Hostel

City Backpackers Hostel

Upplandsgatan 2a, Norrmalm, 111 23 Stockholm, Sweden – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 2549 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
2,549 reviews

literally everything was super clean! super friendly stuff, just not many of them if you would like to complain something. not far away from the subway and airport express train. nice backyard which had just open with music once while my stay over 4 days. showers has enough space! great kitchen there! would recommend this hostel at every time and come again! securely feeling all the time with different entrance codes and easily night entrance for late-check-in!

Andy Germany

It has a young, energetic vibe to it. Very authentic & unique: aesthetically pleasing. Excellent location : walking distance to almost everything! good (busy!) kitchen. Sauna!

Nelia South Africa

Nice place to stay, kind close to the central station. Facilities are huge, the sauna is great to relax. The paid breakfast is good but kinda expensive as everything in Stockholm, so. The bed are confortable, I suggest Booking a room that's not downstairs, upstairs rooms have great windows.

Zapellat Brazil

it was definitely clean and easy to connect with other travelers

Isabella United States of America

located in the city center, closed to the arlanda express, friendly staffs, cheap even for the last-minute booking

Kuan China

The staff is very friendly. The location is very close to the center. Very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is large, clean and organized.

Premia Belgium

The hostel is confortable, has a lot of shared space, a fully equipped kitchen, many showers and toilets and the staff is really nice. They have space to store luggage and lockers inside the rooms.

Sofia Argentina

nice people even though my English is broken. I’m grateful for your kindness!

Kosumi Japan

I really enjoyed our stay at City Backpackers! It is a great deal for what you get and is in a great location, 10 minute walk to Stockholm Central, 5 minute walk to grocery stores, 20 minute walk to Gamla Stan, etc. Staff are friendly and very helpful, free pasta is a bonus!

Mariah United States of America

Ambiance with other backpacks, open minded and beautiful people!

Adil France
8.5
Very Good
2,549 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “literally everything was super clean! super friendly stuff, just not many of them if you would like to complain something. not far away from the subway and airport express train.”
    Andy Andy Germany Germany
  • “It has a young, energetic vibe to it. Very authentic & unique: aesthetically pleasing. Excellent location : walking distance to almost everything! good (busy!) kitchen. Sauna!”
    Nelia Nelia South Africa South Africa
  • “Nice place to stay, kind close to the central station. Facilities are huge, the sauna is great to relax. The paid breakfast is good but kinda expensive as everything in Stockholm, so.”
    Zapellat Zapellat Brazil Brazil
  • “it was definitely clean and easy to connect with other travelers”
    Isabella Isabella United States of America United States of America
  • “located in the city center, closed to the arlanda express, friendly staffs, cheap even for the last-minute booking”
    Kuan Kuan China China
  • “The staff is very friendly. The location is very close to the center. Very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is large, clean and organized.”
    Premia Premia Belgium Belgium
  • “The hostel is confortable, has a lot of shared space, a fully equipped kitchen, many showers and toilets and the staff is really nice. They have space to store luggage and lockers inside the rooms.”
    Sofia Sofia Argentina Argentina
  • “nice people even though my English is broken. I’m grateful for your kindness!”
    Kosumi Kosumi Japan Japan
  • “I really enjoyed our stay at City Backpackers! It is a great deal for what you get and is in a great location, 10 minute walk to Stockholm Central, 5 minute walk to grocery stores, 20 minute walk to...”
    Mariah Mariah United States of America United States of America
  • “Ambiance with other backpacks, open minded and beautiful people!”
    Adil Adil France France

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money 8.8
  • Location9.5
High score for Stockholm
8.5
Very Good
2,549 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Stockholm
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This hostel is set in a 19th-century building, 1,650 feet from Stockholm Central Station and 5 minutes’ walk from Drottninggatan shopping street. WiFi internet, evening sauna and pasta are free. Ice skates can be borrowed for free during winter.

All rooms at City Backpackers Hostel have air conditioning and heating. Lockers are available and padlocks can be bought in the reception.

City Backpackers’ café offers breakfast in the morning. Snacks and drinks are available in the reception throughout the day. For self-caterers, there is a fully equipped kitchen with microwaves and refrigerators. Guests can also enjoy a meal or drink in the restaurant Nomad, located next to the hostel.

