City BackPackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Stockholm Palace
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Restaurant
Property entrance
Interior detail
Front of property
Courtyard

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Sauna
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/games room
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (5)

  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/games room
  • BBQ(s)
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Room options

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Twin Room, No Windows (Budget)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Apartment, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe Apartment, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4-Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4-Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (7 beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6-Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Superior Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (12-Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
Upplandsgatan 2a, Stockholm, 111 23

What's nearby

  • Drottninggatan - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sergels Square - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stureplan - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stockholm City Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stockholm Palace - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Stockholm (BMA-Bromma) - 21 min drive
  • Arlanda Airport (ARN) - 36 min drive
  • Nykoping (NYO-Stockholm - Skavsta) - 82 min drive
  • Stockholm Central Station - 9 min walk
  • Stockholm City Station - 9 min walk
  • Stockholm (XEV-Stockholm Central Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Central T-Bana - 7 min walk
  • Hotorget T-Bana - 7 min walk
  • Rådmansgatan T-Bana - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Norra Bantorget - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nomad Swedish Food & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Duvel Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪American Table - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪da Peppe DUE - ‬1 min walk

About this property

City BackPackers Hostel

City BackPackers Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Stockholm Palace and Vasa Museum. The coffee shop/cafe is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. Also, ABBA The Museum and Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal are within a short drive. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Central T-Bana is 7 minutes and Hotorget T-Bana is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 27 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/games room
  • Sauna

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Bed sheets fee: SEK 35 per person, per stay

Optional extras

  • Towels are available for an extra charge of SEK 30 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for SEK 210.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (70 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

Also known as

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City BackPackers Hostel Stockholm
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Frequently asked questions

Does City BackPackers Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, City BackPackers Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at City BackPackers Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at City BackPackers Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at City BackPackers Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at City BackPackers Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at City BackPackers Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Cosmopol Stockholm (4-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at City BackPackers Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a sauna and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near City BackPackers Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around City BackPackers Hostel like?
City BackPackers Hostel is in Central Stockholm, a short 7-minute walk from Central T-Bana and 18 minutes' walk from Stockholm Palace.

City BackPackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay, the hostel is really nice, had good facilities such as the kitchen and wifi, it’s super clean, nice and quiet and the staff were very helpful and friendly
Jordan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean room, with a clean and nice common rooms. Funky old building, and reception was super helpful. Just be aware they charge for sheets on-top of the room rate (30SEK) that's payable when you arrive. They could have some more toilets and showers, but it's not a massive issue.
David Oliver, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Delightful hostel with friendly staff- clean rooms, nice common area- walking distance to central station, near bus route and shopping areas. Reception opens at 9 am in case you arrive as we did on an early train - so just had to chill a bit. Lots of friendly guests - would stay there again
Erin, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and friendly
Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Austin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

2 night stay
The accommodation was fairly comfortable, however checking out was made a bit difficult when the keycode changed the day i was leaving and was a little effort trying to leave. The doors can be noisy aswell as when people are leaving and entering when trying to sleep along with metal bed frames whwre you can hear every time somebody is turning over. The accommodation is catered for large amount of travellers, so would recommend if you're with a group or up for socialising.
2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

clean and comfortable
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I can't really find the right words at the moment. I have been travelling and staying in hostels around the world for over 15 years. I have never experienced negative and sarcasm from any hostel front of house reception staff before. I don't fully understand why this hostel gets such good ratings and reviews. There are only a couple of good things that I can say. Its walking distance from the train station and old town and the cleaning staff are friendly and are trying there best to keep an old run down building clean. The hostel is a maze of corridors and levels. The hostel gives you a map of the hostel which is useless. Its the hardest place to navigate through. You have to feel sorry for the guests who are stuck in the rooms located in the basement. There is no natural light or fresh air. The hostel has so many heavy doors which requires you to enter a different access code for most of them. It seems to be a complete waste of time. I don't understand the heavy security. The bathrooms and toilets could do with an upgrade. Overall its a disappointing place of accommodation to stay when visiting Sweden. I did meet some very friendly and switched on travelers staying there which made me feel like staying for the 2 nights that I'd paid for. Otherwise I probably would have left the hostel early. The hostel definitely needs a heavier local Swedish staff presence. Stay around the corner at the Generator hostel.
Che, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hostel was clean, safe, and in a very convenient location for both walking and public transportation. My biggest complaint was that the check in process could have been smoother. I personally didn’t have issues, but one of my roommates checked in at 10pm and didn’t have linens. By the time he was able get in touch with staff & get linens, it was 11:30pm and him trying to put his sheets on his bed was a big disturbance to everyone in the room. Many people who checked in at night were confused and had trouble finding things. Another one of my roommates checked in during the day, was explicitly told to come to that particular room and was given an access code for that room, and had settled in for a few hours before a staff member abruptly came in and asked if everyone there was in the right room. They realized they had assigned her to the wrong room, and made her collect all her things and move to a different room. The staff told her “It happens so no worries. It’s not your fault” as if she had done something wrong, and didn’t bother apologizing at all for the mistake he clearly made or for the disturbance it caused her. My roommate was too nice to complain but I was pretty displeased by the service. Last thing I would say is that it’s not a quiet place. Things are noisy on the street and within the hostel. The walls were VERY thin. Didn’t bother me much but it certainly bothered some other people there.
Sanchia, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Shiori, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cory, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice!
Leila, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lourdes, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hostel for young
The hostel suits for 20-30 years old. The foods desappeared from frigo. Some kind of descrimination of older travellers. No respect for silence at late evening and night.
marja, 7-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Beatriz, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Outstanding staff!
I arrived after hours, although the booking said the desk was open until midnight. I hadn’t received an email with check in stipulations, so I ended up going to another hostel. When I arrived the next morning, the staff were excellent and took care of me right away, securing my refund as well. Take care when booking in this part of the world, as a 24 hour staff is not the norm. This site did not provide my email to the hostel, so the disconnect caused the issue. Still a great hostel with lots of character and outstanding staff. Thank you!
Nicole, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anna, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Do NOT waste your money and safty on this place.
Terrible place. DO NOT STAY HERE. Problems: 1. Dirty - it doesn't look THAT bad. But every single pillow, mattress and cover is FULL of dust. I know because after choking from the ones in my room i actually looked around for a bed to sleep at, hoping the ones at the common area get cleaned. I dont have dust allergy but if you have asthma you might actually choke. 2. Overly soft mattress - I learned that in Sweden most mattress are on the softer side but the ones in the room weren't suitable for sleeping on. My friend and I are in our 20s while writing this and we both woke up with back pain. 3. Safty Hazzard - so after the entrance you need to take your shoes off. But it's too cold so you must wear socks BUT, most floors are covered with an easy to clean flooring which is rather slippery. The first time i managed to balance myself. Second, i tumbled on some stairs and there are no railings, so i didn't have anything to catch. 4. Too expensive for such an abysmal place. 5. The bar next to them which they recommend and work with is just as bad just in different way. The good: 1. Close and easy to get to from the central station.
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Ashley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Safe, clean, cosy
Would absolutely recommend this hostel. Peaceful, comfortable, safe, social
Edwina, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alexa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was okay for the price. Friendly staff and quirky.
1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

geat hostel with good location. many common areas to sit with people absolutly loved it!
noa, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip
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