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Hotel Birger JarlvsCity Backpackers Hostel
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, City Backpackers Hostel ranks significantly higher than Hotel Birger Jarl. City Backpackers Hostel is ranked #11 in Stockholm with accolades from 6 sources such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and Rough Guide.
Hotel Birger Jarl
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Time Out
Frommer's
Box 190 Tulegatan 8, Stockholm 10432, Sweden
From $65/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "An unassuming facade belies its chic interior."
Concierge "The staff makes a concerted effort to keep you happy, and recent bathroom upgrades were a good idea."
Lonely Planet "Currently, standard rooms are on the small and tired side, with a vague ‘70s vibe, but the designer rooms, each put together by a different Swedish designer, are an immersive experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Although it’s named after the man who founded Stockholm in the 13th century, the Hotel Birger Jarl is all about modern design." Full review
Fodor's "This stylish hotel welcomes guests to an airy lobby with a classic Scandinavian feel." Full review
Jetsetter "A stylish stay in a central, well-connected location near Stockholm Observatory - includes breakfast." Full review
Time Out "Fans of genuine retro should check themselves into the Retro Room, which looks just as it did in 1974, having accidentally been overlooked during the hotel's renovation." Full review
Frommer's "Though the Birger Jarl isn't as hot as it was when it launched in 2000, it's still the best place to stay in downtown Stockholm if you're a sucker for Scandinavian design." Full review
i
For a flashback experience request room #247, a 1974 holdover accidentally overlooked during the 2000 makeover.
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
i
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
