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Reviews of Archipelago Hostel Old Town This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Stora Nygatan 38, Gamla Stan, 11127 Stockholm, Sweden

Review Score

Based on 542 hostel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect in the location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    8.0
    It was exactly what I needed for a short trip, the business of the street didn’t matter too much, my bunk mates were nic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared bathrooms can sometimes be a bit messy, and the street below is very loud at nights

    Located perfectly, comfortable beds, easy to check-in and out, had everything I needed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    8.0
    Great location!!! Old but meticulously clean. Note that WC and showers are coed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need to email or text arrival instructions with door codes et al

    Not the normal Hostel vibe as there is no common area, bar, pool table et al. The location is as good as possible in ground zero Gamla Stan… surrounded by cafes, bars quick walk to Nobel museum, Palace, ferry boats. Getting in the room is a bit of a chore… kinda like an AirBnB Hostel. You have to use a tinny intercom at the front door and then get instructions on where to find your envelope with key, WiFi and 2 door codes. Needless to say we had another guest that arrived, got us past the 2 keypad doors and we were in! We had to do the same thing a few days later with another confused guest. They should email/text the entry instructions before arrival

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thin walls, even people walking in corridor and next rooms can be heard.

    The location is great for tourists. Okay for a night or two.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    7.0
    Decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed 3 nights & it was quite noisy from the streets. Windows do not block the sound at all. There were only 3 mixed (female/male) showers and 2 toilets which did not seem sufficient for the number of people that were there. One bathroom did not have toilet paper for a whole day. Absolutely no common spaces not even a chair/sofa. We arrived earlier ( around 10:30am) & we were told we could leave our bags around the front desk , but no one could watch them & that there was no other place to store.

    I like that it was close to a metro station.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    8.0
    It's ok for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lack of hygienic things. No salt, sugar in the shared kitchen. Cleaning things in the kitchen were old and towels were not changed. In toilets were lack of paper, no hand sanitizers in the public areas.

    I like the most a location! Hostel is situated in the middle of Gamla stan, very close to all attraction, cafes, shops, channel!!! Room was ok.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Walls have seen better days, street noise enters the room.

    Location and price are unbeatable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We missed an extra pillow in the bed

    Calm and nice

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    8.0
    It was alright.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Mold in showers.

    Privacy, location, rooms were clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    6.0
    This is fine if you don't mind DIY and would like to be in a very well located spot in town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The window could not be opened properly (it swung open) so it needed to be closed because it was noisy outside. A little bit confusing to get inside. Because of high ratings and price tag we expected a more comfortable experience, but the facilities were relatively basic (e.g. need to make our own beds) although sufficient.

    Excellent location, sufficient service.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    was a bit noisy from the Karaoke bar

    amazing Location , nice rooms. quick self checking

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    7.0
    Simple accomodation in Gamla Stan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When booking, the staff agreed to a different check-in time, which was confusing to us: when we arrived nobody was there and we could only enter the building by calling someone and talking to a guest. Although everything in the hostel was generally working, the main light in our room was broken, one hook for closing the window was missing and the wall-paint was flaking.

    We liked the location right in the middle of the beautiful historic Gamla Stan; the location was the main reason why we booked this accomodation. Moreover, the price was reasonable (at least in comparison with other accomodations in the area).

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    7.0
    Nice small hostel, good value for money. Communication with staff works fine but be advised there is no reception.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are of adequate space. Be advised that a couple of the rooms are located in the middle of the common bathrooms.

    Good location in the centre of Old Town

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was excellent

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    6.0
    Unwelcoming but Cheap
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - Lock on our floor door was broken so safety issue - 6 rooms to 1 shower: we were unable to get a shower in the morning due to this (waited from 7am and just decided to leave when it got to 10am) - Bad odour on entire floor, like faeces - Kitchen has signs saying not to use the facilities - is only a microwave & kettle & fridge (they throw all food out on Mondays even if labelled, not an issue for us but not really hostel-friendly) -‘ SILENT AT ALL TIMES’ commanding signs everywhere - clearly no one felt comfortable to use the social areas - obscene fines for all circumstances were in warning all over property - our room appeared clean but there was actually rubbish under the bed and a minor stain on the bedding (ironic as they seemingly fine $$$ for ‘incorrect use of bedding’ - you put the bedding on yourself) - room was a lot smaller than thought

    - Great location - overlooking cafes on the old town from window

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A lot of dust in shower ventilation

    Good room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    7.0
    Perfect location, but could be more pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom didn't smell great. A more useful kitchen would have been good

    Perfect location for all of the sights. Twin room was fine with bedding and towels

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    7.0
    Great value for money
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1) Lack of toilet seat sanitiser 2) Showers were clogged; there weren't any hair bins by or inside the shower cubicle for guests to throw their fallen hair in.

    Perfect value for money. Wouldn't change a thing from the offering.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    7.0
    great stay, great location. Hostel in good condition and fairly clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    before you got twice the conditions in quite unfriendly form communicated. additional fees would apply for late check-in. We were there early enough, but the check-in worked via the bell and intercom... that would also be possible 24 hours a day without additional fees.

    Great apartment in gamla stan. Environment was a bit louder - live music in the pub across the street. But that's to be expected.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the price I was very satisfied with my stay— little/nothing to complain about

    Centrally located and affordable

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We three people stayed in one room. The third bed was a sofa bed (?) which was not comfortable.

    Location is very good. Also staff is kind.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanness

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    7.0
    Mixed feelings- perfect loaction and it’s ok if you don’t have any other option, but be prepared that it’s money making
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had a feeling that, as a guest, I’m already labelled as the worst type of tourist. There were printed information that you CANNOT eat and drink in the room. You felt like you should starve and don’t breath. You had to prepare your bed by putting covers to pillow and duvet (in the leaflet this information was crossed out (like it was not valid anymore), but at the end i had to do it by myself. They were highliting that if you have your own covers, they will check if you use it properly…it was humiliating…i don’t know who slept there in the past but I felt like i’m going to prison and now I have to be punished and follow THEIR rules. All these attractions were available for 90 EUR per night per person in the room you can barely stand as 70% of it was taken by a bed. I totally understand that it’s a hostel in the middle of the old town in Stockholm, but all these things were really unnecessery.

    In the center of Stockholm; good if you just need a place to sleep

    Stayed in July 2023

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