Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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T-bana or bus #65 from Central Station; map pp.44-45.
This smart square-rigged 1888 ship - a landmark in its
own right - has views over Gamla Stan that are
unsurpassed at the price. One of the best places to stay in
Stockh
olm, thou
gh adv
ance reservations are a must. Dorms
315kr
, doubles
710kr
Fridhemsplan
Sankt Eriksgatan 20
T
08 653 88 00,
W
fridhemsplan.se;
Fridhemsplan T-bana; map pp.44-
45.
This vast modern hostel can take 390 people and has
TVs and internet connection points in all rooms. There are
no dorms here - accommodation is in two- to fo
ur-bed
rooms,
with h
otel-quality beds in each. Beds
275kr
,
doubles
625kr
Gärdet
Sandhamnsgatan 59A
T
08 463 22 99,
W
stfturist.se/gardet; Karlaplan T-bana; map pp.44-
45.
A new and well-appointed addition to STF's Stockholm
hostels in the Östermalm district. Accommodation is in
one- to four-bed en-suite rooms with cooking fa
cilities
.
There's f
free wi-fi
-i throughout the building. Dorms
380kr
,
doubles
720kr
Långholmen
Kronohäktet, Långholmsmuren 20
T
08 720 85 00,
W
langholmen.com; Hornstull T-bana;
map p.62.
On the island of Långholmen, Stockholm's
grandest STF hostel is set in the former prison building
dating from 1724. The cells are converted into smart
private and dormitory rooms,
still w
ith their
origin
al,
extremely small windows. Dorms
240kr
, doubles
580kr
Skeppsholmen
Flaggmansvägen 8
T
08 463 22 66,
W
stfchapman.com; Kungsträdgården T-bana or bus
#65 direct; map pp.44-45.
Right in the centre and
immensely popular, this former craftsman's workshop is of
a similar standard to
Af Chapman
, at the foot of whose
gangpl
ank it
lies; ther
e are no
kitchen or laundry facilities.
Dorms
215kr
, doubles
590kr
Zinkensdamm
Zinkens Väg 20
T
08 616 81 00,
W
zinkensdamm.com; Zinkensdamm T-bana; map,
p.62.
A huge hostel with 490 beds in an excellent location
for exploring Södermalm, though it's a 30min walk from
the city centre. Kit
chen a
nd laund
ry facil
ities available (also
see p.67). Dorms
235kr
, doubles
600kr
It doesn't come any cheaper than this to stay in the heart of
the Old Town's warren of narrow cobbled streets. Rooms are
stylishly decorated i
n mod
ern Scan
dinavia
in style with
wooden floors. Dorms
195kr
, doubles
600kr
Ì
City Backpackers
Upplandsgatan 2A
T
08 20 69
20,
W
citybackpackers.se; T-Centralen T-bana; map
pp.44-45.
Friendly hostel with a hundred beds, only 5min
from the Central Station. The owners and staff have
travelled widely and specialize in helping backpackers get
the most out of Stockholm with personal suggesti
ons and
tips. Do
uble ro
oms have private facilities. Dorms
190kr
,
doubles
890kr
Red Boat Mälaren
Södermälarstrand, Kajplats 6,
Södermalm
T
08 644 43 85,
W
theredboat.com;
Slussen T-bana; map p.62.
Housed in an old Göta canal
steamer, this hostel enjoys a fantastic location overlooking
the Stadshuset. Cabins are compact but comfortable and
clean. There are no cook
ing fac
ilities on board due to the
risk of fire. Double cabin
650kr
Stockholm Hostel
Ahlströmergatan 15
T
070 156 55
25,
W
stockholmhostel.se; Fridhemsplan T-bana; map
pp.44-45.
Newly built, contemporary design hostel on
Kungsholmen whose rooms all have private facilities and
their own television. Two kitchens are available for guests'
use an
d there's
free w
i-i throughout the building. Dorms
250kr
, doubles
790kr
CAMPING
With the nearest year-round sites a good half-hour out of
the city centre, camping out of season in Stockholm can
prove rather inconvenient, though this being Sweden, both
sites listed are well equipped with modern service
buildings providing showers and laundry facilities. Pitching
a tent costs from 140kr per person.
Ängby Camping
Blackebergsvägen 20
T
08 37 04 20,
W
angbycamping.se; Ängbyplan T-bana; turn left
when leaving the station; map pp.44-45.
West of the
city on the lakeshore where there are good beaches. Open
all year, but phone ahead to book Oct to April.
Bredäng Camping
T
08 97 70 71,
W
bredangcamping
.se; Bredäng T-bana; map pp.44-45.
Southwest of the
city with views over Lake Mälaren. Open all year though
only the campsite's cabins are
open
between mid-Oct and
mid-April. Two-person cabins
750kr
INDEPENDENT HOSTELS
Ì
Castanea
Kindstugatan 1
T
08 22 35 51,
W
castaneahostel.com; Gamla Stan T-bana; map p.47.
EATING
Eating out in Stockholm needn't be expensive - observe a few rules and you'll manage quite well. If money is tight, switch
your main meal of the day to lunchtime, when on weekdays almost every café and restaurant offers an excellent-value set
menu, known as
dagens rätt
, for 75-95kr. For evening meals, don't assume that Chinese or Italian places will be the least
expensive; more often than not they're overpriced and serve food that's pretty tasteless. You're much better off seeking out
one of Stockholm's many Swedish restaurants, where you're likely to find an extensive menu of traditional fare as well as
some good international dishes. In fact, the culinary craze in Stockholm for French dishes with a hint of Swedish home
cooking is still going strong, and can lead to some surprising and delicious combinations.
