Castanea Old Town Hostel

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

Located in the centre of Stockholm’s Old Town, this hostel is 3 minutes’ walk from the Gamla Stan Metro Station. It features a communal, fully equipped kitchen, along with bright, fresh rooms. Each simple room at the environmentally-friendly Castanea Old Town Hostel has wooden floors and access to shared bathroom facilities. Free WiFi is available in public areas of Castanea Hostel. Ironing facilities, hairdryers and books can also be borrowed. The Royal Palace is just 200 metres away, while Stockholm Central Station is 1.5 km from the hostel. Guests can choose from a variety of dining and shopping options just outside of the 18th-century building.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Laundry

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Stockholm, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Availability

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2 single beds
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1 bunk bed
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1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kirstie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“lovely hostel in a great location. stayed for 2 days while attending a concert, the hostel is situated in a beautiful area in the old town which was lovely to explore. The transport links into the main city were great and really easy to use. The...”
Krisztián
Hungary Hungary
“The most amazing place we have ever visited. Friendly staff, clean rooms, well-equipped kitchen and right in the city centre.”
Richard
Netherlands Netherlands
“A lot if facilities like kitchen and living room. Clean. Staff are friendly and shows the hostel Cosy location and close to everything.”
Kun
Germany Germany
“Nice price for that good location. Clean, and comfortable”
Joel
Australia Australia
“Friendly staff, clean and well kept. Worth the price and a great location! Will come back :)”
Viktorija
Lithuania Lithuania
“This is a great choice for anyone looking where to stay within a budget. The hostel is situated in the Gamla Stan, next to the German church, just a few small turns away from the metro stop and grocery stores. The hostel itself has a very well...”
Ruth
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“Location is perfect. Quiet corner of the old town. Very clean. Comfy beds.”
Julia
Spain Spain
“Very well located, the staff was super nice and the kitchen was good enough to prepare meals”
Hitesh
Finland Finland
“I’ve stayed at a few hostels in Stockholm, and this one has definitely been the best. The location is perfect, right in Old Town and close to everything. The atmosphere felt more like a family home, with communal rooms, a kitchen, and everything...”
Karen
Sweden Sweden
“The location is exceptional if you want to reach the best of Gamla Stan by walking, the staff was friendly and warm (Thanks Sophie!) The ambient of "sharing" living with others was very good experience, share areas and toilette very clean, I was...”

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House rules

Castanea Old Town Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Bed linen and towels are not included. You can rent them on site for SEK 75 per stay or bring your own. Sleeping bags are not permitted.

Guests will also receive check-in instructions from Castanea Old Town Hostel via email.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Castanea Old Town Hostel in advance to receive the door code.

Please note that guests booking from Stockholm postal codes 100-199 are not permitted at this property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Castanea Old Town Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.