Långholmen Hotell, Stockholm

Pleasant stay at Långholmen, the old prison is beautifully changed into a Hotel with a eye to the past with respect. Friendly staff, easy to access en just a few minutes away from te metro to Stockholm center. Good and well arranged breakfast in the morning. Two points to have attention for when you book. Some 2p rooms have a smaller bed and the (old prison) doors are not perfectly isolating the noice from outside. So when other people are walking on the hallway you hear that clearly. But the ambiance of the hotel makes everything good, we will go back in the future.

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Unique accommodation in a tastefully decorated “prison”. The beds were not huge but extremely comfortable. Breakfast was varied, plentiful and delicious. Interesting museum on the premises. Everything was above expectations.

Decent breakfasts with a wide variety of food, and very helpful, cheerful staff. The beds are comfortable, and the bathroom is clean. Staying in a former prison cell was a unique experience.

I was slightly disappointed that there was no sauna, as it would have been a perfect way to end a day of sightseeing. Nevertheless, I don’t see it as a major drawback and would recommend staying at the hotel to everyone.

Excellent breakfast, very clean rooms. Liked the museum inside the building.

Didn't like the location, far from the city center, the underground was 10 minutes away. Not enough location marks on the way, we searched for the entrance half an hour.

Great location, great breakfast, everything was above and beyond! A++

Great concept, hotel in the former prison. Rooms are cozy and clean. Excellent breakfast with a wide selection. Just a 10 minute walk from metro station. Beautiful scenery around the island. A young man at the reception also answered all my questions regarding prison history. It is a value for money for sure! Huge recommendation for everyone looking for unusual hotel stay.

Everything was great!

Ambience & quirkiness of it being a former prison. Breakfast selection was out of this world; would consider returning just for the breakfasts alone.

The design/layout of the double rooms is over-cramped & not conducive to a good night's sleep (such is the layout that one person has to climb over the other to get in and out of the double bed).

Excellent stopover! A bit of quirky luxury.. great value.. amazing breakfast buffet 🍳 We loved it! Warm cosy rooms, spotless.. fluffy towels and lovely shower! Reception team and breakfast crew all super helpful 😍👍

If you are considering booking a stay at Långholmen, do it!!! I cannot recommend staying at Långholmen enough. We chose it for the 'experience' of staying in a converted prison and thought that would mean we would have to compromise on the usual standards of a hotel, but Långholmen exceeded our expectations, with layout, comfort and service. Whilst I wouldn't normally return to an 'experience' hotel, I would definitely come back to Långholmen. We booked two rooms, one double and one with two single bunks, both with ensuites. There are many areas to relax in the hotel, either on your own or as a group. Breakfast is excellent to set you up for a busy day of sightseeing, self service with fantastic staff for any questions you may have. Nearest metro station Hornstull is a short walk and a great connecting service to central Stockholm (5 quick stops). Museum is great along with the art gallery which is all included in the stay.

Very atmospheric "prison" building and room's design, small but comfort room, very clean. Room looked like just after repairing. The hotel itself is located on the island, no any noise from the street. 15 mins walking time to closest subway station, taking a way from the island in silent atmosphere with fresh air. Excellent restaurant and "Sweden-table" breakfast. Pleasant staff. Good Wi-Fi quality, the rooms has space to work with laptop. Also, there are several common rest areas inside the hotel building where you can read a book or work with laptop. Moreover, there is a fully-equipped common kitchen with fridge, kettles and microwave. Little museum just inside the hotel, included into the price.

The short-time occasional unexpected "construction" noises happened several times on the hotel area at morning and during a day. Also, at winter time big area of the island in front of the hotel was loaded by tens of conserved boats - together with short day time and mostly rainy weather this made the window view a bit less positive. BUT excluding this, generally it was very quite and comfort place to stay during a week.

Great accommodation. Lovely building. Clean. Comfortable. Many breakout areas (no pun intended) and super breakfast which was the most affordable on our trip.

Sometimes the shower wasn’t overly hot

Everything liked; Not usual interior, but interesting and cosy; I would stay only here next time;))

No dislikes;)

The staff was extraordinarily helpful, breakfast very diverse and fresh. We loved the location - close to public transport, but also very holiday-like, on a picturesque island, in a historic setting and close to water (not an exception in Stockholm, but still quite surprising).

Everything

Beautiful location, well run, super friendly and attentive staff. We loved the grounds and sentiment to the prison history!

So quirky! New Year’s Eve on a beach and in the snow! Special memories. The rooms are well organised. The staff were so attentive. Beautiful scenes around the island.

No kettle or fridge in the room….there was certainly the space for it.

breakfast was the best and I really enjoyed the museum

no complaints, there was a fire drill in the morning, but it did not take too long.

quite and clean， special

beds not comfortable

Very tastefully renovated but retaining much of the character of the original building

A bit of a walk from the metro station

The room was small but clean, it matched the photos. The bed was comfortable. Breakfast was lovely.

The weather was getting quite chilly at the time of the stay, but the heating seemed to had not been turned on yet, so it was quite cold in the room.

Extremely clean and well furnished throughout the property. As expected, the rooms are small but there is a large guest kitchen, and plenty of sitting areas (both private or not) around the hotel. And being the holidays, the decorations around the hotel were really cute and cozy! The restaurant food was delicious and the ambiance was lovely with a wood burning stove and comfy places to sit. I highly recommend this hotel, especially for the price, it was an absolute deal.

