Hostel STF af Chapman & Skeppsholmen, Stockholm
Expert reviews
“The af Chapman is a storied vessel that has done plenty of travelling of its own. It’s anchored in a superb location, swaying gently off Skeppsholmen. Bunks are in dorms below deck. Apart from showers and toilets, all facilities are on dry land in the Skeppsholmen hostel.”
What guests liked
- Amazing views
- Friendly staff
- Beautiful building
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This fine establishment is located on 8 Flaggmansvagen in the city of Stockholm where it provides lush and stylish accommodation options for tourists and travelers in the city. The hotel is excellently located near several places of interest and landmarks in the city which makes it a favorite among visitors in Stockholm.
The hotel is split into two unique entities; a late 1800s ship called Af Chapman and a former navy barracks called Hantverkshuset. The two offer unique characteristics that make the hotel attractive and fascinating to guests.
The STF af Chapman & Skeppsholmen Hotel offers chic dorm-room room options such as Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Room, Bed in 17-Bed Mixed Dorm Room and Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Cabin which are fitted with needed amenities for a comfortable stay.
Other room options such as Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom, Quadruple Cabin with Shared Bathroom, Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Single Room with Shared Bathroom.
Moderna Museum is located near the hotel while the popular East Asia Museum is within a short walking distance away from the hotel.
The lounge/bar area is fully stocked with several cocktails and drinks; the ideal place for guests to relax and enjoy a drink after a long day.
The on-site hotel restaurant offers a wide variety of local cuisines, prepared from fresh ingredients and served exquisitely in a stylish and refreshing setting. Breakfast is served daily at the hotel which guests can enjoy in their rooms.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
19 November 2024
For this price, it is a good choice.
The location is perfect.
Walls are very thin, so you can hear if someone is talking loudly.
17 November 2024
Exceptional
Breakfast, location
15 November 2024
Exceptional
very friendly staff, big and nice hostel with good kitchen amenities, great location close to city center and the island of Skeppsholmen was very nice to walk around, good price. room clean and nice with good view.
10 November 2024
Fabulous
Lovely stay in this hostel for a weekend with two friends. Great location, amenities, service and breakfast! Well connected to the rest of the city!
10 November 2024
Absolutely gorgeous
Where to start... the view from my side of the hostel was exquisite, the room was spacious and well-equipped, all the shared facilities are plentiful and pleasant to use, the place is extremely well-organized and the staff friendly and professional. The very good onsite cafe is a huge bonus (a better option than the buffet breakfast, in my opinion).
This is only an issue to hypersensitive people, and obviously not the hostel's fault, but on the two weekend nights the bass and low drumbeats of the music from the pubs across the water made it difficult for me to sleep despite earplugs.
6 November 2024
Very good
Perfect location with a wonderful view
6 November 2024
Great value for money.
Breathtaking views and perfect location, close to the main touristy sites in the city, walkable distance to the old town, national museum. Delicious buffet breakfast!
Extra small toilet and bathroom, but the good location out weighs these little details.
31 October 2024
Lovely stay!
The breakfast had everything I could ask for. The location was great. We walked in to town for shopping and took the Taxi for a show as it was pouring with rain (otherwise we would have taken the boat). Very comfy beds with fresh bed linen.
The shower was very small and no where to put your clothes. The cleaning and bed linen felt fresh but we did find rubbish in our room.
30 October 2024
Exceptional
Amazing location direct at the water, great equipped common kitchen
25 October 2024
Very enjoyable stay
I loved the location! The place is on an island near the old town. I enjoyed walking from there, crossing the bridges and walking around the wonderful streets of the old town. The breakfast was very good for the price. It was overall a very clean place. I would love to visit again in summertime.
Although the location is close to the old town, it is a bit far away (about 25 mins on foot) from the central station. However, there are buses from the island and a metro station within 10 minutes on foot. I stayed at the 16-bed dormitory with a low ceiling (as it's right beneath the roof of the building), so I had to be careful while walking.
24 October 2024
Cheap and nice overnighting in the very center of Stockholm
Super good location. We stayed in Stockholm for one night to listen to Tosca in the Royal Opera. It was a perfect stay with a 15 min walk to the opera house. Located exactly in the city center, very nice historical building. The next morning after the opera we visited Toys museum with the kids, which is literally 3 min walk from the hotel.
22 October 2024
Fabulous
Amazing location with great views
20 October 2024
Wonderfully clean facilities. Lovely people and a great location.
Superbly clean. Must've had an update to the rooms recently as everything was in great condition. Very nice staff.
