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City Backpackers Hostel

Stockholm · Sweden

Upplandsgatan 2View location

8.8/10Excellent319 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.4/108.4
Location9.8/109.8
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About City Backpackers Hostel

Located in City Center - Vasastaden, City Backpackers Hostel is a perfect starting point from which to explore Stockholm. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services.

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, kitchen, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, family room are just some of the facilities on offer.

Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like mirror, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating.

Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including sauna, table tennis, garden, karaoke, games room, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Stockholm has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at City Backpackers Hostel.

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With a stay at City BackPackers Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Stockholm, within a 10-minute drive of Stockholm Palace and Vasa Museum. This hostel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Strawberry Arena and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Avicii Arena.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms are provided. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Towels fee: SEK 30 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Swedish

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Strindbergs Intimateater 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Norra Bantorget 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Tegnerlunden Park 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Stockholm City Conference Centre 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Oscar Theatre 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Drottninggatan 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Casino Cosmopol Stockholm 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Hotorget Square 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Stockholm Concert Hall 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Stockholm City Theatre 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Sergels Square 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Odenplan Square 1 km / 0.6 mi
Gallerian 1 km / 0.6 mi
Sankt Eriksplan 1.1 km / 0.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 27
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
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  • BBQ facilities
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • Sauna
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Table tennisExtra charge
Upon availability

Room types

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  • APARTMENT DELUXE TWO BEDSAPARTMENT • DELUXE TWO BEDSAPT.2B-DX

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    APARTMENT DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.2B-DX

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FA-FH

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: BED.FA-FH

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.BK-FH

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    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: BED.BK-FH

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  • Bed in dormitory BASICBed in dormitory • BASICBED.Z1

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    Bed in dormitory BASIC

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    BASIC

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    Room code: BED.Z1

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  • APARTMENT BUNK BEDAPARTMENT • BUNK BEDAPT.BK

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    APARTMENT BUNK BED

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: APT.BK

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  • TWIN ECONOMYTWIN • ECONOMYTWN.EY

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    TWIN ECONOMY

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: TWN.EY

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    FEMALE ROOM

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    Room code: BED.FA

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  • APARTMENT SUPERIORAPARTMENT • SUPERIORAPT.SU

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    APARTMENT SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    APARTMENT
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: APT.SU

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: BED.ST

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  • TWIN ROOM WITHOUT WINDOWTWIN • ROOM WITHOUT WINDOWTWN.NW

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    TWIN ROOM WITHOUT WINDOW

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    ROOM WITHOUT WINDOW

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    Room code: TWN.NW

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  • TWIN BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.BK-FH

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    TWIN BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.BK-FH

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  • APARTMENT STANDARDAPARTMENT • STANDARDAPT.ST

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    APARTMENT STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about City Backpackers Hostel

