Stayed here on recommendation from a friend of a friend. From the get-go, the staff was friendly as…read morecould be, offering to store my luggage in the secured basement downstairs until my room was ready. They'll also happily refer you to nearby sights to see, places to eat, and just general things to do in the area. Rooms, common areas, and bathrooms were super clean. I stayed here in November, in the off-season for tourists, but there were still a good amount of travelers staying at the hostel which made it easy to make friends. Lodging was very reasonable for the area, at around $90 for three nights - I spoke with a couple other visitors who paid over $100 for the same time and uncomfortably cramped accomodations in the neighborhood, so highly recommend staying here to any travelers in Stockholm. There's a kitchen downstairs with free pasta (no free sauce), and the front desk sells sandwiches and pastries for pretty cheap prices (the Swedish cinammon buns are my favorite). There's also a small restaurant connected to the courtyard (Nomad) that serves decent beer (note: you'll be hard-pressed to find anything above 4% alcohol content in Stockholm). The hostel occasionally hosts events for groups from CouchSurfing (while I was there, there was a group pancake night in a tent in the courtyard), and if you check the bulletin boards you can find opportunities to tour the area, take cooking classes, etc. Five stars!

Touted as a "posh hostel," I expected much more. I guess that's what I get for trying to be cheap,…read moreas I only paid $130 for 4 nights. The lobby area was cute, with a nice area to sit and chill by the window. However, the room (I chose the 4 female only option) was kind of bare bones with 2 bunk beds, small 1 seater couch seat, lockers (need to bring your own lock) and a large window. Also, during check in, I had to pay 35 SEK for sheets (one time fee, but still). On top of that, towels were 30 SEK and I couldn't even get 1 the first night because I returned after hours, which was quite early at 8PM. I was pretty upset about that. I've stayed in hostels all throughout Europe and NEVER had to pay for sheets and / or towel, but I later learned this is common in Scandinavia. Location is very central and in the city center. It is walking distance from the train station, shops, bakeries for Fika, restaurants, the park near Royal Palace, Gamla Stan (old town), along with T-Central (and others) metro station. The hostel uses a code system for access to the courtyard to get to the rooms (which changes each day), the room itself, as well as for night entrance. All the codes are listed on a small piece of paper, and is attached to a map of the space. Before entering the main area where all the rooms were, there was a place to put shoes, which I didn't mind doing. One morning I put my boots down for a few seconds and when I got back, they were not in the same spot I left them. The staff was great about this though, as they checked the cameras and located my boots. After that I didn't trust leaving them there and carried them to the room. There was a downstairs common area, which includes a kitchen with free pasta (have to bring your own sauce though), cozy hang out area, and showers. I went down here with one of my roommates and quickly made friends. I ended up chilling here after exploring the city for 2 nights in a row, just chatting with fellow travelers. Definitely a great place to socialize! After around 11PM, we were asked in a very gentle way to keep the noise level to a minimum, which I thought was a considerate gesture for other guests. The place offers a breakfast, which costs 95 SEK. This consists of a berry smoothie (or orange juice) and ham with cheese panini (or mozzarella with tomato), which was pretty tasty. I think it should have also came with coffee. The folks working here were nice and friendly. They even have a way to chat with them after hours on WhatsApp, even though they couldn't help me with the towel situation since I hadn't paid for one. Overall, these were decent accommodations, at an awesome price point, but some improvements can definitely be made.

Always busy therefore it's safe. Men's by someone or 2 nightly. Lobby is always lively. Lots of…read morethings to do, lots of tables to sit around and socialize. Friendly staff. There's also a restaurant next door, connected to the Generator. Food is not bad. Simple, sufficient, affordable, tasty. That's all important. Rooms are clean, spacious, we stayed in a 4 bed (2 bunk beds) dorm room with ensuite bathroom. The bathroom is clean. It's only as clean as your roommates maintain it, otherwise upon checking in, it's clean. Each bed has clean sheets and pillow cases you install yourself. Under each bunk bed are pull out bins with latch for you to lock using your own. Each bed has its own light and party outlets. Very thoughtful.

I had an amazing stay here. I checked in late and the staff was helpful and accomodating. The…read morebreakfast was AMAZING with unlimited coffee! Very nice amenities. Highly recommend.

