Located in the centre of Stockholm’s Old Town, this hostel is 3 minutes’ walk from the Gamla Stan Metro Station. It features a communal, fully equipped kitchen, along with bright, fresh rooms. Each simple room at the environmentally-friendly Castanea Old Town Hostel has wooden floors and access to shared bathroom facilities. Free WiFi is available in public areas of Castanea Hostel. Ironing facilities, hairdryers and books can also be borrowed. The Royal Palace is just 200 metres away, while Stockholm Central Station is 1.5 km from the hostel. Guests can choose from a variety of dining and shopping options just outside of the 18th-century building.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Stockholm, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Stockholm
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ilia
    Belarus Belarus
    Amazing hostel with the greatest workers. Very clean and nice kitchen and area for relaxing. If you come there - also use the elevator- it's like portal to the old times:)
  • Mika
    Finland Finland
    Everything was clean and very well organized. Beds was good and everything worked out great
  • Charlotte
    Denmark Denmark
    Good facilites. Fantastic location. Would stay there again.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Castanea Old Town Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Laundry
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swedish

House rules
Castanea Old Town Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Bed linen and towels are not included. You can rent them on site for SEK 75 per stay or bring your own. Sleeping bags are not permitted.

After booking, the hostel will charge guests 10% of the full amount for the stay. Guests will also receive check-in instructions from Castanea Old Town Hostel via email.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Castanea Old Town Hostel in advance to receive the door code.

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

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

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

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

FAQs about Castanea Old Town Hostel

  • Castanea Old Town Hostel is 0.6 miles from the centre of Stockholm. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Castanea Old Town Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Castanea Old Town Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Castanea Old Town Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.