City Backpackers Hostel, Stockholm

The hostel has a very social atmosphere. It wasn't difficult to meet people and make friends. There were also plenty of places to work or relax as well as free coffee!

The beds creak loudly when you move, which I found quite annoying. Definitely recommend bringing earplugs as the door can also be a bit loud when people enter or leave the room.

The bedcovers were fantastic. They were supclean.

The whole system.

excellent location, nice staff

there were sølvfisk on my bed :/ too many repetitive emails conveying the same information, I got bombarded with messages with the exact same info.

The place is close to all the main places in the city

The only thing i didn't like that there wasn't an option for single gender rooms, that all rooms were shared. If you have trouble sleeping or are a light sleeper, i don't recommend this place, because there's a possibility for you to be woken up by someone's snoring as i was.

Great location (walking distance from Stockhom Central). Nice common areas to hang out. Kitchen is well equipped and there is enough space to store your own food. The reception area is very nice, offers free tea and coffee from 9 to 14h, then it turns into a bar however. It might be good to know beforehand that you have to take your shoes off once you enter the hostel; I liked thst because everything feels clean and cosy. Bathrooms were a bit tiny but clean and there were enough.

Be aware that the major part in (incl. Litchen and common area) of the hostel is in an labyrinthine basement with no windows or natural day light. The information provided by staff at check in is quite basic.

The hostel was clean and secure (other people have noted the multiple coded needed but as long as you keep a photo of them to hand it’s not a problem), the beds were comfy, and I met some really cool people here! The location is super close to the airport train which is really handy.

This is a social hostel only when guests put in the effort with other people - I think more effort should be made with free daily/weekly events. Layout was very confusing, especially downstairs - individual toilets and showers all scattered around

Very spacious. Good location.

Sometimes they seemed a bit clueless…

The location is great, if you need a place close to the central station. The overall atmosphere is cosy and welcoming. Having a sauna in a hostel is great, though this time I didn't have a chance to use it. Used it before though, extra points for the cold water bucket thing. Anyways I had a very short stay over, needed a place near central station, and this was a good spot the purpose. Also had some quick but nice encounters with fellow travellers.

Had some confusion with communication regarding of the payment, some messages came from the hostel's system some through booking, so wasn't sure how and where to answer, and there was a moment of risk of cancellation (from their part) even though I had paid, but eventually we managed to get over the confusion, so no harm done, I'm happy for the stay.

The reception staff was kind I felt reassured knowing that it was popular even at night.

The showers are unisex so I was a bit worried about safety.

Met a new friend. Great guy. People are nice and there a lot of international guests

Sleeping in an 8 beds room can be uncomfortable. With people snoring and rolling around.

Overall, I enjoyed my stay at this hostel. It was quite comfortable and clean. I felt that both I and my belongings were safe (although I did have to buy a locker padlock on site). Many people from different parts of the world were staying there with me, so I can say that this hostel is very international and perfect for those who are looking to make a lot of new connections

I’m quite introverted, so I was surprised by how social the guests at this hostel were. Within the first hour of my arrival, about five people had already started conversations with me. Because of this, I lacked personal space and felt anxious when I was in common areas, like the kitchen. In general, a high level of social interaction isn’t a bad thing, but I wasn’t prepared for it

Welcoming atmosphere

Sauna was under refurbishment, so I couldn't use it. Besides, there is no compensation for that.

Very clean and very nice people

Recommended for everybody that travel to Stockholm!!

The staff were friendly, the accommodation was clean and nice, and close to the train station. I was satisfied with the size of the bed and the room.

One drawback is that you have to take off your shoes inside the building, so bring indoor sandals.

It’s my first time at a hostel on my own. What I like: Warm vibe upon walking in. Warm and welcoming staff! Everyone’s awesome. Bedroom was very clean - sheets very clean. Bathroom was very clean and spacious enough for 6 stranger ladies to use. Ample locker provisions both inside the room for backpacks and outside the room for big luggages. The kitchen was clean although I did not get to use it. There is an outdoor resto bar garden with live band adjacent so it’s fun at night The location is perfect! I totally love my experience and I’d ho back and recommend this place to everyone.

