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City BackPackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Avicii Arena in Stockholm

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Restaurant
Property amenity
Courtyard
Breakfast area
Apartment, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Upplandsgatan 2a, Stockholm, 111 23
  • Drottninggatan
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Odenplan Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Stockholm Palace
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Stockholm (BMA-Bromma)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, No Windows (Budget) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room, No Windows (Budget)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Apartment, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Apartment, Kitchen

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, Kitchen

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4-Bed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4-Bed) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4-Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (7 beds) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (7 beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6-Bed) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6-Bed)

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Superior Apartment, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, Multiple Beds

  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (12-Bed) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (12-Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Stockholm

Heart of Stockholm.Your stay at this Central Stockholm hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Skansen and ABBA The Museum. Gröna Lund and Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Drottninggatan - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Odenplan Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stockholm City Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stockholm Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Central T-Bana - 7 min walk
  • Stockholm Central Station - 9 min walk
  • Stockholm (BMA-Bromma) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Norra Bantorget - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nomad Swedish Food & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Duvel Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪American Table - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪da Peppe DUE - ‬1 min walk

About this property

City BackPackers Hostel

Hostel near Avicii Arena in Stockholm
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at City BackPackers Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Stockholm hostel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
City BackPackers Hostel offers 27 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 210.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Bed sheets fee: SEK 35 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 210.0 per day
  • Towels fee: SEK 30 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (70 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (70 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is City BackPackers Hostel to the airport?

City BackPackers Hostel is 5.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Stockholm (BMA-Bromma) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does City BackPackers Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at City BackPackers Hostel.

Does City BackPackers Hostel offer free breakfast?

City BackPackers Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at City BackPackers Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Cosmopol Stockholm (4-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at City BackPackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at City BackPackers Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does City BackPackers Hostel have a pool?

City BackPackers Hostel does not have a pool.

Does City BackPackers Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does City BackPackers Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is City BackPackers Hostel to downtown Stockholm?

City BackPackers Hostel is 0.7 mi away from Stockholm.

City BackPackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 280 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

4/10 Poor

Miles

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, the hostel is really nice, had good facilities such as the kitchen and wifi, it’s super clean, nice and quiet and the staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room, with a clean and nice common rooms. Funky old building, and reception was super helpful. Just be aware they charge for sheets on-top of the room rate (30SEK) that's payable when you arrive. They could have some more toilets and showers, but it's not a massive issue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Delightful hostel with friendly staff- clean rooms, nice common area- walking distance to central station, near bus route and shopping areas. Reception opens at 9 am in case you arrive as we did on an early train - so just had to chill a bit. Lots of friendly guests - would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

2 night stay

The accommodation was fairly comfortable, however checking out was made a bit difficult when the keycode changed the day i was leaving and was a little effort trying to leave. The doors can be noisy aswell as when people are leaving and entering when trying to sleep along with metal bed frames whwre you can hear every time somebody is turning over. The accommodation is catered for large amount of travellers, so would recommend if you're with a group or up for socialising.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Che

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I can't really find the right words at the moment. I have been travelling and staying in hostels around the world for over 15 years. I have never experienced negative and sarcasm from any hostel front of house reception staff before. I don't fully understand why this hostel gets such good ratings and reviews. There are only a couple of good things that I can say. Its walking distance from the train station and old town and the cleaning staff are friendly and are trying there best to keep an old run down building clean. The hostel is a maze of corridors and levels. The hostel gives you a map of the hostel which is useless. Its the hardest place to navigate through. You have to feel sorry for the guests who are stuck in the rooms located in the basement. There is no natural light or fresh air. The hostel has so many heavy doors which requires you to enter a different access code for most of them. It seems to be a complete waste of time. I don't understand the heavy security. The bathrooms and toilets could do with an upgrade. Overall its a disappointing place of accommodation to stay when visiting Sweden. I did meet some very friendly and switched on travelers staying there which made me feel like staying for the 2 nights that I'd paid for. Otherwise I probably would have left the hostel early. The hostel definitely needs a heavier local Swedish staff presence. Stay around the corner at the Generator hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sanchia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was clean, safe, and in a very convenient location for both walking and public transportation. My biggest complaint was that the check in process could have been smoother. I personally didn’t have issues, but one of my roommates checked in at 10pm and didn’t have linens. By the time he was able get in touch with staff & get linens, it was 11:30pm and him trying to put his sheets on his bed was a big disturbance to everyone in the room. Many people who checked in at night were confused and had trouble finding things. Another one of my roommates checked in during the day, was explicitly told to come to that particular room and was given an access code for that room, and had settled in for a few hours before a staff member abruptly came in and asked if everyone there was in the right room. They realized they had assigned her to the wrong room, and made her collect all her things and move to a different room. The staff told her “It happens so no worries. It’s not your fault” as if she had done something wrong, and didn’t bother apologizing at all for the mistake he clearly made or for the disturbance it caused her. My roommate was too nice to complain but I was pretty displeased by the service. Last thing I would say is that it’s not a quiet place. Things are noisy on the street and within the hostel. The walls were VERY thin. Didn’t bother me much but it certainly bothered some other people there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Shiori

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

marja

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel for young

The hostel suits for 20-30 years old. The foods desappeared from frigo. Some kind of descrimination of older travellers. No respect for silence at late evening and night.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding staff!

I arrived after hours, although the booking said the desk was open until midnight. I hadn’t received an email with check in stipulations, so I ended up going to another hostel. When I arrived the next morning, the staff were excellent and took care of me right away, securing my refund as well. Take care when booking in this part of the world, as a 24 hour staff is not the norm. This site did not provide my email to the hostel, so the disconnect caused the issue. Still a great hostel with lots of character and outstanding staff. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do NOT waste your money and safty on this place.

Terrible place. DO NOT STAY HERE. Problems: 1. Dirty - it doesn't look THAT bad. But every single pillow, mattress and cover is FULL of dust. I know because after choking from the ones in my room i actually looked around for a bed to sleep at, hoping the ones at the common area get cleaned. I dont have dust allergy but if you have asthma you might actually choke. 2. Overly soft mattress - I learned that in Sweden most mattress are on the softer side but the ones in the room weren't suitable for sleeping on. My friend and I are in our 20s while writing this and we both woke up with back pain. 3. Safty Hazzard - so after the entrance you need to take your shoes off. But it's too cold so you must wear socks BUT, most floors are covered with an easy to clean flooring which is rather slippery. The first time i managed to balance myself. Second, i tumbled on some stairs and there are no railings, so i didn't have anything to catch. 4. Too expensive for such an abysmal place. 5. The bar next to them which they recommend and work with is just as bad just in different way. The good: 1. Close and easy to get to from the central station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe, clean, cosy

Would absolutely recommend this hostel. Peaceful, comfortable, safe, social
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019