What a great stay !!! I stayed in the double room with a…read morebathroom in it and no windows . The room was cozy and had everything you needed including hooks to hang some of your stuff. You have to make your own bed but they provide linens for you. The over all hostel is nice and quiet . They do have a kitchen area and a little library.

This was actually a pretty nice hostel in Stockholm, Sweden. This was our first experience with a…read morehostel, and it was very pleasant. Our location featured Private hostel rooms with Shared showers/bathrooms. The rooms were a decent size. They comfortably accommodated my mom and I. The shared living spaces were well maintained and cared for. The restrooms and showers were divided by sex. They felt safe and were not crowded. The hostel also featured a Nice kitchen and lounge area. For an introduction to hostels, this was a good buffer between them and a motel/budget hotel. I would honestly recommend this if you don't mind the shared spaces. It was definitely the more price savvy option!

It's been several years since I stayed in a hostel, and on a last-minute holiday to Stockholm, I…read morebooked myself into Castanea Hostel in the Old Town part of the city, staying in a 4 bed dorm. It turned out to be a really good hostel - aside that it's really easy to walk past it (it's not well signposted) and the check in/out office is only open at limited hours, they are very helpful and do what they can to make your stay a good one. The kitchen, toilets and showers were clean (seemed like they were cleaned several times a day!), and the common area was very comfortable. It felt very homely for a hostel, and I met plenty of new people to hang out with whilst I was in town. The bunk beds - Ikea, obviously - were comfortable as you can expect in a hostel, and renting of bedsheets and towel were a reasonable enough price. I didn't have any problems with anyone messing with my property (didn't even need to use the lockers) and overall had a really good stay. Definitely recommended if you're looking for a hostel in Stockholm.

Great location! This is the first hostel I've ever stayed at so maybe I'm being overly kind with…read morethe review but I really enjoyed my stay. I had no trouble meeting people in the common area. Linens cost extra and the flight of stairs can make it annoying to carry large luggage up the stairs though. It can also be a little hard to find but other than that, no complaints.

Coming here in October wasn't the best time for the hotel or Stockholm, but I nonetheless had a…read morepleasant stay. First of all, the building. It is incredibly unique for a hotel and was also the first time I have ever entered a previous (or existing) prison. The format of the rooms, completely embodying the previous prison, was really cool. The only downside that resulted from this was the room size. They were a little small, and the desk wasn't a complete rectangle, and a little impractical. The bed, however, was comfortable, with enough space, and everything was clean. I can't complain that much about the space, because I chose the cheapest option, but it was smaller than what I was expecting. As for the location, it is not bad. Its island had next to nothing to do. There is a football field nearby, but I am unsure whether that is available for public use. The restaurant adjacent to the hotel is actually very good and had a great lunch special when I went there (169 SEK). In order to get to central Stockholm, I took the electric scooters that are scattered nearby, which took me around 15 minutes, and was very cheap. There are plentiful restaurants nearby, as well as a gym where you can get day passes (only in person). I did not make it to the museum, so I cannot comment. The breakfast was less than thrilling. The eggs I had (which was my biggest complaint) were very runny, but also laden with butter, so they were super heavy. Not the way you're supposed to make eggs. The rest of the food wasn't bad and had a pretty good variety.

A great hostel located in an old prison. It's obviously been renovated since, but it's hard to miss…read morewhat it once was. The rooms we stayed in were actually converted cells. While they may be on the small side, they more than make up for that in atmosphere.

Not sure if people use Yelp here, but I do. This hostel is fine, it's clean, it's reasonably…read morepriced. But it's not particularly friendly. If you've been in hostels before, this is one of those where it's basically just a cheap hotel, not a place for travelers to meet and hang out. So if you just want to save money, go for it. If you want a nice experience, pass on this.

Nice, cheap place. It was much nicer then the other hostel we stayed at. everything was clean…read more everyone was friendly. our room had skylights!