Maybe add electric outlet in the bedroom, and the common room some or maybe have a charging station for phones at the common area. A bit more night light in the bedroom will be nice - just pin light.

Location

Bunk bed was very shaky

Generous place! Only place in Stockholm that offered food , coffee for free… an example to be followed in a pricy city….

location and the kitchen.

the rooms underground, or I should say these are not suitable for rooms because there are no windows and some just neighboring to the social space, which make sleeping uncomfortable. otherwise, the rooms at ground floor is ok to excellent.

Kitchen, facilities, vibe

The bed was very creaky and hence could not sleep properly

Well equipped kitchen and comfy beds

They nickel and dime the f out of you. Charging for sheets? Come on. Needing a Rolodex of codes just to go to bed is also nuts. Different codes for each door plus your bedroom, and of course don’t forget to bring the code guide with you down the Soviet bunker looking hallway that leads to the showers, or you could get locked in the shower area at 1 am with no way to get out. Luggage storage is free but requires going through a third party website, and then yet another code. It just felt like they see guests as a burden rather than making us feel welcome.

Comfy bed. Great communal areas. Loved the fact you could help yourself to pasta. Easy check in process after 8pm.

Could do with a shelf on the top bunk a for your nightime bits. My room backed onto the courtyard of the Nomad so particularly one night it was really loud music and talking right outside my Windlesham until gone midnight. But I was fine with earplugs. The map was a little small and hard to figure out…took me while to find my room.

Easy check-in, supportive staff, and easy system of access. Also very helpful luggage room

Laundry was out of order and no showers in the first floor

Good location and easily accessible. There was after hour access if needed, which was great for travellers. The apartment room was brilliant and comfortably slept a family of 5 or 6. Great value for money; especially with free access to the sauna and free pasta.

Only concern was how loud it was in the evenings. The hostel is located right above a restaurant with live music, which played well into the night. Whilst our family are great and heavy sleepers, this would likely be an issue for anyone with young children or any light sleepers.

Very friendly service.

Snoring roomate didn't let me to sleep good. I didn't knew that girls can snore so loud :D

Kitchen and free pasta were really nice

Showers are not very practical and always wet, but it's OK for a few days

- Perfect location - Kitchen - Easy access with different codes for different entrance doors

- No windows as written in the description but also no windows in kitchen and main common area downstairs - My bed was making A LOT of noise and wasn’t stable when the person below was moving. You can expect less comfort in a hostel but this bed was really noisy and I would wake up as night when the person below was moving….

Super good staff,very nice and clean. And a Sauna

I did not like that you have to pay at the door for sleeping things. That should just be part of the price from the start.

Amazing stay, the showers and wc’s were seperate and clean. Because there were no shoes allowed, everything else was clean as well. Also enjoyed the free pasta!

Nice hostel, friendly staff.

Communication about the construction could have been a bit more open.

All hostel facilities

It is very well located, close to all you need and even so, it is a nice quiet area in front of a park. The rooms are quiet and clean and the facilities are nice and appropriate. There is a sauna and free pasta so you can cook your dinner!

- location was good - big kitchen for whoever wants to cook - nice design - there’s an interior yard

- bathrooms weren’t the best - no bed curtains - big socialising area but so quiet and no actual socialising - rooms had only half a window and street level

Location

We got the requested family room. It’s a bit noisy with the bar next to it, but worked very well for us. Hostel got a lovely atmosphere.

Very responsive staff. Good travel vibe.

Location, friendly staff , easy to book , good kitchen

It would be nice with names in the cabinets so it’s easy to find things in the kitchen

The female room was really big! I actually had a good sleep and found the beds pretty comfy. Unfortunate there are 2 bunkbeds that are built into the wall that are hard to get in and out of but you can choose your own bed so just be cautious. I thought the facilities were nice and clean, I always saw housekeeping cleaning every morning. Lots of extra bathrooms and showers that were private as well Loved how the kitchen fridges were separated by rooms instead of one mass fridge. Location was a bit of a walk if you're going to areas near the Vasa Museum, but public transit is really easy to use

I wish linens were included!! the kitchen could be busy at times but thats just hostel life! Also always wish the bunkbeds has curtains

Location was brilliant. Staff were friendly and willing to help. Shower/Toilets/Rooms all clean. Cheap accommodation.

