Stockholm
Surrounded by forested trails and open fields in quiet Gärdet, this efficient hostel works more like a no-frills hotel. Rooms are tiny but well planned,…
Must-see hotels in Sweden
Central Sweden
The comfortable accommodation spread out over a number of buildings on the grounds of Sundbyholms castle (12km north of Eskilstuna) are the next best…
Gotland
If it weren't for the smokestack just north of the property (that you don't see in any of the promotional material), this place, located on the island's…
Visby
This hostel offers beds year-round in the small converted cells of an old prison. It’s in a handy location, between the ferry dock and the harbour…
Småland
Close to the train station and somewhat disturbingly billed as Sweden’s ‘Fawlty Towers’, this smart family-run establishment resembles that madhouse in…
Vasastan
This hotel is owned by anthropologist Per Hellsten, its common areas furnished and decorated with objects from his travels and life, from Congan tribal…
Lake Siljan
Beds here are in traditional wooden houses dating from the 15th century, high on a hill with superb views. Rooms are all in tip-top shape with modern…
Småland
Affiliated with the Kosta Boda Art Hotel and Kosta Glassworks, this sprawling Falu-red lodge, with its own mini-lake, clutch of charming, rustic cabins…
Malmö
After a nip and tuck, Mäster Johan is back as MJ's. Common areas revel in a kitsch-chic aesthetic, with everything from flamingo-pink ceilings to floral…
Arholma Nord Archipelago Lodge
Stockholm Archipelago
This hotel-hostel complex offers a variety of accommodation, mostly in simple bunk rooms but also a few especially pleasant cabins. Price includes…
Central Sweden
The light-filled, airy rooms of this central, riverside hotel are fresh and funky, featuring bold photographic wallpapers, plucky sofas, occasional tables…
Malmö
Run by two brothers, Hotel Royal has rooms spread over a historic 16th-century building and its modern counterpart. While the rooms are generally small,…
Gothenburg
Gothenburg’s oldest hotel (1852) has aged enviably. The grand entrance has been retained, complete with its flowery, art-nouveau painted ceiling and…
Bohuslän
Treeless, rocky Hållö feels remote and raw. The lovely red and white-trimmed cabins of the Utpost Hållö are perched on broad granite slabs within 100m of…
Around Stockholm
This lakeside option is 10km southwest of central Stockholm, with good public-transport connections. It’s a well-equipped campground, with a hostel and 4…
Vaxholm/Bogesunds Slottsvandrarhem
Vaxholm
Behind Bogesunds Castle, 5.5km southwest of Vaxholm town, this pleasant STF hostel has a pretty, farmlike setting. There's a decent guest kitchen, but you…
Lappland
Overlooking picturesque Talvatis on the south side of town, Jokkmokk’s nicest hotel has thoroughly modern, if unmemorable, rooms, a superb tiled sauna in…
Southwestern Sweden
Get away from it all at this simple, friendly place about halfway between the two ferry docks. There are 10 comfy rooms (seven doubles, one single and one…
Stockholm
Extremely convenient to Centralstationen, the Nordic Light is a minimalist Scandi design hotel, with modern, well-equipped rooms. The signature ‘mood…
Kiruna
This catch-all hotel-and-hostel combo features comfy, simple hotel rooms and dorms in central Kiruna; soundproofing isn't the best, so bring earplugs if…
Southeastern Sweden
The world's first (and only) 254-room IKEA Hotell in Älmhult, opened in 2016, is adjacent to the eponymous museum. Rooms follow a predictably Scandic…
Visby
With its chic white-on-white lounge and subtle nautical theme, the 15-room Hotel Stenugnen channels a Cape Cod vibe. Despite being a very short stroll…
The Bothnian Coast
This lovely lodge is a yellow farmhouse, 35km north of Haparanda along Rte 99, amid the most peaceful countryside imaginable and with wonderfully…
Dalarna
This large, modern building stands out a mile with its ski-jump design. It has something of a college-dorm feel and heaps of facilities, including a…
Stockholm Archipelago
An excellent, kid-friendly hostel with two- and four-bed rooms in a creaky but comfy wooden building with a big, antique-furnished sitting room. 'Dorms'…
Småland
Located across from the beautiful Järnvägsparken, Hotell du Nord is appropriately leafy and tranquil. The main dusky-rose 19th-century building looks like…
Jämtland
Just off the E14 about 4.5km east of Storlien, in Storvalen, this mountain lodge provides hikers with top-quality accommodation in the form of comfortable…
Lappland
Sorsele's riverside hotel is a pleasant place in the centre of town and makes a good base for exploring the surrounding wilderness areas. Reception will…
Gothenburg
Like a good university dormitory, big, friendly Slottsskogen is a cracking place for meeting people. The facilities are top-notch, with comfortable beds,…
Småland
Once owned by Amalia Eriksson, the creator of Granna’s famous peppermint rock, this hotel is one for lovers of classic country style. Beautifully restored…
Skåne
You can't go past the waterfront position of this old-school seaside resort, which at the time of writing was in the process of transforming itself into a…
The Bothnian Coast
Timber barons spent their time carousing in this 19th-century hotel fronting a lovely open park along Storgatan in the middle of town. It's recently…
Central Sweden
About 8km south of Nyköping you'll find this beachside campground, just off the Sörmlandsleden walking trail. There's plenty of tent and van sites, a…
Gothenburg
Located parallel to the green oasis that is Trädgårdsföreningen, this small modern hotel has some inviting perks – like free waffles for guests until 9pm,…
Dalarna
Some of the area’s most luxurious resorts become very affordable in summer; condos at Kläppen, 20km south of Sälen, for instance, are a smoking deal in…
Gothenburg
This petite slumber spot has the cosy, welcoming feeling of a Swedish home. The compact rooms are pleasantly light and decorated in sparing Scandinavian…
Stockholm Archipelago
This is the only hotel on the island, with good facilities and a sterling gourmet restaurant (closed January; mains from 235kr). It also runs the very…
Kiruna
In a cool collaboration between Elite Hotels and the Bishops Arms (British-style pubs), the second floor of this building in central Kiruna, above the…
Lake Siljan
You might just fall in love with this rustic joint offering budget accommodation in basic, grass-roofed (real grass, not thatched) huts, some with lake…
The Bothnian Coast
In a historic timber building, this efficient hostel has rooms of varying quality: try to nab a space in one of the newer rooms with beds, as opposed to…
