The entrance to City Backpackers in Stockholm.
Stockholm is famous for being beautiful…and expensive. However, don’t let that scare you! Visiting the Swedish capital on a budget is easier than you think, especially when you check into one of our favorite budget hotels in Stockholm.
The city’s popular Old Town (Gamla Stan) is charming and excellent cultural centers and museums abound. Stockholm is located on 14 islands, so you’ll rarely get a good view of the waterfront, and the city even offers several “botels” where you can live out your dream of sleeping on a boat.
More Stockholm travel tips:
• 10 free museums in Stockholm
• When (and when not) to tip in Stockholm
• 5 tips for keeping things cheap in Stockholm
Best budget hotels in Stockholm
We stayed all over the city looking for the best cheap hotels based on cleanliness, comfort, character and, of course, price. Read on to discover our favorite budget hotels in Stockholm.
The elegant rooms at the Rex Petit Hôtel offer excellent value for money.
Rex Little
Neighborhood: Norrmalm
Double from $65
Rex Petit has charming decor (we love the old stone walls) and plenty of amenities for a low price. The rooms have been recently renovated and the hotel is located in a quiet area. All rooms are located in the basement of the swankier Rex Hotel, so don’t stay here if you’re expecting a view. But Rex Petit’s reasonable prices (especially for Stockholm) make it a very popular choice — be sure to book well in advance! Read the full review
A charming room at the Wasa Park Hotel. Photo: Booking.com
Wasa Park Hotel
Neighborhood: Norrmalm
Doubles from $76
Housed in a 1920s building, the stylish Wasa Park Hotel offers quiet, budget-friendly rooms within walking distance of the city center. The rooms are simply decorated and the bathrooms, both shared and private, are impeccable. Staying here is like staying in a local apartment rather than a hotel, making it a great home away from home. Read the full review
Check in at City Backpackers, a trendy and cheap stay in Stockholm.
City backpackers
Neighborhood: Norrmalm
Doubles from $103 (Twin with shared bathroom from $83)
Those looking to meet new people will enjoy a stay at City Backpackers, a hostel offering great perks like bike rentals (with two hours “at home”), movie nights, free pasta, and a sauna. The rooms are comfortable and the bathrooms are clean. The hostel also offers a shared kitchen and TV lounge where you can mingle and meet other travelers. Read the full review
Enjoy an organic breakfast at Hotel Tre Sma Rum.
Hotel Tre Sma Rhum
Neighborhood: Södermalm
Doubles from $104
Hotel Tre Sma Rum is a clean and comfortable choice in a quiet area of Södermalm. In addition to offering neat rooms and private bathrooms, the hotel is very popular thanks to its organic breakfast and bicycle rentals (a great way to explore the city, if you ask us!) . Read the full review
Embark on a waterside hotel adventure at the Malardrottningen Hotel.
Hotel in Malardrottningen
Neighborhood: Gamla Stan
Doubles from $137
Hotel Malardrottningen will definitely float your boat. This elegant boat hotel docked in the charming Old Town is a Cheapo splurge with air conditioning, a private bathroom, and even a sauna that you can book for a private session. The hotel also offers a breakfast buffet, a restaurant and a bar with happy hour. Money-Saving Tip: Save more by missing out on a view or booking a smaller room. Read the full review
