Scandic Gamla StanvsMalardrottningen Yacht Hotel & Restaurant
Both Scandic Gamla Stan and Malardrottningen Yacht Hotel and Restaurant are recommended by experts. Overall, Scandic Gamla Stan is preferred by most professionals compared to Malardrottningen Yacht Hotel and Restaurant. Scandic Gamla Stan has a TripExpert Score of 80 with positive reviews from 8 publications such as Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Scandic Gamla Stan
Lilla Nygatan 25, Stockholm 11128, Sweden
From $75/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
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
"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
"Wonderfully situated in an elegant medieval building in Gamla Stan, with stylish yet old-fashioned rooms in 1700s Swedish design."
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
"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
"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
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
"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
Malardrottningen Yacht Hotel & Restaurant
Riddarholmen, Stockholm 11128, Sweden
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
"Moored off the island of Riddarholmen, this elegant white ship was formerly the gin palace of American millionairess Barbara Hutton."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The boat is now a mid-range hotel anchored next to Stockholm's old city, and its cabins have been converted into 61 compact guest rooms with bunk beds." Full review
Lonely Planet
"At one time the world’s largest motor yacht, this stylish, cosy option features well-appointed cabins, each with a bathroom."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Docked at Riddarholmen in Stockholm’s harbour with panoramic island views, this boat hotel, built in 1924, offers up a taste of the city’s maritime flair." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"A white-and-blue boat-hotel with 60 cozy, tasteful cabins...permanently docked on the southwestern side of Riddarholmen, a little island in Gamla Stan that's covered in historic buildings." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The boat dates from as far back as 1924 and has been visited down the years by statesmen, royalty and movie stars. A visit is well recommended to savour first class food and a fantastic view " Full review
Afar Magazine
"Permanently docked at Riddarholmen in Stockholm’s harbor with gorgeous views of Gamla stan (Old town), Mälardrottningen Yacht Hotel offers up a taste of the city’s maritime flair." Full review