Hotel Skeppsholmen

Hotel · Skeppsholmen

Hotel Skeppsholmen

Hotel · Skeppsholmen

Gröna gången 1, 111 49 Stockholm, Sweden

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Historic hotel on island offering Swedish design, local cuisine, comfort

Gröna gången 1, 111 49 Stockholm, Sweden Get directions

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@afar

"With its unfinished natural wood floors and clean-lined, understatedly modern furnishings, Hotel Skeppsholmen looks, at first glance, like another ode to contemporary Swedish design, especially considering it was designed by the star team at Claesson Koivisto Rune. But you’d be wrong to think the Hotel Skeppsholmen is new. Its buildings—hidden just 10 minutes from the city center on the leafy island of Skeppsholmen—date back to 1699, and are so fastidiously preserved that no structural changes were allowed during the renovations and no holes could be drilled without approval from the preservation authorities. And that’s just a small piece of the hotel’s dedication to all things authentically and traditionally Swedish; unlike many trendy Stockholm hotels and restaurants, the Skeppsholmen has focused on local cuisine, local designers, local beers, and, of course, local insider knowledge. Now, that’s Swedish hospitality."

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@cntraveler

Hotel Skeppsholmen

"Transforming a military barracks into a luxury hotel isn’t an easy task, particularly when the building, dating from 1699, is so historic that structural changes are forbidden. Fortunately, the design firm of Claesson Koivisto Rune overcame the obstacles, producing a triumph of Swedish style—a modest, minimalist, yet supremely comfortable property housed in two low, long buildings. The sense of antiquity is preserved (stone staircases worn smooth by the centuries, wooden shutters in the bedrooms), but there’s no shortage of modern amenities, from the amazing Duxiana beds to bathrooms with rain showers. The hotel takes its name from the island it sits on: Skeppsholmen is an easy walk to the Nationalmuseum, NK department store, and high-end shopping in Östermalm. It’s an even easier ferry ride from the Old Town, visible across the water. By day, lots of people cross the bridge to visit the hotel’s neighbor, the Moderna Museet, but at night the island is virtually soundless. As a result, the hotel is perfect for those who want quick access to the best of the city followed by undisturbed sleep."

https://www.cntraveler.com/hotels/sweden/stockholm/hotel-skeppsholmen

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@tablethotels

Hotel Skeppsholmen (Stockholm, Sweden) 29 Hotel Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"The uninitiated traveler most likely imagines Stockholm’s boutique hotel scene to be a haven of modern minimalist design. Those with a finger on the Scandinavian pulse, however, would know to expect a deep vein of cozy, almost rustic tradition. When it comes to the Hotel Skeppsholmen they’d both be right." - Tablet Hotels

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LSQRD1

Google

We debated the hotel options in Stockholm before settling on Skeppsholmen. For us, the highlights were the unique location, easy access to a ferry to old town and museums, lovely room and outstanding restaurant. It was a very short walk to the public ferry and easy to get from one island to another. We found the room to be gorgeous with a generous size and loads of light. We ate dinner at the restaurant twice and the service and food were outstanding; breakfast was adequate and more options and staffing would have been appreciated. The staff at the front desk were very helpful and knew a lot about the area. The location itself is stunning and very walkable.||A few things to consider; first, cabs/ubers had a bit of a hard time finding the hotel entrance so I wish I had reviewed the map in more detail in advance. For us, the surprising, less than serene aspect was the daily private events held at the hotel some of which were well attended and directly adjacent to our room or the restaurant. We also were disappointed at the noise generated from an event not at the hotel which went on well past 23:00. Since the phone in our room did not work, we wandered down to the desk and they were able to get the party noise reduced, thankfully. We appreciate the effort of the front desk staff to take care of this problem given it was not a hotel event but was very close to the hotel.||Overall, I would definitely stay here again and I recommend considering this hotel if you are looking for a unique place to stay.

agnesandersonn

Google

Love this hotel!||This is my favorite hotel in Stockholm. The location is outstanding, they have the best breakfast and a great restaurant. Very friendly and professional staff and I love the Byredo bathroom amenities. To sit in one of the sun chairs in the garden with a glass of wine is wonderful. Can’t wait to come back.

