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Property Amenities
Relax in grandeur, right in the heart of the Old Town’s narrow alleyways, shops, hundreds of restaurants and bustling public outside. This 51-room hotel is in a charming 17th-century building in the oldest, most enchanting part of Stockholm, on a corner facing the city’s trendy Södermalm district and Slussen interchange.
Take time out to enjoy an afternoon coffee in the lobby, or during the summer months, on the cozy, roof terrace resplendent with flowers, with a view over the Old Town’s rooftops and spires.
The Hotel is on Lilla Nygatan (two streets across from Västerlånggatan) in the Old Town, some 50 m from Kornhamns Torg and 200 m from Slussplan/Skeppsbron. The Royal Palace, Cathedral, House of Nobility and Riddarholmen with its historical church are less than 500 m away.
If you’re arriving by air we recommend the Arlanda Express rail-link to Stockholm Central Station.
If you’re travelling by coach or train to Stockholm Central/Cityterminal, there’s an enjoyable walk (of just over 1 km, taking Vasagatan – Tegelbacken – Vasabron – Stora Nygatan – right down Tyska Brinken – left on Lilla Nygatan, were the hotel is just 20 m away), or take the subway to T Gamla Stan (exit Gamla Stan, follow Schönfeldts Gränd alleyway up to Lilla Nygatan, then right).
If you’re driving, head for Slussen/Södermalmstorg, and then take Katarinavägen – Munkbroleden – Munkbrogatan – Lilla Nygatan. Remember that you can leave your car outside the Hotel for a maximum of five minutes. On most days, there’s an external car pick-up service available for a fee, or you can park in the OK/Q8 car park at Slussen (some 500 m away) or along Skeppsbron (also some 500 m away).
The entrance to Gamla Stan subway station is just some 100 m from the Hotel, at Mälartorget. Buses depart from Kornhamns Torg or Skeppsbron/Slussplan, where you could also take the Djurgården ferry. We recommend environmental taxis (Taxi Stockholm), which you can book from reception.
Room Amenities
Rooms
Hotel room sizes vary from slightly more compact standard offerings, to more spacious deluxe accommodation. All rooms have wooden floors, are bright and individually furnished in the Gustavian style with recently renovated bathrooms, and cozy beds that help enhance an unusually charming hotel experience in the picturesque Old Town. This Hotel has a three-star rating, Svanen environmental certification, and is fully non-smoking.
Dining
Although the hotel doesn’t have its own restaurant/bar, there are hundreds of great restaurants, bars and cafes right on your doorstep in the Old Town. There’s everything from Michelin-starred restaurants offering unique culinary experiences, to classics and local taverns with great food for just over SEK 100, all just a short walk away.
Breakfast is served in the Hotel, while we provide free coffee or tea in the lobby in the afternoon. Please contact Hotel reception during your stay—they’ll be happy to recommend the best restaurants and help you book a table.
Entertainment
Staying in this Hotel is a real experience in itself. But if you’re looking for more, there’s some great entertainment close by. Just step out onto the street and take a stroll along some of the Old Town’s narrow alleyways, where you’ll find a huge variety of shopping and culinary experiences. The Old Town, with its origins from the mid-13th century, is one big living museum. Sweden’s National Cathedral, Nobel Museum and Royal Palace with its over 600 rooms, and an array of museums/exhibitions including the Royal Armory, are less than 500 meters away. Don’t miss the guard-mounting parade and daily changing of the guard at the Royal Palace. If you’re heading for the Palace, you could head past Järntorget, where you’ll find Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, Stockholm’s oldest and narrowest alleyway, just 90 cm wide at one point. Don’t forget to visit Riddarholmen with its amazing 13th century church.
In the evenings, there are plenty of bars and pubs all around, including the legendary Engelen/Kolingen and Stampen jazz club. If you’re trendier, Slussen/Södermalmstorg, is just 300 m away, which opens onto Götgatan with its exciting strip of restaurants and bars right the way to Medborgarplatsen, with Söderhallarna (including its indoor market) and plenty of outdoor cafes during the summer months.