The cooking facilities in the private rooms could've been better. Would've appreciated a cooker/hob there. A microwave only was disappointing and would hold me back from booking again.
19 October 2024
The stay was very enjoyable, thank you!
Absolutely fabulous location in central Stockholm. Clean rooms and facilities
We were told that breakfast time ends at 10.30, while it actually ended at 10.00 on that day
17 October 2024
Exceptional
Fantastic location, clean and cozy!
13 October 2024
Enjoyed being able to walk everywhere and have a comfortable and private room at the end of the day.
Location is fantastic, beautiful views across the water, a very short and enjoyable walk to Gamla Stan and the heart of Stockholm. The beds were comfy, the rooms a comfortable size, I do wish there were a few hooks to hang things. There's only a few toilets and shower on each floor but I never had to wait for either.
4 October 2024
Very good
Great location, close to city center. A little bit noisy when doors are closing and opening next to your room. Otherwise I recommend it.
4 October 2024
Fabulous
Good position and price
That we could not stay longer
3 October 2024
Stay here! Fantastic location and room
Family of four could stay in a same room on the 4th floor. Shared shower and room was very nice and clean. There was a shared kitchen and had everything in it including 2 full fridge, coffee maker and filters. That was very important to us. Bike rental is 15 sec for a day but if you are hostel members it's free. Walkable to many places like Vasa museum, central station and Gamla stan.
Shared toilet for our quarter was tiny and had a funny smell for the whole time about 5 days. Other floor had more shower and toilets and toilet smelled wonderful like grapefruit.
2 October 2024
An absolutely charming spot, I would stay there again.
The city view and the quiet were a lifesaver at the tail end of a long trip, the bed was frankly unbelievably soft, and it was the best food I’ve ever had at a hostel.
I know it’s a standard at hostels, but I ran out of shampoo on the last day and it would’ve been nice if they’d had little travel-sized ones around- for sale, even.
1 October 2024
Clean comfortable room with shared bathroom
I loved the location which is walkable to Gamla stan. Close to Vasa museum and ABBA museum. The room was with 2 single and one bunk bed. It was perfect for family with 2 adult kids. Kitchen was well equipped with pots and pans, cutlery, cups, coffee maker with filter, kettle , microwave and full oven. 2 big fridges and toaster. Staff was very nice and helpful.the security is very good. Door closes good and people without the key can't get in to the property.
No lift with big suitcases to go up to 3rd floor. Other floors has nice big toilets but top floor has one tiny one to share with other guests. There are 2 showers but one toilet. There's funny smell in our shared toilet. We stayed for 5 nights and the smell stayed. but other floor's toilet was all nice grapefruit smell.
29 September 2024
Fabulous
The location is beautiful. My room had a view to Gamla Stan and the palace, was lovely on a sunny day. The communal areas were nice. The bunk beds are comfortable. The staff were helpful. I would happily stay here again.
The only thing that’s a bit of a downside is that it’s not easily accessible by public transport, and while they rent bikes out when I stayed they were all taken.
29 September 2024
Lovely place to stay in Stockholm.
Location and wonderful views. Very comfortable room and great facilities. This was my second stay here with family and friends.
No nearby parking....very expensive to park overnight nearby.
24 September 2024
Excellent value
Clean and comfortable. An excellent value and views for a fraction of price of The Grand Hotel next to it!
24 September 2024
It's a great place to stay and I hope to return.
Room was well-appointed, comfortable and spacious enough for three people. The location is brilliant. Common spaces were very good.
The shared WC assigned to our room was clean but awkwardly shaped and tiny. The breakfast on offer was really basic and did not include much in the way of fresh food or cooked options that I've enjoyed at other hostels. It's ok if you need some calories before you get out the door, but not a breakfast to enjoy or to tide you over until lunch time (or even fika). We tried it once and then had breakfast elsewhere on subsequent mornings.
24 September 2024
A wonderful location in Stockholm
The location is superb. My room was quiet and spacious, the bed comfotable. a basin in the room was appreciated. The self-service kitchen had everything needed to cook a meal. I arrived in Stockholm late at night and greatly appreciated being able to check in late.
Nothing
21 September 2024
A comfortable stay
Very kind staff, a warm room
A little suitcase box
18 September 2024
Lovely stay in a beautiful location 🤍
Gorgeous location, easily accessible, really nice and cozy interior, very friendly and forthcoming staff. Luggage room highly appreciated 🤍
A bit unorthodox experience with putting and removing the bed linen ourselves, but not an issue.
