So, you’re heading to Sweden’s capital Stockholm, but you haven’t sorted accommodation? Never fear; Hostelgeeks are here to bring you your very own hand-picked 3 best hostels in Stockholm.
Get ready to hear about hostels in Stockholm Sweden built for social butterflies, solo travellers, party hostel lovers, groups and friends.
Your Shortcut:
- Generator Hostel – for solo-travelers and groups
- Skanstulls Hostel – for couples
- City Backpackers – for female solo-traveler and backpacker
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Perhaps you’ll want to go a little crazy and spend a night on a boat. The option is here, a complete guide to where to stay in Stockholm- keep scrolling!
If you’re planning a full-fledge trip in the country, you might be heading over to Gothenburg as well, in which case here is our guide on the 3 best hostels in Gothenburg (it should come in handy!).
This guide is perfect for YOU, when you…
- are tired of crappy hostels!
- want a social Hostel to actually meet people
- are happy to spend $1 to $2 more for a much better experience
We condensed it all to the 3 coolest hostels in Stockholm.
We cover in this article:
- Quick Introduction to the 3 Best Hostels in Stockholm
- Best Party Hostel Stockholm Sweden has to offer
- Fun and Unique Hostels in Stockholm
- More Stockholm Hostels worth a mention
- Discounts or Promo Codes
- Handy Map of Hostel Locations and Cool Sights
- FAQs
- Flights to Stockholm?
- Summary of 3 Best Hostels in Stockholm
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Quick Introduction to the 3 Best Hostels in Stockholm
We’ve taken location, vibes, design and comfort into consideration.
In this guide we’ve included all the important information, photos and handy links to make your booking easier and faster.
The 3 best hostels in Stockholm, are as follows:
- Generator Hostel – for solo-travelers and groups
- Skanstulls Hostel – for couples
- City Backpackers – for female solo-traveler and backpacker
Overview: Best Hostels by Traveler Type
| 🦸 Solo Traveler: | City Backpackers |
| 🙎♀️ best for Female Solo Traveler: | City Backpackers |
| 🥳 Party Hostel: | Generator Hostel |
| 👩❤️👨Couple Hostel: | Skanstulls Hostel |
| 👨👩👦 Family Hostel: | STF/IYHF Af Chapman |
| 👩💻 For Digital Nomads: | Generator Hostel |
| 🧘 Cozy Hostel: | Skanstulls Hostel |
1. Generator Hostel (great space for groups)
Generator Hostel is amidst rich cultural history, creative design, art, great food and trendy music.
Whether you’re travelling solo or as a couple, with friends or family – this Nordic-inspired hostel has you covered. This is indeed a Stockholm family hostel. There are an array of rooms, including many private options and dorms with up to 6-beds.
For the female solo traveller out there, book a bed in the female-only dorm.
Read: 7 Pros and 3 Cons of Female Dorms
Each room is designed with an emphasis on colour, light and spacious sleeping areas. The beds are super comfy and linen is included in every room. For that added homely comfort; every room has an attached en-suite. Pure bliss.
Other worthy notes:
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour reception
- Bike Hire
- Luggage storage
- Large locker space
- Travel shop on-site (for forgotten necessities)
Generator Hostel Stockholm also specialises in group bookings.
Groups can pick between rooms, from twin to 6-bed private dorms. The allocated pick up/drop off and dedicated booking co-ordinator makes a group booking super relaxed. Find out more about Generator Hostels here.
Bar Hilma is the modern centrepiece to Generator Stockholm. This is the place to try a cocktail with a Nordic twist.
The lobby area in the hostel also has its very own cafe with tasty food and delicious coffee. If you’re looking to meet new people, or simply knuckle down and work; the large chill-out lounge is perfectly designed for all.
Location: This stylish hostel is located in the chic neighbourhood of Torsgatan, just 5 minutes from Central Station.
The Vasa Museum and Royal Palace are in walking distance from the accommodation. Find yourself surrounded by unique architecture, vintage stores and alternative fashion when staying at the Generator Hostel.
Did you know? Generator is one of the best hostel chains in Europe.
Generator Stolckholm is a great hostel pick for:
- Friends
- Solo-Travellers
- Groups
Compare prices and reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
2. Skanstulls Hostel (cosy, design hostel)
Welcome to this modern yet quirky budget hostel in the centre of Stockholm: Skanstulls Hostel.
Grab your phone and get insta-gramming the awesome design hostel stockholm has here. The furniture is from all over the world!
There are many room types available: single, double, triple and dorm with an option of 4-12 beds.
