonus, this is where you'll find the famous Icebar. It would be a shame not to try one of their original cocktails!

Opened in 1912 to coincide with the Stockholm Olympic Games, the Strand Hotel is an imposing historical monument with superb views of the Ladugårdsland basin, the National Theater and Djugården Island. The hotel is an ideal choice for culture lovers and business travelers alike. Close to major attractions. Recommended for those wishing to enjoy the finest luxury and impeccable service. The hotel's restaurant, too, is a blend of fine design and exclusive cuisine.

A youth hostel located very close to the train station and bus terminal: just cross Kungsbron to get there. The hostel offers lockers for your belongings, but you'll need to bring your own lock or pay for it. Television and DVD player in all private rooms. Common room with microwave, tea service and TV, wifi. The kitchen is equipped with stove, microwave, refrigerator and free tea and coffee. There are also computers available to residents.

This large, bright white ship, moored behind the church in Riddarholmen (Riddarholmskyrkan), was built in 1924 and was once owned by the American billionaire Barbara Hutton, who was given the ship by her father for her 18th birthday. She was renovated in 2009 and her location is ideal. There are cabins between 6 and 17^m2, sometimes narrow with bunk beds, but on the whole very charmingly furnished. It is possible to enjoy the sauna on board!

In the same building as the restaurant of the same name, this hotel offers great comfort close to the Vasa, Skansen and Nordique museums. A good alternative to wasting time on transport if you want to concentrate on relaxing and enjoying the island of Djugården and Ladugårsgärdet Park. Bicycle hire is available on site, as well as a sauna and swimming pool. Today the hotel has 113 rooms, a bar, a restaurant and conference rooms with a capacity of 300 people. Historic address.

With Urban Deli is a Lean Luxury hotel: an efficient concept recovered from the fight against waste and encourages not to pay for unnecessary services like ultra-luxurious interiors, in-room catering or a super hip restaurant within the hotel. The rooms are all super modern, inspired by industrial architecture and located in the basement of a large supermarket, which means: no windows! The hotel has 106 well soundproofed rooms with comfortable bedding.

A modern and comfortable gay friendly hotel with bright and spacious rooms that has the advantage of being located in the heart of the Södermalm district, close to the most popular gay bars in Stockholm. The rooms are well maintained, and you will find comfort, especially after late nights in the city. The hotel is not very charming, but it does the job. Just 50 meters from the Skanstull metro, and on the edge of the trendy SoFo district, the Clarion Hotel is thus very well located. The hotel also contains a spa, including a sauna!

A way to feel at home very quickly. The hotel apartment combines comfort, economy and services. Flexible packages from 1 to 7 nights and up to 80 nights for the longest stays. Biz Apartment Gärdet is surrounded by vegetation, ideal for sports activities. It is located 500 metres from the port of Frihamnen, in the northeast of Stockholm. Stockholm Stadium is 2.2 km away. The establishment offers a good quality Internet connection as well as modern kitchens and bathrooms.

This hotel is housed in a spacious Scandinavian-style apartment and is just a 5-minute walk from Östermalmstorg subway station. Each room is equipped with a TV, Wi-Fi connection and en suite bathroom. In the communal areas, you can relax on leather sofas and admire the magnificent traditional tiled stove. Breakfast is served in the kitchen (except Mondays, when it is served at the Wellington Hotel), and the evening meal is included in your booking, served at the Wellington Hotel.

Lilla Brunn is a very well located hostel in Stockholm, in a building dating from the 1700s. The reception is open and available 24 hours a day, with pleasant, friendly staff. Breakfast is not included. The kitchen is well-maintained, and you'll generally find it impeccably comfortable and clean. We like this friendly place for student budgets, in a quaint and relaxed space.