The best hotels in Stockholm's Old Town (Gamla Stan)

Hotel Gamla Stan is actually housed in three different buildings between Skottgränd and Stora Hoparegränd. The house facing Skeppsbron is called Hobelinska Huset and was built in 1670 after drawings by the architect Nicodemus Tessin d.ä. The heritage from ancient times is still visible; among other things, part of the old city wall goes through some of the rooms. All rooms facing Skeppsbron have a fantastic view of Saltsjön, Skeppsholmen, Djurgården and Stockholm’s inlet.

No two rooms are alike at Hotel Gamla Stan, but all are decorated with specially designed furniture, textiles, and comfortable quality beds. The old cellar vaults have been renovated and converted into a picturesque breakfast room, where the popular breakfast buffet is served.

Victory Hotel is the flagship of the family-run hotel chain The Collector’s Hotels. The hotel’s luxurious rooms have been named after old sea captains. In the historic building, there is a piece of Stockholm’s defense wall from the 14th century, and here the Lohe treasure was found – 18,000 silver coins that were buried in the 18th century. Victory Hotel has individually decorated rooms, suites, and a conference room.

The hotel’s founder, Gunnar Bengtsson, was a collector of rank, and his unique collection of antiques on the marine theme is on display at various locations on the premises. The Collector’s Hotel’s restaurants and wine bars are all located on or adjacent to the Victory Hotel. At the meat restaurant Djuret, where the Lohe treasure was found, meat from one animal is served every month. The whole animal is used, and the meat selection follows the season. Also popular are the La Ragazza restaurant, the Tweed bar, and The Burgundy wine bar.

Lord Nelson is also part of the hotel chain The Collector’s Hotels, the smallest and perhaps most cozy of the hotels and the most budget-friendly option. This is Sweden’s narrowest hotel, just under six meters wide, and the hotel in the chain that has the most marine touch.

Lord Nelson was a British naval admiral, something that is reflected in the interior: the doors have round porthole windows, and the rooms are named after ancient ships, with a model of the ship inside the room. In fact, the whole hotel is decorated with marine antiques and collectibles. The homely hotel is located in one of Stockholm’s oldest quarters, on Västerlånggatan, in a house from the 17th century.

Lady Hamilton Hotel, the third hotel in the chain The Collector’s Hotels, is more romantically decorated with Swedish folk art on the walls, and the rooms are named after landscape flowers. The hotel is located in a listed building on Storkyrkobrinken, near the Castle, which has actually housed a hotel since the 1470s. The rooms are decorated with traditional paintings from Dalarna and antiques from Gunnar Bengtsson’s collections.

Lady Hamilton Hotel also has several fully furnished apartments in the Old Town that can be booked for those planning a longer stay in Stockholm. During spring and autumn, Lady Hamilton serves her popular afternoon tea in two sessions on Saturdays and Sundays. Book a table and enjoy the delicious finger sandwiches, scones, and cakes – maybe with a glass of champagne too!?

Hotel Sven Vintappare is a charming little boutique hotel with seven rooms and a capacity for 18 guests. The hotel is located on Sven Vintappare’s square in the middle of the Old Town, in a house from 1607. All rooms have been carefully renovated and details such as whitewashed walls, wooden floors, and paned windows have been preserved. The rooms are tastefully decorated with Gustavian furniture in harmonious colors, and several of the rooms have cocklestoves. Breakfast served in a medieval wine cellar, is a delight with, among other things, homemade bread, own granola, fresh smoothies, and good coffee.