Hotel JvsCity Backpackers Hostel
City Backpackers Hostel and Hotel J are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, City Backpackers Hostel ranks slightly higher than Hotel J. City Backpackers Hostel has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 6 sources like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and EuroCheapo.
Hotel J
Ellensviksvagen 1, Nacka Strand, Nacka 13127, Sweden
From $77/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"20C red-brick hotel with modern extensions and numerous event rooms, set in a quiet park overlooking the sea."
Jetsetter
"A 15-minute ride from Stockholm’s historic Gamla Stan, Hotel J is a waterfront escape close to all the downtown highlights of Sweden’s capital. Named after classic 1930s J-class yachts,..." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This nautical-themed, boutique hotel has a secluded, out-in-the-country feel, although it's only a 10-minute drive from central Stockholm." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Nacka Strand channel, Hotel J is reminiscent of a Newport hotel and yacht club with a nautical theme that fills the 158 rooms." Full review
Time Out
"A 20-minute bus, boat or taxi ride from the city, this hotel is beautifully situated on the coast. A 1912 summer house and two modern extensions house 44 rooms." Full review
Star Service
"A 20-minute drive from central Stockholm, 30 minutes by ferry, this is a popular locals' weekend retreat aimed at families and romantics." Full review
Afar Magazine
"From the Adirondack chairs lazily spread across the pier and the seafood restaurant’s waterfront deck, it’d be easy to confuse the Hotel J for somewhere in New England." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Channeling its postcard-perfect views overlooking Stockholm harbour, Hotel J takes a yachting-inspired perspective with its red, white and blue colour palette." Full review
i
With 24,000 islands to choose from, there seems to be enough peace and seclusion for everyone.
Lonely Planet
"This newly expanded hotel with a breezy Hamptons vibe is a popular weekend getaway for Stockholmers." 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
i
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