8.8
Excellent
319 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
9.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2026
Audrey
You have to basically navigate everything on your own. Do not expect a tour of the youth hostile but very much... go ahead and find your way. If you are used to this system then it works. It's very Swedish and you don't need to talk to anyone if you don't want to. However the hostile is very social and for the most part when you reach out and ask you get answers. The kitchen where they offered free pasta is the social spot.... a lot of gold gathered there and in the entrance of the youth hostile. The location is excellent. You can really get around the city well. They offered a very reasonable dinner special that was delicious. All in all most folks love this place... it's a great meeting place and if you want more warmth reach out and talk to people both Domestic and foreigners and you'll find a very friendly environment. At night a bit noisy but you can listen to music and that helps.... bring headphones!!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Candace
The staff went over and above to accommodate. It was a very enjoyable stay.
8/10
Excellent
10 Feb 2026
Patrick
Vibes are great, the only problem was the bed. It was uncomfortable. However, the rest of the hostel was great. Bathrooms, kitchen, floors, and the common room were clean.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2025
David
All was good. Many rooms were at slightly different levels (2-12cm risers) and I stubbed by toes a lot. But I got used to where they were.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Nov 2025
ziqiang
wifi signal is not good.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Alexia
The rooms were great, loved the variety of showers, sinks, and toilet rooms. Great socializing room downstairs made it easy to make friends
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Joseph
Sauna was an amazing perk!
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
rebekah
Nice cosy hostel where the staff were friendly in a good location within walking distance of the central station and old town.
Found it to be very good value for money- make sure to read the details of the hostel as you do have to make your own bed up and hire towels separately in case those things are an issue for you.
Found the room to be very quiet, clean, with a comfortable bed and was a good temperature. Lockers are a bit on the small side to fit a suitcase/larger bag but as there's plenty of floor space you can pop these out of the way.
Attached bathroom was clean and showers were good- plenty of hot water and space for clothes etc. There is only 1 toilet which is inside one of the 2 shower rooms attached to the room but there is also another toilet just down the corridor and plenty of sink space so didn't cause any issues for us even with all the bunks occupied.
Enjoyed the sauna and appreciated the map of the hostel given when checking in which made finding my room a lot easier.
Decent wifi throughout too.
I think there was also free pasta available but didn't personally try this.
Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
26 Aug 2025
Ritika
I booked a private room for 2 guests. And I would not recommend it to anyone.

Pro: on Normalm district so it is close to most major attractions.

Cons: the property is not worth the price they are charging, and here is why -
1. There are no lifts or ramps on the property making it inconvinient to carry your luggage.
2. There are codes for every entrance which keeps changing instead of a card system.
3. Rooms are extremely small with
A. no ventilation
B. very dimly lit
C. No mirror to get ready
4. Although room details mentions bathroom, they are all common.
5. All showers are in basement and half of them are out of order.
6. Toilets don't have paper towels. Only an unhygienic cloth towel.
7. Showers don't have hooks to hang clothes or shelves to keep toiletries. Also, there is no shower gel or shampoo.
8. Stoves are switched off after 10 pm so you can't cook after that.
9. You have to remove shoes outside but they don't provide you bathroom slippers to wear on property.
10. Lastly, the luggage room is in basement which has narrow circular staircase and heavy doors making it dangerous to move luggage.


Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
01 Jul 2025
Mark
Not much privacy no curtains but good lockers and too many passcodes just to go to your room
2/10
Poor
19 Jun 2025
Shannon
Nothing go to say but phooey hope all is well in the future
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
Ramzi
One of the best hostels I stayed at, full of engaging activities.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Fiona
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10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
Jordan
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
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2024
David Oliver
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2024
Verified traveler
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
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2024
Jessica
Clean and friendly
Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jan 2024
Verified traveler

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2023
Jennifer
clean and comfortable
4/10
Poor
22 May 2023
Che
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2023
Sanchia
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.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2022
Leila
Very nice!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 May 2022
marja

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.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2021
Nicole

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!
Self
2/10
Poor
03 Dec 2019
Verified traveler

Do NOT waste your money and safty on this place.

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2019
Edwina

Safe, clean, cosy

Would absolutely recommend this hostel. Peaceful, comfortable, safe, social
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
It was okay for the price. Friendly staff and quirky.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2019
noa
geat hostel with good location.
many common areas to sit with people
absolutly loved it!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
I don't usually review hotels/hostels but this place deserves one. If you are doubting where to stay in Stockholm please look no further and stay here. I met the best people in this hostel and absolutely loved my whole experience. Maybe I was only lucky but either way the hostel was great and the restaurant next door is perfect, we all got a discount for meatballs and two beers which was super handy. The courtyard was connected with the mentioned restaurant and on my first night there was some program and a bit of live music happening, so indeed the discounted beer was well appreciated ;). Rooms and the areas were clean, maybe only the bathrooms could do with a bit more clean but it was nothing major. Staff also very nice and responded very quickly to my emails with some extra info. This was my first hostel experience ever and to be fair it will be very hard to beat it, the bar was set pretty high. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2019
Amelia

You have to make the bed!

