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Stockholm International Film Festival
FILM
Held in November, this is a major celebration of local and international cinema; its guest
speakers include top actors and directors.
Sleeping
Whether you choose youth hostels, B&Bs, boutique digs or big-name chains, you can ex-
pect high-quality accommodation in Stockholm. The trade-off is that it can be expensive.
But deals exist. Major hotel chains are invariably cheaper booked online and in advance,
and most hotels offer discounted rates on weekends and in summer (mid-June to August),
sometimes up to 50% off the listed price. Prices included here are the lowest available rate
in high season; at other times, you could be paying twice as much.
Hotel prices typically include a large buffet breakfast. Wireless internet is nearly always
available, and usually free. Some places have a computer available for guest use. Parking
usually comes with a hefty fee (Skr150 to Skr250 per night).
Keep in mind that rooms in central Stockholm can be very tiny, especially the budget
rooms in midrange hotels.
A number of services, including
Guestroom B&B
( 070- 206 71 69;
can arrange apartment or B&B accommodation from around Skr400 per person per night,
usually with a two-night minimum stay.
Stockholm's
Svenska Turistföreningen
(STF) hostels are affiliated with Hostelling In-
ternational (HI), and a membership card yields a Skr50 discount. At
SVIF
(Sveriges
vandrarhem i förening) hostels and independent hostels, no membership cards are re-
quired. Many have options for single, double or family rooms. Generally, you'll pay extra
to use the hostel's linen and towels; bring your own to save Skr50 to Skr80 per night.
Many hostels have breakfast available, usually for an additional Skr75 to Skr90.
Hostels tend to fill up during the late-afternoon in peak summer season, so arrive early
or book in advance. They can also be busy in May, when Swedish school groups typically
visit the capital. Many hostels have limited reception-desk hours; make arrangements in
advance if arriving outside of those hours.
