Cheap sleep: Hotels in Stockholm on a budget
Let’s face it, Stockholm is not known for having the cheapest hotels around but despite its reputation, there are several great options for clean, affordable stays in a variety of price ranges that will also keep you close to your favorite tourist destinations. For those traveling on a shoestring budget, there are some really nice hostels, but if you want some privacy and a bedroom door that locks, here are a couple of cheap hotels worth checking out.
Your guide to budget hotels in Stockholm
01
Rex Petit
Rex Petit is a small family-owned hotel located on a quiet street in Norrmalm. There are 22 double rooms, some with bunk beds and some with queen size beds. The cabin rooms have no windows. All rooms are sound-proofed and rather small, but so are the prices. Despite the low process the hotel is stylish and convenient, all rooms have free WiFi access and flat-screen TV and all but four have private bathrooms, and breakfast is included. The hotel is the “little sister” of the hotel family, and across the street, at Hellsten Hotel there is a cool bar called the Hellsten Earth Bar. Come here for great drinks, and on Thursdays and Saturdays for live jazz! Check the website for more information.
Luntmakargatan 73, Norrmalm
02
The Red Boat

The Red Boat on Söder Mälarstrand
Stockholm is a city surrounded by water so it makes sense that you might want to sleep on a boat. Yes, a boat. Or, to be perfectly correct, two boats: Ran of Stockholm and The Red Boat. The hotel rooms have bed linen, towels, WiFi, and cabel TV in the room. For the slightly cheaper hostel rooms, the WiFi and cabel TV are available in common areas. The boats are moored at the dock, along Söder Mälarstrand, within walking distance of Slussen. The reception is manned every day between 7 AM and 11 PM. It is possible to order breakfast on the boat, but Södermalm also offers a lot of nice coffee shops if you feel like exploring the area.
Söder Mälarstrand, Kajplats 10, Södermalm
03
Sofo Hotel
Sofo Hotel is located in the popular part of Södermalm known as Sofo, a stone throw from the Skanstull metro station. Here you are in the vicinity of great restaurants, cafés, and shops, offering vintage clothing, trendy bikes, funky interior design, and lots of other interesting things. The hotel has single, double, and triple rooms. They are windowless but nicely furnished. Each room at the Sofo Hotel has a private bathroom with a shower, a flat-screen TV, and a desk. The whole hotel is smoke-free and there is free WiFi access available, the breakfast buffet is included in the price. All public areas feature oriental-inspired decor with a touch of Morocco.
Östgötagatan 64, Södermalm
04
Drottning Victorias Örlogshem

Drottning Victorias Örlogshem – a hidden gem
Tucked away just around the corner from the glorious Kungsträdgården, the ferries, the Grand Hotel, and most importantly: pretty much everything else, this hidden gem of a hotel boasts 45 rooms, each equipped with TV and free WiFi – and bucketloads of charm. Did we mention that breakfast is also included and that you can choose from single, double, triple, or four-bed rooms? Or that this is a former sailor’s home that retains many artifacts? Check it out for yourself.
Teatergatan 3, City
05
City Hostel
City Hostel has both 12-bed dormitories and private rooms. The private rooms are equipped with cable TV and free WiFi. In the public areas, you’ll find bathrooms, a TV room, a book exchange, and a large kitchen with a cooker, microwave, fridges, and other electrical appliances. City Hostel is located on the east side of Kungsholmen only five minutes walk from the Central station and the airport coaches. Kungsholmen has a lot of nice restaurants, shops, and parks to offer for those who want to explore the surrounding area.
Fleminggatan 19, Kungsholmen
06
Stockholm Inn Hotel

The bustling Drottningggatan
This hotel is located right in the city center on busy Drottninggatan. All rooms are on the basement level. Some of the double rooms have bunk beds. All rooms have private bathrooms and TV. and free WiFi. Breakfast is included in the price. This hotel doesn’t come with many bells and whistles but its fantastic location more than makes up for that, you’re so close to some of the best tourist destinations in Stockholm that you pretty much need only roll out of bed and walk for a few minutes to enjoy some of the best our beautiful city has to offer.
Drottninggatan 67, Norrmalm/City
07
Årstaviken Hotell
Årstaviken Hotell is located right next to Södersjukhuset Hospital. It serves both as a hotel for the hospital, as it is used by patients and visitors to Södersjukhuset, and for the general public. Although the corridors might give you a bit of a hospital vibe, the rooms are nicely furnished and feature private baths, cable TV, and free WiFi. The restaurant on the fifth floor, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, has a splendid view over Årstaviken. There is also a lounge with a bar, a café, and a kiosk. The surrounding area of Södermalm has a lot to offer, and the Stockholm Södra commuter train station is within walking distance.
Hjalmar Cederströms gata 5, Södermalm
These are some of the best cheap hotels in Stockholm if you are looking for a bargain. We wish you a great time in the city!
Find the hotels on the map
Title | Address | Description |
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Rex Petit | Luntmakargatan 73, 113 51 Stockholm, Sverige | Luntmakargatan 73 |
The Red Boat | Söder Mälarstrand, 118 20 Stockholm, Sverige | Söder Mälarstrand |
Sofo Hotel | Östgötagatan 64, 116 64 Stockholm, Sverige | Östgötagatan 64 |
Drottning Victorias Örlogshem | Teatergatan 3, 111 48 Stockholm, Sverige | Teatergatan 3 |
City Hostel | Fleminggatan 19, 112 26 Stockholm, Sverige | Fleminggatan 19 |
Stockholm Inn Hotel | Drottninggatan 67, 111 36 Stockholm, Sverige | Drottninggatan 67 |
Årstaviken Hotell | Hjalmar Cederströms gata 5, 118 61 Stockholm, Sverige | Hjalmar Cederströms gata 5 |
Find the hotels on the map
Title | Address | Description |
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Rex Petit | Luntmakargatan 73, 113 51 Stockholm, Sverige | Luntmakargatan 73 |
The Red Boat | Söder Mälarstrand, 118 20 Stockholm, Sverige | Söder Mälarstrand |
Sofo Hotel | Östgötagatan 64, 116 64 Stockholm, Sverige | Östgötagatan 64 |
Drottning Victorias Örlogshem | Teatergatan 3, 111 48 Stockholm, Sverige | Teatergatan 3 |
City Hostel | Fleminggatan 19, 112 26 Stockholm, Sverige | Fleminggatan 19 |
Stockholm Inn Hotel | Drottninggatan 67, 111 36 Stockholm, Sverige | Drottninggatan 67 |
Årstaviken Hotell | Hjalmar Cederströms gata 5, 118 61 Stockholm, Sverige | Hjalmar Cederströms gata 5 |