Stockholm, Scandinavia’s biggest and Sweden’s capital city, is a destination of majestic royal palaces, sprawling gardens, bustling streets and a massive archipelago. While sun-drenched summers from May to September are picture-perfect, winters are snow-covered wonderland sceneries. Stockholm Archipelago, an easy ferry ride away, is a tour worth taking to explore the numerous beaches, forests and seaside eateries. Additionally, you can rent out city bikes and pedal around the city. Historiska Museet, Vasa Museum, Nobel Prize Museum, Royal Palace, Drottningholm and Stockholm City Hall are some of the top landmarks you can add to your itinerary. If you’re a stickler for culture and all things old-worldly, you can check into a quaint historic hotel to add tons to your getaway. Listed below are the best historic hotels in Stockholm, Sweden, that you can consider.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) properties with historic significance, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Grand Hôtel Stockholm (from USD 366)
Good value for money, affordable single rooms available, but breakfast can be pricey and spa access may require additional payment.
Relaxing spa, free bike usage, spacious and clean rooms, attentive staff, and free bottled water.
Prime location with a view of Gamla Stan, walking distance to major attractions, easily accessible by subway, and situated right on the waterfront.
Excellent breakfast with a palace view, delicious and varied dining options, professional and accommodating staff, but breakfast a la carte service may be slow.
Stockholm’s Grand Hôtel opened its doors in 1874 and has since been historic on several accounts. Its grand Spegelsalen ballroom served as the venue for the prestigious Nobel Banquet until 1929, attracting renowned names across the globe. While the event isn’t hosted here any more, this majestic ballroom - laden in gold, red and white - is now considered part of Sweden’s cultural heritage
Additionally, the charming Vinterträdgården on-site was where jazz music made a breakthrough in the city when Stockholmers shimmied to catchy tunes by the music bands for the first time in the 1930s. Today, this garden is a popular venue for large-scale events and cultural shows.
Another top spot at this hotel is Veranda, inaugurated by Swedish Prince Bertil, a restaurant where you can experience a world-class culinary experience. So, don’t forget to dine here at least once.
Grand Hôtel Stockholm
Address: Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8
922 meters (0.6 ft) from Vasa Museum
2. NOFO Hotel, WorldHotels Crafted (from USD 322)
The building that Stockholm’s NOFO Hotel, WorldHotels Crafted, calls its home has had quite a rich history. It served as a brewery in the 18th century, a soldiers’ barrack in the 19th century and shortly as a hospital and emergency housing space before it opened as Columbus Hotel in 1976.
Today, it stands as NOFO Hotel which opened in 2019 and offers 109 stylishly appointed accommodations. The themed rooms here range from the Parisian-inspired La Belle Époque accommodations to the sleek Scandinavian-style rooms, among others. In addition to great stay options, the hotel’s on-site NOFO wine bar is another spot worth checking out. They offer an extensive selection of local beers, wines and cocktails that you can pair with some delicious quick bites.
NOFO Hotel, WorldHotels Crafted
Address: Tjärhovsgatan 11
1.57 km (1.0 mi) from Vasa Museum
3. Hotel Skeppsholmen, a Member of Design Hotels™ (from USD 270)
Reasonable pricing for a peaceful island oasis near the city center.
Lovely garden, cozy rooms, and a historical building with modern decor.
Convenient access to main attractions, serene island setting, and easy transport links.
Exceptional breakfast, delicious dining options, and accommodating to dietary needs.
Come and experience a full-blown historic experience at Hotel Skeppsholmen, a Member of Design Hotels™. Built in 1699–1702, this space was originally meant to house Royal Marines of Swedish king Karl XII but eventually served as a hospice, Navy storehouse and military living quarters for several years. In 1935, it was government-listed as a historic building and after years of careful renovation, it opened as Hotel Skeppsholmen in 2009.
Here, you can choose from 79 luxuriously appointed guest rooms spread across 2 historic buildings. Some of these accommodations even offer sumptuous sea views that you can admire at any time of the day.
Hotel Skeppsholmen, Stockholm, a Member of Design Hotels
Address: Gröna Gången 1
427 meters (0.3 ft) from Vasa Museum
4. Hotel Diplomat Stockholm (from USD 335)
What is now known as Hotel Diplomat Stockholm was originally commissioned as a private residence by Swedish king Oscar II in the late 19th century. Following the king’s death in 1907, the space was leased out to be used by public offices and embassies of several countries called this building their home. Following the 1960s, the space for the embassies was reduced and it transformed into Hotel Diplomat Stockholm in 1966. The name is a homage to the numerous ambassadors that once stayed here.
Today, Hotel Diplomat Stockholm is a fully privately owned 130-room property that offers elegant Art Nouveau-style accommodations infused with top-notch Scandinavian hospitality. An extensive collection of artworks by Swedish artists have been displayed across the property that you can stroll through and admire.
Hotel Diplomat Stockholm
Address: Strandvägen 7c
741 meters (0.5 ft) from Vasa Museum
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5. Lady Hamilton Hotel (from USD 215)
Lady Hamilton Hotel, housed in a 15th-century building, opened its doors in 1630. This charming 34-room boutique hotel’s namesake is Lady Emma Hamilton, popularly known as British naval hero Horatio Nelson’s mistress. The property is spread across 4 floors and features pieces of antiques, impressive paintings and an utterly quaint ambience that will transport you back in time.
There are also hot tubs and a plunge pool on-site, so you can relax to the fullest while staying here.
