Hotel Birger JarlvsStallmastaregarden Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Birger Jarl scores slightly higher than Stallmastaregarden Hotel. Hotel Birger Jarl comes in at #24 in Stockholm with approval from 8 reviews like Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
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.
Stallmastaregarden Hotel
Norrtull, Stockholm 11347, Sweden
From $132/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Anybody who doesn't need to be in the city center should stay at this inn." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Stallmästaregården began its life as a somewhat rural stablemaster’s farm in the 16th century." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Today it is a stylish yet classic boutique hotel with incredible views of the bay Brunnsviken in the Royal National City Park, and a close walkaway from central Stockholm." Full review