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Castanea Old Town Hostel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1 Kindstugatan, Stockholm, Stockholms län, 111 31
  • Place, Stockholm Palace
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stockholm Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Drottninggatan
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Stockholm (ARN-Arlanda)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Stockholm

Located in Central Stockholm within a 5-minute walk of Stockholm Palace, Castanea Old Town Hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights like ABBA The Museum. This 16-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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What's nearby

  • Stockholm Palace - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stockholm Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nobel Prize Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Drottninggatan - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • King's Garden - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gamla stan T-Bana - 5 min walk
  • Stockholm City Station - 16 min walk
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Belgian Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stockholms Gästabud - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pastis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tradition - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Under Kastanjen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Castanea Old Town Hostel

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 access to locker space, luggage storage, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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 Drottninggatan. You'll also find Stockholm Viking Terminal and Vasa Museum within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Castanea Old Town Hostel?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castanea Old Town Hostel on Apr 30, 2026 start from $104, 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.

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 available?

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 (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), which is located 26.9 mi away (47-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Castanea Old Town Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Castanea Old Town Hostel.

Castanea Old Town Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Reuben

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, lovely staff and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, lovely staff, cozy rooms. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rent och fräscht. Trevlig personal. Bra läge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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