No dislikes. Do know it is about a 15 min walk to the nearest train station, but there is also a bus line that is closer as well.

Originally a prison, the facility has been renovated into a hotel, complete with cells and cellblocks and lots of prison memorabilia. Very interesting. Ideally located for me to visit friends in Södermalm. Excellent breakfast.

Fire alarm went off in the middle of the night and the whole building had to be evacuated. Staff were very apologetic. It seems that a guest decided to try to smoke in his cell.

Loved the character of the hotel and the rooms were so clean and spacious. Breakfast was also great!

Slightly out the centre but there were like scooters located nearby so you could make your way in easily!

A pleasantful and relaxing stay. Food is excellent

Room was very clean. And we enjoyed their great breakfast with many varieties and everything was delicious.

The long walking distances make it a bit difficult for people with large luggage. Room for improvement in bedding.

excellent location of the hotel, very tasty breakfasts and a special atmosphere. I liked that the hotel was made in the format of a museum and the owners were able to preserve the spirit of the place.

one bed was not made (a room with two separate beds) and since we arrived late (somewhere at 11-11:15 p.m.), we were given bed linen and a towel at the reception. I had to make the upper bed myself. If this is such a joke in the theme of the hotel, then it is not very successful.

Special beautiful historical place with comfortable cells, wonderful staff and great breakfast. Lovely surroundings on an island, beach straight across from the building.

You need to be aware that it is not in the centre and it is not that convenient to get around from there.

Nice, comfy and very clean rooms. Very good experience staying in a hotel with historical meaning, friendly and very kind staff, excelen breakfast. Enviroment, perfect park by the lake. ❤❤❤❤❤

Handicapfriendly, can you reserve them before arrival? Friendly serviceoriented staff, important after a long journey

Used it twice and my Google Drive app struggled a bit to find it, not so easy in the dark, but this has nothing to do with the hotel 😀

Very pleasant stay

It’s a bit far away from the center

Breakfast was amazing.

This hotel is really a fun experience! It is modern, clean and the beds were super comfortable. Yes, you feel like you are in prison, but that made it really fun. Having never been in prison, I'm sure the rooms are way more luxe than the real thing, but our room had bunk beds that were very nice. They really have thought of everything, comfort-wise, and the breakfast was quite good. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay.

Breakfast is amazing, all possible topings and spreads for your bread, also a few different sorts of bread, including reshly baked. Granola and different flakes for your yoghurt. But most of all the stuff are extremely friendly and helpful. The prison theme was a surprise but a nice exotic touch, doesn't express swedish hospitality very well ;-) highly recommended!

The bed was comfy but a bit narrow after all, maybe I just should loose a few pounds :-/

The staff was great and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was wonderful too.

It's a little bit far away from the main Stockholm attractions we were there to do.

Very original, quiet in the middle of nature, with a lake nearby

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Breakfast buffet was excellent. Appreciated the free parking.

Breakfast was excellent.

The jail theme is quirky and everything is of a high standard. The buffet breakfast was excellent and staff even gave us a takeout breakfast when we checked out at 6am for the ferry. Also their recycling policy is excellent with separate bins. Very nice bathroom.

The room is a tad narrow so one person is by the wall when in bed but I understand, it's the cell size.

Very special accomodation in historic setting surrounded by quiet and green island still in the middle of the city. Metro nearby. Very good breakfast.

Cell door didn‘t close 100% so light and sounds from the corridor drifted in at night time. Hair dryer quite old, gave off a burnt smell. Shower handle loose.

Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The parkland setting and water front were very restful. The history of the former prison added a special element

The location was lovely although almost an hours walk from the centre. The walk along the waters edge is enjoyable if you are fit to walk (after a day walking in city!) Metro stop was just 15mins away in Honstull Room small but interesting...a former cell!

Interesting place to stay, the island itself is great to explore. More parking than at first appears (the staff direct you to more). Fantastic breakfast. Short walk to metro to get elsewhere. Good options for dinner locally.

It's a little weird sleeping in a building that is is also an attractions itself but this was never an issue

Quiet location and great breakfast

Originality of the facility (former penitentiary). Comfort even if in small rooms. Cleanliness. Free parking available.

Nothing in particular.

The location is great. We just booked one night as a break from the tiny apartment we were sharing for our stay. It was a lot of fun, our kids in particular enjoyed the quirky decor and the prison features. We also enjoyed the museum with information about the history.

There wasn't much that could have been better. We were very comfortable for our whole overnight visit.

It is an evocative place. It preserves the architecture of an ancient prison and is emotionally engaging.

I miss espresso coffee in the breakfast

The difference

Great breakfast & amazing location! Honestly think the Island is the best place to stay when visiting Stockholm as it is so easy to get into all areas but quiet & peaceful in the evenings. We loved the little swimming beach and walking/running trails. Would also recommend the Wärdshus restaurant - which was lovely!

Complimentary tea & coffee availability prior to breakfast starting at 7/7.30am would have been nice - only an issue for early risers though & it is available to buy still!

Excellent breakfast, and the location was unique and gave an opportunity for quiet surroundings that are still pretty close to the city center.

The rooms were to the smaller side, but that is really to be expected for a hotel in an old prison, so wasn't that much of an issue, but just something to keep in mind.

The novelty of the prison rooms

Earlier check in, although good service to hold luggage

On an island so quiet and good value for Sweden. Beach area was a real bonus

Evening food was poor and service lacking