Lockers didn't come with locks, they needed to be purchased. No bedside shelf. Hostle bar was quite expensive.

Comfy bed, spacious and clean room. When I went to pay for my linen the next day, the woman on reception was really friendly. Generally feels welcoming.

Making my own bed when I arrived late at night! And would be nice to have a curtain on the bed. And for the bed linen charge to be included in the price - seems unnecessary to charge seperately.

It is very close to city centre and to train station. Lovely and helpful staff. Free language storage

Showers only on underground. They don't jave smoking areal in the garden. NI have to pay extra for bed linen. Ther should be sauna,I choice this hostel becouse of this, but sauna wasn't available. Coffe and tee only on reception but to go to the reception we have to go out arround and use 3 different codes for doors to come back. Too complicated. No one told me about kitchen isn't work after 10PM. I bought food just to get worm but after 10 I couldn't use cooker. They don't have microwave 😕

Good location , good restaurant next to hostal, nice place, clean, great to meet other travelers.

Too many codes to get into property, one for main entrance, one for courtyard entrance ( wish it changed every 24hours) plus one to go into your room … Also the rule of no shoes allowed in the property, leave your shoes at the entrance with everyone else it’s not a good first impression of property.

Great kitchen and great location

Rooms were stuffy and cramped

Close to a lovely brunch cafe. Walkable distance to train station. Self-service luggage storage. Refrigerator space for each room. We booked a family room. The third bed mattress is placed in an interesting space in the room.

Need to climb some stairs for luggage storage or getting to our rooms. Clean floor as we have to take off our shoes when entering the hostel but that means we have to carry the baggages off ground for quite a distance when moving in and out.

Facilities, and the staff was very friendly

One shower was cold :P

The best hostel, the best location, comfortable and clean environment.

There was a towel in the toilet to dry your hands, which is unhygienic, it should be a paper towel

All of them means my roomie staff and room

Nothing

We loved our stay here, clean, comfortable and great location! Super social with live music outside and board games downstairs. Highly recommend!

Free tea and coffee could be located in the communal spaces / kitchen for more people to have it :) And some instructions about sauna would be super helpful!

It was very close to the train station which was great ! The vibe was nice and the staff were also very nice. We really liked that we could arrive later : the check-in process was very easy. Same for the fact that we were able to leave our luggage for free for the day : it really was great !!

The walls are really thin so we could hear the entire conversation that was going on in the next room. Also, the beds were really noisy. All of this made it hard to have a good sleep. For a short stay, it’s okay.

Very close to famous shopping street, rooms fine and also beds. Wi-fi was functional.

More toilets would be better.

I liked the common areas and the location is great. The bed was pretty comfortable.

It wasn't communicated that the fridges had food available for everyone so I sadly missed out on that. And since the room ceilings are pretty low I kept hitting by head on the fire extinguisher pipe on the ceiling since I had the upper bunk bed. Additionally we didnt have any soap throughout the stay since it wasn't filled up. It also seemed like the bed toppers aren't exchanged before the next person comes since you are supposed to use the linen. But a lot of people get the linen and not use it, as was the case in one of our rooms, especially the case with bed sheets.

Location is very good. Close to central station. Safe area. The rooms were clean, and actual everything was cleaned every day. Kitchen with fridges per room, well organized. In general my stay was positive, price for Stockholm was good.

In terms of "Hostel" environment, I have seen better. Lockers were very small. I did not like that the main front entrance was separated than the daily life of residents. It is nice that you need to take off your shoes at the entrance of back building, however to visit the front you will need to put shoes back, etc. And also It makes the residents a bit distant. Taking off your shoes means that you need to use slippers, there where people visiting restrooms barefoot! I would expect a more active group activity schedule. I am not sure I would stay there again.