Stockholm
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Introduction
Stockholm or "Venice of the North" is situated on 14 islands and is the most fascinating Scandinavian city. The capital is the official residence of the Swedish monarch and one of the world's cleanest cities. During Summer season the city is packed with festivals and activities like the annual Midsommar Festival (Friday and Saturday between 19.June and 26.June). "Venice" invites you to enjoy life for the "sunny four months" with swimming, sailing trips and walking-tours. Stockholm hosts two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Royal Palace Drottningholm and the Skogskyrkogarden (The Woodland Cemetery). The city boosts an impressive cultural scene with over 100 museums, historic theatres like the "Nationalmuseum", the "Museum of Modern Art" and the well known "Royal Dramatic Theatre" which produced famous actors like Greta Garbo, Ingrid Bergmann and Gustaf Molander. Last but not least not to forget the annual Nobel prize ceremony which is held in Stockholm every year December 10th. And...we just can't not mention it: Abba
Budget Hotels Europe
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The list of the stylish budget hotels here:
Guldgränd Hotel-Apartments
Built in 1650, this charming hotel is conveniently situated on Södermalm and Slussen; A traditional fire place and beautiful stucco ceilings combined with modern furnishings provides a cosy home away from home feeling; All rooms include a kitchenette
Hostel Af Chapman
You want to sleep in a unusual environment and want to have a good experience that you will fondly remember with a comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff, with other interesting people to meet, then this is your place: "STF Hostel Af Chapman & Skeppsholmen" is on a boat on the beautiful island of Skeppsholmen; The Chapman sailing ship has recently been renovated from keel to mast, and is one of city’s most famous landmarks; Stay in one of the comfortable cabins on the ship - some of which have been restored back to their original style - or in a regular room with bunk beds in the 19th century building on Skeppsholmen
Langholmen Hostel & Hotel
You want to stay in an old prison, with friends or your family on an own island in the centre of Stockholm? "Langholmen" is a high standard hostel, where the rooms are recently totally renovated (2008) prison cells of the Crown Remand Prison (Kronohäktet); The Remand Prison was built in the 1840's and was closed in 1975; You stay in 2 - 4 bed cells that offer daring solutions for a comfortable visit; All cells offer wireless Internet; The interior of the old prison is spectacular; "The Langholmen Hostel" is not a party hostel, more a family orientated place; In Summer Langholmen is a nice place to hang out, you can get down to the water and there are a lot of lawns near the hostel where you can relax; You can also get to the city quite quickly, either by subway or by taking a walk along the waterside
Park Inn Solna
Business trip in Stockholm and want to be near the centre? The friendly and convenient chain hotel "Park Inn Solna" is a good bet
Scandic Kungens Kurva
This is the perfect family hotel located just two minutes walk from the world largest Ikea in the Kungens district; A great Swedish Breakfast is always included and kids under 13 years stay for free in the same room with the parents; If you want to relax after a shopping tour do it in the hotel spa; The rooms are decorated in a local Scandinavian style
The Rival
"The Rival" is a real cool boutique hotel with it's own cinema located in the heart of Stockholm, Södermalm; The hotel is shaped by the vision of its owner - Benny Andersson from "ABBA"— who wanted to recapture the glamour of the hotel from when it originally opened as the Aston hotel in the 1930s; In addition to "The Rival Theatre", this place features several bars, a bistro, a cafe and a bakery...in short, it’s an ideal meeting place on the city’s most beautiful square, Mariatorget; An exciting choice for business travellers and tourists visiting Stockholm
Tre Sma Rum
Max von Arndt opened this simple and clean hotel without any "falderal" in the heart of Södermalm-Stockholm; His ambition was to offer a small and economical hotel located in the middle of Stockholm, where quality service and pleasant atmosphere would go hand in hand - in fact everything to make the guest feel at home; "Tre Sma Rum" means "three little rooms", although there are seven rooms at the moment the name of the hotel stayed the same...
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm room rates and availability directly with the hotel or your travel agency.