The 6 best hotels to stay in Stockholm

Take possession of a room in a Stockholm hotel and explore the Swedish capital at your leisure. Your Scandinavian city trip is about to get off to a great start!

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a bustling city of over a million inhabitants. What makes it so special? This Nordic metropolis is located on a vast archipelago washed by the Baltic Sea. Its neighborhoods are spread across some 15 main islands, linked to each other by some 50 different bridges.

You’ll appreciate the gentle Scandinavian way of life in a town renowned for being at the forefront of sustainable development. It abounds in natural, cultural and tourist treasures, from the coastline to the narrow streets of the old town. And who knows, maybe the Stockholm hotel you’re staying at is one of them? In any case, we present the best of them, chosen with care: follow the guide!

Hotel Sven Vintappare

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Hotel Sven Vintappare is an intimate establishment with just seven rooms for a total of 18 guests. This boutique hotel is located in Stockholm’s historic Old Town. Each room is decorated in keeping with the building’s rich history. They feature panoramic windows, Gustavian furniture and refined woodwork. The decorative elements create a warm, chic ambience in these highly successful interiors.

At this Stockholm hotel, you can enjoy a typically Scandinavian gourmet breakfast every morning. In addition to dairy products and fresh fruit, the homemade granola, barista coffee and smoothies are to die for. Perfect for getting your day off to a good start and building up the energy you need to discover the Swedish capital!

Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town where the hotel is located, is full of attractions to admire. You can contemplate the collections of the surrounding museums: Nobel Prize Museum, Post Office Museum or Royal Coin Cabinet. Near the Grand-Place (Stortorget), the Baroque-style Royal Palace and the Royal Chapel are also worth a visit. A local curiosity is Mårten Trotzigs gränd, one of the narrowest streets in the world. As romantic as it gets, it’s less than a metre wide!

Victory Hotel

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This chic 4-star hotel offers 45 tastefully decorated, fully-equipped rooms for a comfortable stay. You’ll appreciate the relaxed atmosphere of this hotel, which is also centrally located in the Swedish capital. Rooms are decorated in warm tones and feature high-quality furnishings. The Victory also offers some of the best value for money in the city: an address to remember!

This Stockholm hotel welcomes guests morning, noon and night to the Bakfickan Djuret restaurant for a gourmet experience of tasty, organic dishes. The two cosy bars are not to be outdone, with hot and cold delicacies prepared to order. There’s also a well-stocked wine list. The hotel also boasts its own outdoor swimming pool and spa with sauna. Relaxation is the order of the day!

Located in the Old Town, the hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from Stockholm’s oldest church, Storkyrkan. It’s famous for the medieval sculptures inside, including St. George Slaying the Dragon. Don’t hesitate to extend your stroll to the small island of Riddarholmen, whose quays offer a lovely view of Stockholm.

Miss Clara by Nobis

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Miss Clara by Nobis was originally built as a girls’ school. Transformed under the supervision of world-renowned architect Gert Wingårdh, it beautifully blends Scandinavian design with art nouveau touches. Its 92 individually styled rooms and suites are particularly pleasant and ergonomic. Here, well-being is elevated to an art form, underlined by the warm atmosphere that extends to the restaurant.

It features modern, distinctive international recipes. Enjoy hearty brunches, fine Scandinavian breakfasts and refined dinners. Any excess can be burned off in the large 24-hour gym and its typically Nordic dry sauna. So don’t worry!

If you’re looking for something to do, head for Skansen, the world’s oldest open-air museum. It’s designed to take you back in time to pre-industrial Sweden. You’ll discover absolutely fascinating resurrected crafts and folk traditions. Special mention must be made of the zoo, home to authentic Nordic wild animals. That’s right! Bison, reindeer, brown bears and moose are the real stars here.

The Sparrow Hotel

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In the heart of Stockholm, near the chic Stureplan square, we found the Sparrow Hotel, an exceptional boutique hotel. It features 87 cozy rooms with a look inspired by the most prestigious Parisian hotels. The savoir-vivre à la française is unmistakably French: a visit to the Sparrow Bistro & Wine Bar is all it takes to enjoy a vast selection of French wines. These are the perfect accompaniment to the creations of chef Mathias Dahlgren, one of Sweden’s leading chefs.

The menu is a tribute to French culinary savoir-faire, twisted to perfection with top-quality Swedish ingredients. Breakfast is no exception: macaroons, croissants, pains au chocolat, tarte flambée, oeufs royaux… All the delicacies emblematic of the Hexagone’s fine morning tables are present at the buffet. Lactose-free, gluten-free and vegan options are also available to visitors. A real treat!

As the hotel is just a few steps from Stureplan square, we recommend you take a stroll there. It’s one of the city’s most bourgeois squares: during the day, trendy boutiques welcome you for a shopping spree. In the evening, it’s time to party: festive bars and nightclubs enliven the district to the delight of night owls. Just like you?

Castle House Inn

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The Castle House Inn is a charming 3-star hotel just a stone’s throw from Stockholm’s Royal Palace. It offers 53 bright and pleasant rooms. Booking a room gives you access to a fabulous continental breakfast every morning. There’s also a snack bar open at all hours for a relaxing drink. The staff are also very attentive and available to respond to your every request.

This Stockholm hotel is 250 meters from picturesque Stortorget Square. The Nobel Museum itself is just a stone’s throw away. We recommend taking advantage of our proximity to the harbor to try out the famous ferries. These take you to the islands of Djurgården and Skeppsholmen, real little havens of peace. Here, you’ll enjoy the beauty of grandiose green spaces that are perfect for strolling through, winter or summer.

Lilla Rådmannen

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Situated on a relatively quiet street, the Lilla Radmannen stands in stark contrast to the bustling atmosphere of Stockholm. Yet it’s also conveniently located near the Drottninggatan shopping street and the Rådmansgatan metro station, which takes less than 5 minutes to reach the Old Town.

When you walk through the doors of this Stockholm hotel, you quickly feel at home. The establishment has been family-run for several generations: theatmosphere is warm and the staff very welcoming, just like the people of Stockholm. The rooms are decorated in a flowery, Zen style and featuremodern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, minibars and kettles.

Last but not least, the hotel’s must-see feature is its rooftop terrace overlooking downtown Stockholm. Ideal for a romantic evening, enjoying a tasty traditional meal concocted by the hotel bar. A pleasant stay in prospect!

So, have you managed to find the ideal Stockholm hotel for the perfect Scandinavian getaway? If so, please share your impressions in the comments. We look forward to hearing from you: see you soon for new adventures!