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Hotel Birger JarlvsStory Hotel Riddargatan
Hotel Birger Jarl and Story Hotel Riddargatan are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Birger Jarl ranks marginally better than Story Hotel Riddargatan. Hotel Birger Jarl has a TripExpert Score of 79 with recommendations from 8 publications like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
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.
Story Hotel Riddargatan Michelin Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
Independent Michelin Guide
Riddargatan 6, Stockholm 11245, Sweden
From $243/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Collection of converted townhouses with a stylish, bohemian feel."
OysterUpscale
"Trendy hipster hangout in a central Stockholm neighborhood... the industrial chic interiors and artsy vibes attract a cool clientele with an eye for design." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This urban boutique art hotel, tucked away on a side street in glitzy Östermalm district, is where you’ll find culture vultures lounging over shared Asian fusion plates and signature cocktails." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Sweden’s capital has long been a style and design haven, and Story Hotel Riddargatan is one of Stockholm’s hippest spaces." Full review
Jetsetter "Artsy décor and a hopping bar draw locals as well as independent travelers to this hip city-center hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine "Stockholm is a very expensive place to come on vacation. At about $8 a beer and something just as crazy for food, I did manage to find a relatively inexpensive place to eat. THis is the..." Full review
Independent "In this compact space, the hotel has still managed to fit an enviable entertainment system including a Smart LCD TV, a double bed, and a minibar stocked with complimentary products."
i
If you’re not claustrophobic and you’ve packed light, reserve the “super squeeze” room – it’s just 123 square feet.
Michelin Guide "A modern boutique hotel...it’s equal parts bohemian decadence and rough-edged urban renewal, full of street-inspired art and reclaimed vintage décor." Full review
