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Hotel Birger JarlvsHotel Skeppsholmen
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Skeppsholmen scores significantly higher than Hotel Birger Jarl. Hotel Skeppsholmen comes in at #9 in Stockholm with approval from 10 publications such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
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
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For a flashback experience request room #247, a 1974 holdover accidentally overlooked during the 2000 makeover.
Hotel Skeppsholmen Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster Fodor's Travel + Leisure Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Time Out Show All Reviews
Grona gangen 1, Box 1616, Stockholm SE-111 86 , Sweden
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Passionately run, 17C hotel, set by a beautiful park on a small, peaceful island."
Condé Nast Traveler "The hotel is perfect for those who want quick access to the best of the city followed by undisturbed sleep." Full review
Star Service "Standing out in the crowd of designer hotels, more for its lovely location than hallmark dining or cutting-edge fashion sense, this is a great find for travelers that yearn for a garden hotel." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Located on a serene island in the center of Stockholm, is luxurious but casually so, a stylish urban retreat for travelers looking for calm without losing out on location." Full review
Fodor's "Surrounded by trees and lawns, and just steps from the water, Hotel Skeppsholmen is an oasis of nature and tranquillity in the heart of Stockholm." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It's located on a small island that is home to the city’s modern art museum, and connected to the rest of the city by a low bridge." Full review
Jetsetter "Historic architecture meets modern Scandinavian design at this island oasis in Stockholm." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Sitting on 300 years of history on protected Skeppsholmen island, this eco-friendly urban lifestyle hotel which serves locally-sourced ingredients feels like a Swedish weekend retreat right in town." Full review
Afar Magazine "Swedish hospitality." Full review
Time Out "Sleek, modern furnishings and rustic décor are juxtaposed next to tributes in the form of a plaque in every room that conveys important historical details relevant to each space. " Full review