Read: Hostel Room Types – what are the main differences?
Note: linen is available for a small fee at Skanstulls Hostel. No sleeping bags allowed.
Dorm rooms have shared bathroom facilities, one for men and one for women.
This accommodation has been designed with budget in mind. But you can still expect hotel rooms at hostel prices.
Added perks:
- Wi-Fi and computers
- Games, newspapers and magazines
- Book swap
- Fully-equipped kitchen w/ free pasta
- Laundry facilities
Breakfast is available every morning for a surcharge.
Tip: book breakfast at check-in and save yourself some coins.
The common area is wonderfully spacious, with large wooden tables and inspiring decor.
The immediate Sofo area, in the centre of Stockholm, offers many restaurants, cafes and small vintage shops. It is also possible to go swimming nearby.
Just 5-minutes from Central Station, Skanstulls Hostel is one of the best-located hostels in Stockholm.
Skanstulls Hostel is a great pick for:
- Couples
- Instagram lovers
Compare prices and reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
3. City Backpackers Hostel (socially sound)
City Backpackers Hostel is all about social vibes, groovy events and true Scandinavian experience.
You heard it here first: City Backpackers is the base camp for all social Stockholm explorers.
Specifically, we think City Backpackers is the best hostel Stockholm has to offer for solo-travellers.
Also; City Backpackers has a ‘no shoes’ policy!
We strive to bring you the best hostels in Stockholm to suit every traveller.
City Backpackers Stockholm is no exception. Note that we have read City Backpackers Hostel Stockholm reviews.
There are dorm rooms sleeping up to 12, female-only dorms, private rooms and even private apartments available.
WiFi and security lockers are included. Linen is available for an extra fee.
Let’s move on to the super awesome inclusions:
- Bike rental – up to 8-hours
- FREE sauna
- FREE pasta
- FREE ice-skate + sleigh hire (winter)
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Newspapers + book exchange
- Breakfast at the reception every morning
There are several common areas, including a courtyard and access to a cosy breakfast cafe called Nomad.
Staff arrange tours and adventures all year round for their guests.
Join a guided bike tour in the summer, and the fun Viking sauna tour in the winter.
After a generous filling at the traditional Swedish meatball dinner, relax at one of the arranged movie nights.
Social possibilities are endless.
Are you an eco-warrior traveller?
We love this Stockholm hostel because it takes its environmental approach seriously, by recycling and using renewable resources.
Don’t miss the music events frequently held in the courtyard.
This 1897 building is located in the heart of Stockholm.
It’s in a safe and quiet area, just 500m from the Central Station. The medieval area (old town) is within walking distance, too.
City Hostel Stockholm Backpackers is a great hostel for:
- Solo Travellers
- Social butterflies
- Female Solo-Travellers
- Backpackers
Compare prices and reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
Best Party Hostel in Stockholm
Fancy some Scandinavian fiesta?
We at Hostelgeeks know the importance of finding the best party hostel in Stockholm when you are looking for some fun.
So, if you’re keen on music, drinks and new friends, we urge you to check out Generator Hostel.
In case you missed it mentioned earlier – though we hope not! – Generator is a large hostel.
Many people = great atmosphere.
That, the on-site bar – Himla – and nearby nightlife make this the best party hostel in Stockholm.
Marquise Bistro Bar is a vibrant, nearby option to continue the party.
Fun and Unique Hostels in Stockholm
Let’s start with an accommodation with a twist, a unique hostel.
Forget drab buildings and standard rooms – book yourself a room at Jumbo Stay Hostel.
There’s a clue in the name: you can sleep in an actual jumbo jet!
It’s not only unique and fun, but it’s the newest solution to stressing about missing a flight.
Keep in min, the Jumbo Stay Hostel is NOT inside or near the center of Stockholm. It is located 40km North of Stockholm.
Compare prices and reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
So how about fun hostels?
Let’s introduce STF/IYHF Af Chapman and The Red Boat Mälaren.
If boats are more your thing, consider staying at STF Af Chapman, another youth hostel Stockholm has to offer!
The Af Chapman is a ship from the 1800s which has been converted into a minimalistic accommodation.
Compare prices and reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
The second option is staying at The Red Boat Mälaren.
Here you have a choice of staying on one of two gorgeous boats, each with a red, wooden decor theme.
They are anchored at Riddarfjärden Bay of Lake Mälaren in central Stockholm.
Compare prices and reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
More Stockholm Hostels worth a mention
Have you found the best Stockholm Sweden hostels for you? If not, here are more options that’s worth a mention!
