Hostel STF af Chapman & Skeppsholmen, Stockholm

Flaggmansvägen 8, 111 49 Stockholm, Sweden (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Hostel STF af Chapman & Skeppsholmen, Stockholm. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.2 out of 5.0

Ranked 10th in Stockholm

25£23$32¥3392C$24A$24HK$250S$42SFr30¥203kr264kr193kr249

What guests liked

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.

 

Hostel deals & lowest price guarantee

We partner with Booking.com and Hotels.com. Both booking websites offer the lowest price guarantee so you can be certain you will always get the best deal for this hotel. If you have seen a better price elsewhere, all you need to do is contact the booking website and they will refund you the difference immediately. You can price match right up until the day before check-in.

Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Ann

2 February 2024

Have stayed in this superb accomodation twice, and will go back again if ever I return to wonderful Stockholm

Beautiful quiet location on an island within walking distance of the city centre and old town, really comfortable beds in a spacious room, good kitchen and laundry facilities.

Nothing at all

5.0
Hyojung

31 January 2024

Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, worth a money

4.5
Dalia

28 January 2024

Comfortable and quiet place to stay, I can recommend!

Dorm room was very spacious and it was convenient to stay. Spectacular views over the windows. It was extremely clean everywhere. Temperature in a room was perfect for sleeping. Staff was friendly, and I enjoyed staying in their lovely cafe.

Soap is missing in a room, however there is a possibility to buy toiletries at the reception. Lamp and charger above the bed didn't work. Breakfast was expected to be better (no pastries or croissants). Not many opportunities to meet other guests (no common events or public spaces). Even though the hostel is situated in a quiet place near water (which I really liked), however it is at least 15 mins walk to a city center (busses don't run late in the evening).

4.5
Rowan

24 January 2024

Fabulous

The hostel was very clean, including the communal areas! Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. It was short walk to Gamla Stan.

There was a little bit of noise in the evening.

3.5
Alex

15 January 2024

Great location, clean and very good staff let down by facilities.

The location is fantastic, less than 10 min walk to Gamla Stan. It was only an 18 min walk from Central Station. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. There were plenty of little communal areas to sit and relax in. It was peaceful enough for a large hostel, noise not bad at all. The price is more than reasonable, we paid £250 for a 6 bed room for two nights, 2 adults 4 children. The room we had was warm, others complained of it being cold but we found it comfortable. The breakfast was very good, £33 for a nice buffet for two adults and two children, plenty of choice. It is a good place to stay for a family on a budget.

The facilities let this place down. There was one shower and two toilets for the whole top floor of 5 dorm rooms. This was very poor and led to lots of waiting around. There was no water fountain or tap to fill water bottles up. We were told to use the ones in the bathroom but the sinks were small so not able to. No cups available so water had to be bought in plastic bottles, yet they are pushing ‘eco’ stays. There was no kitchen as it was being refurbed, not warned in advance so no kettle for drinks or anywhere to store food. The beds were average. The pillows, bedding and towels were inadequately small/thin. The hanging and storage in the bedroom was poor. There was no seating in the room. All in all, a solid 7/10. We have stayed at the Steel House in Copenhagen, that is the gold standard they should be aiming for

3.5
Ludwig

14 January 2024

Pleasant

Location and staff were great!

We stayed here on new years eve and had a door outside our room that was used almost all nigth with about 5-10 min gap. I am sure if you have another room not so close to the entrance it is better and I am also sure new year had somthing to do with it. it is a great place but the doors are thin..

4.5
Mohga

10 January 2024

Super super stay

The staff, the location and the room

Everything was great

5.0
Zeyu

7 January 2024

Great choice

The location is very good, views outside the window is breathtaking. Facilities are clean,

None

4.0
Robert

7 January 2024

Very good

Great location, great staff, nice rooms

There could be more toiletts/showers

5.0
Chantel

7 January 2024

Value for money.

The harbour and city views from our room were amazing.

4.5
Oh

5 January 2024

Christmas & New Years get-together for a widely dispersed family.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect: a quiet island, with bridge to mainland, only a 20 minute walk to train station or to old town, with a bus stop 1 minute walk from hostel's door. Two ferry docks, one on the island and one on the mainland, were each a ten minute walk away. Ferries are part of Stockholm's public transportation network and ferry rides are included with the guest card. We loved using the community kitchen since one of us has a long list of unusual food allergies.