Cool place but hated that I had to make my bed.
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2019
KAITLIN

Cosy hotel, great location

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2018
Toshiaki

Excellent

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.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Amazing place to stay. 5mins walk from main station and very beautiful city! Lovely staff and lovely place!
Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2018
Lauren

Nice Hostel

It was in a good area (short walk from downtown). There were private showers which I appreciated. The bed was comfortable. There were small lockers. It has cool decorations and is quite large. I would stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2018
Alexander

First time traveler

Really good stay, it was my first time staying at a youth hostel and I can pleasantly say everyone there was lovely and the atmosphere very welcoming.
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Great location

The hostel is in a great location- walking distance to the Old Town and other attraction. The staff is friendly and helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2018
Juras

Fantastic!

A simply amazing place with such a fantastic atmosphere! The staff are truly phenomenal for going out of their way to genuinely accommodate the guests' needs.

Located in the very centre, close to Central Station, this place offers everything one could think of! Plus, delicious free pasta, coffee and tea!

Thanks a lot, and I surely will soon be back :)
8/10
Excellent
16 Jan 2018
Emilie

Great location, friendly staff, comfortable beds.

I enjoyed my stay and would recommend it to people on weekend city breaks or Europe backpackers!
6/10
Pleasant
21 Dec 2017
Verified traveler
It's clean and does what it needs. But the staff aren't helpful, quite patronizing too. The rooms are very small and there isn't much space for anyone to store their things. There are many 'add on' prices that weren't specified when I booked the hostel.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2017
María
We stay at a double bed room with private bathroom. The only disadvantage was that it was in the basement and it didnt have natural light. But you dont get this anyway in Stockholm during the winter time.
Family
4/10
Poor
03 Dec 2017
Dino

No windows, no elevator

Cool location but no windows, no elevators, eight people in a very small windowless room without proper lighting. Difficult to sleep and rest...
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2017
Verified traveler

Central to Everything

This hostel was absolutely amazing. The hotel staff are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The rooms and common areas were always kept clean, and were very comfortable to laze around, hangout with people or catch up on some reading. The shower and bathroom area's were also always clean, and left nothing to complain about. Overall 10/10
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2017
Adam

Simply The Best!

I couldn't recommended city backpackers hostel enough, staying here will help to bring the city alive. The location is perfect, this place is wonderful, clean, the staff are excellent, the facilities are perfect and at least in my experience the guest were fabulous. I travel alone and was nervous about staying in hostels, this was one of the first I stayed in and I was spoilt with my experience, it's certainly one of the best. So if you're considering it, jump right in you won't regret.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2017
Zen

Excellent everything. Walking distance to the City

At first the guy told me front desk was coming at 1am, thats an hour after. So i waited and forgot about the time because wifi was so fast. Then I left my luggage to go around the City. When I came back everything was ready. I didnt know that I was sharing 6 other bed space with guys but found out it turns good because they were quiet and everyone respects their privacy. I was just not used to sharing rooms with guys, I guess thats backpacking goodies experienced. I recommend this pleace. Highly.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2017
Marla

Great Hostel!

Fantastic place with a sense of community. Amazing lobby. However, Our room had no windows.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2016
Verified traveler
Fantastic highly recommend fantastic hostel, great staff and would recommend it to all my friends.
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2016
Maz

Amazing Hostel

Everyone is friendly, even the staffs are very willing to help. Free coffee and tea after 11am. Nice place to just chill after a day walking around. Free pasta in the kitchen and lots of fridge space. Sauna at 19:00 for the ladies. Anyone looking to do laundry, it'll cost SEK 50. 10-15mins walk from city centre and many restaurants within walking distance. No shoes allowed in hostel. Hostel entrance and room entrance via code so it's safe.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2016
Mun Ling

Convenient and good facilities

Close to the central station, walkable to Old Stockholm, the city hall and other museums.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2016
Verified traveler

Great trendy comfortable place to stay

Had a great time, would definitely recommend it to my friends.
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2016
fer

rooms are way too cold

The hostel is great. Amazon location but the room I stayed at was way too cold being 5C degrees outside in the street. I think they need to improve their heating system specially when it comes to winter.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2016
Chloe

Great stay !!

