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City Backpackers Hostel

Upplandsgatan 2a, Stockholm 11123, Sweden (Norrmalm)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Kitchener, Canada
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

I thought this hostel was fabulous but it was very costly. I guess that is standard in Stockholm but I though it was pretty ridiculous to pay about $50 for a shared room with others per night. More backpacker friendly prices would be appreciated.

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Gibraltar
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

My wife and I have stayed in a stack of backpackers and hostels across europe and this one was by far the best. The rooms are very clean and well organised. The kitchen is big, perfectly clean and has every utensil imaginable and even free pasta. The lounge and computer rooms are nice and the showers and bathrooms are clean... More

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Troisdorf, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This hostel was one of the best I ever stayed in. Awesome location, great employees and guests, super clean rooms and bathrooms. Could not ask for better service for the very good price. the common area is comfortable and offers computers, a kitchen and TV. over free pasta you can meet interesting people to plant the further day and night... More

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Vilnius
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Location is superb. Vibe of people was awesome. Service is fantastic. You can't find better place in Stockholm. Fantastic time. People i met there were very intresting from all over the world. Complimentary coffee was a nice gesture in the morning also. No one can beat it!

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Campinas, SP
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The hostel itself is absolutelly great: nicely located, has a nice cafeteria that serves food until late night, good breakfast included, nice bedrooms, lots of bathrooms, a spacy kitchen (with free pasta!!) and everything else. The hostel also shares the Swedish habit of not wearing your shoes inside your house, which I absolutelly support. However, we were a couple and... More

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Falun, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

This hostel is great! Booked it for a family trip to Stockholm. We booked a private ensuite and had a private room. Arrived in Stockholm by train and walked to the hostel in 5 minutes. The location is great and really easy to find. Checkin was great and the staff was really helpful. Room was big and the beds were... More

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Oslo, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I'm a 36 year old female and I chose to stay at City Backpackers for two reasons, one of which its central location and the other is the prices! I was in Stockholm for a visit to the American Embassy and stayed one night at this hostel. The hostel is very clean (in the common areas in the dormitory section,... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We stayed here for 1 night, I think we were the only family there but that was fine, my kids were 9 and 11 and we had a quad share room which I think was a bit expensive when you add linen and towels 1310 Kr ($200 AUD) The beds were comfortable, hostel very clean, combination locks on rooms so... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I don't have a bad word to say about this place. I stayed in an 8 bed female dorm for 3 nights. The beds are super comfortable and of good quality. You have to pay for sheet hire but it's very reasonable. You get a fluffy duvet and a lovely squishy pillow. There is a useful communal area with 6... More

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Ok there is a reason this hostel is the highest rated on Trip Advisor. I loved this place. First, it's location is perfect for anyone making their first trip to Stockholm. It's four short blocks from the Central Station (Where all buses, trains, and airport transfers go to) and it's a super short walk to all the great shopping, and... More

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What travellers say

  • Free internet(9)
  • Central station(8)
  • Common area(7)
  • Good location(6)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Beds were comfortable(3)
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Additional Information about City Backpackers Hostel

Address: Upplandsgatan 2a, Stockholm 11123, Sweden
Region: Sweden > Stockholm > Norrmalm
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 54 Speciality lodging in Stockholm
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The #1 choice for travelers heading for downtown Stockholm - The winner of international hostelworld.com monthly awards on numerous occasions by guests! Free Internet, Wi-Fi, pasta, ice skates (winter season) and evening sauna! Free high speed internet on 8 computers and wi-fi in all guest rooms. City Backpackers hostel is your home away from home. The location is the best possible in the city centre - safe and quiet, although only a 500 meter walk from the Central station and bus and airport shuttle terminal. Most of the city’s sights, including Gamla Stan, the medieval part of Stokcholm, can be found within walking distance, and the main walking and shopping street, Drottninggatan, is just around the corner. No low-season!City Backpackers is designed to be the ultimate meeting place, where you are guaranteed to meet and fellow travellers from all over the world. Note: Sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers are a must-have. Bring your own to cut costs or rent them for 50 SEK. If you bring a sleeping bag, you will need to rent a sheet and a pillow case for 25 SEK.We have a large fully equipped guest kitchen within the hostel and also a new, cozy backpacker café in-house with breakfast options and a great variety of light meals, sandwiches, cookies, snacks and hot/cold drinks all day long! When you want to relax there is a hot sauna and lounge areas with satellite TV, daily newspapers and mini table tennis available. We have quite a lot common areas to hang out and meet other travellers. Every night is movie night when we show a popular Swedish film.We offer an awesome and incomparable Viking Sauna Tour to a lake outside Stockholm winter season. Summer season we go on bike picnics. Other tours are also provided all year round.For your security there are lockers both inside and outside the rooms (bring a padlock or buy one inexpensive in the reception!). Before you check in or after you have checked out you can keep your luggage in our luggage room. The hostel also keeps a nice courtyard at your disposal. City BackPackers has an environmental-friendly approach and is working on getting the EU eco-label for accommodation (the flower). This includes among other: waste recycling, electricity from renewable sources, energy efficient white-wares and light bulbs, no smoking and an overall environmental policy. City BackPackers is open 365 days a year and has no curfew. No hostel membership is needed. Warmly welcome! ... more   less 
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