STF af Chapman & Skeppsholmen, Stockholm
STF af Chapman & Skeppsholmen is one of Stockholm’s most iconic stays, offering a unique opportunity to sleep aboard a historic, full-rigged steel ship. Built in 1888 in England, the ship—originally named the Dunboyne—spent decades hauling cargo across the Atlantic before serving as a naval training vessel and a floating barracks. It was saved from demolition in the 1940s and transformed into one of the world’s most recognizable hostels, moored permanently on the island of Skeppsholmen.
The property is effectively split into two parts: the historic ship itself, which offers cozy cabins, and the adjacent shore-based building, which once served as naval barracks and now houses the reception and guest facilities. Whether you choose a bunk in a shared cabin on the deck or a room in the former barracks, you’re treated to spectacular panoramic views of the city’s waterfront, including the historic Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace.
The island of Skeppsholmen is a cultural hub in itself. You are just a short walk from world-class institutions like the Moderna Museet for contemporary art and ArkDes for architecture and design. The island’s peaceful, maritime atmosphere makes it feel miles away from the city bustle, despite being right in the heart of Stockholm.
Crossing the bridge back toward the mainland puts you within easy reach of the city’s major attractions. It is a fantastic, budget-friendly base for those looking to immerse themselves in Swedish history while waking up to the gentle sounds of the Baltic Sea.
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
Location
Recent guest reviews
10 May 2026
Excellent location & price. Very comfortable.
Great location, very central but very quiet peaceful. Extremely clean & comfortable. Excellent breakfast.
Noisy early bird chorus! (Bring ear plugs).
10 May 2026
Great stay, but ended on a sour note
Overall, we really liked this hostel. The location is unbeatable—right on the island, directly opposite the Royal Palace. You can reach the city center on foot in about 15 minutes. Everything was clean: the kitchen, toilets, and showers were clean and well kept, although the bins could be emptied a bit more often.
The only thing that spoiled the experience was that some food went missing from the shared fridge. Of course, the hostel isn’t to blame for this—we were just unlucky with the other guests. The night before, we bought some pastries for breakfast and left them in an opaque bag (marked with our room number and tied in two knots). Someone deliberately untied the bag, took only the pastries, and then tied it back up and put it back.
It was very frustrating and definitely left a bad taste in our mouths.
9 May 2026
Good housing for little money.
1) It was very clean.
2) Wonderful location and the view from the window.
3) Well-equipped kitchen.
7 May 2026
A nice place to stay
Very good place, well located in downtown. It´s near all the atractions of Stockholm just by walking. Rooms are clean with confy beds. Very well equiped kitchen. Friendly staff.
Could have some more shared WC.
6 May 2026
Convenient location for visiting Stockholm
The location is great, close to lots of attractions, easy to reach with a little bit of walk. The room is clean and spacious, the sink in the room is a plus. Lots of bathrooms so we didn't have to wait. The shared kitchen is well equipped. The view from the window is beautiful.
The staff is a bit cold, doing their jobs but nothing more. We were refused to use the toilet on arrival, as it's not the check-in time yet, so we had to order food in order to use the toilet.
Guests didn't always keep the kitchen clean sadly.
5 May 2026
Very nice place to stay :)
Friendly staff, clean and big room, super nice location and window view :)
28 April 2026
Very lovely place
Very lovely place to lay your head. Clean, friendly staff, wonderful coffee, beautiful sights, loved the pool table great walking to everywhere. Water pressure in the tiled stand up shower was amazing!
Wouldn't change a thing.
21 April 2026
Overall the stay was good
Comfy bed, breakfast was good
Breakfast was good but there was limited options
8 April 2026
Lovely hostel in old style building. Good value for money.
Good sized rooms and comfy beds. A couple of nice lounge areas. Nice cafe with food. Great location with good bus service. Very good value for money.
The kitchen is too small for the number of people in the hostel and it’s a bit chaotic with people trying to prepare food, cook and wash up in the same space.
I could not work out why there was a shower room for men only and a mixed shower room. Maybe there were more upstairs but the staff did not offer any info about where things were - you just had to find them.
31 March 2026
Clean, comfortable, quiet!
The hostel was SO well-run and clean. Staff was very polite. I was surprised there were so many families staying here - just something to consider. This isn’t a social/party hostel.
