We were tempted to stay in a hotel more in the centre of Stockholm but are so glad we chose this one instead. Our room was spotless and the bed was the most comfortable one we have ever slept in - we had trouble getting up in the mornings! The staff at the hotel could not have been more friendly or helpful. We were visiting family and friends just outside Stockholm and they gave us details of the necessary transport and looked up timetables for us. The location was lovely - right next to Skansen (a must to visit - it makes our zoos and animal parks look pathetic and the old buildings are amazing!) Getting into Central Stockholm was very easy and the buses and boats very frequent ,even in October. We will definitely stay here next time we visit Stockholm.

We stayed here for a weekend in April. The hotel was a nice change from the typical, sterile Scandics. While not quite downtown (10 min by cab, 25 min by foot), the location in Djurgården was great. It was quiet and right next door to Skansen, Gröna Lund, Wasa Museum, and Junibacken. Both Mamma Mia and Cabaret (btw, go see Cabaret -- Jöback & Co. are amazing!) were playing right next door.

The room was nice and cozy. Perhaps a bit on the small side (even though we were upgraded being Hilton Gold VIPs) and slightly scruffy in places. However, the view over Gröna Lund towards Old Town and Royal Palace was nice. Breakfast was a good, extensive Scandic affair with a fair deal of organic foodstuffs.

We had a ridiculously cheap Easter special price (50 euros per night, including breakfast), so the value was outstanding.

Scandic Hasselbacken is nice for a weekend break and especially convenient if you plan to visit any of the Djurgården sights.

We stayed at the Hasselbacken for 2 nights. We got an incredibly good rate of 450SEK per night including breakfast. The room had modern decor - mostly black and gold finish and was on the large side.

We were rather disappointed with the lack of tea/coffee making facilities and fruit trays. (which were available at the Scandic Continental). As mentioned in a previous review, the breakfast buffet was extensive, including meatballs and reindeer sausages.

Service was average. Location wise, there is only so much to do in Djurgarden. Visitors making short trips should just stay in the city centre and take a bus (10 minute ride) to Djurgarden.

In conclusion, a good hotel with excellent value for money.

We stayed at the Scandic Hasselbacken on Djurgarden in August 2004. The location is perfect for families that will no doubt be visiting the Skansen open air museum/zoo/aquarium (less than 3 minute walk to main entrance) and the Grona Lund Tivoli Amusement park (about a 5 minute walk). There is a ferry that leaves from the end of the pier next to the Grona Lund park that goes to Old Town (Gamla Stan) for shopping and sights.
The buffet breakfast at this hotel was wonderful. There was a special table for kids with Siggi (a hedgehog??) tablewear serving Swedish pancakes with various toppings and chocolate milk. There was a cold table with meats and cheeses (at least 5 varieties of each) with a wide selection of breads and rolls, pickled veggies, fish, and a hot table with eggs, bacon, sausages etc. There is also a table with gluten free breads (first one I've ever seen at a hotel). Wide variety of teas and coffee round out the meal. We skipped lunch that day. We didn't have dinner at the hotel but we were tempted to sit on the garden patio just to enjoy the weather.
The reception staff is friendly and speaks English well. They accomodated us to check in early at 12:00. My daughter really liked the ice cream cooler in the lobby. The room was clean and comfortable. Our requested child bed was ready made up when we arrived. The bathroom had an glass-enclosed shower. We did not utilize the sauna or the kids play room (we just crashed after long days out and about) If you are coming into Stockholm via ferry from Estonia the taxi will run about 100 SEK from the Tallink dock. We will definately revisit this hotel on a return trip to Stockholm!!!