Lady Hamilton Hotel
Address: Storkyrkobrinken 5
1.29 km (0.8 mi) from Vasa Museum
6. Nobis Hotel Stockholm, a Member of Design Hotels™ (from USD 475)
Nobis Hotel Stockholm, a Member of Design Hotels™, occupying 2 grand 19th-century buildings, stands as a landmark in Stockholm’s Norrmalmstorg Square. This is probably not just because of its architectural prowess. The building that houses the hotel today was where robbers of a bank heist held their captives hostage for almost 6 days in 1973. However, today, inside the stately stone facade of the building is the Modernist-inspired hotel, the brain-child of the award-winning Swedish design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune.
Each of the 201 rooms here features a sophisticated and subtle colour scheme, accentuated contrastingly by furniture and decor pieces made of wood, wool, leather and stone. Similarly, the hotel’s on-site Noi restaurant is a pleasing space, with its contemporary Scandinavian design serving as the perfect backdrop for the fuss-free culinary fare that is served here.
Nobis Hotel Stockholm, a Member of Design Hotels™
Address: Norrmalmstorg 2-4
1.17 km (0.8 mi) from Vasa Museum
7. Berns, Historical Boutique Hotel & House of Entertainment since 1863 (from USD 345)
Berns, Historical Boutique Hotel & House of Entertainment since 1863, is housed in a historic 1863 building. It is located near Nybrokajen Harbour and overlooks Berzelii Park on one side and the Baltic Sea on the other, which allows each of its 81 accommodations amazing views.
In addition to great stay options, the hotel’s on-site restaurant Berns Asiatiska is a must-visit for those who relish Asian fare. It is also famed for being the first restaurant that began serving Chinese cuisine in 1940s Sweden.
Berns, Historical Boutique Hotel & House of Entertainment since 1863
Address: Näckströmsgatan 8
1.14 km (0.8 mi) from Vasa Museum
8. Radisson Collection, Strand Hotel, Stockholm (from USD 280)
Radisson Collection, Strand Hotel, Stockholm, designed by Swedish architect Ludwig Peterson, was built in preparation for the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm. While it has expanded and renovated multiple times since then, the hotel retains its historic character in its charming 20th-century building. Renowned Swedish actresses Ingrid Bergman and Greta Garbo were regular guests of the hotel. Additionally, this hotel was where Sweden’s first international nightclub Alexandra’s opened its doors to the public in the late 1960s.
The hotel offers 170 well-appointed guest accommodations, plus a selection of pet-friendly rooms that you can book. Additionally, the on-site restaurant ISSEI Stockholm serves some top Nikkei fare, a sizzling fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines that is entirely worth trying.
Radisson Collection, Strand Hotel, Stockholm
Address: Nybrokajen 9
867 meters (0.6 ft) from Vasa Museum
9. Victory Hotel (from USD 306)
Reasonable rates for a historic hotel in the heart of Gamla Stan.
Quirky decor, maritime artifacts, comfortable rooms, and a sauna experience.
Excellent Old Town location, close to subway, royal palace, and souvenir street.
Delicious and extensive breakfast, with a notable wine list and nearby dining options.
Victory Hotel has borrowed its name from British naval hero Lord Horatio Nelson’s ship HMS Victory. The hotel opened its doors in 1987 but is housed in a building that dates back to the 17th century. The accommodations here are each named after Swedish sea captains and feature its namesake’s photographs as well as personal artefacts, accentuating the hotel’s nautical-themed ambience.
A vast collection of original marine antiques, each hand-picked by the hotel’s founders Gunnar and Majlis Bengtsson feature in the hotel’s common areas that you can admire. Another one of Victory Hotel’s claim to fame is that its on-site Djuret restaurant was where Sweden’s largest silver treasure, buried in the 18th century, was discovered. This treasure is known as Lohe Treasure and is up for display in Stockholm City Museum as well as Royal Coin Gallery.
Victory Hotel
Address: Lilla Nygatan 5
1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Vasa Museum
10. Hôtel Reisen in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (from USD 268)
Reasonable pricing for well-appointed rooms and central location.
Spa, sauna, pool, and gym facilities available. Excellent bar and restaurant options. Some rooms offer waterfront views.
Perfect location in the heart of Gamla Stan, close to attractions, restaurants, and public transportation.
Delicious and diverse buffet breakfast, themed cocktails, and live music. Great selection of restaurants and cafes nearby.
The 5-star Hôtel Reisen in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is as historic as it gets. The hotel building’s foundation was laid in 1617, a time when the great Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus reigned over the country. However, before opening as a hotel in 1819, the building served as a coffee house, guest house as well as a hangout spot for renowned Swedish personalities such as Fritiof Nilsson Piraten and Carl Michael Bellman.
In the basement, where now stands the hotel’s spa is, you can admire original wall relics from the 1690s. Additionally, the on-site meeting room Chambré Brahe boasts an original interior of the 1908 steamship S/S Per Brahe’s saloon, which is entirely worth checking out.
Hôtel Reisen in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Address: Skeppsbron 12
953 meters (0.6 ft) from Vasa Museum
Indulge in the history of stunning Stockholm
Stockholm’s incredibly charming vibe is quite like none other. There are so many landmarks worth exploring and a hearty dose of vibrance to soak in that you may fall short of time, but not experiences. Plan your next getaway to this awesome Swedish destination and make it more awesome by staying at a historic hotel.
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