The bed was very hard/awkward to make for the top bunk, the experience would’ve been much nicer with the bed made.
11 March 2026
Great location, nice staff, would recommend
Nice staff, excellent location, clean bathrooms, and rooms.
The air quality in my room was not ideal, a bit stuffy (I did sleep in the attic room), and there was a lamp on all night.
25 February 2026
Definitely my favourite hostel in Stockholm so far, will be returning.
Absolutely loved the place, very clean rooms and shared spaces and the staff was friendly and helpful. The view from my shared room was INCREDIBLE. There were a bunch of tables with chairs near windows in hallways and other spaces, which made it possible to hang out with someone or by yourself outside of your room if it was too loud or if someone was sleeping and you didn't want to disturb them.
The location is SO good, you could arrive quickly by foot literally anywhere central (with an amazing view of city from the canal) and do a lot of sightseeing within a walking distance.
Someone ate my ravioli in the common fridge even though it had a sticker with my name on it, people have no shame sometimes :( Not the hostel's fault though.
23 February 2026
Great value for money is amazing location !
Great value for money, nice view and amazing location!
Breakfast was ok for the price but nothing amazing
21 February 2026
Excellent place, clean and very spacious, amazing location
This property is a hotel. It’s not a hostel. The rooms are huge. Everything is so spacious and clean. There is a nice kitchen and the fridge had space too. Usually, I don’t see friendly staff at such places, but hear the staff was really nice especially the young boy who works in the morning. The staff later was not as friendly. The location is excellent. It’s close to everything. The view is magnificent. I cannot believe the view we had. I love this place.
Nothing. It was all great. Clean and spacious and somebody at the front desk at all times. It was awesome.
20 February 2026
Would definitely return
The location is great. Nice kitchen. Bedding included included in price.
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18 February 2026
Budget stay in the centre of Stockholm.
The location was absolutely perfect. Super central and beautiful, with even nice views from the room. The hostel was also very clean and offered a nice breakfast at an additional charge. It is a great option for those travelling with a group of friends.
It does feel like a budget accommodation due to certain quirks like having to make your own bed, no soap or any other amenities provided. The towels are not changed. There were also no outlets next to the bed, just a USB-A port.
17 February 2026
We had a wonderful stay with an outstanding location and breathtaking view from window.
We stayed at the hotel while traveling together with my girlfriends, and we absolutely loved everything about our experience. The breakfast was truly excellent!
The location is fantastic, making it easy to explore the area, and the view from our room window was simply outstanding – absolutely beautiful and unforgettable.
The price-to-quality ratio is excellent. We felt that we received great value for what we paid. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would happily return again!
10 February 2026
A beautiful central location with great staff and accommodations.
The location was fantastic, the staff was knowledgeable and earnest, the room / bedding was great, any the price was perfect
25 January 2026
Very Pleasant stay. All staffs are gentle and friendly, we will visit again at summer for same stay
Very Pleasant stay. All staffs are gentle and friendly, we will visit again at summer for same stay
23 January 2026
A very comfortable, clean, and pleasant stay
The hostel was very clean and in a great location. Bus 65 stops just a few meters away, which made getting around very easy. The staff were attentive and friendly, and the kitchen was well equipped. The area is very quiet and peaceful. My friend and I were especially impressed by how clean the bathrooms and shower areas were.
Nothing. Everything was very good. I would definitely recommend it.
22 January 2026
A quiet, comfortable place with congenial staff.
We enjoyed the quiet location away from the hustle and bustle.
Funny enough, the thing we enjoyed (quiet location) was also annoying at times because it wasn’t always a quick walk to anywhere else.
19 January 2026
Love it here!
Nice view from the room. Clean shower room. Nice friendly staff. Well equipped kitchen.
Slow checkin due to outdated system
12 January 2026
The perfect stay!
We loved our stay here. It is a beautiful and peaceful place to stay, with a unique island setting just minutes from the city centre. The surroundings are calm and scenic, yet it’s easy to walk or take public transport to major sights. Highly recommended!
5 January 2026
Would highly recommend
Well located, nice lounge areas, good facilities, friendly staff
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (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 & 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

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21 May 2026
Beautiful hostel with lots of little nooks to relax in