The 6 Best Hotels Nearest to Stockholm Central Station

The best hotels within 350 meters (5 minutes’ walk) of Stockholms Centralstation, the main train station in Stockholm, Sweden.

Contents:

Best hotels near Stockholm train station
- Top 3 picks
- Table summary of all 6 hotels
FAQs

Stockholms Centralstation is the main railway station in Stockholm. It includes the platform for the Arlanda Express, the train to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, as well as intercity trains, commuter trains, and night trains. It is also connected to the Stockholm Metro network through an underground pedestrian passage to T-Centralen station.

There are six hotels with great ratings and reviews within 350 meters, or around 5 minutes’ walk, of the Stockholm central train station. The top three, chosen based on their location and ratings, are described in more detail below. All six are then summarized in the table that follows. All the hotels shortlisted below have a rating of at least 8/10 at Booking.com and at least 4/5 in TripAdvisor and Google Reviews.

1. Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel Stockholm

This 4-star hotel offers a variety of double and twin rooms. An extra bed can be added to any room for 200 SEK per night. The Arlanda Express (airport train) platform is 5-8 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Early check-in is possible depending on room availability. The breakfast buffet offers vegan options. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 13. Guests may bring pets, subject to possible additional charges. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at 1200-4000 SEK (€116 – €387).

140 meters from Stockholm central train station
8.7 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.4 / 5 at Google Reviews

2. Scandic Continental

This 4-star hotel has a single room perfect for solo travellers, as well as double, twin, and queen rooms. It has a sun deck, gym and sauna, and guests can borrow bicycles and walking poles for free. The rooms do not have microwaves but guests may use the microwave in the hote’s cafe or restaurant. The breakfast buffet includes gluten-free food. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 13. Pets are allowed; charges may apply. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at 899-2900 SEK (€87 – €280).

140 meters from Stockholm central train station
8.5 / 10 at Booking.com, 4 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.2 / 5 at Google Reviews

3. Nordic Light Hotel

This 4-star hotel has double rooms as well as rooms and suites that can accommodate up to 4 adults. There are ironing facilities in each room. There is a terrace that guests can use in fair weather. There is no air conditioning in the hotel. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 13. Guests may bring pets; a dog would be charged 250 SEK for the whole stay. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at 1400-4400 SEK (€136 – €425).

150 meters from Stockholm central train station
8.8 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.3 / 5 at Google Reviews

The best hotels near Stockholm central station

Hotel Name	Rating	Distance	Starts at
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel Stockholm	8.7 / 10	140 m	1200 SEK
Scandic Continental	8.5 / 10	140 m	899 SEK
Nordic Light Hotel	8.8 / 10	150 m	1400 SEK
Freys Hotel	8.5 / 10	190 m	1000 SEK
Sheraton Stockholm Hotel	8.1 / 10	190 m	1300 SEK
ProfilHotels Central	8.3 / 10	190 m	642 SEK

FAQs

Which Stockholm airport is the best to fly into?

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the major international airport in Stockholm and has the most number of ways for getting from the airport to the city center. However, the other airports, such as Skavsta (NYO) and Västerås (VST), also receive their fair share of flights and are also serviced by airport coaches, so transportation to Stockholm city center would not be a problem, no matter where your flight lands.

Why is Stockholm called the Venice of the north?

Stockholm is sometimes dubbed the Venice of the north because it has waterways and islands linked by bridges. That said, Stockholm is not the only city to have received this nickname. Other “Venices of the north” include Amsterdam, Bruges, Annecy, Hamburg, and even Leeds, Birmingham, and Manchester.

Where are the best places to stay in Stockholm?

Stockholm has several outstanding places to stay in, including the 5-star hotels At Six, Bank Hotel, Grand Hôtel Stockholm, Lydmar Hotel, and Ett Hem, as well as the 4-star Hotel Kungsträdgården and Hotel Skeppsholmen, and the 3-star Hotel Sven Vintappare.

Where is the best place to stay in Stockholm for families?

Stockholm hotels that have rooms that can accommodate 4 or more guests include the following.

Best Western and hotel has a family double room that can sleep four.
Best Western Kom Hotel Stockholm has a family room with shared bathroom that can accommodate four.
Castle House Inn has a quadruple room.
Connect Hotel City has an economy family room for four.
Ersta Hotell & Konferens has a quadruple room.
Hotel Bema has a quadruple room.
Hotel Frantz has a family room for four persons.
Hotel Hasselbacken has a family room that can accommodate five.
Hotel Hornsgatan has a quadruple room with private bathroom.
Hotel Kung Carl has a family room and superior king room that can each sleep four.
Hotel Sven Vintappare has a suite good for four.
Lilla Rådmannen has a family room that can sleep up five guests.
Nordic Light Hotel has a deluxe double room and suite that can each accommodate four adults.
Pop House Hotel’s Veranda Suite can sleep four.
STF Hotel Zinkensdamm’s “Standard” room can sleep four.
Wasa Park Hotel has a quadruple room with shared bathroom.

What are the best Stockholm hostels?

The three Stockholm hostels with the best ratings and reviews are:

City Backpackers Hostel, rated 8.9/10 at Booking.com, 4.5/5 at TripAdvisor, and 4.6/5 at Google Reviews;
Castanea Old Town Hostel, rated 8.9/10 at Booking.com, 4.5/5 at TripAdvisor, and 4.6/5 at Google Reviews; and
STF Långholmen Hostel (Långholmen Hotell Stockholm), rated 8.6/10 at Booking.com, 4.5/5 at TripAdvisor, and 4.4/5 at Google Reviews.

How do you get from Stockholm to London by plane?

Ryanair, Norwegian Airlines, and British Airways all fly non-stop from Stockholm to London for as low as 219 SEK (18 GBP). The Ryanair flight goes to London Stansted, the Norwegian to London Gatwick, and the BA to London Heathrow.

How do you get from Stockholm to London by train?

If you want to travel from Stockholm to London by train, you can do this by taking the train from Stockholm to Hamburg, Hamburg to Paris, and then Paris to London.

How do you get from Stockholm to Copenhagen by train?

There are several direct trains daily from Stockholm to Copenhagen. You can book your train tickets directly from SJ (Swedish Railways).

How do you get from Stockholm to Oslo by train?

There are SJ intercity trains from Stockholm to Oslo twice a day. You can book your train tickets direct from the train company.

How do you get from Stockholm to Gothenburg?

There are direct trains from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg. The journey takes 3-4 hours, depending on which train you take.

How do you get from Stockholm to Helsinki?

Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Airlines both fly non-stop from Stockholm to Helsinki for as low as 306 SEK (29 EUR) one way.

How do you get from Stockholm to Zagreb?

There are no non-stop flights from Stockholm to Zagreb, but there are flights with one stop operated by the following airlines:

Air France, with a stop at Paris CDG;
Lufthansa, with a stop at Munich; and
LOT Polish Airlines, with a stop at Warsaw.

How do you get from Stockholm to Zurich?

SwissAir and Scandinavian airlines operate non-stop flights from Stockholm to Zurich for as low as 899 SEK (85 CHF) one way.

Note: Accommodations are shortlisted based on their review scores on Booking.com and TripAdvisor, as well as their distance from the train station as determined through Google Maps. We are not connected in any way with any of the properties listed, and the best accommodations are selected based on a combination of reviews, rankings, nearness to the train station, and best value for money. Affiliate links are used in this article; when you book, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, but the price stays the same for you.

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