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Scandic Gamla Stan

4.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, 6-minute walk to Stockholm Palace

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Reception
Daily buffet breakfast (SEK 235 per person)
Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

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Lilla Nygatan 25, Stockholm, 111 28
  • Place, Stockholm Palace
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Swedish Opera
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Stockholm City Hall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Stockholm (BMA-Bromma)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Queen Room

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

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Stockholm

Scandic Gamla Stan places you in the centre of Stockholm, within just a 15-minute stroll of Stockholm Palace and Royal Swedish Opera. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Central Stockholm hotel include National Museum and Stockholm City Hall.

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

  • Gamla stan T-Bana - 2 min walk
  • Stockholm (XEV-Stockholm Central Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Stockholm (BMA-Bromma) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ardbeg Embassy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vapiano - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurang Michelangelo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bishops Arms - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Scandic Gamla Stan

Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, 6-minute walk to Stockholm Palace
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Scandic Gamla Stan.

This 4-star Stockholm hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1650
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Scandic Gamla Stan offers 52 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; SEK 235 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1650
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately SEK 235 per person
  • Pet fee: SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • Alcohol isn't served at Scandic Gamla Stan.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Scandic Gamla Stan?

Scandic Gamla Stan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Gamla Stan?

As of 4 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Gamla Stan on 23 Feb 2026 start from AU$186.31, 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 Scandic Gamla Stan?

The closest beach to Scandic Gamla Stan is Sickla Strand (3.9 km).

Does Scandic Gamla Stan serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors can't get enough of the buffet brekkie here! Offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scandic Gamla Stan?

No, Scandic Gamla Stan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Scandic Gamla Stan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Scandic Gamla Stan?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Scandic Gamla Stan, with food and water bowls on offer.

Scandic Gamla Stan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good stay. clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic buffet breakfast and very friendly chef
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Convenient for Gamla Stan

Clean & convenient hotel. Has an old school feel to it; quirky, small, old wooden lift for example! The room was dated, was aiming at cosy but felt like staying in a grandparent’s house that hadn’t been decorated for 20yrs. Weird pictures on the walls! Otherwise, great location for the Old Town, felt safe, staff weren’t that friendly but definitely helpful & the manager was great. Breakfast was a little lacklustre but fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charles David

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

Comfortable & clean - perfect in cooler weather

Great location conveniently near the T but that means when the windows are open, for the rooms facing the street, you hear the T and it runs 24 hours. the windows, when closed, do a great job reducing the outside noise but the hotel doesn’t have air conditioning so in warmer weather it could be uncomfortable at night. We stayed in early October so it wasn’t a problem for us. Our room was clean, the bed comfortable & the reception staff very nice. No wash cloths in the bathroom so if you use them bring your own. The rooms don’t have coffee makers or kettles. There is a coffee machine in the lobby but guests need to pay per cup, refills are less costly but for the cost of the rooms we didn’t understand the need to charge guests for coffee. Breakfast is offered for a fee, we didn’t have the breakfast to comment about the selection. There is a small roof top patio with seating that we enjoyed. Gamla Stan is an enjoyable area to explore, a bit crowded during the day but very nice to walk around early in the morning & in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was friendly. Chef Oscar is the man. I saw all these reviews about the breakfast. I normally go to test the local fare, but this was too good and easy to pass up. LOTS of healthy options which I like and need. Big fan of this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shana

Disliked: Staff & service
On my flight to Stockholm, which was to connect at London Heathrow, we were informed by the captain that there had been a fire at Heathrow and the power was out. Therefore, we returned to America. Because there was no way I would be able to check-in to the property on my arrival date (and, as is standard, the booking would then be cancelled), I as well as Expedia staff contacted the property to explain the situation and request a refund (even though it was non-refundable, because clearly this was a situation out of anyone's control). We were denied. I was offered a flight a few days later by the airline, but by then my reservation at the property was null and void and I was unable to pay for an entirely new stay at a new hotel since nothing had been refunded. I find it unbelievable that a situation which was out of the control of me, the property, the airline, and everyone else does not constitute a legitimate reason to refund the booking. I've stayed at Scandic properties in the past, but never will again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location, but has some pros and cons