stephenbJ2192AR

Google

We were recommended the hotel by some people that lived in Stockholm and we were impressed as soon as we stepped through the foyer. The reception staff were extremely helpful, friendly and professional. Nothing was too much for them. All their recommendations were exactly what we were after. They even found a secure room to store our bicycles. Our room was extremely comfortable. The food was delicious. The hotel had a wonderful aura and calming feeling. It is in an ideal location to be able to get around the city on foot. Sadly we only had one night in this little gem of a hotel. All staff were so friendly and helpful.

kcbarton101

Google

This is a truly exceptional hotel, and I highly recommend it. Although the buildings are historic, the rooms (and other spaces) are spacious and have been remodeled to a modern standard, and nothing was lacking or inferior. (No problems with air conditioning, WiFi, bathroom, or bedding.) The setting is truly amazing--on a peaceful island, which can easily be reached by car, bus, ferry, or walking--it's only about a 15-minute walk to Gamla Stan--and the island itself includes multiple museums and other historic buildings. Breakfast was very good, and the outdoor seating was perfect; staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. I really can't imagine anything that could have been improved--it was an outstanding experience. If anything, the website undersells just how nice the setting is. (Some reviewers have complained about noise, but I don't see how they could have found the location noisy, but just don't match the experience we had there.)

MarcStl

Google

If you're looking to be close to all the major tourist sites in Stockholm but want a quieter and more serene experience then this is the hotel for you. It doesn't have all the amenities of the larger and more modern hotels but it makes up for this with a great setting and historically significant architecture w/ modern design. The breakfast is fantastic. The workout room isn't really a workout room. It has a single treadmill and a couple barbells and is tiny.

Levant Levent Aygen (Traveler)

Google

I stayed at this lovely hotel for 3 nights between July 1st and 4th, and everything exceeded my expectations. The breakfast was fresh and delicious, the staff were warm and attentive, and the rooms were spotless and comfortable. The location is perfect—central, convenient, and easy to get around. I also had the chance to dine at the hotel restaurant, and the food was absolutely excellent. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area!

Philipat

Google

This is a lovely property located on the protected island of Skeppsholmen right next to Stockholm's excellent (But oh so woke) museum of Modern Art. It's an oasis of clam and green in the middle of the City. The Island has a military background, naval in particular and the Hotel was once a barracks. |We found the Hotel to be overall very good - the staff are all friendly and helpful, the breakfast buffet is excellent and the restaurant serves very good modern Swedish food.|The only real downside is that, probably emanating from it barracks history, the rooms are tiny compared to International norms for high end properties, so there is nowhere in the room to sit and relax. Many of the standard room amenities are also only available on request, again probably because of the lack of space to accommodate them. Some might also find the property a little isolated (there's a very close ferry for the Vasa museum/Tivoli and the Old Town but otherwise a 10-15 minute walk over the bridge to the "mainland") but we enjoyed the tranquility this affords and we would definitely stay again.

Edin_S-and-J

Google

This stylish and upmarket hotel offers a haven of peace and tranquility only minutes away from all of the main suburbs and attractions of beautiful Stockholm. Gamla Stan is in easy walking distance or alternatively a SL65 bus or SL82 ferry operate frequently all day from adjacent to the hotel.||The hotel service is impeccable as are the Scandic designed rooms. You will want for nothing if you stay here!

Dana M.

Yelp

The most beautiful hotel I've ever stayed at. The staff are exceptionally kind and helpful and answered every question I had with no hesitations. The rooms are small for 3 but comfortable for 2 people. I looked forward to the Swedish breakfast that's served 7-10 AM every morning. From fresh coffee to homemade jam to croque miseur you won't be disappointed. There is seating available outside of the cafe which you can sit anytime just to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Hope I will be back someday to this wonderful hotel. Thank you Skeppsholmen!

Julius T.

Yelp

The place is amazing and the ameneties are one of a kind. I call this place world class. The staff are very friendly, respectful and their restaurant is amazing. Jessie, thanks for the recommendation your hotel is amazing!!! I shall return and will highly recommend this to my comrades!

Will X.

