Nearly a year ago (I know, I've been lazy), we flew to Stockholm and thence to Sigtuna for our…read morewedding. We landed that night at -15 and it got down to -22. It was mostly around -12 during the day thereafter We stayed 3 nights at the Sigtuna Stadshotell. We fully recommend it, but it was a comedy of errors - but you know what, it was so lovely, we were happy, and they did their best to sort things out I have included a few photos of Sigtuna itself - you couldn't wish for a more wonderful place to get married. Let's start with the Hotel itself We checked in - nice, friendly staff; good start. We went to our room and...it was absolutely freezing. There were 2 heaters but neither was on, nor could we get them to work. They gave us a portable heater...and then a second one...at last some warmth - and this was a huge room We went downstairs while it warmed up: they gave us some lovely snacks, sandwiches and cakes, not to mention the scotch, rum and coffees A man came the next day to fix the heaters - he did (but we kept the 2 portable ones anyway). He had to come back twice more: once to fix the (orthopaedic) bed which had jammed in a difficult position, and again when the hairdryer blew up when plugged in We were out all the next day - write ups elsewhere - and in the evening they produced some very nice cakes things for us with our nightcap Wedding day - up early and out at 9:30 to get flowers, wedding cake and oh, yes, get married and have lunch, back at 16:30. Hmm what's going on? Apparently there was no electricity for all that time; it had only just been fixed. Good thing we hadn't ordered our wedding lunch for here (we had originally - but that's a story for later) - all the julbord lunch guests were of course impacted - but they somehow sorted it all out Up in the morning for breakfast (super BTW, and see photos for the view) to check out and depart for the Waterfront in Stockholm...agggaahhh, no hot water...well no, of course not, since there had been no electricity all yesterday! We dressed, they gave us towels and passes and off we went in the snow to the nearest gym, which had agreed to let their guests shower You couldn't make all this up! I mentioned the wedding lunch - we had originally wanted to have our lunch at the hotel but they said they were only doing julbord (you get enough of that as it is...) so we booked elsewhere. On arrival, they were astounded to hear that - of course they would have accommodated us and allowed us to sort out a menu with them. As it turned out, good job we didn't Seriously, Sigtuna is a marvellous and magical place and I have put some narrative to all the pictures so you get some idea And if we go back we would stay here again - it's a super Hotel

The Stadtshotell is situated in a gorgeous old building at the end of the main shopping street. Its…read moreback terrace has plenty of seating and overlooks the expanse of water. The interiors were painted in a beautiful pale dusty green color with accents of white. The sitting room featured a baby grand piano. A very serene, unhurried place to eat and stay in Sweden's oldest town.

The Connect Hotel is a utilitarian hotel near the airport that offers a free shuttle bus (every 30…read moreminutes from about 4:00am to midnight) to and from Arlanda. For those who book cheap fares with long layovers like we did, Connect Hotel is perfect. There is nothing fancy here but it is quite nice. My traveling companion actually described it as "Ikea like." The hotel is clean, comfortable and quiet so we got a good night's rest before the last leg of our journey. There is a full bar in the evening -- which is great for a weary traveler. Their restaurant service exceeded expectations. You make your selections, pay at the bar and soon the food is delivered to your table in the commons area. You can eat it there or retreat to your room if you prefer. My traveling companion is vegan and though the menu did not offer vegan dishes per se, several items, including a hearty bulgar salad, were easily adapted to a vegan diet simply by omitting the cheese. I ordered a shrimp sandwich. The small shrimp (probably 36-40 size) were piled high on an open face sandwich dressed with mayo and garnished with a pickle and fresh veggies. Along with a side of fries it was a satisfying meal. Breakfast is served starting at 4:00am in the morning -- a definite plus for those with early flights. The breakfast buffet includes a selection of breads, cold meats and cheese, hard boiled eggs, yogurts, fruit, cereals, juices, coffee and tea. They also offer gluten free and lactose free options for those on special diets (which also worked well for my vegan companion). We ate our fill and caught the 7:00am bus to the airport, getting there with plenty of time to leisurely work our way through security and to our gate. So if you have an itinerary like ours, you'll find that the Connect Hotel should serve your needs well.

"Are we at IKEA?!" First words out of our mouth…read more AMBIANCE: ------------ The lobby is neat, clean, and well decorated. Definitely something out of an IKEA designers' collection. The staff welcomes you from behind the reception desk, which also operates as a bar! So of course we were immediately fond of this place. STAFF: ------- Staff is helpful and courteous, and can help you figure out the best way to visit neighboring areas. They were quick to help when I requested a bag of ice for my ankle (which has been slowly healing from a grade 3 sprain since May 15). Really appreciated their concern. ROOMS: --------- They are TINY! But they get the job done. The four of us shared between us a double bed and a bunk bed. The boys graciously took the bunk bed. :) The bathroom is even smaller. If you bend over while sitting on the toilet, you may bump your head on the sink counter. If you try to shower in the magical glass door compartment that has no tub but doesn't leak water, you may bang an elbow or knee. But nothing we can't deal with for such a good price! FOOD: ------- Basic complimentary breakfast of lunch meats, cucumber & tomato, cheese, bread, granola and yogurt, some fruits, and coffee. Lunch and dinner (and of course drinks) are available for separate purchase. LOCATION: ------------ Perfect if you need to stay close to the airport. Since we had only one night here for our layover on the way to Barcelona, this was the best location. It was only about a 15-20 minute Uber to downtown Stockholm. Transportation rocked. A designated bus picked us up at the airport, dropped us off at the hotel, and brought us back to the airport the next morning. Very convenient! TIP: This will do the job and fit your travel budget. DATE TIP: Not the most romantic rooms for a getaway. Would recommend looking elsewhere! :D

From the owner: Mötesdagar, bröllopsdagar, dagar för avkoppling, kultur, stillhet, utbildning eller arbete…read more Sigtunastiftelsen är öppet året runt. Redan 1917, när Sigtunastiftelsen grundades, fanns viljan att vara en plats för dialog och öppenhet. Tiderna förändras men ambitionen är densamma - vi vill erbjuda dig en plats för gränsöverskridande möten. Välkommen till Sigtunastiftelsen jubileumsåret 2017!

This was just an overnight stay for my family, a quick hop from Arlanda Airport after a long…read moreflight. This hotel is clean and convenient as all Scandic hotels. Excellent Scandinavian breakfast buffet. Basic room, free parking, good customer service.

If you desire for your bed to have an actual mattress, do not stay here. There were no mattresses…read moreon our bed, just a thin pad on top of a boxspring. I was in pain for the four nights I had to stay there on business. And of course the only bedding was a down comforter, which means you either boil in your own sweat or are too cold, no middle ground. Additionally, every single day one of us would have to go down to the front desk to get our room key repaired, it would stop working. Pros: The lobby is beautiful, the breakfast is nice, but none of those things compensate for the painful bed. After about 6 hours of trying to sleep, the only reason you get up in the morning is to make the pain stop!

Very clean and professional. Rate was reasonable and the stay was perfect for an early departure…read morethe next morning from Arlanda-Stockholm Airport.

Accommodating, clean, very easy for international travelers. My flight into Sweden arrived after…read moretypical check in hours so they emailed me thorough instructions as to how I can check in. Being an international traveler, they made everything very easy for me. Also, relatively cheap for a one bed/ one bath. Loved my stay!