A must stay if you're an aviation geek like me…read more As a child, 747s had just come on the scene and took the public imagination instantly with its gargantuan size and instantly recognizable hump. I spent decades revering this icon of global travel to exotic destinations. Rode it for many years when in college and as a young adult. And now I get to come up close to one just as this queen of the skies is getting retired from most flagship airlines in favor of 2 engined planes. Very clever use of space with strong homage to key areas of the aircraft. I originally booked an engine nacelle room. But am grateful the receptionist offered to place me in the main cabin for several reasons--proximity to toilet-showers, noise insulation (from aircraft taxiing nearby), and the alarming wobble each time someone walks the wing overhead! Breakfast begins at 3am. An easy terminal shuttle bus (P3 Alfa) runs 4 times an hour for much of the day and night. No shoes inside the hostel--bring flip flops to use around and un bathrooms.

Good value and certainly an unusual experience for a stay near the airport. I don't see it as…read moregimmicky as some other reviews, since it is a fitting use and very well done. Getting to and from any terminal at the airport is quick with the free shuttle. I definitely would only stay before an early flight or after a late arrival: no reason to stay this far out more than one night. It is important to expect a hostel experience, such as shared showers. I stayed in one of the engines. Other than the constant hum of the nearby airport, it was quiet and comfortable. The employees were very friendly. Breakfast was a simple continental spread, starting at 3am to accommodate even the craziest flights. I thought it was a bit odd that the snow hadn't been cleared at all for me to get from the main area to my engine...luckily it was less than 2 inches, I hope they'd clear it if there was more...

The hosts was friendly, helpful, and genuine. They gave me a familial feel that I miss from home…read more This is a small hostel, my impression is that it is family run (correct me if I'm wrong) with all the amenity you need for few nights' stay: laundry, kitchen, bathroom, computer, etc. free WiFi and free delicious Swedish breakfast. I highly recommend this place. Affordable and such a good value for what it offers.

Hostels are often for young backpackers, but this downtown building in the center of Old Uppsala…read morewas opened in April, 2013 so everything is new and fresh. They have private rooms including singles and doubles, as well as larger rooms, so except for no private bathroom and shower they are very nice. And the bathrooms are single and the showers are single and just a couple of feet across the hall from your room, so this is not a group shower experience! There is an elevator, and a reception desk, and bedding and towels provided. Breakfast is $10 which is reasonable, but we walked to a Kondotori for coffee and pastries instead. The Castle is just above you, the beautiful brick cathedral is a block away, the shopping street is two blocks away. Nice restaurants along the river. Only parking is a problem, as from 8am to 6pm you have to pay even on the street. So it was free overnight but in the morning I had to start feeding the meter! But this is the nicest newest Hostel you will ever meet and even married people like us were very happy with the room and its price. Wi-Fi free. Uppsala is a wonderful Medieval town. The Gustavium museum across from the cathedral is worth the small admission price. Discounts for over 65 or under 18. All non-smoking, Hurray!

Conveniently located steps from Stockholm Central Station where you can take the Arlanda Express…read moredirectly from the airport, walk through the station, up one set of escalators, through a hallway/tunnel, and then end up only a street width away from the entrance to the hotel. I read somewhere that there is a private tunnel that takes you all the way to the hotel, but you do have to exit the building and walk across the street in case that confuses anyone. I had a great stay for 2 nights while I was exploring Stockholm on my own. It was pretty close to everything I wanted to see and the farthest walk was 20 minutes away which really didnt feel like 20 minutes because everything was so scenic. The hotel is clean, the rooms are comfortable, and the breakfast spread is pretty amazing. Huge shout out to Gigi for being absolutely incredible - she was super friendly and warm as soon as she greeted me to check me in. She also helped me figure out the early morning transportation because I wasn't sure if I could make my 6am flight if I left the hotel on the 4:20 Arlanda Express (spoiler: yes I did make my flight) haha and she was like a home away from home with her kindness and patience. Definitely recommend and really hope to be back to Stockholm again soon!

My wife had to cross the pond for business and I opted to tag along. Stockholm as a city is…read morebeautiful and clean. But it's cold, I guess it is what it is. We walked from the hotel to the Vasa Museum which was awesome. The hotel was great. We had a suite with a huge bathtub and shower. Who really has time to soak in a bath? Well since we had it available and it was cold out, we took baths. They were great and relaxing. The hotel also had a great restaurant and bar downstairs which was great since we didn't want to have to bundle up to leave the hotel. We had burgers two days in a row for lunch, they were really good. The place itself is beautiful and service was great. We went down two nights for appetizers and drinks at the bar which was great as well. No complaints for the Radisson Blue from us.