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IcehotelEvery winter, from December onwards, the Icehotel seems to grow organically from ice blocks taken from the Torne river, while international artists flock…
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Grand Hôtel StockholmThis is where the literati, glitterati and nobility call it a night. A waterfront landmark, with several exclusive restaurants and a see-and-be-seen piano…
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Långholmen Hotell & VandrarhemGuests at this hotel-hostel, in a former prison on Långholmen island, sleep on bunks in a cell, with either shared or private baths (it's much nicer than…
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Rival HotelOwned by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and overlooking leafy Mariatorget, the Rival is one of the city's top design hotels. Deco accents and Swedish cinema…
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Vandrarhem af Chapman & SkeppsholmenThe af Chapman is a storied vessel that has done plenty of travelling of its own. It’s anchored in a superb location, swaying gently off Skeppsholmen…
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TreehotelA spaceship suspended in the trees. A mirror cube reflecting sunlight and surrounding spruces. A giant bird's nest…The seven tree rooms that make up…
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Steam HotelWhat's not to love, love, love about this new-in-2017 boutique hotel housed in a towering, rock-solid former power station? You could be forgiven for…
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Hotell Västanå SlottOriginally built as a palace in 1590, then owned by Count Per Brahe in the 17th century, Västanå Slott, located 6km south of Gränna, became Sweden's first…
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City BackpackersThe closest hostel to Centralstationen has clean rooms, friendly staff, free bike hire and excellent facilities, including sauna, laundry and kitchen …
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STF Kebnekaise FjällstationThis large, attractive mountain lodge nestles at the foot of Mt Kebnekaise, a 19km walk west from Nikkaluokta. A popular entry point to the Kungsleden, it…
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Green HotelOriginally built as a private residence in 1917 and converted into a hotel 30 years later, Tällberg's quintessentially 'country Swedish' Green Hotel is…
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Fabriken FurillenIn the unlikely setting of an old limestone factory in a remote eastern corner of the island, this extraordinary hotel combines a raw industrial…
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Story Hotel Studio MalmöIf you love Swedish design, make a beeline for the fabulous, fresh and funky Story Hotel, one of Malmö's newest offerings. Exposed concrete walls, heavy…
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Dorsia HotelRichly textured and deliciously flamboyant, the Dorsia looks like the home of a moneyed 19th-century eccentric, complete with crinoline in the lobby,…
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Hobo HotelThis new 200-room boutique hotel has a great location in the city centre, plus a mega-hip style that feels both cool and comfortable. The cheapest rooms…
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Stora Hotellet UmeåFirst opened as a hotel in 1895, the Stora Hotellet had major renovations to coincide with the city being named European Capital of Culture in 2014. The…
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Icehotel 365Opened in 2016 and adjacent to the Icehotel site by the river, the big plus here is that it's open year-round. Even in summer, guests have an 'ice…
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STF Abisko Turiststation & Abisko Mountain StationThis 350-bed place overlooking Torneträsk lake is a massive hiker destination. There's huge demand for the excellent facilities: guest kitchens, a…
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STF Göteborg CityA large, stylish, super-central hostel with designer credentials. Industrial sleekness underscores the cafe-dining area and lounge, with plush comfort on…
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Clarion Hotel WisbyTop of the heap in Visby is the luxurious, landmark Wisby. Medieval vaulted ceilings and sparkling candelabras contrast with eye-catching contemporary…