Hotel tips for Stockholm
Boutique and luxury hotels, back-to-nature retreats, and budget accommodations.
Boutique hotels
A popular oasis
Miss Clara
The trendy Miss Clara is a popular oasis for hotel guests as well as outside visitors. This is where Stockholm’s movers and shakers go to enjoy the hotel’s epic weekend brunch, which features everything from mocktails to fresh-baked waffles. The charming boutique hotel on Sveavägen Road has everything you could ask for – impressive decor, contemporary rooms, and some of Stockholm’s most popular restaurants right outside your doorstep.
A modern suburban hotel
Hotel Ruth
Hotel Ruth is a small, family-owned hotel located in a busy neighborhood in the heart of Vasastan. You’ll feel right at home as soon as you step inside thanks to the charming ambience and elegant decor. On the weekends, the hotel is a popular gathering spot for visitors who drop in for an espresso or a cocktail.
Stockholm’s hidden treasure
NOFO Hotel
This delightful hotel is centrally located in Södermalm within walking distance of the best second-hand shops in the city and a number of trendy eateries. The small courtyard wine bar is a hidden treasure, with a unique selection of wines, refreshing cocktails, and seasonal entrées.
The hotel with French flair
The Sparrow
The small but elegant boutique hotel The Sparrow is centrally located on Birger Jarlsgatan, just a stone’s throw from Stureplan Square. The hotel is inspired by Parisian culture, with stylish decor and a French bistro run by acclaimed master chef Mathias Dahlgren. There’s even a small wine bar with a select menu of fine French wines that can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace.
Luxury hotels
A novel bar and restaurant concept
Bank Hotel
The sophisticated Bank Hotel is located in the heart of Stockholm next to Strandvägen Road and close to Stureplan Square. The hotel, situated in a remodeled historic building, opened its doors in 2018 offering guests a novel food and beverage concept with exquisite decor. The Bank Hotel features popular restaurants such as Bonnie’s and cocktail bars like Papillon, not to mention lavishly appointed rooms and suites.
Living the high life
Ett Hem
Without a doubt, the five-star Ett Hem (“A Home”) offers Stockholm’s most personalized accommodations. As the hotel is composed of three private properties situated amidst beautiful surroundings, you’ll literally feel right at home. The decor resembles a sophisticated Hyde Park apartment with stylishly refined details, and right outside your window is a lush inner courtyard with an inviting orangery where you can relax and enjoy breakfast or dinner.
A room with a view
Lydmar
One of Stockholm’s most exclusive hotels, Lydmar has an ambience all its own. The decor is truly unique, with lots of artwork and decorative details covering both walls and floors. The hotel, which is located on the water on gorgeous Blasieholmen Peninsula, offers the most breathtaking views in Stockholm – not to mention, you’re just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the city’s most popular dining and shopping district.
Back-to-nature retreats
A luxurious spa hotel
Ellery Beach House
Ellery Beach House is ideal when you feel like taking a break from the urban hustle and bustle. The spa hotel, situated on the water amidst lush greenery, is located at the tip of Elfviks udde on Lidingö Island just on the outskirts of downtown Stockholm. It’s the perfect destination for that romantic getaway, bachelorette party, or luxurious spa weekend with friends set amidst a colorful backdrop that harkens back to the more carefree days of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
Discover Stockholm’s archipelago
Smådalarö gård
No matter what season it is, Stockholm’s archipelago is always breathtaking. When you check into Smådalarö gård (“Smådalarö Farm”), it’s like having a front row seat for this “beauty pageant”! There’s truly something for everyone here – take a dip in one of the hotel’s indoor or outdoor pools, play padel tennis, practice your yoga, or enjoy one of the watersports activities. If you simply prefer to enjoy the peace and quiet of the archipelago, there are plenty of bathing spots in the area and a small harbor that’s ideal for those early morning or late evening walks.
A hidden gem close to the city
Villa Källhagen
You don’t need to travel far from the city to reach Villa Källhagen. You’ll stay on a lovely canal in Djurgården within shouting distance of the city and some of its most popular tourist attractions, like the Gröna Lund amusement park, the Skansen open-air museum and zoo, the Vasa Museum, and ABBA The Museum. After you check into the hotel, you’ll experience the best of Stockholm – enjoy a drink in the fragrant garden or take a leisurely stroll around Djurgården. In the summer, you can even hop off their jetty and cool off from the heat!
Budget accommodations
A creative oasis
Hobo Hotel
Hobo Hotel is a creative gathering place in the middle of the city. The accommodations are affordable and the Berlin-based design firm, Studio Aisslinger, left no stone unturned when it came to the architectural details and the decor. As there are always exciting collaborations going on with creative minds in various fields, you can just relax in the bar with a frosty mug of their signature IPA and soak up all the inspiration.
An art deco dream
Haymarket by Scandic
Haymarket is right in the middle of all the action, with the Hötorget market right outside its door and Stureplan’s nightlife within walking distance. The hotel features classic Art Deco decor, with clear influences from the Roaring Twenties, and a ground-floor restaurant and bar that serves first-rate cocktails. The hotel is also a dream-come-true if you tend to wake up with an appetite – the popular breakfast buffet has just about everything you could ever dream of.
Text by Peggy Hansson