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Stockholm<\/a> is one of my favorite places in Europe. In my opinion, it’s one of the prettiest cities on the continent, with well-preserved historic buildings dating back hundreds of years, lots of parks and green space, and cobblestone streets, all set on a beautiful archipelago.<\/p>\n I’ve been going to Stockholm for a long, long time (I used to lead tours there and lived there for a summer) and have stayed in every hostel in town. For a small city, there are a surprising number of places to stay, and since I come here often, I wanted to try them all out!<\/p>\n However, it’s not a cheap place to visit (though there still are many ways to save<\/a>). Even the hostels tend to be expensive, and they are often small and cramped. There are few that are terrible beyond measure.<\/p>\n But Stockholm also has a lot of incredible hostels.<\/p>\n To help you plan your trip, here is my list of the hostels in Stockholm. If you don\u2019t want to read the longer list below, the following hostels are the best in each category:<\/p>\n Want the specifics of each hostel? Here\u2019s my comprehensive list of the best hostels in Stockholm:<\/p>\n Generator Stockholm at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n HostelPass members get 10% off.<\/a><\/p>\n City Backpackers at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Skanstull Stockholm at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Castanea Old Town Hostel at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n City Hostel at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Get all my best travel tips along with these guides:<\/p>\r\n Enter your info below to get your FREE<\/strong> guides sent to you today!<\/p>\r\n\n\nBest Hostel for Budget Travelers<\/strong>:<\/div>\nGenerator Stockholm<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nBest Hostel for Families<\/strong>:<\/div>\nL\u00e5ngholmens Vandrarhem<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nBest Hostel for Solo Female Travelers<\/strong>:<\/div>\nGenerator Stockholm<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nBest Hostel for Digital Nomads<\/strong>:<\/div>\nCity Hostel – Central Station<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nBest Hostel for Partying<\/strong>:<\/div>\nCity Backpackers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nBest Overall Hostel<\/strong>:<\/div>\nCity Backpackers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n1. Generator Stockholm<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nGenerator is one of the biggest European hostel chains, and this is one of its best properties. The furniture is modern, Nordic, and very minimalist. There\u2019s a huge common lounge on the ground floor too, with a restaurant and bar. There\u2019s a laundry facility on-site as well. The beds are comfortable and each bed has an electric socket and light. Its location near the train station makes it an ideal spot to explore nearby attractions, museums, and nightlife.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n2. City Backpackers<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nThis is my favorite place to stay and by far the best hostel in Stockholm. It has a lovely caf\u00e9 that offers steep discounts to hostelers and an outdoor eating\/sitting area. Its mattresses and pillows are super cozy, and there is a huge kitchen, many common rooms, a free sauna, free pasta, and laundry facilities. It also hosts affordable events, including bike tours, meatball-making classes, pub crawls, and more. This is a very popular hostel, so book in advance!<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n3. Skanstull Stockholm<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nMy second-favorite hostel in Stockholm, it was remodeled a few years back and has a brand-new, larger kitchen and common area, and the kitchen is one of the nicest I\u2019ve seen in a hostel in a long, long time. The hostel is quite small, but that provides a close-knit setting for getting to know other travelers. The dorm beds are in a nice wooden frame, clean, and comfy with their own lights. It’s located in the southern part of town, in S\u00f6dermalm (my favorite area of Stockholm).<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n4. Castanea Old Town Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nThis amazingly central hostel is quiet and clean, and the staff is friendly. The rooms are bright and airy, with large windows and high ceilings. The beds are comfy with shelves and storage space. If you don’t want to make your own breakfast in the shared kitchen, there’s a fantastic small bakery just around the corner. I love the narrow cobblestone street on which it’s located! This place is cute, cozy, and relaxing.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n5. City Hostel – Central Station<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nThe hostel is a 20-minute walk to the Old Town, but it’s the closest to Central Station. The rooms are pretty basic and nothing to write home about. However, the common area and bathrooms are kept super clean, and there\u2019s a great kitchen here too. There’s free coffee and tea available all day, and all of the beds include linens too.<\/p>\n\n
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