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Scandic Gamla Stan

4.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, 6-minute walk to Stockholm Palace

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Rooftop terrace
Daily buffet breakfast (SEK 275 per person)
Exterior
Twin Room | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Scandic Gamla Stan offers an upscale stay in central Stockholm, steps from the Royal Swedish Opera and National Museum. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, scenic terrace, free WiFi, a coffee shop, and a highly praised staff.

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 Liffey - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bishops Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Strömmingsvagnen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Espresso House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪International Bar Gamla Stan - ‬2 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 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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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Reviews

Scandic Gamla Stan Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1018 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina Conaber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel lovely staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. The room and bed were comfortable. The staff were excellent as was breakfast. And the location made accessing anywhere in Stockholm easy by foot or transit/ferry.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 5 nights. It’s a charming older hotel that met all our needs. We appreciated the roof terrace and loved the breakfast buffet
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved popping over to secret garden for discounted cava on Tuesdays. Nice breakfast options
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff couldn't have been more accommodating-taxi rides,Great breakfast and the chef was amazingly accommodating for gluten-free options. They also have a boxed breakfast for those whohave to leave prior to breakfast time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very accommodating :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great. Oscar in the restaurant in the mornings was the absolute best part of our stay! He is amazing! Thank you for everything Oscar!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here. The room is pretty, with a very comfy bed and bedding. The new bathroom is so clean. The location is perfect. We could walk to everything! The staff, especially in the breakfast room, are efficient and welcoming. And the roof terrace is a lovely place to enjoy a rest after a busy day of being a tourist.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christian E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great.. basic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff, lovely variety at breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Came back and enjoyed my stay again.

The service by hotel staff was great. The room was clean. The room had a nice view. Breakfast offering was good. The rooftop area was a great place to go up to and have your breakfast or read a book. If you need a snack or coffee throughout the day (or night) the small lobby offerings were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lokaranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

JAIDEEP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a small hotel with small rooms and I feel the rates are on the higher side. I stayed in bigger and better hotels with that daily rate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the room was on the small side, it was a great location, the breakfast was great, and staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to metro station and they serve an AMAZING breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great location in the old town of Stockholm. Rooms were a little small, breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very good breakfast. Very nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Scandic Gamla Stan. Fantastic location. The hotel is a few streets off of the busy area, so it is quieter but also such a close walk. The staff was super friendly. Breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, cozy hotel. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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