Hotel Birger JarlvsEtt Hem
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. Overall, Ett Hem ranks significantly higher than Hotel Birger Jarl. Ett Hem comes in at #5 in Stockholm with positive reviews from 11 publications like Fodor's, Mr & Mrs Smith and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Birger Jarl
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
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For a flashback experience request room #247, a 1974 holdover accidentally overlooked during the 2000 makeover.
Ett Hem Show All Reviews
Skoeldungagatan 2, Stockholm 114 27, Sweden
From $679/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Charming Arts and Crafts townhouse in a peaceful residential area."
Travel + Leisure
"We especially appreciated how every member of the staff, from the chef to the housekeeper, stopped to offer us a warm välkommen." Full review
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Even on chilly evenings, take a nightcap out to the courtyard, where reindeer pelt-draped chairs and blazing fires in iron baskets will keep you toasty.
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"A 12-room 1910 town house in an elegant residential neighborhood an easy stroll from the heart of the Swedish capital." Full review
Star Service
"Garnering praise from a select audience, leisure-oriented fans of fabulous small hotels mostly, this outstanding residential-style inn is the best of its ilk in the city." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This elegant urban mansion, built in 1910 for a government official and his wife, opened in 2012 as a small, stylish 12-room hotel." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Round-the-clock snacks in the kitchen, a library of books they’ll actually want to read and a dozen luxurious rooms impeccably decorated with vintage finds and eye-catching design pieces." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Exceptionally congenial hideaway in a 1910 art nouveau mansion set within a brick-walled garden in the city’s quiet Lärkstaden district." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Twelve distinctive rooms in a restored 1910 brick town-house mix sophisticated touches (marble bathtubs) with comforts such as sheep-skin throws and Scandinavian antiques." Full review
Time Out
"A low-key, elegant vibe permeates throughout this red brick townhouse, filled with carefully curated Scandinavian antiques, vintage furniture, plants and flower-filled vases. " Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel is found in a private residence built in 1910 and offers up an at-home feel for each and every guest. The thoughtfully designed, cozy rooms are the perfect place to snuggle "
Stockholm Travel Guide
August 5, 2021