I really enjoyed this hostel, it had everything you can think of :)
In the kitchen each room has its own little fridge
The Sauna is a must, even for few minutes
They even sell the breakfast leftovers, no waste ! and u can enjoy cinnamon buns all day long
Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2016
GhaziUSA

Nice hostel, close to the station.

Close to downtown and also close to the train station.
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2016
Helen

Central hostel with helpful staff and cosy areas

We enjoyed our stay at City Backpackers - a friendly & social hostel with activities arranged to help you meet others. We did the city bike tour and would def recommend. We had breakfast on one of the days - muesli, fruit, yoghurt, coffee and a roll. We paid 65 SEK which is a lot but not unusual compared to Stockholm prices - it's a fairly pricey city! Immaculately kept hostel and there is a restaurant next door which offers discounted food for hostel guests - the food is good! Love the no shoe indoors policy as keeps the hostel clean & homely :).
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2016
Meryan

Centrally located

It was a nice place to stay for a couple of days.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2016
Sarena
Great hostel. Easy to make friends. Beds were very creaky which made it difficult to sleep.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2016
Verified traveler

Best hostel in the world

shockingly nice, location just 10mins walking from central station. room is clean, but have to carry bags if living downstairs. The design of hostel is amazing cool, staff so kind. The common room area is cool with good computers. amaz8 ng experience ever!!! the room equipped with personal locker. the kitchen has individual fridges n storage for each room. love it
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2016
Benjamin
My first time staying in a hostel. The room was nice, with large windows. The kitchen had everything that was needed for cooking using hobs and had free pasta. Lots of toilets available and a sauna even. A couple of showers needed updating but they are doing this - and in my opinion fine shower rooms, even the joint ones; warm and powerful. Many spaces to chill out including the common room, kitchen, reception, outside and sofa area near the ground floor bedrooms. Renting a bicycle was affordable and a great activity for an afternoon - highly recommend! Everybody was friendly and I would recommend this nearby the city centre hostel.
4/10
Poor
26 May 2016
Verified traveler

Okay hostel

As a hostel it's a good place. Great location. Nothing fancy. Friendly staff.
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2016
henry

Close to the city centre

It was a cold midnight when i came there and they had prepared everything that I needed. I cannot say that they have an excellent room but it was quite nice. The hospitality and the service were the best part.
6/10
Pleasant
08 Apr 2016
Stephanie
My friend and I visited Stockholm for the first time and our stay at City Backpackers was just okay. We reserved a private room with shared bathroom. When we arrived we were shown to our room by one of the staff and upon opening the door, realized our room hadn't been cleaned. We were left to wait in the common area for a few minutes while the room was cleaned. The room itself was tiny with one bunkbed (that squeaked with any sort of movement) and one wooden chair. The worst part- the windows had boards over them. No natural light came in, so was pitch black when the lights were off. This is something that should be disclosed when booking or even checking in, but wasn't. When we requested to be moved we were told the place was fully booked.
Other than our room issues, the hostel served its purpose. The neighborhood was very central, an easy walk to Central Station and Gamla Stan. Good cafes and restaurants in the area. The Thursday night Swedish meatball making event was a fun way to mix and mingle with the other guests, and was vegetarian-friendly. Overall not a bad experience, but will probably stay somewhere else next time I visit Stockholm.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Mar 2016
Verified traveler

Nice Relaxing Hostel

Nice Hostel with relaxed ambiance, slight mix up with the room meaning i didnt have an en suite which was annoying, also the room was loud as there was some sort of fan / heather constantly on, luckily didnt bother me too much.

Nice hostel and place to stay. Would recommend going to Central Badet, a spa about 5 minute walk from the hostel, expensive but well worth the money.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2016
James

Excellent Hostel!

