Långholmen Hotell, Stockholm

Lovely cozy room and a great breakfast!

Location, staff professional and friendly, special history

Difficult to navigate inside , no kettle for tea and coffee in the room

Great location for a family trip - kids loved the “prison” island and “beach”. Lovely to chill on the island after a busy days of sightseeing

Excellent breakfast! Small rooms, but they are charming. Beautiful hotel building in an old prison. Beautiful green lush surroundings around the hotel on the island.

The rooms are very small, hence for a big person, it might feel a bit claustrophobic. That said, the rooms are old prison cells, so it makes sense. The bathroom is comfortable.

This is a great place for a few days in Stockholm. You are staying almost in the city center, but you feel like you are staying in nature. Great location if you like walking - you can walk to the old town in 30-40 minutes. Convenient connection to all attractions. Great breakfast.

It is quirky, clean and comfortable

Nothing not to like

Super interesting museum. The breakfast was really good

Super breakfast. Quiet location close to amenities. Quirky but beautifully converted rooms/cells. Very peaceful, no echoes or slamming doors as you might expect in a former prison! Friendly staff.

Wondering about the lives of those who served their time in the same cell. Didn't see or hear anything spooky though...

The room was spotless. We had everything we needed in the room. Walk to Slussen Metro. Where you can travel to the tour boats. The beach over the road from hotel is beautiful especially on a sunny day. There is an allotment to the right of this area. Also a small restaurant. Which is very good.

Nice green and quiet location yet only 7-10 min by foot from Hornby tube. On the way there are plenty of restaurants and coffee shops.

Smallish rooms but then again, it used to be a prison so hey.

Location great and easy travel to city centre.

We liked the location, the beautiful interior and lovely room. Very comfortable bed and bedding, very nice breakfast. If you like walking, we recommend walking to the city centre or Gamla Stan instead of taking public transport.

We had the small room, which was very nice, but the bed was squeezed in and my tall husband could hardly fit.

Fascinating, well restored and authentically converted. Comfortable and bright not depressing.

Single cell rooms a little small - but we deserved it!

Good location. The rooms are nice but a bit cramped since they're converted prison cells. Great breakfast. I appreciated the little museum that they have on the premises. It only takes about 45 to 60 minutes to go through all of it it, but it was interesting to read about the history of the prison.

A very unique hotel reinvented from an old prison. Many of the original features have been lovingly restored. The beds were super comfy and the shower was brilliant. Staff were so friendly and helpful.

The fact that you could still see that it had been a prison, but made so very comfortable for current inmates!

Rooms were very nice!

Nothing at all!

Basically everything!! A hotel like this is partly for the experience! And that was incredible. For comfort, it's like any other hotel, but the add-ons make it special. And the breakfast was superb! Thanks from a repeat offender!

The room and the breakfast.

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Långholmen! We were a bit hesitant to book at first because the location looked remote on the map, but it didn't feel that way in reality. The nearest subway station is only 15 minutes' walk away, and it's not a long ride to the central parts of the city. There are also buses running frequently from the other side of the bridge, and when we had to get to an event close to Globen/Avicii Arena, there was a convenient tram line one subway stop or a reasonable walk away. As to the amenities, breakfast was very tasty with a good range of options and the room was comfortable and clean. We really liked the old prison complex and the surroundings - the island must be very pretty in the summer! The small prison museum that was free for hotel guests was interesting as well. The staff were helpful and friendly: we were able to check in early when we came to bring our luggage, and when my husband got a migraine on our day of departure, the breakfast staff encouraged me to take food up to him and the front desk extended our stay so he could rest a little longer. We were very happy overall and will very likely be back!

There wasn't much extra floor space in the room and the noise isolation wasn't great, as we could hear birds singing and the gravel path crunching at all hours. But that isn't really the hotel's fault as it's an old (and I imagine protected) prison building; the cells are the size they are, and the windows are thin. We didn't mind, but if you are a super light sleeper, it might be a good idea to bring ear plugs. Cleanliness and tidiness were good overall, but the common rubbish bin next to the lifts and stairs could perhaps be a bit bigger or emptied more frequently. At one point, the bin was so full from late evening to midday that takeout containers and miscellaneous rubbish started to accumulate around it.