Doors slammed shut. Powerful springs on the doors mean that even when other guests are quiet, the doors can wake you up.

4.0
Sebastiaan

31 December 2023

Convenient and friendly place to stay in Stockholm. With a great location.

Great location and nice atmosphere

Pretty basic accommodation, price was not fantastic. Breakfast was a bit basic.

4.0
William

27 December 2023

Very good

Best location for access to all of Stockholm but also no traffic and peaceful.

4.5
Helen

27 December 2023

Clean and comfortable place to stay.

The hostel is about 5-10 minutes walk from Gamla Stan and it is a clean comfortable place to stay. We stayed in a private room with a double bed and bunk. There is a laundry to use as well as a cafe. Expect to pay 200 kronor for a taxi ride from Central station at Vasagartan

5.0
Maia

25 December 2023

Like home

This place is a favourite of ours, we keep coming here like home ))

We like everything!

5.0
Andrew

22 December 2023

Exceptional

I hesitated writing a good review, because it feels like I discovered a well-kept secret. Totally worth the cheap price, set in a wonderful location, close to the center, in peaceful surroundings, and a standard that is worthy of upmarket hotels, yet with the affordable price of a youth hostel. Friendly staff too. We'll definitely be back.

5.0
Brian

22 December 2023

Fabulous place to stay in a central location.

The location was perfect and super quiet. We walked everywhere from this central location. The view from our room was beautifully situated to see across the water to Old Town and the boats on the water. The kitchen was great to cook in and there was ample space for many people to have food in the refrigerators.

We liked everything! We would just suggest that the rooms have one more rail of hooks to hang towels as we had used up the main rack to hang jackets. Or...have a jacket rack as during winter we had bigger coats and in summer I imagine it rains and they need to be hung up to dry. Also, maybe a cheep plastic tray to put wet boots and shoes onto so it doesn't soak the floor. Great place!

4.5
James

17 December 2023

As a family, will definitely return

Lovely views, staff were amazing, facilities very decent but obviously reflective of price. Near the 65 bus stop. Anna on the evening shift was absolutely brilliant, but all the staff were great. We had a 2 year old with us and were able to get a travel cot and do laundry no problems.

Slightly tricky location for eating later at night if you don't want to go into town. But that's really just a matter of planning ahead and also you might get lucky with the small cafe on premises as we did on our first night.

4.0
Andrea

13 December 2023

Stunning location

Location is stunning. The island of Skeppsholmen is beautiful, right next to city centre. Moderna Museet is nearby. Staff was friendly. View from the room was nice. Building is also nice.

The restroom has two toilets only. Which is not much for the 10+ rooms of that same floor.

5.0
Edvard

11 December 2023

Exceptional

Placement of the facility, all places of tourism interest were close so there is a lot to do.

4.5
Nick

7 December 2023

Fabulous

Location was excellent and staff were friendly. Bed comfortable.

It would have been great to have the facility to make a coffee first thing in the morning as I had to leave before the breakfast Nd the cafe opening.

4.0
Ana_mc22

5 December 2023

Good

Excellent location Good attention from the receptionist Several places to sit (outside the room) Good size of bathrooms and hot water Good size of rooms and beds.

Only 2 comments: 1. They should have an elevator for those who carry big suitcases or have difficulty climbing stairs to the floor where the rooms are located. 2. As a recommendation: the place looks like a maze, with several corridors. More signs on the walls that help you find the rooms, would help a lot. Considering that when you are in the process of finding your room there is no one to help you, the place is so big that you don't cross paths with any of the staff.

4.0
Win

3 December 2023

Fair

Old hostel. Fully equipped kitchen provided

Small room. Bed and pillow sheets need to be white clean

5.0
Thea

2 December 2023

Exceptional

Breakfast was delicious! And the location is incredible—easy to access by public transport and beautiful.

4.5
Joshua

1 December 2023

Great value for money place in an authentic part of Stockholm

Comfortable and clean in a massive property

Quite far from city centre and only one bus which runs infrequently. On the snowy days it makes it a bit hard to get around

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

  • - 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
Check availability 25£23$32¥3392C$24A$24HK$250S$42SFr30¥203kr264kr193kr249