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City BackPackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a sauna, near Odenplan Square

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Restaurant
Apartment, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Courtyard
Breakfast area
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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Upplandsgatan 2a, Stockholm, 111 23
  • Drottninggatan
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Odenplan Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Stockholm (ARN-Arlanda)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, No Windows (Budget)

Twin Room, No Windows (Budget)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Apartment, Kitchen

Apartment, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, Kitchen

Deluxe Apartment, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed)

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed)

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4-Bed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4-Bed)

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4-Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (7 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (7 beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6-Bed)

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6-Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Superior Apartment, Multiple Beds

Superior Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (12-Bed)

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (12-Bed)

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (12-Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8-Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Stockholm

City BackPackers Hostel puts you in the heart of Stockholm, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Odenplan Square and Stockholm Palace. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a sauna. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a games room. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Central Stockholm hostel include Vasa Museum and ABBA The Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Drottninggatan - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Odenplan Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stockholm City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stockholm Palace - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Central T-Bana - 7 min walk
  • Stockholm Central Station - 9 min walk
  • Stockholm (BMA-Bromma) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clarion Hotel Sign - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Internationella Pressklubben - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Neta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Da Peppe Due - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Indian Street Food & Co. - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City BackPackers Hostel

Hostel with a sauna, near Odenplan Square
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at City BackPackers Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Stockholm hostel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
City BackPackers Hostel offers 27 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 210.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Bed sheets fee: SEK 35 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 210.0 per day
  • Towels fee: SEK 30 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (70 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (70 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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City BackPackers Hostel Stockholm
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at City BackPackers Hostel?

City BackPackers Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at City BackPackers Hostel?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City BackPackers Hostel on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$122.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to City BackPackers Hostel?

The closest beach to City BackPackers Hostel is Smedsuddsbadet (2.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City BackPackers Hostel?

No, City BackPackers Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at City BackPackers Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at City BackPackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at City BackPackers Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

City BackPackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 285 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ramzi, Beirut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostels I stayed at, full of engaging activities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Miles

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, the hostel is really nice, had good facilities such as the kitchen and wifi, it’s super clean, nice and quiet and the staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room, with a clean and nice common rooms. Funky old building, and reception was super helpful. Just be aware they charge for sheets on-top of the room rate (30SEK) that's payable when you arrive. They could have some more toilets and showers, but it's not a massive issue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Delightful hostel with friendly staff- clean rooms, nice common area- walking distance to central station, near bus route and shopping areas. Reception opens at 9 am in case you arrive as we did on an early train - so just had to chill a bit. Lots of friendly guests - would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

2 night stay

The accommodation was fairly comfortable, however checking out was made a bit difficult when the keycode changed the day i was leaving and was a little effort trying to leave. The doors can be noisy aswell as when people are leaving and entering when trying to sleep along with metal bed frames whwre you can hear every time somebody is turning over. The accommodation is catered for large amount of travellers, so would recommend if you're with a group or up for socialising.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Che

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I can't really find the right words at the moment. I have been travelling and staying in hostels around the world for over 15 years. I have never experienced negative and sarcasm from any hostel front of house reception staff before. I don't fully understand why this hostel gets such good ratings and reviews. There are only a couple of good things that I can say. Its walking distance from the train station and old town and the cleaning staff are friendly and are trying there best to keep an old run down building clean. The hostel is a maze of corridors and levels. The hostel gives you a map of the hostel which is useless. Its the hardest place to navigate through. You have to feel sorry for the guests who are stuck in the rooms located in the basement. There is no natural light or fresh air. The hostel has so many heavy doors which requires you to enter a different access code for most of them. It seems to be a complete waste of time. I don't understand the heavy security. The bathrooms and toilets could do with an upgrade. Overall its a disappointing place of accommodation to stay when visiting Sweden. I did meet some very friendly and switched on travelers staying there which made me feel like staying for the 2 nights that I'd paid for. Otherwise I probably would have left the hostel early. The hostel definitely needs a heavier local Swedish staff presence. Stay around the corner at the Generator hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sanchia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was clean, safe, and in a very convenient location for both walking and public transportation. My biggest complaint was that the check in process could have been smoother. I personally didn’t have issues, but one of my roommates checked in at 10pm and didn’t have linens. By the time he was able get in touch with staff & get linens, it was 11:30pm and him trying to put his sheets on his bed was a big disturbance to everyone in the room. Many people who checked in at night were confused and had trouble finding things. Another one of my roommates checked in during the day, was explicitly told to come to that particular room and was given an access code for that room, and had settled in for a few hours before a staff member abruptly came in and asked if everyone there was in the right room. They realized they had assigned her to the wrong room, and made her collect all her things and move to a different room. The staff told her “It happens so no worries. It’s not your fault” as if she had done something wrong, and didn’t bother apologizing at all for the mistake he clearly made or for the disturbance it caused her. My roommate was too nice to complain but I was pretty displeased by the service. Last thing I would say is that it’s not a quiet place. Things are noisy on the street and within the hostel. The walls were VERY thin. Didn’t bother me much but it certainly bothered some other people there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Shiori

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

marja

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel for young

The hostel suits for 20-30 years old. The foods desappeared from frigo. Some kind of descrimination of older travellers. No respect for silence at late evening and night.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding staff!

I arrived after hours, although the booking said the desk was open until midnight. I hadn’t received an email with check in stipulations, so I ended up going to another hostel. When I arrived the next morning, the staff were excellent and took care of me right away, securing my refund as well. Take care when booking in this part of the world, as a 24 hour staff is not the norm. This site did not provide my email to the hostel, so the disconnect caused the issue. Still a great hostel with lots of character and outstanding staff. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021