- Castanea Old Town Hostel
Hostels in Sweden are different in Stockholm hotels and we are telling you that staying in hostels is a great experience.
Castanea Old Town Hostel
Castanea Old Town Hostel is one of the hostels Stockholm Sweden has to offer.
The staffs are very welcoming and helpful. Nice common area and a well equipped kitchen.
The hostel has mixed and female-only dorms with comfy bunks, reading lamps and secure lockers.
Hostel Highlights:
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Lift
- Laundry
Location: Located in the centre of Stockholm’s Old Town, this hostel is 3 minutes’ walk from the Gamla Stan Metro Station. The Royal Palace is just 200 m away, while Stockholm Central Station is 1.5 km from the hostel. It is 37km away from Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
Compare prices and reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld
Any Discounts or Promo Codes?
Now, that is a pity, because currently we have no special hostel discounts or promo codes for hostels in Stockholm.
You can always get the 35€ discount for Airbnb here. Subscribe to our newsletter. Here we share our newest promo codes for hostels and hotels in Stockholm first.
All 3 Hostels put on a map + sights
It’s always nice to pinpoint places on a map.
Here we’ve included locations of all hostels mentioned above, plus some cool sights in Stockholm. It helps you to get a better understanding of the city. As mentioned before, Jumbo Stay is located North of the city – as you can see in the map.
A couple of extra recommendations whilst in Stockholm:
- Visit ABBA The Museum
- Join a Walking Tour of the Old Town
- Hop on the unique Archipelago Cruise
We hope that our recommendations will help make your planning even easier. Here it is again in a nutshell:
- best hostel in Stockholm for solo-travellers: Generator Hostel
- best hostel in Stockholm for groups: Generator Hostel
- best hostel in Stockholm for couples: Skanstulls Hostel
- best hostel in Stockholm for female solo-traveller: City Backpackers
- best hostel in Stockholm for backpacker: City Backpackers
Zoom in the map to see it more detailed.
FAQ
We are hoping that you have made up your mind on where you should stay. Below we list all the frequently asked questions. Have a look.
What are the best hostels in Stockholm for solo travellers?
Stockholm best hostel for solo-travellers is Generator Hostel. This hostel has mixed and female only dorms which is perfect for everyone’s needs.
Are hostels in Stockholm safe?
Stockholm hostels are safe to visit. Just make sure to choose the one that is legit.
Stockholm is generally very safe to visit, even though since the ’80s crime rates have steadily been on the rise, so watch out when walking the streets of Stockholm especially at night and during weekends.
So in all fairness, it is best to check out Hostelgeeks.com because we feature safe hostels in Stockholm. You can find backpacker hostel with top ratings! Keep a close eye on the overall ratings on booking platforms!
If you are not secure, you can also send us an email and aks us!
What are the best hostels in Stockholm?
You can find the best Stockholm hostels in this article!
1. Generator Hostel – for solo-travelers and groups
2. Skanstulls Hostel – for couples
3. City Backpackers – for female solo-traveler and backpacker
What is Stockholm best known for?
There are more than a hundred attractions to choose from. To make it easier we have picked out the Stockholm highlights for you.
- The Vasa Museum
- The Royal Palace
- Fotografiska
- Moderna Meseet
- The City Hall
- ABBA The Museum
- Skansen Open-Air Museum
- Nationalmuseum
- Grona Lund’s Amusement Park
- Drottningholm Palace
How much are hostels in Stockholm?
According to Hostelworld.com, a hostel in Stockholm costs $20 per night. So, check out the best hostel Sweden Stockholm has to offer!
Prices may vary depending on season.
What are the best sites for finding hostels?
Of course, the best site to find hostels is Hostelgeeks.com
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Flights to Stockholm?
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More guides
Alright, this is your answer to where to stay in Stockholm.
Here is another hostel guide if you’re planning on checking out Gothenburg on the other side:
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- 3 best hostels in Helsinki, Finland
- 3 best hostels in Tallinn, Estonia
- 3 best hostels in Vilnius, Lithuania
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Over to you
Do you have any questions left, maybe doubts? Then please leave it in the comment below. We are very keen to help you - and actually you would even do us a favor!
Your question will help us to improve this Stockholm guide.
Last note: Our commitment
This is a genuine article to help you travel a bit smarter, and find the best place on a budget! We will never recommend you any place we haven’t evaluated or are not convinced by. We are constantly updating all our guides to keep them as fresh and accurate as possible.
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