The 17 best boutique and luxury hotels in Stockholm

Staying at Ett Hem – Swedish for ‘a home’ – feels like a home away from home. Since its opening in 2012, owner Jeanette Mix has perfected Ett Hem’s low-key yet elegant atmosphere that makes guests feel like part of the household. Housed in three neighbouring red-brick townhouses, Mix enlisted the help of Ilse Crawford in designing the 22-bedroom boutique hotel that also houses a lush patio garden and greenhouse, a cosy kitchen, a well-stocked library, a grand sitting room, a gym and a Hamam. The winter of 2022 and 2023 saw the opening of three residences for long-term stays.

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Hiding behind the surprisingly anonymous facade of a landmark building in one of Stockholm’s most prestigious locations is Bank Hotel, a plush and seductive boutique hotel with 115 rooms and eight suites. Despite its size, the hotel manages to retain its intimate and luxurious atmosphere. Bank Hotel also houses a number of restaurants and bars – we are particularly fond of the Le Hibou cocktail terrace bar on the top floor.

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Elegant, timeless and effortlessly chic, Swedish hotelier Alessandro Catenacci and Stockholm design trio Claesson Koivisto Rune drew inspiration from their travels across the globe in the creation of Nobis Hotel. Nobis Hotel occupies a prime spot on Norrmalmstorg town square and is housed in two interconnected stone buildings from the late 19th century, in a neighbourhood that emerged during Sweden’s industrial revolution.

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This landmark reinvention in Södermalm brings together some of the most influential names in hospitality. Johan Agrell, Jon Lacotte and Dan Källström – behind Stockholm favourites like Café Nizza and Babette – join forces with Fredrik Carlström of Alma and Ian Nicholson, known for his work at The Mercer, Chiltern Firehouse and Chateau Marmont. With 32 uniquely designed rooms, a bistro by Olle T. Cellton and a bar led by Andrés Basile, Stockholm Stadshotell is a bustling hub of creativity. We stopped by for lunch and loved the beef tartare and the radicchio, mozzarella and anchovy salad. A courtyard garden, guest lounge and historic charm make this a an unusual destination in this part of the city destination in the heart of the city.

A listed Brutalist building, designed by Swedish architects Boijsen & Efervgren in the 1970s for Swedish bank Swedbank, now houses a hotel as aesthetically uncompromising as its severe monolithic facade. The atmosphere at At Six is sombre and highly refined, and all fifteen floors are jam-packed with art and design by some of the world’s best contemporary artists and designers. This chic urban playground offers guests a restaurant, a bistro, two bars and a rooftop park within its four robust walls.

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Inspired by strong women – Karin Larsson, Peggy Guggenheim and Kiki De Montparnasse – that were true intellectuals and visionaries of their time, Stockholm hotel Villa Dagmar is a bolthole for the curious traveller in search of both substance and style. Co-owner Anna Cappelen has worked together with architect studio Tengbom and interior designers Per Öberg and Helena Belfrage to create a property that is an ode to life, and to beauty.

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Named after the former Ateneum girl’s school’s first headmistress, Miss Clara hotel sits on the corner of a traffic-heavy street in the heart of town. Despite its busy location, entering the hotel is like entering another world. The 1910 Art Nouveau building has been lovingly restored by Swedish celebrated architect Gert Wingårdh and is just as laid-back chic as one would expect from one of his projects.

Housed in a red-brick townhouse – one of Stockholm’s oldest buildings – is Hotel Frantz, named after Frantz Bock, the master tailor that commissioned the structure in 1647. This quaint and stylish hotel is run by the Pettersson family, whose four family members you’re likely to get personally acquainted with during your stay, and gives guests a remarkably intimate and affordable hospitality experience in the very heart of town.

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Welcome to Haymarket by Scandic, a hotel that transports you back to the glamour and excitement of the Roaring Twenties. Located in the heart of Stockholm, this hotel occupies a 1920s department store where actress Greta Garbo once worked in the hat department. The grand lobby, designed by interior firm Koncept, is a true Art Deco masterpiece, with brass balcony railings, a glass chandelier made from upside-down crystal vases, and a wall featuring a moving panel of short films inspired by classic cinema. The 401 rooms are individually designed, with modern photography, unique wallpaper, and vintage touches like a vinyl record player and a brass drink carriage. The hotel also boasts six meeting rooms, a lifestyle concierge, a fitness centre, and two restaurants: Brasserie Paul’s and Gretas. Whether you’re in town for work or play, Haymarket by Scandic is the perfect place to experience the glamour and style of the 1920s in the heart of Stockholm.

Standing proud in the heart of Stockholm, Grand Hôtel boasts an architectural marvel dating back to 1874. Located opposite the Royal Palace and Strömkajen harbour, the hotel offers 273 elegantly appointed rooms, including 70 luxurious suites. Each room features modern amenities blended with classic charm, with distinct design themes curated by renowned interior architects. Dining at Grand Hôtel is an exquisite experience, featuring chef Mathias Dahlgren’s Michelin-starred Matbaren and the superb Seafood Gastro. The Veranda offers seasonal dishes, and we particularly love grabbing a dry martini at Cadierbaren, which provides a stylish setting for an evening drink. For relaxation, the Nordic Spa & Fitness centre offers a serene retreat, with treatments inspired by the Stockholm archipelago. This iconic hotel encapsulates sophistication and elegance in every detail.

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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.

Wellness just got louder. Sitting pretty by Brunnsviken, Hagastrand is the new social wellness playground from Nobis Hospitality Group – the team behind hits like Hotel Skeppsholmen and Nobis Hotel. Designed by Wingårdhs, the 215 rooms lean Nordic and natural, but it’s the more-than-2,500-square-metre spa that steals the robe. Expect infrared glow sessions, Scandinavia’s largest snow room, neuroacoustic lounges, Gongmatic (the first outside Italy) and Sweden’s largest ‘event sauna’ – a 60-seat ritual led by a sauna master with stage presence. Add Njord, a restaurant themed around forest, sea, earth and fire, plus lounges that shift from soft whispers to social swirl. Five minutes from Stockholm, Hagastrand is proof that wellness doesn’t have to be quiet.