City BackPackers Hostel

Terrible place. DO NOT STAY HERE. Problems: 1. Dirty - it doesn't look THAT bad. But every single pillow, mattress and cover is FULL of dust. I know because after choking from the ones in my room i actually looked around for a bed to sleep at, hoping the ones at the common area get cleaned. I dont have dust allergy but if you have asthma you might actually choke. 2. Overly soft mattress - I learned that in Sweden most mattress are on the softer side but the ones in the room weren't suitable for sleeping on. My friend and I are in our 20s while writing this and we both woke up with back pain. 3. Safty Hazzard - so after the entrance you need to take your shoes off. But it's too cold so you must wear socks BUT, most floors are covered with an easy to clean flooring which is rather slippery. The first time i managed to balance myself. Second, i tumbled on some stairs and there are no railings, so i didn't have anything to catch. 4. Too expensive for such an abysmal place. 5. The bar next to them which they recommend and work with is just as bad just in different way. The good: 1. Close and easy to get to from the central station.

Would absolutely recommend this hostel. Peaceful, comfortable, safe, social

Cool place but hated that I had to make my bed.

This hostel was one of the better ones that I have come accross in Europe. We were greeted with a warm welcome from the staff. Everything is code access which meant not having to worry about losing a key or swipe card. There are lots of funky areas to hang out, a spacious and well equipt communal kitchen and the coolest part is that they have saunas! They also have lots of activities on offer and a supply of free pasta in the kitchen.  There is a restaurant next door where you can get one discounted beer per guest. They offer free hire of ice skates which was cool. We stayed in the private room. It is in the basement so a little dark but it's nice and cosy. Bathroom was a bit cramped but shower heated quickly. Only a 10min walk from central station and that was in snow. Within walking distance to Gamla Stan however, also easy to take the metro from central station. They offer free coffee for guests after 11am. There are two parks accross the road which would be gorgeous to hang out in during summer. I thought this was a great value hostel in Stockholm.

Thank to stay!! It was nice atmosphere! The hostel was very quiet around. And nice staff! I could enjoyed to night because there is a bar beside hostel.