Location & Vibe
Housed in a 19th-century building, the hostel sits 500 metres from Stockholm Central Station and minutes from Drottninggatan, offering easy access to the city’s core and lively streets.





















































































































































































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Stockholm, SE
Upplandsgatan 2a
2 Sterne · Gästebewertung 8.5/10
This hostel is set in a 19th-century building, 500 metres from Stockholm Central Station and 5 minutes’ walk from Drottninggatan shopping street. WiFi internet, evening sauna and pasta are free. Ice skates can be borrowed for free during winter. Airy Rooms with Modern Amenities All rooms at City Backpackers Hostel have air conditioning and heating. Lockers are available, and padlocks can be bought in the reception. Convenient Facilities for Guests Snacks and drinks are available in the reception throughout the day. For self-caterers, there is a fully equipped kitchen with microwaves and refrigerators. Guests can also enjoy a meal or drink in the restaurant Nomad, located next to the hostel. Relaxing Common Areas The lounge offers Mac and PC computers with free internet access, TV with cable channels and Swedish movie nights. There is also a library with magazines and a book exchange. During summer, the beautiful open courtyard is furnished with tables and chairs. To experience the charm of City Backpackers Hostel, book your stay now!
Housed in a 19th-century building, the hostel sits 500 metres from Stockholm Central Station and minutes from Drottninggatan, offering easy access to the city’s core and lively streets.
Guests note clear check-in guidance, quick responses, and well-maintained common areas, with air-conditioned rooms and reliable WiFi for a comfortable stay.
Enjoy a free sauna and a well-equipped shared kitchen, plus snacks in reception and dining options at Nomad next door for convenient meals.
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Multiple guests praise very clean bathrooms, kitchen and common areas (some even note shoe removal at entrance). One guest reported not having sheets placed on arrival (despite paying extra) and others noted lack of bed curtains, lowering the score slightly.
Staff provided clear late check-in instructions and reacted quickly to requests; luggage drop-off on arrival was sometimes free but extended storage may be charged. Some guests reported limited travel advice and minor check-in miscommunications.
Consistently highlighted as a major positive: very close (walking distance) to the central station, Arlanda Express, and within 20–25 minutes to Gamla Stan — convenient for travelers.
Mixed feedback: some found beds comfortable and rooms adequate for short stays; others were surprised/unhappy to find capsule-style beds with no extra storage or curtains, and small room sizes for some bookings.
Strong amenities presence: sauna, well-equipped shared kitchen, multiple relaxation areas, adequate number of bathrooms/showers, plus an on-site bar/restaurant (Nomad) — all frequently mentioned positively.
Several guests describe the property as convenient and inexpensive while still comfortable and clean, indicating high perceived value for money.
An on-site bar/restaurant (Nomad) is present and noted by guests, but reviewers did not comment in detail on food quality; presence is a positive factor.
Overall impressions are positive (clean, convenient, comfortable common spaces), but isolated negatives — unexpected capsule beds, missing bed linen on arrival, and small service annoyances (changing codes, luggage fees) temper the top score.