City Backpackers Hostel

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"Amazing place ! Cozy & clean , very friendly and helpful staff! Highly recommended"
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8.5 / 10
Excellent(3,123 Ratings)

Hostel in Stockholm


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About this hostel

This hostel is set in a 19th-century building, 1640 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.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Heating
Bar
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Laundry services
Sauna
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

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Ratings and reviews

8.5 / 10
Excellent(3,123 Ratings)
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9 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2026
Huge labyrinthine hostel with the bedrooms in the basement. The kitchen area is big enough, nice to socialize there with other guests. The free sauna is an awesome service, although I couldnt use it this time. The location is very easy to access and very near to the center. Next to the reception at the streel level there is a nice cafeteria to buy drinks.
In my opinion, the price was FAR too expensive related to that the hostel only had the ordinary amenities (except the free sauna and pasta) - and not even that! As the bunk beds are just normal metal ones even without the curtains, no shelves or basket to ur stuff in the bed and the reading light looked like something from a construction site, hanging by its wire. The price per night was 59€, in the other hostel only 37€ with the curtains in the beds. So I cant really get why this hostel has been rated the best in the whole Sweden, although the overall vibe was good. The staff people were always upstairs at the reception, so I didnt had any chats with them, so they stayed distant. Also, u need 3 different key codes in the night, might be laborous sometimes. The kitchen area and the second common room have no window, as they are in the basement.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Amazing place ! Cozy & clean , very friendly and helpful staff! Highly recommended
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10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
I saw awards on the hostel walls naming it one of the best in Stockholm, and now I understand why! The interior has a bit of a “grandma’s attic” vibe (assuming my grandma lived in Sweden, of course). There’s free tea and coffee in the mornings, plus plenty of activities for guests. But what really deserves a special mention is the staff. They helped me track down a jacket I’d left behind, which wasn’t easy given how many people come and go. But they managed to find it! A huge thank you for saving me from freezing in Stockholm. I’d definitely recommend this hostel for its great value for money and, most importantly, its genuinely helpful staff.
In terms of the price-to-quality ratio, the hostel is ideal. I felt very comfortable there. However, remember that this is a hostel, and be prepared for a student-dormitory atmosphere.
5 / 10·Sep 2026
Really loved the luggage option and they explained all the process of check in really well
The beds make a lot of noise, and in an dorm that makes the sleeping horrible. Also, I arrived very late and still had to make my bed which it’s terrible for the other people who were sleeping in the room.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at City Backpackers Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is City Backpackers Hostel pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at City Backpackers Hostel?

We found 17 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, heating, and bar.


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