Scandic Grand CentralvsCity Backpackers Hostel
Both Grand Central by Scandic and City Backpackers Hostel are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, City Backpackers Hostel is preferred by most professionals compared to Grand Central by Scandic. City Backpackers Hostel ranks #11 in Stockholm with praise from 6 sources such as Frommer's, EuroCheapo and The Telegraph.
Scandic Grand Central
Kungsgatan 70, Stockholm 11120, Sweden
From $60/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Contemporary hotel on the site of the first university in Stockholm (1885), next to the theatres; its decor tying in with the arts theme of the area."
Fodor's
"The eco-friendly Scandic Grand Central is in an impressive 130-year old building just steps away from the city's main train station, right in the heart of Stockholm's business district." Full review
Star Service
"One of Scandic's more enthusiastic group stops, a centrally located full-service operation with a fresh modern look that is perhaps the most sophisticated of the half-dozen or so siblings in the city." Full review
BlackBook
"Walking into the Scandic's newest gem, the Grand Central, transports guests from the bustling boulevard outside to a haven for art, design, theatre and music."
Oyster
Upscale
"Upscale hotel offers an extensive, free daily breakfast, with organic and gluten-free options, and hosts live music events in the lobby on certain nights." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Imagine a well-tuned business hotel combined with something rather like an Ace Hotel, but one whose comforts have been upgraded to a level that verges on the luxurious" Full review
City Backpackers Hostel
Upplandsgatan 2a, Stockholm 11123, Sweden
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The closest hostel to Centralstationen has clean rooms, friendly staff, free bike hire and excellent facilities, including a sauna, a laundry and kitchen (with a free stash of pasta)." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Friendly hostel with a hundred beds, only 5min from the Central Station."
Time Out
"Located in a 19th-century building on Norra Bantorget square, this 82-bed hostel is convenient, a ten-minute walk from Central Station, and near Hötorget and the shopping district." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Located just a couple minutes away from Central Station and the center of Stockholm, City Backpackers is the perfect place for, well, backpackers." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This city-centre hostel melds practicality and style, with cosy public spaces and facilities ranging from the commonplace – laundry and free Wi-Fi – to the eccentric – sauna tours." Full review
Frommer's
"Scandinavian hostels look better than many hotels do in other parts of the world, and this one is no exception." Full review
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Choose between cheap dorms if you like snoring, or private rooms if you have the added cash.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The closest hostel to Centralstationen has clean rooms, friendly staff, free bike hire and excellent facilities, including sauna, laundry and kitchen (with a free stash of pasta)" Full review