13 Top Hotels in Central Stockholm (2025)

From historic squares to bustling shopping streets, central Stockholm is packed with charm. Whether you're after sleek design, classic luxury or something a bit more quirky, there's a hotel to match every style. Stay within easy reach of museums, restaurants and waterfront strolls, all while soaking up the city's blend of old-world beauty and modern Scandinavian cool. Our pick of the best hotels in central Stockholm includes an A-lister's favourite, some boutique gems and hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants. 

For city style

• Berns Hotel offers a nightclub, concert venue, and two restaurants set in vast regal rooms that draw crowds (most recently, Rihanna). Clean modern Scandinavian design can be seen throughout the rooms. A lively spot with a great personality. 

For a boutique hotel

• The Sparrow Hotel is a boutique hotel where you'll find a fusion of Gustavian grace and modern flair. High ceilings meet creative bursts of colour and sophisticated decor, with chandeliers and sumptuous soft furnishings. There's a courtyard-view bistro and a wine bar. The perfect spot for local exploring. 

For a historic property

• Lady Hamilton Hotel is a charming Lady Hamilton-themed hotel in a 15th-century building. Interiors cleverly blend feminine and nautical elements, featuring pretty fabrics, fine rugs and framed pictures, while the guest rooms have charming stylised Scandinavian paintings and splashes of colour.
• Hotel Sven Vintappare is a charming 16th-century townhouse with a friendly downstairs café. Interiors feature wooden beams and old-fashioned latch doors, and the rustic-chic rooms are cosy with bare wood, pretty panelling and cheerful fabrics. A lovely little nest ideal for a quiet, romantic getaway.
• Victory is a cheerful, popular, and eccentric family-owned boutique hotel. Naval antiques and memorabilia fill every nook. Two fantastic restaurants, warm cosy rooms with large windows and modern bathrooms complete the picture. A characterful property well located for exploring the city.

For a contemporary stay

• Birger Jarl is an unpretentious hotel with strong modern design themes. Large, sleek, and individually designed bedrooms feature parquet floors, prints, oversized lamps, and imaginative touches. Plus, there's a trendy bar and a calm lounge-restaurant. A superbly comfortable and stylish city destination.
• Hotel At Six is a sleek hotel housing a superb modern art collection set in a brutalist building in the centre. Despite the smart feel, there's a friendly vibe with comfy sofas and pleasant lighting. Rooms have a subdued palette of elegant greys and typically Scandi-chic fittings. The cuisine is a real highlight.
• Clarion Sign is a big middle-market hotel that delivers the goods with a strong Nordic flavour. A dramatic building with ultra-modern interiors, you'll find lots of glass, wooden floors, curvaceous chairs, white washed walls, and natural light. The fantastic rooftop spa and swimming pool seal the deal.

For foodies

• Grand Hotel, Stockholm overlooks the harbour and the royal palace. Feel like royalty in the elegant rooms, magnificent suites, and grand reception rooms. Boasting two Michelin-starred restaurants and a rejuvenating Nordic spa. A historic spot to explore the city from. 

For luxury

• Sophistication and elegance ooze from every room at Nobis Hotel with the natural colours and materials, and fine craftsmanship. Expect a standout bar and restaurants. A five-star for the 21st century.

For great value

• Browallshof is a warm and welcoming hotel with a romantic 18th-century ambience and an excellent restaurant serving traditional Swedish cuisine. Rough boarded floors, dark hues and candlelit dining room ensure elegant interiors. A charming spot with great links to the rest of the city. 
• Hotel Kungstradgarden is an elegant Parisian-style hotel in an early 20th-century mansion. Inside, expect grand crystal chandeliers and refined, classic furniture. Attractive rooms in a pretty palette of duck-egg blue and cream feature high ceilings and tastefully framed pictures.
• Hotel With Urban Deli is a trendy spot with a deli, rooftop bar, convenience shop and lounge. Contemporary rooms boast oh-so chic bathrooms and quirky, industrial-inspired design. Urban Deli serves fusion cuisine, and the rooftop bar is the perfect spot for an evening tipple. Fabulous.

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