City Backpackers Hostel, Stockholm

The location is near at the station.

Staff were lovely, location perfect, facilities fantastic thanks for having an onsite washing and dryer

Maybe a shelf or rack in showers to put products

Very affordable, with lots of potential activities a traveller can partake as well as amenities such as a self-service luggage and laundry room. Lots of similarly minded individuals within the establishment in which you could open up to socialization.

A bit of a chaotic and dirty hostel with too many codes to remember for the main entrance, the night entrance, and the actual room key. The staff reception hours are not always accurate as when I tried to access the reception desk, their doors were still locked despite their stated hours.

Everything about this hostel was perfect, I loved every second here! Everyone was really nice and smiling, we had the best time! The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms always clean. Oh and the common area was so cozy and warm! I would definitely recommend!

Good price for an expensive city, and easily accessible to the old town and the main train station. Beds were comfy, but a little squeaky.

The showers in the bathroom were in need of a cleaning, and took a long time to drain (you had to turn off the water during the shower to avoid flooding the entire room).

Staff are very helpful.

The bed is not comfortable and there are only two bathrooms.

The whole property felt very inviting, and I was able to socialise with loads of people, which made me feel very welcome. It also felt very secure, which is a big advantage for me. The communal kitchen was also a big help. I would definitely stay here again.

The only thing I struggled with slightly was the showers. The doors were quite heavy and there wasn’t quite enough room inside to put things where they wouldn’t get wet. Also the additional items such as padlocks and towels were quite expensive.

The hostel itself was really nice, clean and had everything one needs for a short stay. There is even a sauna, which is quite cool. Location is great, beds are comfy

- Communication was really weird. First we got like 5 emails saying we need to do an online check-in since we arrive after 8pm. Each of us, separately. At the same time they still wanted us to do an in-person check-in in the morning again. Why the online one then? - Bed linen is mandatory and costs extra 35 kroner. Which is totally fine, but one of us had sheets with them and it was not allowed to use them. Then why this dance with extra costs for the linen? Just include them in the price and be done with it. - I asked for towels 12 hours in advance as we were arriving after 8pm. They told me to contact the night shift upon arrival. I did so and they didn't have any clean towels. Had "great experience" drying us with t-shirts. Guys, communicate, it's not so hard! The worst thing is that they CHARGED us for the towels we never even received and we needed to go to reception to clarify things. - Reception dark-haired girl was absolutely unfriendly and pushy. Chill and have a fika would you? We all have stuff to deal with in life.

Super clean and cozy

I loved the vibe of the place! So much that it was actually my second stay there, after 5 years :) It’s also one of the most beautiful hostels I’ve ever stayed in. The place is clean, with great common spaces, but not a party type, so you can hang out with people but also get a good sleep. Staff was super nice and helpful. Kitchen is fully equipped - I find it important to not have to eat all meals outside, especially in an expensive city like Stockholm. The game changer was an option to join a group chat for guests - super cool for solo travellers to find a company for some activities (this way I got a companion to the amusement park)! Also even though the reception isn’t open 24h, there’s a solution if you arrive late. And the location is perfect, a couple of minutes from the metro and central bus station.

Two weak points for me: • the beds - they are comfy, but a bit squeeky and I’d love a curtain for some more comfort in the dorm • no windows / a very small ones in some rooms - it is written in the description of the rooms, so I was aware, but still I missed the natural light inside ;)

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Great Hub for a traveller

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Comfy beds, better value for money than a hotel for a solo traveller, central

Bathroom in the room wasn’t great, but nice to have

Location, cleanliness, price

Lack of international electrical outlets to charge electronics...

Good conditions, well kept and maintained in terms of cleanliness.

Very welcoming personel. Really really nice

You have to pay extra for bed sheets and you can't use your own sleeping bag. To be honest it was very strange to me as I paid for stay in advance. What else could I pay extra in different hostel next time, for bed? Using bathroom? It is weird to me.

There are three hooks in the shower room. Free sauna and washing machine (including an iron). The kitchen is spacious. They provide a toaster and a microwave. They provide hand sanitizer. They have many board games. The temperature is just right. The quilt is warm.

You should take off your shoes in the whole apartment. Free pasta without sauce. It's dark in the common room. You have to pay 35 kr for the linen sheets. Why not include the price in the rent? They provide tea and coffee from 11 a.m., but travelers usually go out during this time period. No 24 hour reception. The pillow is from IKEA. It sucks. The pillow is too soft and flat, making my neck uncomfortable. The reception desk is open from 9 am to 8 pm. Only one socket beside your bed. Another socket is occupied by the bed light.

Everything was fine.

Good value and location. I stayed in a 4-bed dorm with city view. People were generally friendly and seemed chattier/more open to meeting people than in other hostels I stayed at. Interior decor was cool/retro. I didn't use the sauna but it's free and something I haven't seen at any other hostels, which is cool. Location was super easy to get to from T-Centralem

Extra charge for linens AS WELL AS towels. Ended up being 60kr total but still really bugs me when hostels do this. No breakfast offered. As with other reviews, the whole place is a bit of a maze with half of it in the basement level, but they kindly include a little map on the paper with the codes for entry. I booked a room with a window but apparently there are rooms without windows (how is this legal/safe?)

Recommend the apartment room. Quiet, comfortable. Well located.

Beds squeaking all night

Nice staff, cool location, courtyard same as the bar next door

A little confusing to get around in the hostel

The hostel is clean, pleasant decor, convenient location.

Free coffee

Sheets were mandatory to buy but not included in the booking price?

City Backpackers Hostel was clean, friendly and in a great location for Stockholm