Name: Archipelago Hostel Old Town
Address: Stora Nygatan 38, Gamla Stan, 11127 Stockholm, Sweden, Stora Nygatan 38, Stockholm county, 11127, Sweden
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $16 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hostel Archipelago Hostel Old Town

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, old-town exploration and museums – Check location Stora Nygatan 38, Gamla Stan, 11127 Stockholm, Sweden – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, old-town exploration and museums – Check location

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*8.3* Sweden Bookshop: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*8.6* The Swedish Parliament: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

*8.4* The Royal Palace: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*9.1* Stortorget Square: only 2 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)

*8.5* House of Nobility: only 4 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

*8.7* Riddarholmen Church: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

*8.6* Stockholm Cathedral: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

*8.0* Katarinahissen: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

*8.2* Nobel Museum: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)

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Natalia from front desk was Excellent. Great location, only 2 blocks from Red Line Metro Gamla Stan station.

James

United States of America

Very central location in old town, surrounded by many bars and restaurants. Walking distance to train and bus station. Clean room and bathroom. The female staff gave a couple of coffee for free. Thank you.

Echo

Switzerland

Natalia is really friendly and kind person. Hostel is clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable , toilets are clean. I really recommend this hostel.

Gorjan

North Macedonia

Centrally located, comfortable beds, well organized check-in

Nina

Austria

The location couldn'n be better. It's very easy to get main attractions.

Thi

Vietnam

The hostel is in the heart of Gamla Stan, which means it's an excellent place to stay as a tourist, with a quick walk to the Royal Palace, excellent cafes, and bars nearby, and a ride on the T subway system from the Central station (though you may just as well walk there if you aren't overburdened with luggage). Multiple other sites can be reached by bike/scooter/foot from there including the National Museum and the Riksdag building. There are many eateries/cafes places with live music nearby if you like that. The hostel itself was clean, bathroom/WC included, with a decent security system built into it. All the rooms had safes you could use (bring your own lock though) in case you felt you needed to store your personal documents in safe place. Room had enough space for everyone to store their belongings (max occupancy was 5 beds in my room, though only 4 were ever filled at one time).

Boris

United States of America

It was very clean and comfortable for the money. Location was also great.

Dena

United States of America

Clean place in the heart of Old Town. Showers and Wi-Fi was working.

Aleksei

Russia

The location of the hostel for the price was pretty amazing.

Bobby

United States of America

The location couldn't be better, the facilities are super clean, comfortable beds, nice showers and the lady working there is a very nice person.

Santiago

Germany

9.6

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Natalia from front desk was Excellent. Great location, only 2 blocks from Red Line Metro Gamla Stan station.”

James United States of America
“Very central location in old town, surrounded by many bars and restaurants. Walking distance to train and bus station. Clean room and bathroom. The female staff gave a couple of coffee for free.”

Echo Switzerland
“Natalia is really friendly and kind person. Hostel is clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable , toilets are clean. I really recommend this hostel.”

Gorjan North Macedonia
“Centrally located, comfortable beds, well organized check-in”

Nina Austria
“The location couldn'n be better. It's very easy to get main attractions.”

Thi Vietnam
“The hostel is in the heart of Gamla Stan, which means it's an excellent place to stay as a tourist, with a quick walk to the Royal Palace, excellent cafes, and bars nearby, and a ride on the T...”

Boris United States of America
“It was very clean and comfortable for the money. Location was also great.”

Dena United States of America
“Clean place in the heart of Old Town. Showers and Wi-Fi was working.”

Aleksei Russia
“The location of the hostel for the price was pretty amazing.”

Bobby United States of America
“The location couldn't be better, the facilities are super clean, comfortable beds, nice showers and the lady working there is a very nice person.”

Santiago Germany

Stay in the Heart of Stockholm – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, old-town exploration and museums – Check location

Set in a 17th-century building in the center of Stockholm’s old town, Gamla Stan, Archipelago Hostel Old Town is 1,000 feet from the Royal Palace. Gamla Stan Metro Station is a 2-minute walk away.

The bright, simply furnished rooms at Archipelago Hostel Old Town have large windows overlooking charming, cobblestone streets. Bathroom facilities are shared.

The Nobel Museum is a 3-minute walk from Archipelago Hostel Old Town. Ferry connections to the islands of Djurgården and Skeppsholmen are just 1,000 feet away.

Gamla Stan offers a wide range of shops, from arts and crafts to souvenirs to high end boutiques. Numerous restaurants are found in the area.

Gamla Stan is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, old-town exploration and museums.

This is our guests' favorite part of Stockholm, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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An Inside Look at Archipelago Hostel Old Town

The area in the Old Town where Archipelago Hostel is located dates back to the middle ages. The actual building is several hundred years old and set in the very centre the Old Town, surrounded by narrow streets and tiny alleys. Restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, shops and boutiques are found en masse just outside the hostel. The atmosphere is unique and you may actually feel how a thousand years of history tells stories of fascinating past.

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Enjoy Stockholm’s 13th-century city center, featuring a colorful blend of elaborately decorated houses, narrow medieval alleys, and impressive Baroque palaces.

