Best budget-friendly hotels in Stockholm
You don’t have to break the bank to stay in Sweden’s chic capital. Here’s a list of some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Stockholm, proving that you can enjoy all the city has to offer without splurging.
Generator Stockholm
Neighborhood: Norrmalm
Vibe: Social and stylish
Generator Stockholm has mastered the art of affordable cool. With trendy interiors, colorful décor, and an artsy vibe, this hostel-hotel hybrid offers both private rooms and shared dorms. Located in Norrmalm, you’re just a short walk from Stockholm’s main shopping and dining areas. Enjoy a lively bar, free Wi-Fi, and organized events like movie nights and city tours—ideal for social travelers!
Room Rates: From around €30 per night for a dorm, €70 for private rooms
Website: staygenerator.com
Urban Deli, Sveavägen 44, Stockholm
Hotel With Urban Deli
Neighborhood: Norrmalm
Vibe: Modern and vibrant
This underground hotel combines a buzzing food market and rooftop bar with affordable rooms in one of Stockholm’s trendiest locations. Hotel With Urban Deli’s rooms are windowless, but they’re fitted with great lighting and design features to make them feel cozy, and each room comes with a luxurious rain shower. The Urban Deli upstairs is a local favorite, and their rooftop bar has incredible views of the city!
Room Rates: From around €80 per night
Website: urbandeli.se
Motel L Hammarby Sjöstad
Neighborhood: Hammarby Sjöstad
Vibe: Comfortable and colorful
Motel L offers a fantastic budget option in the trendy Hammarby Sjöstad neighborhood, just a quick tram ride from central Stockholm. With modern Scandinavian design, large windows, and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s perfect for travelers looking for style without the high price tag. Amenities include a gym, a cozy lounge, and free coffee in the mornings.
Room Rates: From around €60 per night
Website: ligula.se
City Backpackers Hostel
Neighborhood: Norrmalm
Vibe: Friendly and relaxed
If you want to experience Stockholm like a local, City Backpackers Hostel is a great choice. This award-winning hostel has a variety of budget-friendly options, from dorms to private rooms, and offers free pasta in the shared kitchen! City Backpackers has a cozy, community feel, with bike rentals, organized tours, and even a sauna to warm up after a day of sightseeing.
Room Rates: From around €25 per night for a dorm, €70 for private rooms
Website: citybackpackers.se
Rygerfjord Hotel & Hostel
Neighborhood: Södermalm (Lake Mälaren)
Vibe: Unique and nautical
Why stay in a regular hotel when you can stay on a boat? Rygerfjord is a charming floating hotel and hostel on Lake Mälaren with rooms and dorms. Moored in Södermalm, one of Stockholm’s trendiest districts, this boat hotel is walking distance to the historic Old Town (Gamla Stan). The rooms range from cozy bunk beds to private cabins with views of the water.
Room Rates: From around €50 per night