Name: Castle House Inn
Address: Brunnsgränd 4, Gamla Stan, 111 30 Stockholm, Sweden, Brunnsgränd 4, Stockholm county, 111 30, Sweden
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $34 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hotel Castle House Inn

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and museums – Check location Brunnsgränd 4, Gamla Stan, 111 30 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 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)

*8.5* The Swedish Parliament: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*8.7* Museum of Medieval Stockholm: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.3* The Royal Palace: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*9.1* Stortorget Square: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

*8.5* House of Nobility: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.5* National Museum of Fine Arts: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.6* Stockholm Cathedral: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

*8.2* Nobel Museum: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for Castle House Inn – rated 8.7 by recent guests!

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This is a fantastic hostel in the heart of the old city:) My recommendations!

Daria, Ukraine

The rooms were very clean and comfortable and an excellent location!

Samantha, United States of America

We booked this hotel based on reviews, location and price. We had a double room with private bath and then a triple with shared bathroom for our 3 daughters. Obviously, they could use our bathroom as well for showering, etc. The hotel was very clean. The shared triple was very spartan but perfectly adequate. Our double had a bit more decor. The hotel was very quiet EXCEPT for the early morning (5:30a.m.) garbage truck that dumped large loads of glass bottles and woke us up. The hotel doesn’t offer breakfast but the reception are does have tea, coffee and other snacks for purchase. We navigated through Gamla Stan enjoying the small streets and alleyways with shops, cafes and restaurants. The price was definitely reasonable for the location and hotel type. Note that the hotel reception is closed between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. you can’t check in late at night. You need your key to access all areas of the hotel, including the main entrance but that didn’t bother our family.

Pam, United States of America

Pros: comfortable, provides gowns & towels & toiletries, helpful staff, housekeeping everyday, provided hot water boiler, cleanliness, amazing location!

Sally, United States of America

Great location, efficient staff, comfortable rooms. Made my stay in Stockholm that much better

Andrew, United States of America

convenient location. just steps from the water front & a bus stop.

Kendall, United States of America

Staff was helpful and very accommodating. The toilets and showers were always clean and well kept. Fantastic location and easily walkable to all major sights.

Chelsea, Canada

For a hostel the bathrooms/showers are very nice! And you ask ask for soap at the first desk. They had free fresh fruit which I took advantage of every days!

Roger, United States of America

Staff was excellent. They accommodated us when we traveled to Norway, and they allowed us to keep a large suitcase at hotel until our return. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable with good pillows.

Danette, United States of America

The location was perfect for our first visit to Stockholm. The hotel is a couple of blocks from the royal palace, near public transport and very close to the start line for the Stockholm Half Marathon. The staff was welcoming and helpful.

Dale, United States of America

9.5

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“This is a fantastic hostel in the heart of the old city:) My recommendations! ”

Daria Ukraine
“The rooms were very clean and comfortable and an excellent location!”

Samantha United States of America
“We booked this hotel based on reviews, location and price. We had a double room with private bath and then a triple with shared bathroom for our 3 daughters. ”

Pam United States of America
“Pros: comfortable, provides gowns & towels & toiletries, helpful staff, housekeeping everyday, provided hot water boiler, cleanliness, amazing location!”

Sally United States of America
“Great location, efficient staff, comfortable rooms. Made my stay in Stockholm that much better”

Andrew United States of America
“convenient location. just steps from the water front & a bus stop.”

Kendall United States of America
“Staff was helpful and very accommodating. The toilets and showers were always clean and well kept. Fantastic location and easily walkable to all major sights.”

Chelsea Canada
“For a hostel the bathrooms/showers are very nice! And you ask ask for soap at the first desk. They had free fresh fruit which I took advantage of every days!”

Roger United States of America
“Staff was excellent. They accommodated us when we traveled to Norway, and they allowed us to keep a large suitcase at hotel until our return. ”

Danette United States of America
“The location was perfect for our first visit to Stockholm. The hotel is a couple of blocks from the royal palace, near public transport and very close to the start line for the Stockholm Half...”

Dale United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Stockholm –

One of our best sellers in Stockholm! Castle House Inn is located right in the heart of Stockholm's Old Town, only a 3 minutes' walk to the Royal Palace. Free WiFi access is available. The closest metro station is a 6-minute walk away from the hotel.

Rooms are individually decorated. Some rooms have private bathrooms and others have shared facilities. Bed linen and towels are included in your stay.

The hotel is 800 feet from the picturesque Stortorget Square of the Old Town and the Nobel Museum. You can take a stroll down the cobbled streets and visit the boutiques and cafes. Many popular restaurants and bars located nearby draw in crowds for lively evenings and nightlife.

Ferry connections to the islands of Djurgården and Skeppsholmen are just 1,650 feet away. Stockholm Central Station is 0.9 mi away.

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 9.5 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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An Inside Look at Castle House Inn

The area in the Old Town where Castle House Inn is located dates back to the middle ages. The actual building replaced the old fish market after a fire in 1525 but the alley is found on maps from 1461. The ancient cellar vaults are from around 1323.