The lounge offers Mac and PC computers with free internet access, TV with cable channels and Swedish movie nights. There is also a library with magazines and a book exchange. During summer, the beautiful open courtyard is furnished with tables and chairs

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

City Backpackers Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 1, 2007

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Bar
Heating
Laundry

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Stockholm, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 bunk bed
6 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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6 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Stockholm
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andy
    GermanyGermany
    “literally everything was super clean! super friendly stuff, just not many of them if you would like to complain something. not far away from the subway and airport express train. nice backyard which had just open with music once while my stay over...”
  • Nelia
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “It has a young, energetic vibe to it. Very authentic & unique: aesthetically pleasing. Excellent location : walking distance to almost everything! good (busy!) kitchen. Sauna!”
  • Zapellat
    BrazilBrazil
    “Nice place to stay, kind close to the central station. Facilities are huge, the sauna is great to relax. The paid breakfast is good but kinda expensive as everything in Stockholm, so. The bed are confortable, I suggest Booking a room that's not...”
  • Isabella
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “it was definitely clean and easy to connect with other travelers”
  • Kuan
    ChinaChina
    “located in the city center, closed to the arlanda express, friendly staffs, cheap even for the last-minute booking”
  • Premia
    BelgiumBelgium
    “The staff is very friendly. The location is very close to the center. Very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is large, clean and organized.”
  • Sofia
    ArgentinaArgentina
    “The hostel is confortable, has a lot of shared space, a fully equipped kitchen, many showers and toilets and the staff is really nice. They have space to store luggage and lockers inside the rooms.”
  • Kosumi
    JapanJapan
    “nice people even though my English is broken. I’m grateful for your kindness!”
  • Mariah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I really enjoyed our stay at City Backpackers! It is a great deal for what you get and is in a great location, 10 minute walk to Stockholm Central, 5 minute walk to grocery stores, 20 minute walk to Gamla Stan, etc. Staff are friendly and very...”
  • Adil
    FranceFrance
    “Ambiance with other backpacks, open minded and beautiful people!”
Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days
  • Have you taken any precautions for check-in because of the coronavirus?
    Guests have the possibility to do online check, payment online and we are now cash free on the property for hygienic reasons.
    Answered on 3 July 2020
  • Self service washer and dryer on hostel site?
    We have self service washer and dryer facilities on site for our guests to use. It costs 50 SEK a wash which includes laundry detergent.
    Answered on 14 November 2019
  • How mouch do i have to pay for the linen?
    The linen is 25 SEK (one-time cost) or 35 SEK if you also like to add a towel at check-in.
    Answered on 30 October 2019
  • Hello I’m arriving by bus at 5:30am on Friday. Can I reserve a room for Thursday and check in at reception at 8:00am on Friday? And go straight to my bed?
    Yes, if you have booked the night before (Thursday) and arrives Friday early morning, you should be able to get access to your bed immediately but if ..
    Answered on 4 December 2019
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?
    No, it's compulsory to rent sheets from the hostel for 25 SEK at check-in.
    Answered on 30 October 2019
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Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • Nomad Restaurant and Bar
    • Cuisine
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Amenities of City Backpackers Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Bar
Heating
Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Swedish

House rules

City Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 7 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted City Backpackers 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.Please note that it is required to rent bed linen on site, which costs 35 SEK per person (one time cost for the whole duration of stay). There is a bed linen and towel package at checkin that costs 60 SEK per person. A towel costs on it's own usual price 35 SEK per person. Please note that sleeping bags are not permitted. Guests arriving after 20:00 are kindly asked to note this in the Special Requests box when booking, so that check-in can be prepared. The property accepts Apple Pay. Guests must be at least 18 years to stay in the dormitory rooms. Guests under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult and are welcome to stay in the private rooms. When booking for more than 6 people, or if you book a Family Room, Standard Apartment, Apartment with sauna or Superior Apartment, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please note that the property does not accept reservations from local residents with Stockholm postal codes 100-199.

sauna is not in use during February/beginning of March.

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 is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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

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.

Please inform City Backpackers 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.

Sauna is closed from Thu, Apr 06, 2023 until Sun, May 14, 2023