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Scandic Gamla Stan

4.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, a quick walk to Stockholm Palace

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Rooftop terrace
Reception
Twin Room | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily buffet breakfast (SEK 275 per person)
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lilla Nygatan 25, Stockholm, 111 28

What's nearby

  • Stockholm Palace - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Swedish Opera - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stockholm City Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Vasa Museum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Skansen - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gamla stan T-Bana - 2 min walk
  • Stockholm (XEV-Stockholm Central Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Stockholm (BMA-Bromma) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bishops Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffellini - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurang Michelangelo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kladdkakan Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sjätte Tunnan Framsida & Matbar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scandic Gamla Stan

Upscale hotel near Stockholm Palace
Located close to Royal Swedish Opera and National Museum, Scandic Gamla Stan provides a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; SEK 275 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1650
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SEK 275 per person
  • Pet fee: SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gamla Stan Rica Hotel
Hotel Rica Gamla Stan
Rica Gamla Stan
Rica Gamla Stan Hotel
Rica Hotel Gamla Stan
Scandic Gamla Stan Hotel
Scandic Hotel
Scandic Gamla Stan
Rica Hotel Stockholm
Scandic
Scandic Gamla Stan Hotel
Scandic Gamla Stan Stockholm
Scandic Gamla Stan Hotel Stockholm

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Gamla Stan pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Scandic Gamla Stan?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Scandic Gamla Stan?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Scandic Gamla Stan?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Scandic Gamla Stan located?

Located in Central Stockholm, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Stockholm Palace and Royal Swedish Opera. National Museum and Stockholm City Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gamla stan T-Bana is only a 2-minute walk and Slussen T-Bana is 8 minutes.

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Scandic Gamla Stan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

A beautiful and comfortable old hotel with a fantastic breakfast located near shopping and restaurants and within walking distance of museums and the Royal Palace.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Location, staff cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Central location in a less busy part of old town. Rooms are small but great size if traveling solo or in pairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

The Highway and railway is next to the Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

A boutique feel in a Scandic property right in the heart of Gamla Stan. Excellent location close to everything and very close to a metro station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Our room was very clean and comfortable. We were very appreciative that our request, made just that morning, to have a room on a lower floor because of recent medical issues, was honored. The receptionist also tägave us great advice about where to get an excellent traditional Swedish dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location if you want to explore the old town. Conveniently located to metro and not far from ferry transportation as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Staff & breakfast were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great location, helpful staff, lovely variety at breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great staff, perfect location for exploring, and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, fantastic breakfast. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We spend 4 days, very cozy, confortable. Excellent location near restaurants.. in the center of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

This is one of my favourite hotels in Stockholm. Quiet, tidy, excellent breakfast and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Loved the location and ability to walk all over
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

GREAT LOCATION AND SUCH A WONDERFUL BREAKFAST INCLUDED IN THE ROOM...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

The breaded was very good and the location was so near on the centrum. We don’t need some transports to go sightseeing etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

This hotel is in a great location to the shops, restaurants and metro on Gamla Stan.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Eco friendly, comfy beds and wonderful breakfast. Location can't be beat. Great hotel - will use again if in Stockholm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great location! Right by the metro.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Very charming hotel in Gamla Stan! Wonderful daily breakfast and rooftop terrace. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

Good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024