What is Gamla Stan like?

Gamla Stan is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Gamla Stan travel tips? Make sure that you visit Nobel Prize Museum and Stockholm Cathedral while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Gamla Stan?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Victory Hotel is the highest ranked property in Gamla Stan. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Stockholm Palace, and it offers 2 restaurants and free breakfast. Other favourite options in the area include Hotel Sven Vintappare and Castle House Inn .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Gamla Stan area?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodation options in Gamla Stan to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Stockholm area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gamla Stan, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Gamla Stan.

What are the top things to see and do in Gamla Stan?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Nobel Prize Museum, Museum of Medieval Stockholm or Stockholm Stock Exchange Building during your stay in Gamla Stan. Stockholm Cathedral and Stockholm Palace are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Gamla Stan include Avicii Arena, Stortorget and Iron Boy. While you're out sightseeing, Forum For Levande Historia and Royal Armoury are a couple of additional sights to visit in Stockholm.

How can I get around Gamla Stan and the greater Stockholm area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Gamla stan T-Bana is the closest metro station.

The Best Hotels in Gamla Stan, Stockholm - 2025 Updated Prices

Top Trending Hotels Near Gamla Stan, Stockholm

"Great staff and excellent location."

฿2,713 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View | Water view

"Very nice location in the old city/Gamla Stan. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was clean, comfortable, and good size for solo traveller. The breakfast was top quality with lots of options and choices. Short walk to Royal Palace and National Museum. Close walk to the ferry to go see Vasa Museum and Viking Museum. "

฿4,209 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Apr - 18 Apr

"This Hotel was wonderful from the beginning to end -sad to leave! Affordaböe, comfortable, easy and everthing i needed! Highly recommend"

฿3,058 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Apr - 17 Apr

Captain's Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

"Excellent property to stay at in Stockholm's Old Town. Just 2 blocks from the Metro, within a few minutes of many restaurants, tourist areas, souvenir shopping. Also had an excellent breakfast with hot and cold items like pancakes, delicious bacon, eggs, coffee and juice, pastries, bread, sliced meats/cheese, yogurts... one of the best hotel breakfasts I've had over the years. "

฿7,524 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

"Lovely collector hotel."

฿5,226 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

Small Double Room (11m2) | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated, desk

"great place to stay, would definitely recommend."

฿6,103 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

"Very clean and comfortable beds. Possible renters should be informed of difficulties reaching the downstairs bedrooms. Not easy for a couple of 70 year olds!! Quirkiness of the decor was refreshing."

฿8,386 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"Best part about this hotel is the location - it is centrally located to most attractions and public transport. Very quiet on the room we had facing the courtyard. Bed was decently comfortable but nothing particularly special and the room was warm. Breakfast was fine but the dining room was crowded; they booked us in to a specific time but I have the feeling nobody paid attention and just came when they wanted. Only real negative is the walls and floors of the room we had was dated and could...

฿5,277 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"This was a wonderful stay for us! It was such a great experience to be able to stay in the historic Gamla Stan of Stockholm. The staff was not onsite when we checked in, but the instructions were very clear (in English) for us to check in on our own. The breakfast was lovely and the staff were very attentive. Being a building from 1607, I will point out that there are spiral stairs to the room. I personally think all of the modifications to make such a historic building work for modern hotel...

฿5,908 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Apr - 17 Apr

Hot stone massages, Swedish massages, sports massages, facials

"Very friendly staff, great spa facilities, a lovely bar and sitting room at the back which we only found out about on our last morning. (It would have been good to know about at check-in). Great location and very well appointed room with a balcony. "

฿6,769 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Apr - 1 May

"Absolutely wonderful! It’s not often you get to stay in one of the original buildings in the heart of Gamla Stan. Well appointed place, very comfy! Beware the low doorways, tall people! Also note there’s no elevator. Carrying our big suitcases up the two flights up to top floor wasn’t bad at all though! We absolutely LOVED our stay, and will absolutely stay again!"

฿5,549 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"The apartment was really nice, more spacey than on the photo."

฿9,156 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

Classic Double or Twin Room (with Window) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

"Close to the best restaurants in Gamla Stan. Also staff were very helpful in holding the suitcases. Place is also neat and clean "

฿1,934 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Bäddsoffa) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

"Large, clean easy property on the top floor. No elevator, so a lot of stairs everyday but we knew that when we booked. Views only of rooftops and courtyards but also not something we minded. The second 'bedroom' was the living room, the sofa pulled out so it would have been nice to have the second bedroom seperate from the living room but for the size, price and location, again it was fine. The main bed was a bit cheap and moved away from the wall a lot. The bathroom was nice, hot water could...

฿5,782 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Apartment (1) | Laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

"It was comfortable and had everything we needed. Location was perfect!"

฿7,097 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

"Great stay in a beautiful room in a beautiful property in the Old Town so a great location as well"

฿17,504 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Apr - 30 Apr

"Dockside was a very cozy place in Gamla Stan. The showers were nice and many. The kitchen was small but adequate. Wish the bathrooms were also down below but still not bad. The beds were comfortable and clean."

฿2,577 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Apr - 17 Apr

"Good hotel. a little dated, but clean with a comfy bed. Excellent breakfast. "

฿4,101 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Apr - 18 Apr

"Place was perfect. Extreamly friendly staff and so pleasently suprised for how cheap it was. Lovely first holiday. Would go again if i ever visit Sweden again."

฿2,497 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Apr - 30 Apr

"Clean and good service. Laundry, gym, and sauna. Close to three subway stations and really cozy area close to central Stockholm."

฿3,291 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Apr - 18 Apr

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Central Stockholm

6 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Royal Swedish Opera and Gallerian, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.