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Hotel JvsScandic Gamla Stan

Both Scandic Gamla Stan and Hotel J are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Hotel J is preferred by most writers compared to Scandic Gamla Stan. Hotel J scores 82 with approval from 9 publications including Mr & Mrs Smith, Time Out and Lonely Planet.

Hotel J
7/10
Ellensviksvagen 1, Nacka Strand, Nacka 13127, Sweden
From $77/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"20C red-brick hotel with modern extensions and numerous event rooms, set in a quiet park overlooking the sea."
Jetsetter 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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With 24,000 islands to choose from, there seems to be enough peace and seclusion for everyone.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This newly expanded hotel with a breezy Hamptons vibe is a popular weekend getaway for Stockholmers." Full review
Scandic Gamla Stan
7/10
Lilla Nygatan 25, Stockholm 11128, Sweden
From $75/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Multilingual
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Characterful 17C house in a pleasant Old Town setting. Cosy bedrooms are classically styled, well-maintained and equipped with good modern facilities; bathrooms are compact but smart."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Charming winding streets lead to the doorstep of this cosy establishment. Located close to the Royal Palace, portraits of Swedish royalty dating from the 1650s adorn the walls of every room."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Wonderfully situated in an elegant medieval building in Gamla Stan, with stylish yet old-fashioned rooms in 1700s Swedish design."
Time Out Time Out
"Just down the street from the Lord Nelson, this 51-room hotel in a 17th-century building is steps from the waterfront, but none of the rooms has a view." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"If you fancy classic Swedish interiors, rush to Rica, where the smallish rooms feature everything from powder-blue wallpaper and dainty furniture to vintage chandeliers." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Anyone familiar with this chain will pinch themselves as they enter the lobby." Full review
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Travelers are advised to ask for a large room, since the small Standard rooms measure a mere 200 sq ft.
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Scandic Gamla Stan is a 52-room, upper-middle-range chain hotel set in a charming 17th-century property in the quaint, cobbled surrounds of Stockholm's Old Town." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The feel of historical Stockholm living is rarely stronger than in this quiet hotel tucked away on a narrow street in one of the Gamla Stan's 17th-century houses." Full review

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