Name: Castanea Old Town Hostel
Address: Kindstugatan 1, Gamla Stan, 111 31 Stockholm, Sweden, Kindstugatan 1, Stockholm county, 111 31, Sweden
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $22 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Hostel Castanea Old Town Hostel

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and museums – Check location Kindstugatan 1, Gamla Stan, 111 31 Stockholm, Sweden – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and museums – Check location

*8.2* Sweden Bookshop: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

*8.6* The Swedish Parliament: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.7* Museum of Medieval Stockholm: only 6 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

*8.3* The Royal Palace: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

*9.1* Stortorget Square: only 2 minutes away! (400 feet by foot)

*8.5* House of Nobility: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.7* Riddarholmen Church: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*8.5* National Museum of Fine Arts: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.6* Stockholm Cathedral: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

*8.2* Nobel Museum: only 2 minutes away! (400 feet by foot)

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Right in the center of old town, walkable distance to all attractions. Warm and clean shower rooms/kitchens/dorms. Big lockers in the room.

Chiya, Taiwan

Staff were very friendly. Public areas facilitated meeting other people. Enough showers and lots of toilets. Kutcher was very well equipped. Fantastic location, not a long walk from the station and in the middle of gamla Stan

Mio, Australia

Excellent location in the heart of the Gamlastan, close to the Central station. Nice interior

Yana, Ukraine

Fine hostel in a great location. Clean, functional dorms and shared spaces. Adequate bathrooms and showers.

Heikki, Finland

Amazing facility! Incredible location. Value for the money was exceptional.

Megan, United States of America

I stayed here for New Years Eve 2017 in the large dorm. The building is very clean and the facilities are nice and modern as well. Everything worked well. Bed was comfortable and there was heat to keep you warm during the cold winter. It's in the old city so it's a very convenient location and you can get almost everywhere by walking, especially if you're exploring and trying to see the city. Supermarket near by. I found the hostel to be a great price and value for this time of year and everything it offered. Staff was very friendly when I spoke with them and asked for help.

Christopher, United States of America

Small, comfy hostel - location is fantastic close to everything

Chris, United Kingdom

Beds had multiple electrical sockets for charging devices and individual reading lights, the lockers were secure and relatively spacious. Showering/cooking facilities were good, and everything was clean. Staff were helpful when present, and the residents were friendly. The location is about as good as you can possibly hope for in Stockholm.

David, United Kingdom

Beautiful location, that was very easy to walk to from Gamla Stan station. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfy beds. Clean and tidy throughout including the shared bathroom/kitchen facilities. The quirky little lift for only 3 people is straight out of a Wes Anderson movie. Delightful!

Sharon, United Kingdom

Nice location in the old town, nearby to a lot of museums/quick walk to elsewhere. Beautiful tree outside, nice building.

Geoffrey, United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“Right in the center of old town, walkable distance to all attractions. Warm and clean shower rooms/kitchens/dorms. Big lockers in the room.”

Chiya Taiwan
“Staff were very friendly. Public areas facilitated meeting other people. Enough showers and lots of toilets. Kutcher was very well equipped. ”

Mio Australia
“Excellent location in the heart of the Gamlastan, close to the Central station. Nice interior”

Yana Ukraine
“Fine hostel in a great location. Clean, functional dorms and shared spaces. Adequate bathrooms and showers.”

Heikki Finland
“Amazing facility! Incredible location. Value for the money was exceptional.”

Megan United States of America
“I stayed here for New Years Eve 2017 in the large dorm. The building is very clean and the facilities are nice and modern as well. Everything worked well. ”

Christopher United States of America
“Small, comfy hostel - location is fantastic close to everything”

Chris United Kingdom
“Beds had multiple electrical sockets for charging devices and individual reading lights, the lockers were secure and relatively spacious. ”

David United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, that was very easy to walk to from Gamla Stan station. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfy beds. Clean and tidy throughout including the shared bathroom/kitchen facilities. ”

Sharon United Kingdom
“Nice location in the old town, nearby to a lot of museums/quick walk to elsewhere. Beautiful tree outside, nice building.”

Geoffrey United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Stockholm –

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. Metro and bus cards can be purchased at the reception.

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.

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

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

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Stockholm! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Stockholm! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and museums – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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

Restaurants & Markets

Under Kastanjen Café Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Co-Op Järntorget Supermarket
0.2 miles
Munkbrohallen Supermarket
0.2 miles

Closest Airports

Bromma Stockholm Airport
5 miles
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
23 miles
Stockholm Västerås Airport
54.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location is nice. Premises are very nice. Beds good too.”

Piia

Finland

“Clean, social area, kitchen, toliets, location ”

Uralozden

Turkey

9.5

“The location is just perfect, right in the middle of the old town. Bedrooms, bathrooms and showers are fine, clean and warm.”

Laura

Argentina

8.7

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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

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

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.

“Staff were very friendly. Public areas facilitated meeting other people. Enough showers and lots of toilets. Kutcher was very well equipped. Fantastic location, not a long walk from the station and in the middle of gamla Stan”

Mio

Australia

“I stayed here for New Years Eve 2017 in the large dorm. The building is very clean and the facilities are nice and modern as well. Everything worked well. Bed was comfortable and there was heat to keep you warm during the cold winter. It's in the old city so it's a very convenient location and you can get almost everywhere by walking, especially if you're exploring and trying to see the city. Supermarket near by. I found the hostel to be a great price and value for this time of year and everything it offered. Staff was very friendly when I spoke with them and asked for help.”