This is an excellent hostel. I was warmly greeted by the recptionist who had a friendly, positive attitude. The staff were also helpful in giving directions, tips etc. a great ambience with a nice bunch of people staying at the hostel. Free pasta for those on a budge.
The hostel has all the facilities you'd need, is clean and in a central location.
Can't really find a fault
6/10
Pleasant
11 Mar 2016
RAJ

Warn Down but Acceptable Budget Accommodations

City Backpackers Hostel was acceptable but the place definitely needs some TLC. Things in general, especially the bathrooms, appear warn down. The bathrooms were sometimes out of soap or toilet paper and were definitely not cleaned very well. The bunk beds are from the famous Swedish big box flat-pack furniture store, so you will have to expect creaking and shaking every time you or your bunk mate moves or shifts in bed. The room I stayed in was quite large, but the acoustics meant the snoring of a roommate would reverberate throughout -- so keep ear plugs handy. The kitchen facilities were handy, though you can expect many (especially on weekends) pasta makers using the kitchen during dinnertime. I'm glad to say, without equivocation, that the Wi-Fi worked great. The location, as has been stated, is ideal for walking to some nearby districts and sites, for catching buses and for getting to Central Station. Most importantly, the price was right in an expensive city. If you don't mind putting up with some irritations, then you might find City Backpackers Hostel an acceptable place to stay, too.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2016
Verified traveler
I had a wonderful stay, the people were so friendly and the hostel was amazing.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2015
Verified traveler

Highly recommended budget accommodation

Stayed at City Backpackers Hostel for one night as part of my weekend trip to Sweden. The hostel is conveniently located less than 10 minutes away from Stockholm central station, and is within walking distance of shopping areas and Gamla Stan, the old town.

The hostel itself was really comfortable and had a homey, cozy atmosphere. Bathroom and toilet facilities were shared but were kept really clean. Reception was friendly and helpful.
Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2015
Verified traveler
The only issue was squeaky beds .. Not only did ours squeak but so did the room next door meaning everything someone moved you could hear it
8/10
Excellent
28 Sep 2015
Verified traveler
If your after some excellent Swedish design for a low cost and great atmosphere, then you've come to the right place. Centrally located and minutes away from the Central Bus station and the shops, this is such an amazing place with a great atmosphere. They have special events during the week too for the stayers like Swedish movie nights every night.haha No wonder it's always booked. Oddly a Swedish hostel thing, free uncooked pasta to go around. Just bring your own sauce. I liked how there were numerous private bathrooms for use, a sauna at alllocated times (so Swedish), a luggage area to store your bags just in case you are leaving Stockholm way after check-out, this is a must book. I was lucky to have a very quiet group in my dorm sans the snoring and everyone was so polite during my stay. There are pirvate sockets and a lamp shade in most beds too for your use. Free WiFi which is always a major plus and numerous computers for use. Just book and come!!!
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2011
Sven

Nice, clean, calm, central

The staff is very nice, the rooms and the facility was clean (considerung it a backpacker hostel), it was was quite calm as I had a room quite far away from the common room and it was really central to the main station / T-Centralen.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Hussein
Rent rum fantastik boende
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2026
Veronica
Centralt, trevlig och hjälpsam personal.
Men väldigt lyhört. Damsugningen började vid 8 ca, allt spring hörs igenom vägg/dörr som kändes som den var av papper
Inte till fördel att sovs mitt emot toaletten kanske.

