Hotels in Stockholm, Sweden
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Hotels in Stockholm

Hotels in Stockholm currently start at about € 79 per night for two people, with a typical price of € 164 and € 151 for a comfortable 4-star room. Across the 211 properties we can book here, 66% of rooms can be cancelled free of charge; 72% include or offer breakfast; the average guest rating is 8.3/10.

Live prices, checked 2026-09-10 for a two-night stay 30 days ahead. Your dates will differ — search your own.

Stockholm is built across fourteen islands, so what looks close on a map can mean a bridge and a detour. Gamla Stan is the postcard but it is also small, touristy and awkward with luggage. Södermalm and Norrmalm both put you a short walk or one metro stop from the centre for less.

What hotels cost in Stockholm

Per night for two adults, taxes and fees included where the property reports them. Based on the 211 bookable properties we found for a two-night midweek stay a month ahead.

Hotel prices in Stockholm per night
Cheapest available€ 57
Typical starting price€ 79
Lower quarter of the market€ 116
Typical (median) price€ 164
Upper quarter€ 217
Typical 3-star€ 107
Typical 4-star€ 151
Typical 5-star€ 256

Top-rated hotels in Stockholm

The highest-rated properties with a meaningful number of guest reviews, available for our sample dates.

Best value in Stockholm

Rated 8/10 or better and priced at or below the city median — the sweet spot most travellers are actually looking for.

Things to do in Stockholm

The places travellers here look up most, ranked by how widely they are written about. Most sit within reach of the hotels above.

Strawberry Arena

association football stadium in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden

6.2 km from the centre
Stockholm Olympic Stadium

stadium at Stockholm, Sweden

1.9 km from the centre
Nationalmuseum

art museum in Stockholm, Sweden

in the centre
Skansen

open-air museum and zoo, showing Swedish folk culture and way of life in the pre-industrial era

1.9 km from the centre
Nobel Prize Museum

museum about Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize

in the centre
Riddarholm Church

burial church of the Swedish kings and was opened approximately in 1300

in the centre
Moderna Museet

modern and contemporary art museum in Stockholm, Sweden

1.0 km from the centre
3Arena

multi-purpose stadium in Stockholm, Sweden

4.3 km from the centre
ABBA: The Museum

museum on Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden

1.6 km from the centre
Klara Church

church in central Stockholm, Sweden

in the centre

Where Stockholm is, and what is near

Stockholm sits in Sweden at 59.3293° N, 18.0686° E. Every hotel below is plotted on the live map, so you can see straight away which ones are walking distance from what you came for and which are a taxi ride out.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre.

  • Strawberry Arena6.2 km from the centre
  • Stockholm Olympic Stadium1.9 km from the centre
  • Nationalmuseumin the centre
  • Skansen1.9 km from the centre
  • Nobel Prize Museumin the centre
  • Riddarholm Churchin the centre
Open Stockholm on the mapLive prices per hotel

Where to stay in Stockholm

Gamla Stan

The old town on its own island. Beautiful, cramped, priced for the view.

Norrmalm

The modern centre, central station, shops and the best transport links.

Södermalm

Hip, hilly, the best restaurants and the best value.

Östermalm

Smart, calm, expensive, near the waterfront and the museums.

Hotels by neighbourhood in Stockholm

Each of these has its own page with live prices for that part of town.

Hotels near the sights

Rooms within walking distance of what you actually came for.

Good to know in Sweden

Currency
SEK (kr) — Effectively cashless — bring a card, not notes.
Language
Swedish. English is spoken almost universally.
Plug & voltage
Type F, 230V. Bring an adapter if your plugs differ.
Tipping
Service is included; rounding up is plenty.
Emergency number
112
Worth knowing before you go

Alcohol is sold only in state Systembolaget shops, which close early and all day Sunday.

When to book Stockholm

Summer is the obvious season and the city is at its best; winter is cheap, dark and atmospheric. We measure a swing of 1.45 times between ordinary weeks, mostly driven by conferences rather than tourism.

Does the week you pick change the price in Stockholm?

Somewhat. Across three separate midweek stays the typical price in Stockholm varied by a factor of 1.45 — worth a look if your dates are flexible, though it is not the biggest lever here. How we measure this.

Why book here

No booking fees

The price you see includes our margin and the taxes the property reports. Nothing is added at checkout.

Free cancellation on most rooms

Every rate states its own deadline, and you cancel yourself without calling anyone.

Prices on the map

See what each property costs before you click, and search any neighbourhood by dragging the map.

One confirmation

You get a reference the property can look up directly, and a page to view or cancel your booking.

Frequently asked about Stockholm

Where is the best area to stay in Stockholm?

Norrmalm for transport and convenience, Södermalm for food and value, Gamla Stan if the old-town setting is the point of the trip. All three are within a short walk or one metro stop of each other.

Is Stockholm expensive?

The baseline is high, but the spread between hotels is wide and the week-to-week variation is moderate at 1.45 times. Choosing Södermalm over Östermalm saves more than hunting for a cheaper week.

How much does a hotel in Stockholm cost per night?

Right now the cheapest bookable rooms start around € 79 per night for two people, the typical price is € 164, and the upper quarter of the market begins at € 217. Prices move with the season and the day of the week, so check your own dates.

Can I book a hotel in Stockholm with free cancellation?

Yes — about 66% of the rooms available in Stockholm can be cancelled free of charge up to a deadline set by the property, usually 24 to 72 hours before check-in. Use the free cancellation filter to see only those rates.

When is the cheapest time to visit Stockholm?

Summer is the obvious season and the city is at its best; winter is cheap, dark and atmospheric. We measure a swing of 1.45 times between ordinary weeks, mostly driven by conferences rather than tourism.

What currency do they use in Sweden?

The SEK (kr). Effectively cashless — bring a card, not notes.

Do I need to tip in Sweden?

Service is included; rounding up is plenty.

What is there to do in Stockholm?

The best-known places are Strawberry Arena, Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Nationalmuseum, Skansen, Nobel Prize Museum. There is more detail in the things-to-do section above.

Is it cheaper to visit Stockholm in a different week?

Somewhat. Across three separate midweek stays the typical price in Stockholm varied by a factor of 1.45 — worth a look if your dates are flexible, though it is not the biggest lever here.

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