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City Backpackers HostelvsGrand Hotel
City Backpackers Hostel and Grand Hotel are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Grand Hotel ranks significantly higher than City Backpackers Hostel. Grand Hotel comes in at 96 with endorsements from 13 reviews including Lonely Planet, Concierge and Fodor's.
City Backpackers Hostel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out
EuroCheapo
The Telegraph
Frommer's Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph8.0
"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 PlanetTop 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
Grand Hotel
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Sodra Blasieholmshammen 8, Stockholm 103 27, Sweden
From $199/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Majestic waterfront hotel made up of 3 buildings, the oldest dating back to 1874. Impressive conference rooms and splendid spa."
Concierge "The Grand, in continuous service since 1874, has the best location of all, fronting the harbor, with views of the Old Town and the Royal Palace."
Fodor's "Its location is one of the best in the city... the service is slick and professional, and it predicts your every need." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The historic Grand Hotel is one of Stockholm's grand dames, complete with gilded accents and a high-profile clientele." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Magnificently located just a stone’s throw from the National Museum... and Kungsträdgården the Grand is one of the world’s great hotels."
Time Out "The location of the Grand Hôtel could hardly be more perfect - or more symbolic. Built in 1874, it stands by the harbour, with splendid views of the Royal Palace." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is Stockholm's reigning queen, a classic old-world place in the lovely inner harbor area, the best location in charming Stockholm." Full review
Gayot "Opened in 1874, this sophisticated, historically significant property enjoys a sweeping harbor-front location."
BlackBook "Prestigious, luxurious, smart and classic. Dated back in 1874 with everything expected from a five star hotel."
Travel + Leisure "Historic hotel popular with celebrities (Greta Garbo, Justin Timberlake), opposite the Royal Palace and overlooking the harbor." Full review
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Be sure to get a room with a water view.
