Scandic Gamla Stan

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Stockholm Palace

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Reception
Daily buffet breakfast (SEK 275 per person)
Twin Room | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lilla Nygatan 25, Stockholm, 111 28
  • Stockholm Palace
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Vasa Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Skansen
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stockholm (BMA-Bromma)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Stockholm

Heart of Stockholm.Within a 15-minute walk of this Central Stockholm hotel, you'll find Stockholm Palace and Royal Swedish Opera. National Museum and Stockholm City Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Stockholm Palace - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Swedish Opera - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stockholm City Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Vasa Museum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Skansen - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gamla stan T-Bana - 2 min walk
  • Stockholm (XEV-Stockholm Central Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Stockholm (BMA-Bromma) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vapiano - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ardbeg Embassy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurang Michelangelo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Liffey - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scandic Gamla Stan

4-star hotel near Stockholm Palace
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Scandic Gamla Stan.

This 4-star Stockholm hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1650
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Scandic Gamla Stan offers 52 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; SEK 275 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SEK 275 per person
  • Pet fee: SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • Alcohol isn't served at Scandic Gamla Stan.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Gamla Stan Rica Hotel
Hotel Rica Gamla Stan
Rica Gamla Stan
Rica Gamla Stan Hotel
Rica Hotel Gamla Stan
Scandic Gamla Stan Hotel
Scandic Hotel
Scandic Gamla Stan
Rica Hotel Stockholm
Scandic
Scandic Gamla Stan Hotel
Scandic Gamla Stan Stockholm
Scandic Gamla Stan Hotel Stockholm

Frequently asked questions

How close is Scandic Gamla Stan to the airport?

Scandic Gamla Stan is 6 mi (29-min drive) away from the Stockholm (BMA-Bromma) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Gamla Stan?

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Gamla Stan on Oct 5, 2025 start from $125.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Scandic Gamla Stan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Scandic Gamla Stan.

How close is Scandic Gamla Stan to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (16-min drive) from Smedsuddsbadet.

Does Scandic Gamla Stan offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Scandic Gamla Stan, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of SEK 275 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Scandic Gamla Stan?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Cosmopol Stockholm (19-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Scandic Gamla Stan?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Scandic Gamla Stan?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Scandic Gamla Stan have a pool?

Scandic Gamla Stan does not have a pool.

Does Scandic Gamla Stan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Scandic Gamla Stan to downtown Stockholm?

Scandic Gamla Stan is 0.4 mi away from Stockholm.

Scandic Gamla Stan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elsy, HIALEAH GARDENS

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Doug, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and comfortable. We were very appreciative that our request, made just that morning, to have a room on a lower floor because of recent medical issues, was honored. The receptionist also tägave us great advice about where to get an excellent traditional Swedish dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place in good location with nice breakfast and very good staff—was a last minute one night stay and night receptionist very helpful in helping booking/check-in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location in a less busy part of old town. Rooms are small but great size if traveling solo or in pairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and comfortable old hotel with a fantastic breakfast located near shopping and restaurants and within walking distance of museums and the Royal Palace.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A boutique feel in a Scandic property right in the heart of Gamla Stan. Excellent location close to everything and very close to a metro station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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 really use a refresh. Doesn't deserve 5 stars but if you need a decent hotel for a city break, this will certainly work.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Emma

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Don’t stay at the weekend - nightclub noise

This is a nice traditional Swedish hotel with an excellent breakfast. The rooms are small but this is to be expected in the old town. I do not recommend staying at this hotel at the weekend though if you value your sleep. The noise of the nightclub next door went on until 3 in the morning and we needed two sets of ear plugs and two fans to cover it. We got little rest as a result which made our weekend in Stockholm much less enjoyable. The hotel would not refund us for the room despite the noise but gave back a small amount we had paid for an additional breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you want to explore the old town. Conveniently located to metro and not far from ferry transportation as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff & breakfast were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, New York

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Right by the metro.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for sightseeing dining & transport around the city. On the downside there were no free tea & coffee facilities & only daily room cleaning by request.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem, great location. Hotel is older but well maintained. Breakfast was a nice surprise, hadn’t realized it was included and was delicious. Great variety, not a standard European breakfast, beautiful presentation and chef was very pleasant, even offered to open early if we needed so we could eat before our flight. You won’t be disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good little hotel on the edge of the old city. Convenient to transportation and walkable to many places. For an old hotel the room and bathroom were surprisingly spacious. Glad they have an elevator, small as it is. Breakfast buffet included was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024