17 September 2024
It was really beautiful, everything was very nice, especially the staff were very warm and loved it
I stayed for another 3 nights because I liked it so much, it was really beautiful and I loved everything, especially the staff were so warm and loved it
17 September 2024
Fabulous
Breakfast took good care of a gluten-free diet; there's gluten-free toast and a separate toaster for them. Also gluten-free corn flakes.
Well, having shared showers and toilets is never fun, but I've been here before, so I knew what I was getting into.
16 September 2024
Great location, perfect for solo travellers!
Great, clean rooms, friendly staff, easy check-in, great location.
Some of the bathroom facilities were a little dirty, but it was clear that everything was cleaned first thing in the morning.
15 September 2024
Very good
Location was perfect. Cafe on site was nice. Good breakfast for about $14/person. Kitchen to use if needed.
Rooms are pretty simple. The bunk beds are hard to get out of due to the frame. My short legs couldn’t reach the floor for leverage so I had to hang on to the ladder and haul myself up.
11 September 2024
It was satisfactory overall and I would recommend others to stay here for short trips.
Location is excellent for me, taking around 15' walk to the famous Old Town. Stunning view. The cafe outside is also cute and tranquil.
More presence of the receptionists. Better scent of the room.
11 September 2024
As a solo traveler, it was the best place to stay, everything you need under one roof.
The staff were so helpful. I loved my room! I was in Stockholm for the Half Marathon and it was very restful days before and days after the race. Such a perfect location!!
There was absolutely nothing I did not like. Very well equipped, great location and helpful staff!
10 September 2024
Great facilities, good location - ideal if you enjoy peace and quiet
It is a nice location if you want to enjoy a chilled and quiet place (except for Saturday night where you can hear the loud music coming from the club). Having been in a different hostel before this one, I found the other one much more suitable and fun for young people. This felt more for older people.
9 September 2024
Štokholm výlet
Location is fantastic. The view on city centre is gorgeus.
On the 3rd floor is very small toilet and the soap wasnt replenished.
8 September 2024
Nice and cozy stay
Great location, the island is idyllic. The staff is really friendly, and the rooms are clean and nice. The showers and toilets are shared, but they are also clean and nice. In general, all the other guests were also very friendly. There's a nice bar downstairs to get a hot beverage or a meal.
There's a nice shared kitchen, but for some reason all the waste sorting signs are in Swedish, so it took us a moment to realise what waste goes where.
6 September 2024
Fabulous
Great location in a quiet neighborhood/island yet very close to Gamla Stan. The shared female dorm in which I stayed exceeded my expectations. Not only was the room spacious with plenty of light getting in, but it also had an amazing view. I liked it so much that I wanted to stay longer as I extended my trip in Stockholm, but it was fully booked (and rightfully so!)
The only negative thing was that next to the bed, the plug was not type c, so I had to leave my phone far away from the bed in order to charge it to the only plug available in the room.
5 September 2024
Fabulous
location, room, breakfast.
4 September 2024
Fabulous
Best location
Nothing to complain about
2 September 2024
Fabulous
Very good
2 September 2024
Fabulous
Very good place for meet the people .
31 August 2024
A very pleasant stay and I was sorry to leave. Would recommend to other travellers going to Stockholm.
Excellent location between two major tourist hubs, great facilities and friendly, helpful staff.
Nothing.
30 August 2024
Good value place to stay.
It’s a good youth hostel to stay in. Tidy and modern with helpful staff. You can book breakfast or use their guest kitchen to make your own. Shared toilets and showers but pretty clean.
28 August 2024
Exceptional
Location was amazing! It is located in a small island right across gamla stan. The view from our room was one of a kind. I was really not expecting that. Room was big with a big bathroom. There was also a shared kitchen that you could use. Cafe at the reception was really nice with tables to sit outside and enjoy the view. You could also grab a bite there but i have no opinion in that since we didnt take anything.
27 August 2024
Great hostel in central Stockholm
Amazing location in a beautiful island in central Stockholm. Facilities are perfect for a group stay. Our room was very spacious. Communal areas were great too, plenty of seats around the building. Showers were good and everything was perfectly clean.
25 August 2024
Fabulous
Excellent Breakfast. Very big room! Clean toilet facilities! Also the staff was very friendly.
23 August 2024
Skeppsholmen rulez!
Right in the centre, friendly staff, nice breakfast, no traffic- splendid view.
Kitchen area generally too small for number of guest (mid-august 24)
22 August 2024
Fabulous
The view outside the window is very good. There is a bus stop nearby, which is very convenient to the central station.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box (additional charge)
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service
Activities
- - Games room
- - Billiards (additional charge)
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Walking tours
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Street parking
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
25 November 2024
Exceptional