Hotel surroundings – 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

Swedish Institute
0.1 miles
Sweden Bookshop
0.1 miles
Nobel Museum
0.1 miles
Stortorget Square
0.1 miles
The Royal Palace
0.2 miles
Stockholm Cathedral
0.2 miles
National Museum of Fine Arts
0.2 miles
Museum of Medieval Stockholm
0.3 miles
The Swedish Parliament
0.3 miles
House of Nobility
0.3 miles

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Natural Beauty

Hammarbybacken Ski lift
1.2 miles
Lake Mälaren Lake
0 miles
Stockholm Innre Harbour/Baltic Sea Ocean/Sea
0.1 miles
Lake Mälaren & Riddarfjärden River
0.1 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

“Perfect location, very close to the city center. Clean and cozy room Nice hostess”

Tetiana

Poland

9.1

“It was very clean, perfect location and the staff was super nice, no complaints whatsoever. Also good price!”

Daniel

Estonia

“Great location. The staff are very helpful. There are more than enough toilets and and showers on the floor.”

Alisa

Ukraine

8.7

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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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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

Children 4 and older are allowed at this hotel.

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

Castle House Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that guests must be at least 21 or older to stay at this property.

Please note that check-in may not be possible after 22:00. Contact the property for further details.

Please note that guests booking from Stockholm postal codes 100-199 are not permitted at this property.

At Castle House Inn, the style and décor of individual rooms varies and may differ from the photos displayed.

When booking for 7 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply. The room rates for all group bookings will be charged on the day of booking and are nonrefundable.

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.

“We booked this hotel based on reviews, location and price. We had a double room with private bath and then a triple with shared bathroom for our 3 daughters. Obviously, they could use our bathroom as well for showering, etc. The hotel was very clean. The shared triple was very spartan but perfectly adequate. Our double had a bit more decor. The hotel was very quiet EXCEPT for the early morning (5:30a.m.) garbage truck that dumped large loads of glass bottles and woke us up. The hotel doesn’t offer breakfast but the reception are does have tea, coffee and other snacks for purchase. We navigated through Gamla Stan enjoying the small streets and alleyways with shops, cafes and restaurants. The price was definitely reasonable for the location and hotel type. Note that the hotel reception is closed between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. you can’t check in late at night. You need your key to access all areas of the hotel, including the main entrance but that didn’t bother our family.”

Pam

United States of America

“Staff was excellent. They accommodated us when we traveled to Norway, and they allowed us to keep a large suitcase at hotel until our return. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable with good pillows.”

Danette

“The location was perfect for our first visit to Stockholm. The hotel is a couple of blocks from the royal palace, near public transport and very close to the start line for the Stockholm Half Marathon. The staff was welcoming and helpful. ”

Dale

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Reviewed: January 20, 2019

Irena
Czech Republic
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Noise! Noise from the next room.
Perfectly situated.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 19, 2019

Joe
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Absolutely no facilities in rooms e.g. kettle
Friendly staff, cleanliness, location.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 17, 2019

Navarro
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing location, great price for the location, lovely helpful staff, comfortable room

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 16, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The 7 minutes walk from Gamla Stan metro felt longer when walking with luggage in a cold dark evening though! Reception is on the first floor which is a bit tricky to find when check in.
The location is very good. Music in the hallway. Walking distance to major attractions, published transport and ferries.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 16, 2019

Maria
Poland
9.6

“Cómoda”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The people in the reception are really nice and make your visit in stokholm better :)

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

sergii97
Spain
Age group: 18 – 24
9.6

“Sharing rooms are so comfortable!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
i expected bigger lockers but it's ok for storing personal items.
The sharing room was so comfortable. There are a lot of private bathrooms and locked bathrooms, that's really good for privacy!

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

Sally
Australia
10

“Great value for money and a lovely hotel in every way.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
I would like to especially thank Tom who I got to know during my 7 day stay. He was so welcoming, helpful and above all friendly. We had many enjoyable chats.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

Caroline
Sweden
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Very unresponsive hotel. Did not respond to any calls nor emails for several days prior to my stay.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 13, 2019

urjithbs17
United States of America
7.5

“Location was pretty good. Cozy place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Bathrooms were shared.
No complimentary breakfast

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 13, 2019

CurrerBell
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34

2 helpful votes
6.7

“Great location for the Historic Gamla Stan and the museums”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff on arrival was rather abrupt and the over emphasise on 'do not lose your key card, or you will be locked out of the building all night' was a little overboard. After a long journey to get there it wasn't the best welcome. I assume they have a lot of problems with drunken people losing their keys before but I don't think it had to be stressed quite so much being told AND written in the rooms. The day staff on reception was much more helpful and friendly.
Good location and clean. The building felt very secure.... A lot of key card entry to get in everywhere and CCTV so your belongings are safe.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 12, 2019

Qi
United States of America

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice location and very clean. The private room for two is very big. There are plenty of bathrooms in the hallway too. Worth the money.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 10, 2019

Maria
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Clean and tidy

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Mark
New Zealand
10

“Brilliant - location in Gamla Stan perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Can’t think of anything
Concierge was super helpful and very professional

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Anonymous
Singapore
8.3

“Good location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Receptionist was not so friendly and not informative to the extend that I need to figure out all myself. Pillow feels like just a thin layer of air.
It was clean and good location

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 4, 2019

Rolanda
New Zealand
Age group: 45 – 54
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing we did not like was the curtains. They are white and let thru the lights at night
Location, location

Stayed in January 2019

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	Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 4 twin beds	Show prices
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	Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years) 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and museums – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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