Stay by area: our top hotel picks in Vasastan, Stockholm

Located in the heart of the Vasastan neighbourhood, Hotel Ruth is a cool boutique hotel that offers a cosy atmosphere. At the corner of Surbrunnsgatan and Döbelnsgatan, this neighbourhood establishment is perfect for locals and out-of-towners alike. Whether you’re staying for a night or just stopping by for an espresso or a drink, you’ll feel right at home at Hotel Ruth. And be sure to check out Litz’s art space, located in the lobby and restaurant (and sometimes even in the rooms) for a dynamic mix of contemporary art. As if all that weren’t enough, Hotel Ruth also serves up a generous helping of cake and alcohol-free sparkling wine on the breakfast buffet. Come for the cosy atmosphere, stay for the unpretentious luxury and quirks.

In Vasastan, where the pace softens and the city exhales, Clas På Hörnet holds its ground as one of Stockholm’s oldest inns. The reception alone tells you what kind of stay this will be: heavy oak panelling, a curved check-in counter straight out of another century and a latticed ceiling glowing amber under brass sconces. Push through to the courtyard and the mood shifts again – peach plaster, red doors, café tables, the sense of a place that has seen a few lifetimes and isn’t trying to impress you with any of them. With 33 rooms, a dining room and a pub, this is Stockholm, unvarnished and lived-in.