Christopher

United States of America

“Beds had multiple electrical sockets for charging devices and individual reading lights, the lockers were secure and relatively spacious. Showering/cooking facilities were good, and everything was clean. Staff were helpful when present, and the residents were friendly. The location is about as good as you can possibly hope for in Stockholm.”

David

United Kingdom

“Beautiful location, that was very easy to walk to from Gamla Stan station. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfy beds. Clean and tidy throughout including the shared bathroom/kitchen facilities. The quirky little lift for only 3 people is straight out of a Wes Anderson movie. Delightful!”

Sharon

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Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Piia
Finland
10

“Perfect getaway in old town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location is nice. Premises are very nice. Beds good too.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Laurie
Italy
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen is a bit small
The location, the setting. It is a very pretty hostel and the personnel is friendly. The common rooms are cozy and the dorm is spacious. Could not reccomend more, an amazing deal for the price.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Chiya
Taiwan

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The metal bunk beds can be quite noisy, also the door to the room is very noisy.
Right in the center of old town, walkable distance to all attractions. Warm and clean shower rooms/kitchens/dorms. Big lockers in the room.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Tairan
United Kingdom
10

“Made my memory even more beautiful.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The ferry line updated but google map and physical map in front of the reception weren't. Try not to hop on a wrong boat and be shipped to an island out of map edge because one of the bus line also updated without informing google. Not much human there but plenty of swans . Made some new friends. Wink.
I loved the kitchen and hot floor in one of the shower room. Heater regulation worked fine which was also very nice. Only 2 minutes walk from Nobel Museum and hostel door was a glass door, meaning you can see people who come up from the cute elevator or spiral stairs from inside and they can see three people doing yoga in the hall on carpet. Floor plan isn't a regular shape and personally I did enjoy the space a lot. Never knew what kind of people I would meet when turning the next corner.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Laurène
France

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Very good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The hostel is in the center of Stockholm and the staff is really nice.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 8, 2019

Md
Bangladesh
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
We have not received any mail from property entry to property gate and room password after booking. we face the problem in the midnight due to flight missing in Istanbul airport

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 5, 2019

Magdalena
Poland

11 helpful votes
10

“Cool place in center”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The only part not totally convenient is the hours when reception is open. If you want to find reception open you need to be in specific slot hours.
Amazing location of hotel. Just right in center. Everything fine.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

Emma
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent location for a first time trip to Stockholm”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. Very good value for money.
Plenty of character. Very helpful staff. Felt safe and other guests also very friendly. Useful advice and local information board. Bit difficult to find but recognised picture from website.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 28, 2019

Mio
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There were tiny little flies in one of the toilets.
Staff were very friendly. Public areas facilitated meeting other people. Enough showers and lots of toilets. Kutcher was very well equipped. Fantastic location, not a long walk from the station and in the middle of gamla Stan

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 16, 2019

Jakrawadee
Japan

2 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good to stay in Gamla stan but it difficult to bring the large luggage into the paving road.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 15, 2019

Henrik
Sweden
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
There was nothing we did not like.
Loved the location in Gamla Stan! Beautiful hostel! Staff was especially helpful!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 10, 2019

Lauren
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This might just be me but I dislike metal bunk beds and lockers. They're horrendously noisy, but that's the only thing I didn't like.
Staff were lovely and even let me check in at 10am as there was a bed free already. The hostel is in a lovely area and it's a really nice old building but they've set it up very well as a hostel. The staff have also put so much effort in to develop some tips and advice (best restaurants etc) for the area which is always helpful.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 9, 2019

Green
Sweden
7.9

“Nice place, excellent location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Personally not a fan of sleeping in shared spaces, but that was my choice. I didn't like the fact that common areas had to be left at 23, as I tend to work pretty late, as do some other people. I wish that could be improved upon
The kitchen was pretty nice. Showers and bathrooms seemed to be pretty clean. Lockers were easily available, with a possibility of renting locks for 30kr. All doors had passcode locks. It was generally clean and cozy

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 8, 2019

Ching
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice hostel! Super cozy， people all friendly!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 24, 2019

Anonymous
Argentina
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The amount of toilets we not enough, specially in the mornings.
The location is spot on. The kitchen was not big, but was well equipped.

Stayed in February 2019

Sleeps	Room Type
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This bright room with wooden floors has access to shared bathroom facilities. Please note that the two beds in this room are 31 in wide. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 4 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Bright room with wooden floors and shared bathroom facilities. Some have a small seating area. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Includes a bunk bed in a 4-bed, mixed dormitory room. Lockers are available. Bathroom facilities are shared. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Includes a bunk bed in a mixed dormitory room. Lockers are available. Bathroom facilities are shared. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Includes a bunk bed in a mixed dormitory room. Lockers are available. Bathroom facilities are shared. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Includes a bunk bed in a female dormitory room. Lockers are available. Bathroom facilities are shared. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and museums – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Castanea Old Town Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

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