Yelp

Hotel Skeppsholmen is an awesome hotel tucked away on Skeppsholmen, a little island that is also home to the Moderna Museet and about a 15 min stroll to Old Town. The service is super pleasant and gets even better if you're a longtime SPG member. Rooms are clean, simple and modern. Hallways can get sort of dark, but are very sleek and every section has a sort of a visual lighting art piece that's neat. Breakfast, which is included, is amazing. They have a fabulous spread that includes cured salmon, pate, meat, cucumber, tomato, fish roe, jam, etc. There is also sausages, bacon, and scrambled egg that's cooked to a perfectly solid yet moist level. They have coffee but will also make lattes. And you can construct your own teabags! Wi-Fi is free with no login. If you have a corner room, the corners will have week internet. They also reset the internet every so often, so you have to manually reconnect. If you have an ocean facing room, the view is superb. Otherwise, you can take a easy stroll through their garden during the Summer.

Sam S.

Yelp

5 star location, 3 star food and 2 star service. I can't comment on the hotel itself as I have never stayed there but the cafe / terrace is what I am referring to. We had a grumpy waiter who did not want to be there. It was a busy afternoon as it was sunny and everyone wanted to be out on the terrace and outdoors. The line up to order was long and it was slow. When we went to order the person behind the bar was really grumpy and dismissive. Anyhow the coffee and cake was nice so I won't give it two stars. I am sure I will be back here again. It's a beautiful location facing the sea.

Matthew L.

Yelp

Hotel Skeppsholmen was an incredible experience during my trip to Stockholm this week. With the warmth of the friendly staff to the simple, comfy but warm interior of my room, and to the wonderful and intimate breakfast experience, Hotel Skeppsholmen exceeded my expectations! When I was looking for hotels in Stockholm prior to my trip, I was debating whether or not to stay in Nörrmalm/Central to be closer to the action at City Center, in Gamla Stan to be closer to old world Stockholm, or in Skeppsholmen for a more peaceful visit-- and I am 100% glad that I chose the more peaceful/restful route. Hotel Skeppsholmen is situated on idyllic Skeppsholmen island which is about a 15 min bus ride (or a 30 min walk) from Centralterminalen and an easy 20 minute walk to Gamla Stan. While Skeppsholmen is slightly a little bit further away from the action near city center, it wasn't really too bad getting around as the island is connected to the rest of Stockholm by a short bridge (Skeppsholmenbron). Hotel Skeppsholmen used to be the living quarters for military/navy back in the day -- so you'll see a great blend of old/traditional with the new/modern. Hotel Skeppsholmen offers complimentary breakfast (the scrambled eggs are really yummy), free wifi, and admission to the Modernamuseet (next door). Definitely a good deal in my books since I saved money not having to pay for breakfast every morning. I stayed in deluxe room 240, which faced the water -- so I had a pleasant view of Södermalm. It was well appointed with what I needed most - lots of towels, bathrobes, and plenty of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, along with a comfy bed with lots of comfy pillows and clean sheets! I typically need earplugs to sleep to block out noise, but Skeppsholmen was so quiet that I didn't need them. I slept fairly well at the hotel, so I was definitely pleased with my experience. I definitely felt recharged every morning when I got up-- with good sleep in a comfy, welcoming environment. Hotel Skeppsholmen offered a unique and pleasant experience for me. I typically like to stay close to a train station when I travel, so staying a little further out on an island was a first for me. From the friendly and warm staff, accommodations, and restaurant -- I felt very comfortable here. In the Danish language, there is a word for cozy warm feel that people get when they visit a cozy place, also know as "hygge" or "hyggelig". Hotel Skeppsholmen definitely gave me that feeling of "hygge". Tack så mycket, Hotel Skeppsholmen for an unforgettable experience!

Norm M.

Yelp

Just stayed there in July. While the location is a bit of a walk from the city center (10 minutes) it is quiet and the staff are extremely nice. Aside from a little challenge to figure out the layout of the place, the food was great and the setting great. We'd stay there again and we are fussy.

Miriam W.

