Cheap hotels in Gamla Stan, Stockholm

Dating back to the 13th century, Gamla Stan is the original Stockholm. Grand baroque architecture, winding cobblestone streets, a former royal residence, a cathedral, and some tremendous waterfront views make this small area a don't-miss sightseeing zone.

It's also fairly convenient, as Gamla Stan bridges bustling Norrmalm to the north and hip Södermalm south. Staying in perfectly preserved Gamla Stan isn't easy. There are a limited number of hotels, which are either very upscale or backpacker-oriented.

The bulk of Gamla Stan is on the island Stadsholmen, Riddarholmen, the tiny island just to the west, is usually seen as part of Gamla Stan.

Editor's Pick
Malardrottningen Hotel, Stockholm

Riddarholmen, Gamla Stan

EuroCheapo Review: The Mälardrottningen, a white-and-blue boat-hotel with 60 cozy, tasteful cabins, is permanently docked on the southwestern side of Riddarholmen, a little island in Gamla Stan that's covered in historic buildings....

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$95

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STF Skeppsholmen, Stockholm

Flaggmansvägen 8, Gamla Stan

EuroCheapo Review: The af Chapman boat hostel, centrally located near Stockholm's Old Town, is run by the owners of the Skeppsholmen hostel, located just in front of the Chapman....

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$28

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Best Western Hotel Bentleys, Stockholm

Drottninggatan 77, Norrmalm

EuroCheapo Review: The charming, four-star Bentleys occupies a prime location on happening Drottninggatan....

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$105

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Best Western Kom Hotel, Stockholm

Döbelnsgatan 17, Norrmalm

EuroCheapo Review: Part of the Best Western hotel chain, the Kom Hotel offers guests nifty amenities, including free use of the Central Gym and a sauna....

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$63

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City Backpackers, Stockholm

Upplandsgatan 2a, Norrmalm

EuroCheapo Review: Located just a couple minutes away from Central Station and the center of Stockholm, City Backpackers is the perfect place for, well, backpackers....

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$68

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Hotel Hellsten, Stockholm

Luntmakargatan 68, Norrmalm

EuroCheapo Review: Located around the corner from the Rådmansgatan metro station and the busy Sveavägen boulevard, the four-star Hellsten is a splurge-worthy stunner with unique décor....

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$125

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Hotel Tre Sma Rum, Stockholm

Högbergsgatan 81, Södermalm

EuroCheapo Review: We loved Tre Små Rum, a privately-owned guesthouse in a relaxed, residential part of Södermalm....

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$83

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Nofo Hotel, Stockholm

Tjärhovsgatan 11, Södermalm

EuroCheapo Review: The NOFO is a four-star hotel with history located just a couple of blocks away from Medborgarplatsen, a busy square filled with restaurants, shopping, and bars....

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$97

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Queen's Hotel, Stockholm

Drottninggatan 71A, Norrmalm

EuroCheapo Review: The 53-room Queen’s Hotel sits on Drottninggatan, or "Queen’s Street."...

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$128

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Rex Hotel, Stockholm

Luntmakargatan 73, Norrmalm

EuroCheapo Review: The Rex Hotel is a family-run boutique hotel in Vasastaden with rates that regularly fall into splurgeworthy Cheapo territory...

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$104

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Cheap hotels in Gamla Stan, Stockholm