I stayed here for 2 nights, a Friday and a Saturday. While I would stay here again if needed, there are a few factors that would make me think twice. The good stuff - the service was excellent, the breakfast buffet had lots of good choices (though there were sometimes no tables to eat at in peak times), and the location puts you right in the Old Town area of Stockholm. The beds are comfortable (although they only give you half-sized pillows / cushions for some reason... never had that before). There's a desk in most rooms so you can do some work. Some rooms have bar fridges, some don't; but there is a selection of food and drinks you can buy downstairs if needed. The less-good stuff: The rooms are pretty small - the gap between the end of the bed and the nearest wall might be only 60cm. There's no air conditioning, so even in the Autumn when I was there, it was stuffy and warm in the rooms. The windows open though, so you can let some fresh air in if needed. The big problem I had was that the blinds don't block all light or noise. And in the Old Town there's plenty of people out partying 2am. Really, if they'd add in a rollerblind as well as some thicker drapes that go all-the-way to the walls, I'd probably stay here again. One last issue - this is not a good place if you have mobility issues. There are steps and trip hazards everywhere. (I stubbed my toe every morning going to the bathroom because the bathroom has a 2cm lip under the door.)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
see above
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved popping over to secret garden for discounted cava on Tuesdays. Nice breakfast options
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great. Oscar in the restaurant in the mornings was the absolute best part of our stay! He is amazing! Thank you for everything Oscar!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect lockation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl, Pelham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 5 nights. It’s a charming older hotel that met all our needs. We appreciated the roof terrace and loved the breakfast buffet
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff couldn't have been more accommodating-taxi rides,Great breakfast and the chef was amazingly accommodating for gluten-free options. They also have a boxed breakfast for those whohave to leave prior to breakfast time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded to the bigger room in the fourth floor and it was a really cozy spot to recover from jet lag. Upon arriving I noticed the dead bolt did not work in the room and it took a day for it to be repaired but then when I checked it, it still didn’t work. It would have been nice to have that extra security as a woman traveling alone. The breakfast was great and the room was very clean. The water pressure in the shower was incredible. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here. The room is pretty, with a very comfy bed and bedding. The new bathroom is so clean. The location is perfect. We could walk to everything! The staff, especially in the breakfast room, are efficient and welcoming. And the roof terrace is a lovely place to enjoy a rest after a busy day of being a tourist.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal. Breakfast was excellent with very attentive dining staff. Very clean hotel. No safe in room. No air conditioning. Overall good value, ample and tasty breakfast, and wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Urs

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel enjoys a fantastic location near the metro station, making it easy to get around. While the rooms are relatively small and on the pricier side, the exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding breakfast more than make up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nalini, Odenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Gamla train station 2 minutes away, bus to central station 1 minute away. Good breakfast. We are vegans, staff noticed it and took good care of us during breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Nepean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel did not disappoint, in that it is historic, quaint, and super well-located in the historic area. It is easy to walk anywhere, close to public transit and easy walk to taxi stands. The staff was very helpful and pleasant. My only comment is that there was no air conditioning; a table fan in the room helped keep things cool enough to sleep, and windows open to let in the cooler night air, but it is a noisy, touristy area so we tended to keep the window closed. The only other thing to be aware of is that cars are not allowed into the inner part of the old city (including where this hotel is) between 11 am - 6 am daily, so Ubers, Taxis etc. must stop a few blocks away and you walk the rest. Not an issue unless you have big checked bags with you vs. carry-on. But overall a wonderful hotel that fits in well in this historic area, with superb staff, and a delicious breakfast buffet with a range of great food choices for almost every taste.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Damariscotta

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
This was my second stay at the Gamla Stan Scandic. My stay last year was perfect so why not try it again. I love this hotel. The staff is friendly, accommodating and very helpful. The rooms are small but totally adequate. There’s a great sitting area on the roof. Breakfast has everything you could want and more and the location is within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025