A wide range of sightseeing trips are available from reception. If you’re looking for something different, why not try a ghost tour?
Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Awards and Affiliations
A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified
This property participates in Nordic Swan, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.
Hotel Policies & Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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out of 56 reviews
“Good Place to Stay in Stockholm”
The hotel is well located, has old world charm, and provides a very lovely breakfast. The staff was consistently nice and helpful.
“formidable”
L'hôtel Rica Gamla Stan nous a agréablement surpris par son accueil chaleureux, la chambre spacieuse (malgré l'emplacement dans les petites maisons de la vieille ville), le buffet de petit déjeuner copieux et varié (digne d'un ****), son aspect traditionnel bien conservé ... Bref, à recommander sans réserve!
“Fantastic”
Wonderful, classic old hotel in mint condition. I'd go back in a minute.
“Perfect location”
Lovely hotel - for the price it is outstanding. The rooms were of an adequate size, and our bathroom could not have been better with a walk in shower. The breakfast was plentiful, and offered all the usual alternatives, including bacon, egg and sausage, and there was a small Swedish table offering smoked salmon among the odd relishes and sauces. The location simply could not be better. Gamla Stan is the centre of the city, both geographically and historically. It is full of bars and restaurants and gets very crowded at night, but the location of the hotel means that few people go past late at night as it is not on the way anywhere. However, it is only steps from those venues, as well as being moments from the T-bana station. As others have commented, you can hear the trains, but it is just a low rumble that you do not really notice. You can easily walk from the hotel to the central station, to Sodermalm, to all the berths for the various ferries, and the hop on hop off boat stops a hundred yards away. We had a wonderful stay and would not hesitate to return if we visit Stockholm again.
“A little bit of luxury in the old town”
Small, charming, well situated hotel in the old town. Close to restaurants, sightseeing and within walking distance to ferries, buses and trains. Great breakfast. Lovely helpful staff. Afternoon tea available in Reception. Thoroughly recommended.
“Stockholm Boutique Hotel”
The Rica Hotel Gamla Stan is a charming hotel in the old town, well located with very comfortable well equipped rooms. The breakfast buffet is excellent and well worth stocking up on as food in Stockholm is expensive. The hotel also serves very welcome free tea, coffee and biscuits all day and evening in reception. We visited in May and the room was very comfortable but as there is no air conditioning, in mid summer it will probably be rather warm, particularly in the front rooms as the sun comes in all day. But a delightful hotel and very good value.
“Loved it”
We were very pleased with our stay here. I am always amazed when reviewers complain about European rooms being too small. We spend very little time in our rooms, because we are out enjoying the sights. Why is room size so important? We found the hotel, and the rooms, pleasant and comfortable. The breakfasts are more than we expected, in terms of quality and variety.
“very impressed!”
great place to stay.enjoyed it it very much and would stay there again. great location!
“Very good hotel”
Location very good away from traffic. Very close to ferry boats and easy to walk into the main city. Plenty of good restaurants in the area. Breakfast in the hotel good. Staff extremely helpful.
“Perfect Location in Gamla Stan”
Great location in Old City- near Gamla Stan T-bana stop and ferry to Djurgarden. Pleasant, helpful staff. Excellent free breakfast buffet. Room was small but comfortable. Would stay there again without reservation.
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Lilla Nygatan 25 Stockholm, , 111 28 Sweden
Nearby Points of Interest
The closest major airports to Rica Hotel Gamla Stan are:
Stockholm (BMA-Bromma) - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Stockholm (ARN-Arlanda) - 37.3 km / 23.2 mi
The preferred airport for Rica Hotel Gamla Stan is Stockholm (BMA-Bromma).
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Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden: The Royal Palace, a Buckingham Palace look-alike, is in Stockholm's Old Town. While the royal family chooses to live in Drottingholm, about a half-hour away, there are tours available, as well as the changing of the guard. The area's major thoroughfare, Västerlånggatan, is a pedestrian area filled with shops and restaurants.
Lilla Nygatan 25 Stockholm, , 111 28 Sweden
