Scandic Gamla Stan

Property class: 4
City centre hotel within walking distance of Stockholm Palace

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When you stay at Scandic Gamla Stan, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Stockholm Palace and Royal Swedish Opera. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gamla stan T-Bana is 2 minutes and Slussen T-Bana is 7 minutes.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
The current price is £103
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A double bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand with a telephone, and a red curtain.

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a chandelier.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

Economy Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Lilla Nygatan 25, Stockholm, 111 28

What's nearby

  • Nobel Prize Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stockholm Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Drottninggatan - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Swedish Opera - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stockholm City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Stockholm (BMA-Bromma) - 29 min drive
  • Arlanda Airport (ARN) - 34 min drive
  • Stockholm Central Station - 15 min walk
  • Stockholm (XEV-Stockholm Central Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Stockholm City Station - 15 min walk
  • Gamla stan T-Bana - 2 min walk
  • Slussen T-Bana - 7 min walk
  • Kungsträdgården T-Bana - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bishops Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vapiano - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurang Mårten Trotzig - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scandic Gamla Stan

  • When you stay at Scandic Gamla Stan, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Stockholm Palace and Royal Swedish Opera. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gamla stan T-Bana is 2 minutes and Slussen T-Bana is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Shopping

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1650
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Nordic Swan Ecolabel. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately SEK 179 to 305 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Gamla Stan Rica Hotel
Hotel Rica Gamla Stan
Rica Gamla Stan
Rica Gamla Stan Hotel
Rica Hotel Gamla Stan
Scandic Gamla Stan Hotel
Scandic Hotel
Scandic Gamla Stan
Rica Hotel Stockholm
Scandic
Scandic Gamla Stan Hotel
Scandic Gamla Stan Stockholm
Scandic Gamla Stan Hotel Stockholm

Frequently asked questions

Does Scandic Gamla Stan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Scandic Gamla Stan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Scandic Gamla Stan?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Scandic Gamla Stan?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Scandic Gamla Stan.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Scandic Gamla Stan?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Scandic Gamla Stan?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Cosmopol Stockholm (19-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Scandic Gamla Stan and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Stockholm Palace (6-min walk) and Royal Swedish Opera (12-min walk), along with National Museum (0.8 mi) and Stockholm City Hall (0.8 mi).

What's the area around Scandic Gamla Stan like?

Scandic Gamla Stan is in Central Stockholm, a short 2-minute walk from Gamla stan T-Bana and 6 minutes' walk from Stockholm Palace. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Scandic Gamla Stan Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its variety, quality, and attentiveness to dietary needs, with many guests raving about the homemade options and gluten-free accommodations. (151 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing breakfast and great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay! Perfect location, quiet, clean and comfortable bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for exploring the old town, lots of places to eat and drink and transport links.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location and very friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, good room, nice rooftop area, excellent breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Small hotel in fabulous location. Very quiet and clean and comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful experience! The room was actually larger than we anticipated and the staff was so friendly! I would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location 😊
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8/10 Very good

Great location- clean quaint rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Great central location to all the bars and restaurants and transport. Gamla Stan is so quaint and walkable
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was home made, fresh juice and fruit smoothies and lots of healthy choices with wholesome bread, jam, breakfast meats and delicious eggs. The coffee was also very good and the chef very hospitable and caring about great service and food!
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10/10 Exceptional

A brilliant stay - the breakfast was exceptional with a fantastic selection of food & v helpful staff.
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8/10 Very good

Overall stay was good. Breakfast had several time slots to choose from, would have preferred open seating. No coffee in the room. Room was clean. Staff was pleasant and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were small, but efficient. Very clean. Old building with character. Breakfast was included, and was fantastic! Very convenient location, in “Old Town”.
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8/10 Very good

No tea or coffee facilities in room Cable on hairdryer very restricting as not long enough. Staff very helpful and location great for the metro and even getting to the city was walkable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location. Close to the subway station, or walk 15 minutes to the Central Station. Gamla Stan is the best place to stay in Stockholm.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing breakfast, rooms with historic atmosphere
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic buffet breakfast and very friendly chef
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was wonderful! Great location! Loved the breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful and comfortable old hotel with a fantastic breakfast located near shopping and restaurants and within walking distance of museums and the Royal Palace.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place in good location with nice breakfast and very good staff—was a last minute one night stay and night receptionist very helpful in helping booking/check-in.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an excellent stay. The room and bed were comfortable. The staff were excellent as was breakfast. And the location made accessing anywhere in Stockholm easy by foot or transit/ferry.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Central location allows walking to many areas and next to the station to get the train or a ferry. Breakfast was also good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location near old town, restaurants and shops. Rooms clean and comfortable. Excellent European breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location if you want to explore the old town. Conveniently located to metro and not far from ferry transportation as well.