Men annars helt okej. Vi kommer absolut ha detta hostel i åtanke inför framtida besök.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2026
Bjørn
Akkurat som forventet av et \"hostal\", men i tillegg sentralt og rent
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2026
Per
Enkelt
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Miray
Konum mükemmel, kolay giriş, ortak kullanım alanları temiz. Fakat havalandırma açılınca üşüdük.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2025
Verified traveler

All good

Thanks ✌️😊
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Muhammad
Allt var okej
Bästa läge
Nära till allt
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Sep 2024
Issa
Un bon rapport qualité prix
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2024
YUI
立地がとてもよく中央駅からも徒歩10分。
シャワーも温度調整ができて綺麗。
ただ、玄関口から靴を脱いで部屋に入るので、靴下が汚れます。
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2024
Liselotte
Verkligen väldigt mysigt och välordnat.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2024
Eva

Bra boende

Vi bodde i en lägenhet som hade allt vi behövde. Läget är väldigt bra med gångavstånd till centralen och city. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
Thomas
sköna sängar
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2024
Verified traveler
Supertrevlig personal! Perfekt läge nära t-centralen och Arlanda express. Cool inredning och rent.
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2024
ARISA
駅から近くアクセスがしやすかったです。
防犯もしっかりしていて、扉にはナンバー付きの施錠がありました。
パスワードの紙を渡されどのナンバーかわからずにいたらスタッフの人も親切に施設内の説明してくださいました。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2024
Niklas

Smidigt hostel

Spenderade väldigt lite tid på hostel, men tyckte det var ett fint och smidigt ställe för en övernattning!

Hade jag haft mer tid hade jag gärna hängt lite mer på plats m
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2023
Daniel
zu späte Öffnungszeiten der Rezeption morgens
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2023
Verified traveler
Roommates are very friendly and helpful.

I didn’t go to the sauna in the night but I tried this next morning. And then I was afraid that it was not warm and hot there.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2023
Vanessa
Sehr freundliches Personal und sehr angenehme Mitbewohner:innen
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2023
Susanne
Något som störde inne i sovsalen var att dörren till toalett och dusch störde pga att den gnisslade... Så den behöver smörjas.. annars var allt ok..
Tror det var rum Sandhamn.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2023
Verified traveler

Great atmosphere

Really great place to stay, affordable and with a nice atmosphere. A lot of young and social people. The only downside is that it can get a somewhat noisy in the evening, even though its supposed to be quiet by 11.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2022
Erandhi Claudel
Ambiente muy juvenil, limpio y ameno
6/10
Pleasant
09 Aug 2022
Ann-Christin
Det var hög och störande musik på kvällen fram till kl11.00 på innegården. Mitt rum låg intill innergården så tyvärr så hördes det väldigt väl. Gick inte att sova förräns musiken slutade.
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2022
Stephanie
Freundliches Personal, jedoch Frühstück nicht vor 10 Uhr bereit. Schade finde ich auch, dass rund die Hälfte der Zimmer um UG sind und somit keine Fenster haben (Küche und grösserer Aufenthaltsraum auch im UG). Schliessfächer im Zimmer sind klein. Es hat aber im UG noch grössere. Ansonsten sauber und praktisch.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2022
Daniyar

Mycket fin hostel

Det bästa hostel jag varit på hittills. Gratis bastu, gratis matartiklar, 10+ toaletter, 4st imac med tillgång till internet, tysta rum.

Våningssängen jag sov i var dock hemsk knarrande.
Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Sep 2021
Sylvia
Centralt,tyst, lite varmt i Fejan .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Aug 2021
Tomas

Dyr och dåliga frukostmöjligheter

Extremt långsam frukostbetjäning och en dyr och dålig sådan, annars bra!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2021
Malin

Vandrarhem

Mycket trevligt vandrarhem med hög standard
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2021
Andrea

Tolle Atmosphäre

Tolle Leute getroffen. Sehr gemütliche Atmosphäre!!!
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2020
kristoffer

Jättebra

Det va kanon
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2020
Sun
깨끗하고 좋아용
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Feb 2020
Verified traveler

Wend lungo in famiglia

Ostello semplice ma molto spazioso
Non manca nulla
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2019
Shin

easy to stay

so clean place, staff are all kind and good location means good place to stay.
Self

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City Backpackers Hostel
Upplandsgatan 2, Estocolmo, Sweden

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