Yelp

The Skeppsholmen Hotel is on an island but much closer to the action than you might imagine. From here, it's an easy 10 minute walk to central Stockholm. Culture seekers, take note: the hotel shares the island with the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, the Museum of Modern Art and the Swedish Museum of Architecture. And this 70 room accommodation has some serious history - the two buildings that house the hotel date from 1699! I enjoyed the bath products from Byredo and the welcome amenity: caramels from Pärlans Konfektyr+ (my favorite Swedish sweet). For the business traveler, the wifi is super strong. I should also plug the hotel's restaurant. Like every Scandinavian hotel I've slept with, the breakfast is included and incredible. I also had a really lovely dinner around Christmas and I highly recommend you do the same if you come here in December. Staying at the Skeppsholmen means you'll sleeping in a quiet, pretty paradise whilst still being walking distance away from loads of shopping, drinking and eating. For me, it's the best of both worlds. + http://www.yelp.com/biz/p%C3%A4rlans-konfektyr-stockholm-2#hrid:zhVbAx9M6vNoxiaiPpJrwQ

David S.

Yelp

We asked for hotels recommendations in advance from others who had been in Stockholm before and looked at Tripadvisor. Nothing indicated the Skeppsholmen hotel would be the great hotel we enjoyed more than any other in the last few years. It is very centrally located, yet on a quiet green island, 5 minutes walking from Grand Hotel. Alternatively you can take a boat to Sodermalm or the tourist area right across the water. Excellent Duxiana beds, modern bathrooms (Vola faucets), Swedish design throughout the hotel. Thanks to the good weather we could fully enjoy the great terrace where you can have breakfast (included in the room price), indeed of the quality another reviewer already described in detail.

Mack M.

Yelp

This is an awesome restaurant in an awesome location and you should go. You have to go. There's no question that your stay in Stockholm has to include the restaurant at Hotel Skeppsholmen (Langa Raden). Skeppsholmen is a gorgeous and "out of the way" place, the restaurant is a twelve minute walk from The Grand Hotel, a quick bus ride on the #65, but here's a tip: You can take the ferry from Gamla Stan and/or Djurgarden, which is gorgeous. (It's also the price of bus fare). You can also do the Hop On Hop Off thing to get here. However you get here - get here. How good is the food and service? As good as you expect it would be. It is excellent, and it is not expensive (by Stockholm standards). Side note: their mustard sauce took third place in an international competition. I stayed here for a week and ate here two nights (plus every breakfast); I love this place and if you're on vacation, then you should come out to Skeppsholmen and take dinner here, you will not be disappointed!

Latha P.

Yelp

During our last visit, we stayed in Gamla Stan in a beautiful old hotel Sven but they have limited rooms and didn't have rooms for dates and so we picked this one. We are glad we did. It is located in a peaceful haven close to water but yet in walking distance to the waterfront/Grand hotel and Gamla Stan. Perfect location actually. We didn't use the outdoor facility but they do have tennis courts. We had ordered one room for three of us but found it a bit cramped and so ordered a double separate room for our son, who was thrilled, of course. Rooms are clean, well maintained and the bathrooms are interesting. I am not a fan of sliding doors anywhere and the door to the bathroom kept getting stuck. The closet/wardrobe is not very convenient. If you are the kind of person who likes to unpack in the hotel (like me), there is not much space. I don't know if it was the peak pollen season or the hotel, my husband kept getting congested and didn't sleep well. Didn't affect me and our son. Service was spectacular. Overall, a happy experience.

Tracy H.

Yelp

Wonderful hotel and restaurant. We tried both the superior and the deluxe rooms. They were both quite spacious compared to other european rooms. The superior room had a bathroom that was almost as big as the room, and a cool tub shower. The deluxe room has a tiny bathroom with no tub, and a see through bathroom door and shower to the main room. The view from the deluxe room was delightful, with windows that open out to the ocean and gardens below. The sun also comes in quite powerfully waking you up with a hot force. I had to move down to the bottom of the bed and sleep horizontally. The superior room comes with a regular queen bed. The deluxe room has two twin beds pushed together, and I woke up falling down the middle of the bed. The hotel restaurant is delightful. We had the swedish meatballs, which were fantastic, highly recommended. The only complaint might be the over agressive cleaning staff. They knock and try to enter every fifteen minutes, and there is no "still sleeping" card. So anyone who might be suffering from jetlag might want to call the front desk the night before and just forego the cleaning the first day.

