Castanea Old Town Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Stockholm, 3-minute walk to Stockholm Palace

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi
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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi
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6-bed Mixed Dormitory | Free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1 Kindstugatan, Stockholm, Stockholms län, 111 31
  • Place, Stockholm Palace
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Swedish Opera
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Drottninggatan
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Stockholm (ARN-Arlanda)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

4-bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Small 4-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

6-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

16-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 16
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Stockholm

Located in Central Stockholm within a 5-minute walk of Stockholm Palace, Castanea Old Town Hostel is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights like Avicii Arena. This 16-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

What's nearby

  • Stortorget - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Stockholm Palace - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Swedish Opera - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Drottninggatan - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • King's Garden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gamla stan T-Bana - 5 min walk
  • Stockholm City Station - 16 min walk
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stockholms Gästabud - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Under Kastanjen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Österlånggatan 17 Bar & Kvarterskrog - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tradition - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grillska Huset - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Castanea Old Town Hostel

Hostel in Stockholm, 3-minute walk to Stockholm Palace
Castanea Old Town Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, access to locker space, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a library and a communal living room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other amenities include 4 bathrooms, refrigerators, and microwaves. Bathrooms are shared.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Bed sheets fee: SEK 60 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Towels fee: SEK 15 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near Castanea Old Town Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Central Stockholm, just steps from Stockholm Palace and Stortorget, and within a short walk of King's Garden. You'll also find Avicii Arena and Stockholm Viking Terminal within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Castanea Old Town Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Castanea Old Town Hostel include a casino on the premises?

No, Castanea Old Town Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Castanea Old Town Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Castanea Old Town Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Castanea Old Town Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Castanea Old Town Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Castanea Old Town Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Castanea Old Town Hostel.

Does Castanea Old Town Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Castanea Old Town Hostel?

The closest major airport to Castanea Old Town Hostel is Stockholm (BMA-Bromma), which is 6.2 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), which is located 26.9 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Castanea Old Town Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Castanea Old Town Hostel.

Reviews

Castanea Old Town Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ibrahim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rent rum och trevlig personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annakarin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rent och fint, både på rum och i allmänna utrymmen. Trevlig personal, perfekt läge i Gamla Stan.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025