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You could almost miss the quiet street that leads to the Anno 1647 … OK, we did miss the quiet street that leads to the Anno 1647—several times. But that's only because this teeny tiny street branches off Götgatan, home to all manner of awesome (and distracting) boutiques and stores. Besides, getting lost gave us a good excuse to pop into Design Torget, check out the latest gadgets, and ask for directions. But we digress ...
A cobblestone sidewalk and old-fashioned street lamps greet guests at the arched entrance to the stylish, 42-room hotel Anno. As implied by the name, the hotel, or at least the main portion of it, was built in 1647. (The second half was constructed in the 18th century.)
The Anno has several types of rooms, including standard en suite rooms and 15 "budget" rooms with facilities in the hall. There's a big difference between the two: the latter are cheaper and smaller and less decorated than their counterparts--in other words no refined white furniture, elegant rococo wallpaper, plush golden curtains, pretty patterned bedspreads, or Bang & Olufson televisions.
Rather, budget rooms come with older, mismatched furnishings of no particular style or time period. But all are clean, as are the shared toilets and showers. Though narrow, these rooms come with fluffy duvets, TVs, writing desks, and sinks (which really soften the blow of not having your own shower).
And hey, you can't beat this location—the perfect mix of hipsters and history. The understated, dare we suggest "elegant-yet-humble," restaurant serves Swedish dishes along with the usual international fare, and the Anno's sleek, casual bar boasts an "in-house DJ" (though he wasn't in during our tour).
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