Absolutely amazing as always. Couldn't fault our stay. Beautiful breakfast included. Lovely area.

Beautiful setting, interesting building, very clean, convenient location, friendly, helpful staff, and excellent breakfast. I would definitely recommend and will stay again.

This is a charming hotel with a lot of character. The attention to detail put into repurposing the old prison makes it very authentic, and at the same time a super cosy place to stay. The cells aren't tiny at all and they have everything you need! The staff is friendly and helpful, and the surroundings are beautiful. The islet is full of greenery and great for walks and moments of calm. There's a little beach where you can swim (we didn't do it as it was rather cold during our getaway). It's also well situated and connected by public transport which makes it a great starting point to discover the city. The breakfast served at the hotel includes very diverse and delicious options too.

If you are a tall person, beware that beds in some rooms are 190cm long. :)

clean, interesting history and decoration. Breakfast is delicious. Staff is nice.

Location is a bit far from city center.

It's an amazing hotel. Clean, stylish, atmospheric, delicious breakfast, excellent staff. We liked it very much. If possible, we will definitely come back again.

Love how the property is designed as a comfortable hotel in a historic prison setting. The museum, art gallery, restaurant, and location are unique. Breakfast, restaurant, and island setting are wonderful. There are lots of lovely places to sit and relax throughout the property. The island is a peaceful place to wander yet close to everything.

This is my second stay so there isn't really anything I don't like.

Wonderful experience. Nice, coazy hotel.

It was a different place to stay rather than a normal hotel. Breakfast was good.

I had a wonderful stay at this unique hotel! The breakfast was a highlight—having warm pancakes and freshly made scrambled eggs was a delightful surprise. The dining area offered a great selection of food, making for a perfect start to the day. The island location added to the charm, with beautiful scenery that made my stay even more enjoyable. Additionally, every staff member I encountered was incredibly professional, friendly, and welcoming. Their hospitality truly made a difference in my experience. The bed was also very comfortable, providing a great night’s sleep after a long day of exploring. This hotel is a perfect blend of history, comfort, and great service—I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting!

there’s one small “issue”… The hotel’s shower gel and hand soap are so good that I genuinely considered checking in a suitcase just to take them home. Unfortunately, since I only had carry-on luggage, I had to leave them behind—heartbreaking! Maybe the hotel could start selling travel-sized versions at the reception?

Great breakfast , lovely and helpful staff , comfortable room

It was unique and also historical. The fact that it was an old jail is remarkable. It was refurbished very tastefully but still kept the prisons authenticity. Loved sleeping in a cell. It was near the water and the hotel was not too far from the city center, you could walk as I did takes about an hour or the train or bus are near by.

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Cleanliness. Great staff. Great breakfast.

The place used to be a prison till 1975. I didn’t know that till I arrived there. The room was very small (of course it was meant to keep one prisoner) with a small window. Of course a matter of taste but I wouldn’t want to sleep somewhere that has such a history.

Quirky, clean and comfortable and just nice

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Hotel style, an old prison !

Excellent setting due to the building's past. Very good breakfast buffet. Great staff.

Not being able to book for parking. I avoided using the car during the weekend, because I wasn't sure if there will be any space when I return.

I liked the history behind this hotel. The museum about this ancient prison was really interesting. Thus, it stayed with this aspect of « cells », and I thought it was really cool!!

The location, 15 min away of the metro station, at night it can be a bit stressful

Pleasant stay at Långholmen, the old prison is beautifully changed into a Hotel with a eye to the past with respect. Friendly staff, easy to access en just a few minutes away from te metro to Stockholm center. Good and well arranged breakfast in the morning. Two points to have attention for when you book. Some 2p rooms have a smaller bed and the (old prison) doors are not perfectly isolating the noice from outside. So when other people are walking on the hallway you hear that clearly. But the ambiance of the hotel makes everything good, we will go back in the future.

