"Modern and minimalist."

"The location, close to the waterfront in the city center, is unbeatable."

"This 65-room contemporary boutique is part of the historic Berns Salonger complex, which includes a bistro, a top-notch Asian restaurant, a ballroom, and a nightclub." Full review

"Ideally situated for exploring, dining, and clubbing in Central City, the Berns isn’t just an 82-room boutique hotel—there’s also a shockingly large restaurant-bar-nightclub in the landmark building." Full review

"Located in the heart of bustling central Stockholm, this lively boutique hotel first opened in 1863."

"This boutique hotel is fantastically located near Kungsträdgården, the shops of Hamngatan and the boats of Nybroviken, and is popular with visiting pop stars and business executives." Full review

"Life is a cabaret at this renowned Stockholm host, where sleep generally interrupts the fun." Full review

"A big boutique hotel embedded in a palatial building that affiliates with a small concert hall, nightclub, restaurant, bar and a bistro."

"Although the gilded, airy main bar and dining room is always lively, filled with attractive, designer-clad Swedes, the building practically buzzes come evening." Full review

"This ultramodern hotel was a hot spot when it opened its doors in the late 19th century, and it retains that status today." Full review

"Spacious bedrooms offer clean lines, neutral hues."

"Despite a color palette seemingly inspired by the Nordic winter (slate gray; stark white; deep brown), the latest hotel in Stockholm’s central square is far from icy." Full review

"Now a real hotel has opened here, and it’s knocking the competitors off the board thanks to impeccable style and service." Full review

"The hotel commandeers two mid-18th-century buildings overlooking a historic plaza, creating a wonderful contrast with the look inside." Full review

"The gorgeous Nobis Hotel, a member of the eminently slick Design Hotels group, favors elegance over extravagance."

"Come for the lounge, stay for the...lounge. Seriously, you could spend an entire afternoon in one of the four "living rooms"." Full review

"This urban luxury hotel – grand on the outside; quintessentially Nordic minimalist on the inside – lies in glitzy Östermalm district’s most coveted square." Full review

"This upscale, centrally-situated property is housed in historic, 19th century buildings." Full review

"From the outside, the two imposing and ornate 19th-century buildings on ritzy Norrmalmstorg that house the Nobis hotel look traditional and almost staid, promising classical opulence." Full review

"Situated in the Norrmalmstorg Square, made famous by a robbery in 1973 that gave the world the term “Stockholm Syndrome” to describe how the hostages bonded with their captors, this hotel is close to many top attractions: the 13th-century Old Town, the Royal Palace, designer stores, museums and galleries are all within easy walking distance"