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 1169 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
It's in an amazing location. The spaces were very clean and cozy. The woman working there was accommodating and knowledgeable. All in all it is great value for what a night costs.

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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Lift
- Laundry
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- VVera
Finland
“It's in an amazing location. The spaces were very clean and cozy. The woman working there was accommodating and knowledgeable. All in all it is great value for what a night costs.” - Djangeau
Netherlands
“First of all, the hostel is in an excellent spot, right in the middle of the old town. Room was basic, which is an obvious thing for a hostel, but the beds were comfortable. Bathrooms and showers were in good order and clean. Hosts were really...” - Sancha
Portugal
“The staff was super nice and welcoming, the room was clean and comfortable. Showers and bathrooms were also kept in good condition. The kitchen had all the necessary appliances for you to cook/heat up food if you needed to and they give some nice...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Castanea Old Town HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Lift
- Laundry
- Shared kitchen
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- Swedish
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.
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.
Cash
Castanea Old Town Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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
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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.
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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.
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Check-in at Castanea Old Town Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Castanea Old Town Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):