Hostel Castanea Old Town Hostel
Kindstugatan 1, Gamla Stan, 111 31 Stockholm, Sweden – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 718 reviews)
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Perfect location, very clean and comfortable, you can use the kitchen, large lockers in room and sockets near every bed, staff is friendly and managed to accomodate me with no issues even though I arrived at 3 am when the reception was closed, plus I made friends with the other guests in my room! Very recommended
GermanyStaff was super friendly! Great location near the central part or the city and close to public transportation. Great restaurants near by and close to the Palace! Everything was very clean and neat and I would definitely stay again!
United States of Americastaff was kind you can use kitchen common space is big enough
JapanThe staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful! Above all, this hostel is very good value for money.
TurkeyFriendly staff, clean rooms and very cozy in chilly November. Everything you need in a perfect location in the old town for a great price
United States of AmericaGreat location in the old town, nice little twin room, very clean. Nice decor. It even had an elevator. It was perfect for our needs.
United States of AmericaThe licatiion eas great... The organization was perfect... The prica was very good...
SpainThe location was just spot-on in the center of old town so wherever you want to go in and around Stockholm it is easy access. Beautiful part of the city to stay in.
United States of AmericaVery home-like and had everything you needed, good travel tips on the bulletin and in a binder, clean, sustainable bathrooms (hand towels not paper towels).
United States of AmericaLocation where it is located... Beautiful place and very near to many places...
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Magdalena
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Satomi
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Müslüm
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Kate
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Peter
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Violeta
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Elin
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Kristin
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Gowthu
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Stay in the heart of Stockholm – Excellent location – show map
Located in the center 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 650 feet away, while Stockholm Central Station is 0.9 mi 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' favorite part of Stockholm, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.
Located in the real heart of Stockholm, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!
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Single Room with Shared Bathroom
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- Guests enjoyed the central location
See what guests loved the most:
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Igor
Germany“Perfect location, very clean and comfortable, you can use the kitchen, large lockers in room and sockets near every bed, staff is friendly and managed to accomodate me with no issues even though I arrived at 3 am when the reception was closed, plus I made friends with the other guests in my room! Very recommended” Read more
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Magdalena
United States of America“Staff was super friendly! Great location near the central part or the city and close to public transportation. Great restaurants near by and close to the Palace! Everything was very clean and neat and I would definitely stay again!”
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Satomi
Japan“staff was kind you can use kitchen common space is big enough”
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Müslüm
Turkey“The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful! Above all, this hostel is very good value for money.”
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Kate
United States of America
“Friendly staff, clean rooms and very cozy in chilly November. Everything you need in a perfect location in the old town for a great price ”
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Peter
United States of America
“Great location in the old town, nice little twin room, very clean. Nice decor. It even had an elevator. It was perfect for our needs.”
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Violeta
Spain“The licatiion eas great... The organization was perfect... The prica was very good... ”
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Elin
United States of America
“The location was just spot-on in the center of old town so wherever you want to go in and around Stockholm it is easy access. Beautiful part of the city to stay in. ”
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Kristin
United States of America
“Very home-like and had everything you needed, good travel tips on the bulletin and in a binder, clean, sustainable bathrooms (hand towels not paper towels).”
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Gowthu
United Kingdom“Location where it is located... Beautiful place and very near to many places...”
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About Castanea Old Town Hostel
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Stortorget Square0.1 miles
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Nobel Museum0.1 miles
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Stockholm Cathedral0.1 miles
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Swedish Institute0.1 miles
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The Royal Palace0.2 miles
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Museum of Medieval Stockholm0.3 miles
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House of Nobility0.3 miles
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The Swedish Parliament House0.3 miles
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Riddarholmen Church0.3 miles
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National Museum of Fine Arts0.3 miles
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Cafe/Bar Under Kastanjen Café0 miles
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Royal Swedish Opera0.4 miles
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Monteliusvägen0.5 miles
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Sergels Torg Square0.6 miles
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Fotografiska Swedish Museum of Photography0.7 miles
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Stockholm City Hall0.7 miles
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Army Museum0.8 miles
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Gröna Lund Amusement Park0.8 miles
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ABBA The Museum0.8 miles
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Skansen Open-Air Museum1.1 miles
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Långholmen1.6 miles
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Bromma Stockholm Airport5 miles
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Stockholm Arlanda Airport23 miles
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Stockholm Västerås Airport54.4 miles
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Amenities of Castanea Old Town Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Swedish
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking for more than 9 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Please inform Castanea Old Town Hostel 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.
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.
FAQs about Castanea Old Town Hostel
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Check-in at Castanea Old Town Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Castanea Old Town Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Castanea Old Town Hostel by:
- Bus 1h 20min
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Castanea Old Town Hostel is 0.6 miles from the center of Stockholm.
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The prices at Castanea Old Town Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Castanea Old Town Hostel (subject to availability):