José A.

Yelp

Their breakfast buffet and brunch are top quality and not extremely expensive. A good mix of sweet and salty, all the typical breakfast things plus traditional swedish items. Their bread is extremely good. If you are hungry you should definitely come here. The best hotel breakfast in Stockholm in my opinion. One negative side is that for the past 4 years they have not changed anything from their breakfast or brunch menu, so if you go there a couple of times you will always have the same food. They could try to introduce some new things sometimes.

Ihno L.

Yelp

We arrived by ferry early on a Sunday morning. Their breakfast (opens at 7:30 on weekends) is a perfect way to start the day. Cost: 195 SEK (for non-guests). Such a nice breakfast spread to choose from: - fruit in all forms: whole fruit, fruit salad, fruit juice - yogurt, granola, muesli, with dried fruit and nuts - french toast triangles, scrambled & hard-boiled eggs, bacon, sausages - various meats, cheeses, salmon, even caviar - breads w/ jam (sea buckthorn!), peanut butter, nutella, etc. - all the coffee and tea that you can drink Great atmosphere: Artsy, minimalist, and bright. And very photogenic. I wasn't the only one snapping photos of the breakfast spread and wall decor. Staff were polite and very helpful. Yes, I do believe I'll come back.

Zach S.

Yelp

What a beautiful place. It's an old military barracks converted to a hotel. Charming vibe, great breakfast, amazing grounds. The hotel is surrounded by walking paths which are perfect for a morning stroll. We had a second story room with a view of the harbor (rm 522) and I honestly wouldn't have changed a thing. The tv didn't work well but if you're here to watch tv, this isn't the place for you anyhow. Katherine and other staff were very helpful and even provided stationary and helped mail our letters and postcards. The on a small island right in the middle of Stockholm within walking distance of just about everything. It's close to everything but far away enough to feel secluded and away from all the city noise. The rooms were clean and comfy. The gym was small with no water station but it did the trick if you're just looking to get a quick work out in. I found a good deal through a booking site and would stay here again and again.

Jesper S.

Yelp

Went for brunch. Mostly very good food. Shrimp cocktail and apple pie was great. Bacon was ok. It's a bit unclear what's included in the brunch and a big minus for the bearded waiter who very rudely informed my girlfriend what wasn't included. All in all, we left feeling like we shouldn't have come here.

Jeroen B.

Yelp

Beautiful hotel, with a very helpful and friendly staff. Could not be happier with our stay here. Rooms were very nicely designed, with comfortable beds. Great food at the restaurant. Easy location walking distance to all major sights. And a tennis court as a bonus. Awesome.

Kacy L.

Yelp

I am rating the restaurant, as well as the publicly available hotel spaces. Great food, nice relaxing location. Friendly staff. Nice place to hang out on a sunny afternoon, and a close walk from the Art Museum. Check it out!

Walter C.

Yelp

I feel so grateful to have discovered this hotel from my online research back at home in Seattle. The hotel is located in the middle of Stockholm on a quiet little island. It only takes about 10 minutes to walk along the shore and cross the bridge to get to busy places such as the Grand Hotel or the canal tours. We like to walk so chose not to use the ferry system, but that is an option. The front desk will arrange for that. Although the hotel is not overly stuffy, it feels like a high-end secluded resort, especially with the highly accommodating front desk. Carl helped us quite a bit, making all of our dinner reservations (6 reservations!) and providing useful suggestions. We had a large spacious room on the second floor and a view of the water. I loved waking up and opening the windows and hearing the people in the gardens and courtyard below and seeing the blue water sparkling in the sunshine. We ate in be restaurant quite a bit, eating breakfast daily (delicious!) and a few dinners here, as well. One thing to note: the crowd here is mostly older and everyone dresses well. We felt we stood out a little, especially considering that people in Seattle don't usually dress up on a regular basis. We met people here who return to this location every time they visit Stockholm, for business or pleasure. Hope to be back some day.