Hostel Castanea Old Town Hostel

Kindstugatan 1, Gamla stan, 111 31 Stockholm, Sweden – Excellent location - show map – Metro access

Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 780 reviews)

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8.9
Fabulous
781 reviews

Amazing place. I feelt at home. Perfect location. Perfect relation price/quality

Raquel Portugal

Lovely hostel, clean and cosy hostel in a great location

Irene Netherlands

The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and cozy. Good value for money!

Adrianna Poland

Incredibly nice located in the middle of the old town. The stuff was super friendly and the overall vibe respectful and open.

Niclas Germany

highly recommendable hostel, in the middle of the old city. very clean. bring your own padlock in order to lock your luggage. towels and bed linen you can rent in reception. all room access goes via codes - very efficient

Anneke Germany

It was a nice hostel and amazing location. Easy checkin, and nice staff.

Irem Spain

The location was spot on. You could could not get better if you want to stay in the old town. The hostel also has a very cosy living area.

Helen United Kingdom

Lovely location in the old town. Rooms split over two floors and spacious enough inside. Kitchen was free to use

Joshua United Kingdom

Perfectly located, super nice and helpful staff, the whole place is very clean! It was well heated too, which is pretty important for a trip in March. I didn't use the kitchen facilities so I can't say anything about that

Léna France

very clean common rooms, perfect location, friendly stuff, good prices

Mikhail Russia
8.9
Fabulous
781 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Amazing place. I feelt at home. Perfect location. Perfect relation price/quality”
    Raquel Raquel Portugal Portugal
  • “Lovely hostel, clean and cosy hostel in a great location”
    Irene Irene Netherlands Netherlands
  • “The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and cozy. Good value for money!”
    Adrianna Adrianna Poland Poland
  • “Incredibly nice located in the middle of the old town. The stuff was super friendly and the overall vibe respectful and open.”
    Niclas Niclas Germany Germany
  • “highly recommendable hostel, in the middle of the old city. very clean. bring your own padlock in order to lock your luggage. towels and bed linen you can rent in reception.”
    Anneke Anneke Germany Germany
  • “It was a nice hostel and amazing location. Easy checkin, and nice staff.”
    Irem Irem Spain Spain
  • “The location was spot on. You could could not get better if you want to stay in the old town. The hostel also has a very cosy living area.”
    Helen Helen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely location in the old town. Rooms split over two floors and spacious enough inside. Kitchen was free to use”
    Joshua Joshua United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfectly located, super nice and helpful staff, the whole place is very clean! It was well heated too, which is pretty important for a trip in March.”
    Léna Léna France France
  • “very clean common rooms, perfect location, friendly stuff, good prices”
    Mikhail Mikhail Russia Russia

Categories:

  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money 9.0
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi 9.1
High score for Stockholm

Stay in the heart of Stockholm – Excellent location - show map

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 yards away, while Stockholm Central Station is 0.9 miles from the hostel. Guests can choose from a variety of dining and shopping options just outside of the 18th-century building.

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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Castanea Old Town Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 25 Sept 2012.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Lift
Laundry

Property highlights

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

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Guest reviews

8.9
Fabulous · 781 reviews
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  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities8.8
    Kitchen
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money 9.0
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi 9.1
High score for Stockholm

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Raquel Portugal

    “Amazing place. I feelt at home. Perfect location. Perfect relation price/quality”

  • Irene Netherlands

    “Lovely hostel, clean and cosy hostel in a great location”

  • Adrianna Poland

    “The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and cozy. Good value for money!”

  • Niclas Germany

    “Incredibly nice located in the middle of the old town. The stuff was super friendly and the overall vibe respectful and open.”

  • Anneke Germany

    “highly recommendable hostel, in the middle of the old city. very clean. bring your own padlock in order to lock your luggage. towels and bed linen you can rent in reception. all room access goes via codes - very efficient”

  • Irem Spain

    “It was a nice hostel and amazing location. Easy checkin, and nice staff.”

  • Helen United Kingdom

    “The location was spot on. You could could not get better if you want to stay in the old town. The hostel also has a very cosy living area.”

  • Joshua United Kingdom

    “Lovely location in the old town. Rooms split over two floors and spacious enough inside. Kitchen was free to use”

  • Léna France

    “Perfectly located, super nice and helpful staff, the whole place is very clean! It was well heated too, which is pretty important for a trip in March. I didn't use the kitchen facilities so I can't say anything about that”

  • Mikhail Russia

    “very clean common rooms, perfect location, friendly stuff, good prices”

Property questions and answers
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  • Can I check in later than 18:00?
    Yes, when you have a booking please let us know the time and we will arrange for your arrival.
    Answered on 23 June 2020
  • Hi, is it possible to check-in in the morning, around 7.00-7.30 am? Or if not, to store luggage?
    Hello, Yes it is possible. Kind regards
    Answered on 5 January 2022
  • Hello. If we take a quadruple room we will have the bathroom in the room only for the 4 of us? Is this shared bathroom? Thanks
    Hello, No the bathrooms are shared with other rooms. All showers and toilettes are in the corridor. Kind regards, Cecilia
    Asked about: Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom • Answered on 11 July 2021
  • Hi 👋🏽 do you have a storage room to keep a baggage after check out and is it free of charge?
    Hi! Thank you for your message. Yes we do! And it is of course free of charge :) Kind regards, Fredrik at Castanea
    Answered on 1 May 2022
  • The cost for sheets and towels is per day or per stay? Do you provide blankets? Thank you.
    Hi! Thank you for your question. The cost is per stay, and we do provide blankets :)
    Answered on 17 May 2022

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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Located in the historic old town

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

What's nearby
  • Stortorget Square
    0.1 miles
  • Nobel Museum
    0.1 miles
  • Stockholm Cathedral
    0.1 miles
  • Swedish Institute
    0.1 miles
  • The Royal Palace
    0.2 miles
  • Museum of Medieval Stockholm
    0.3 miles
  • House of Nobility
    0.3 miles
  • The Swedish Parliament House
    0.3 miles
  • Riddarholmen Church
    0.3 miles
  • National Museum of Fine Arts
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar Under Kastanjen Café
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Royal Swedish Opera
    0.4 miles
  • Monteliusvägen
    0.5 miles
  • Sergels Torg Square
    0.6 miles
  • Fotografiska - Museum of Photography
    0.7 miles
  • Stockholm City Hall
    0.7 miles
  • Army Museum
    0.8 miles
  • Gröna Lund Amusement Park
    0.8 miles
  • ABBA The Museum
    0.8 miles
  • Skansen Open-Air Museum
    1.1 miles
  • Långholmen
    1.6 miles
Closest airports
  • Bromma Stockholm Airport
    5 miles
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    23 miles
  • Stockholm Västerås Airport
    54.4 miles
How to get to Castanea Old Town Hostel from Stockholm Arlanda Airport
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Facilities of Castanea Old Town Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Lift
Laundry
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets Additional charge
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
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House rules Castanea Old Town Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 9 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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

The fine print

Bed linen and towels are not included. You can rent them on site for SEK 65 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.

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.

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.

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.

FAQs about Castanea Old Town Hostel

  • Castanea Old Town Hostel is 0.6 miles from the centre of Stockholm.

  • 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.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Castanea Old Town Hostel by:

    • Bus 1h 20min

  • 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.