The best boutique hotels in Stockholm

Book Ett Hem for a truly unique and personal experience. This luxury hotel, located in a charming Arts and Crafts building from 1910, has been carefully transformed into an intimate space with only 12 rooms. Amenities include a kitchen, library, gym and sauna as well as a beautiful orangery. Book at your own risk - you may never want to leave.

With its award-winning interior, this luxurious boutique hotel is the epitome of a home from home. The atmosphere is both relaxed and welcoming. Lydmar is also frequented for its cocktail bar and chic restaurant, during the summer months the rooftop bar is a popular haunt.

Görvälns Slott has won “Sweden's best boutique hotel” several years in a row. One look at it is pretty self-explanatory; the castle dates back to the 1600s and the original architecture has been beautifully maintained. Extravagant decor, modern luxury and lakeside views make this boutique hotel perfect for weekend getaways, weddings and corporate dos.

Be seduced by the good life at Kung Carl, a Parisian oasis right next to Stureplan. As well as a bistro, cocktail bar and wine bar inspired by 19th century France, there's also a hotel here with 143 individually decorated rooms, conference rooms, function space and a mini gym.

A short walk from Stureplan, this chic boutique hotel with 88 personally decorated rooms opened in 2019. It's perfectly placed for shopping, restaurants and culture, and if you'd rather eat in, the hotel has it's own restaurant, The Sparrow Wine Bar & Bistro, run by star chef Mathias Dahlgren.

This landmark building from the 1700's is charmingly located on a cobblestone alley in the trendy SoFo area of Södermalm. Global influences are reflected in the overall aesthetics, each room has a unique decor. Book the Moulin Rouge room or enjoy Union Jack vibes in the London-inspired room.

Berns is famous for its restaurants and nightlife; therefore this boutique hotel exudes hidden gem-charm despite hosting celebrities and business travellers on the regular. All the rooms are unique, bearing witness to the hotel's numerous awards and nominations (Stockholm's best boutique hotel to name one). Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast buffet and prime location.

This family-run hotel is housed in a renovated 17th century house right next to Slussen. The well-planned rooms come in various different categories, all equipped with creature comforts and trendy details. The restaurant also has a restaurant serving breakfast, dinner and cocktails.

Hotell Ruth in Vasastan fully embraces the boutique concept, and guests are made to feel completely at home. Almost all the furniture has been specially designed for the hotel, which is a sister restaurant to Hotell Frantz in Slussen. Don't miss the cream cake and alcohol-free bubbles, the signature breakfast at both hotels.

The Stureplan group created a stampede when they opened their new hotel in a former bank building in Blasieholmen in the heart of town. Lots of guests come by just to visit the hotel restaurant Bonnie's, but if you want to get the full experience, check in and enjoy the exclusive atmosphere.

This chic, urban boutique hotel housed in a former girls school in the heart of the city has been given a new lease of life by architect Gert Wingårdh. Art Nouveau meets modern Scandinavian design at this central oasis, which also has a popular restaurant and bar.

You'll find this intimate hotel among the narrow alleyways of Stockholm's Old Town. This historic boutique hotel, which gets its name from the address, was built in 1607 and has space for 18 guests in seven rooms.

Story Hotel is the ultimate boutique hotel for business and leisure travellers. With style cues from the Big Apple, smart functionality is combined with a cool, industrial vibe. Stay smack in the middle of the city, or enjoy suburban tranquility with a short commute at Signalfabriken.

This contemporary 5-star hotel offers guests pared back elegance in a timeless setting. With its 24/7 services, prestigious address and additional amenities Nobis is ideal for guests looking for the ultimate boutique experience.

Hotel Esplanade boasts an exclusive address on Strandvägen and aims to go above and beyond for their guests. Whether you're celebrating something, spoiling someone important, or just treating yourself they can help make your stay extra special - with everything from bubbles and flowers to food and fruit bowls in your room. There are 34 rooms in the historic Art Nouveau hotel, all charmingly decorated with high ceilings and parquet floors.

Located just off Mariatorget this modern boutique hotel makes a bold style statement with red velvet trimmings and shiny brass, alluding to its art deco aesthetics. Rival Bar & Bistro is a popular watering hole particularly during the weekend, boasting an infamous brunch.

If you want to feel like you've escaped to the countryside without having to travel a long way from the city, Villa Källhagen is an excellent option. There are 36 rooms with large windows with beautiful light, all close to Djurgården's leafy surroundings, and you don't have to travel far to get to restaurant or bar - the hotel has their own. 

Scenic Värmdö is well worth the trip out of the city. This refurbished 19th century barn complete rustic ceiling beams offers modern amenities in a country-chic setting. Fresh air, wine cellar and wood-fired hot tub as well as a range of activities are all part of this boutique hotel's offering.

With scenic Djurgården upon its doorstep Hotel Diplomat is the epitome of a boutique hotel. The elegant Art Nouveau interior and impressive art collection sets the tone. Guests are afforded all the required luxuries and then some.

With Lord Nelson's HMS Victory as its namesake, this boutique hotel has fully embraced its nautical theme. The historic building from the 17th century has been carefully preserved; the dining room contains remnants of Leijontornet - a guard tower from the 1300's. Striking a balance between the past and the present.

There's plenty to look at at this exciting hotel on Brunkebergstorg. Hobo Hotel's different spaces were designed by award-winning designer Werner Aisslinger, who usually works in Berlin. This is a larger hotel with some 201 bedrooms, a restaurant, two bars and a creative space. At weekends the hotel becomes a popular club. Hobo don't call themselves a hotel - they call themselves a community.

This historic building from 1699 was given a modern architectural revamping. This central oasis of greenery exudes comfort and harmony, striking a balance between the old and the new. The hotel restaurant Långa Raden is another reason to visit this idyllic retreat.