Nothing.

Unique accommodation in a tastefully decorated “prison”. The beds were not huge but extremely comfortable. Breakfast was varied, plentiful and delicious. Interesting museum on the premises. Everything was above expectations.

Decent breakfasts with a wide variety of food, and very helpful, cheerful staff. The beds are comfortable, and the bathroom is clean. Staying in a former prison cell was a unique experience.

I was slightly disappointed that there was no sauna, as it would have been a perfect way to end a day of sightseeing. Nevertheless, I don’t see it as a major drawback and would recommend staying at the hotel to everyone.

Excellent breakfast, very clean rooms. Liked the museum inside the building.

Didn't like the location, far from the city center, the underground was 10 minutes away. Not enough location marks on the way, we searched for the entrance half an hour.

Great location, great breakfast, everything was above and beyond! A++

Great concept, hotel in the former prison. Rooms are cozy and clean. Excellent breakfast with a wide selection. Just a 10 minute walk from metro station. Beautiful scenery around the island. A young man at the reception also answered all my questions regarding prison history. It is a value for money for sure! Huge recommendation for everyone looking for unusual hotel stay.

Everything was great!

Ambience & quirkiness of it being a former prison. Breakfast selection was out of this world; would consider returning just for the breakfasts alone.

The design/layout of the double rooms is over-cramped & not conducive to a good night's sleep (such is the layout that one person has to climb over the other to get in and out of the double bed).

Excellent stopover! A bit of quirky luxury.. great value.. amazing breakfast buffet 🍳 We loved it! Warm cosy rooms, spotless.. fluffy towels and lovely shower! Reception team and breakfast crew all super helpful 😍👍

If you are considering booking a stay at Långholmen, do it!!! I cannot recommend staying at Långholmen enough. We chose it for the 'experience' of staying in a converted prison and thought that would mean we would have to compromise on the usual standards of a hotel, but Långholmen exceeded our expectations, with layout, comfort and service. Whilst I wouldn't normally return to an 'experience' hotel, I would definitely come back to Långholmen. We booked two rooms, one double and one with two single bunks, both with ensuites. There are many areas to relax in the hotel, either on your own or as a group. Breakfast is excellent to set you up for a busy day of sightseeing, self service with fantastic staff for any questions you may have. Nearest metro station Hornstull is a short walk and a great connecting service to central Stockholm (5 quick stops). Museum is great along with the art gallery which is all included in the stay.

Very atmospheric "prison" building and room's design, small but comfort room, very clean. Room looked like just after repairing. The hotel itself is located on the island, no any noise from the street. 15 mins walking time to closest subway station, taking a way from the island in silent atmosphere with fresh air. Excellent restaurant and "Sweden-table" breakfast. Pleasant staff. Good Wi-Fi quality, the rooms has space to work with laptop. Also, there are several common rest areas inside the hotel building where you can read a book or work with laptop. Moreover, there is a fully-equipped common kitchen with fridge, kettles and microwave. Little museum just inside the hotel, included into the price.

The short-time occasional unexpected "construction" noises happened several times on the hotel area at morning and during a day. Also, at winter time big area of the island in front of the hotel was loaded by tens of conserved boats - together with short day time and mostly rainy weather this made the window view a bit less positive. BUT excluding this, generally it was very quite and comfort place to stay during a week.

Great accommodation. Lovely building. Clean. Comfortable. Many breakout areas (no pun intended) and super breakfast which was the most affordable on our trip.

Sometimes the shower wasn’t overly hot

Everything liked; Not usual interior, but interesting and cosy; I would stay only here next time;))

No dislikes;)

The staff was extraordinarily helpful, breakfast very diverse and fresh. We loved the location - close to public transport, but also very holiday-like, on a picturesque island, in a historic setting and close to water (not an exception in Stockholm, but still quite surprising).

Everything

Beautiful location, well run, super friendly and attentive staff. We loved the grounds and sentiment to the prison history!