Closest Landmarks *

Nobel Museum
0.1 miles
Stortorget Square
0.1 miles
Stockholm Cathedral
0.1 miles
House of Nobility
0.2 miles
Swedish Institute
0.2 miles
Riddarholmen Church
0.2 miles
Sweden Bookshop
0.2 miles
The Royal Palace
0.2 miles
The Swedish Parliament
0.3 miles
Katarinahissen
0.3 miles

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Natural Beauty *

Hammarbybacken Ski lift
1.2 miles
Lake Mälaren Lake
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Lake Mälaren & Riddarfjärden River
0 miles
Stockholm Inner Harbour/Baltic Sea Ocean/Sea
0.1 miles

Closest Airports *

Bromma Stockholm Airport
4.9 miles
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
23.1 miles
Stockholm Västerås Airport
54.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“- Location, location, location! (You could walk to mainly tourist attractions) - Friendly staff - price - comfortable beds - very clean. - lots of nice and ch...”

Traveler

United Kingdom

9.5

“Excellent location, clean and quiet rooms.”

Richàrd

Hungary

9.1

“Employees are very polite and helpfull. Great location.”

Diogo

Brazil

9.5

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2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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Until 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Archipelago Hostel Old Town accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that check-in may not be possible after 22:00. Contact the property for further details.

Bed linen and towels are not included, and Archipelago Hostel pre-charges SEK 65 per person. If you choose to bring your own linen, a refund may be issued upon arrival.

Please note that this property has no elevator.

Please note that minimum age for staying at the hotel is 21 years of age.

Please note that guests booking from Stockholm postal codes 100-199 are not permitted at this property.

At Archipelago Hostel Old Town, the style and décor of individual rooms varies and may differ from the photos displayed.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Archipelago Hostel Old Town of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“Very central location in old town, surrounded by many bars and restaurants. Walking distance to train and bus station. Clean room and bathroom. The female staff gave a couple of coffee for free. Thank you.”

“The hostel is in the heart of Gamla Stan, which means it's an excellent place to stay as a tourist, with a quick walk to the Royal Palace, excellent cafes, and bars nearby, and a ride on the T subway system from the Central station (though you may just as well walk there if you aren't overburdened with luggage). Multiple other sites can be reached by bike/scooter/foot from there including the National Museum and the Riksdag building. There are many eateries/cafes places with live music nearby if you like that. The hostel itself was clean, bathroom/WC included, with a decent security system built into it. All the rooms had safes you could use (bring your own lock though) in case you felt you needed to store your personal documents in safe place. Room had enough space for everyone to store their belongings (max occupancy was 5 beds in my room, though only 4 were ever filled at one time).”

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Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Ian
United Kingdom
9.6

“It’s a hostel...!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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... so don’t expect luxury! BUT it’s not lacking in terms of basic accommodation. It was clean, dry and warm whilst the staff on the rare occasion I saw them - not because they weren’t available, I was hardly there - were friendly and accommodating. If you want cheap and cheerful then this place is fine... great location too.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Tiffany
United Kingdom
9.6

“Great stay, comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 15, 2019

Sebastian
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Good location friendly and quiet.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Lucija
Denmark
6.3

“it was okay, but not the best.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
I was not very satisfied with the service. Lady who opened the door for me was a bit not so polite. She had a rude comment about the lights in the room.
I liked the price and the location of the hostel. Very touristic area of the city with nice sights and little local shops. Room size was also nice.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Anonymous
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms/bathrooms are clean, the staff is really friendly. There’s a kitchen on the second floor with microwave, fridge, dishes It’s located directly in the beautiful old town of Stockholm, Gamla Stan. Couldn’t imagine a better location.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Emma
Finland

1 helpful vote
9.0

“I'll be coming back again!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I was upgraded from my own single room to a double room all to myself! The staff was very kind and accommodating! Location was perfect, the room was clean and exactly like the photos!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Traveler
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Good cheap place to stay. Go for it! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything is great for the price you are paying If I'm picky,.. - It would be better if they had a sofa to relax. (There are plenty tables and and chairs in the kitchen area ) - chair in the room is too high for the table.
- Location, location, location! (You could walk to mainly tourist attractions) - Friendly staff - price - comfortable beds - very clean. - lots of nice and charming restaurants and coffee shops near.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 4, 2019

Anonymous
Finland
5.4

“To spend one night is okay, wouldn't recommend it for more.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hostel is not very welcoming or cosy, guests are greeted with signs that forbid a list of behavior and fines that will face if rules are broken. The staff's location remains a mystery, it is only reachable by phone.
The location is good

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 30, 2019

Richàrd
Hungary
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
Some extra shelves for top bunk could be useful.
Excellent location, clean and quiet rooms.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 26, 2019

Pinar
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
Sometimes there was a queue for toilet.
The location was the best and also for the breakfast they have giving us a discount at a restaurant that was also amazing.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 25, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“About what I expected.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lockers for larger belongings (like luggage).
Spartan but clean accomodations. No frills, a bed, a place to wash up, some toilets.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 24, 2019

Diane
Australia
9.6

“Stockholm sanctuary”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Brilliant location, spacious, comfortable room with access to guest kitchen. Lean, shared facilities.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 22, 2019

Sindy
Costa Rica

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was really small. The courtains are clear so it was not really dark at night
Nathalia the one in charge is great. Very clean. The best part the location.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 21, 2019

James
United States of America
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 6 nights
Natalia from front desk was Excellent. Great location, only 2 blocks from Red Line Metro Gamla Stan station.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 19, 2019

Anonymous
Australia

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen upstairs although had great facilities was small and hot without windows. You had to also bring your own basics.
Comfortable room, great location.

Stayed in August 2019

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