A night of luxury, wrapped in a fluffy terrycloth bathrobe and room service aren't the only reasons to covet a night at a hotel. Hotel bars used to be a bit of an afterthought; these days, however, a hotel isn't complete without a sophisticated bar. Stockholm boasts an abundance of hotel bars, ranging from classic institutions to innovative cocktail bars and casual lounges. These hotel bars don't just cater to guests, but in-the-know locals as well. We've cut through the noise to bring you this list of the best hotel bars in Stockholm.
The best hotel bars in Stockholm
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Stockholm's best hotel bars
- Cadierbaren – Award-winning bar at the Grand Hôtel
- Diplomat – Shaken, not stirred
- Lydmar – Fine wines in a homely setting
- Bar Brahe – Jazzy and cosy
- Rival – Sophisticated 1930s vibes on Mariatorget
- Capital – View over the city
- Le Hibou – Swanky with a French feel
- NOFO – Boutique hotel
- Kung Carl – As in Paris
- Guldbaren – Debonair drinking
- Story Hotel – Laid-back bar scene
- Haymarket – Stockholm meets the Caribbean
- Sheraton – Views over Lake Mälaren and the Old Town
- and restaurant – Supercentral address
- Blanche & Hierta – Luxe lifestyle hotel
- ISSEI Stockholm – On the harbourfront
- NÒR – Sociable in Skanstull
- Vår Gård – Sea views
Stockholm's best hotel bars
Award-winning bar at the Grand Hôtel
Behind the bar at Grand Hôtel, you'll find some of the country's best, award-winning bartenders who are more than happy to shake and stir both the bar's signature cocktails and classics. The name is a tribute to the hotel's founder, Régis Cadier.
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Södra Blaiseholmshamnen 8, City/Norrmalm
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Cadierbaren
08-679 35 85 - Read more on Thatsup
Shaken, not stirred
Head to Hotel Diplomat in Östermalm if you're in the mood for a classic James Bond-style cocktail. Expect sophisticated post-work hangouts. If you prefer to enjoy the summer outdoors, you can order a drink on the sun-soaked outdoor terrace on Strandvägen.
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Strandvägen 7 C, Östermalm
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Hotel Diplomat Restaurang
08-459 68 02 - Read more on Thatsup
Fine wines in a homely setting
People to the Lydmar on the waterfront of Strömkajen to eat, drink and socialise in a homely setting. The bar has a special focus on wines and boasts rare labels, but it's also stocked with a wide range of other drinks. During the summer months, both outdoor seating areas open: the terrace and the street-side outdoor seating in front of the hotel.
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Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, City/Norrmalm
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Lydmar
08-22 31 60 - Read more on Thatsup
Jazzy and cosy
Bar Brahe can be accessed through both Hotel Reisen and through a separate entrance from one of the charming backstreets of Gamla Stan, Bredgränd. Get a taste of the American Prohibition era – think dimly-lit speakeasy where live jazz is played several times a week and the drinks flow freely.
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Bredgränd 4, Old Town
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Bar Brahe
08-128 812 34 - Read more on Thatsup
Sophisticated 1930s vibes on Mariatorget
Red velvet sofas, gleaming brass details, and subtle lighting. A drink in Rival's Art Deco-inspired cocktail bar in Mariatorget transports you right back to the glamour of the 1930s, with much of their decor original. Don't miss out on their well-crafted cocktails or DJ events.
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Mariatorget 3, Södermalm
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Rival
08-545 789 00 - Read more on Thatsup
View over the city
Head up 8 floors to the rooftop bar Capital at the Scandic Continental hotel for Continental vibes at any time of year. The delightful outdoor terrace opens up in the summer, but thanks to the large windows, you can enjoy the view year-round while sipping on a cocktail and perhaps having a bite to eat.
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Vasagatan 22, City/Norrmalm
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Capital
08-517 342 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Swanky with a French feel
At the luxurious boutique hotel Bank Hotel, housed in a historic old bank building, you can settle down in the bar Le Hibou, which is designed to resemble a luxurious suite, complete with comfy sofas and armchairs. In summer, the terraces open up, allowing you to enjoy cocktails with a beautiful view over Stockholm.
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Arsenalgatan 6, City/Norrmalm
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Le Hibou
08-598 580 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Boutique hotel
NOFO is an intimate boutique hotel with a wine bar that oozes big-city Paris and New York vibes. Stockholmers and travellers alike can meet up over selected wines, beer, cocktails and sharing dishes. In the summer time there's also an outdoor dining area in the hidden-away inner courtyard in the heart of Södermalm.
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Tjärhovsgatan 11, Södermalm
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NOFO Wine Bar
08-503 112 10 - Read more on Thatsup
As in Paris
Do you want to live like they did during La Belle Epoque, France's carefree between-war period? Then head to Hotel Kung Carl and their stylish pink bar where both timeless cocktails and more innovative and modern drinks are mixed, often containing Hotel Kung Carl's own punsch.
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Birger Jarlsgatan 21, City/Östermalm/Norrmalm
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Hotel Kung Carl
08-463 50 80 - Read more on Thatsup
Debonair drinking
Nobis' marble-floored hotel bar is aptly named the "Gold Bar" with gilted mirrors adorning the wall. Expect an extensive cocktail menu and talented bartenders behind the counter. The lounge is particularly impressive; the courtyard-style area boasts a ceiling height of a staggering 28 meters.
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Norrmalmstorg 2-4, City/Norrmalm
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Nobis Guldbaren & Loungen
08-614 10 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Laid-back bar scene
Story Hotel's cool bar specialises in cocktails created with great attention to detail. Guests of all ages hang out by the bar and mingle in the moodily-lit, intimate surroundings. During the summer months, they open up the New York-style inner courtyard.
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Riddargatan 6, Östermalm
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Story Hotel Riddargatan
08-545 039 40 - Read more on Thatsup
Stockholm meets the Caribbean
The Art Deco Haymarket hotel in the middle of Hötorget has a Continental feel as soon as you step inside. Staff are stylishly dressed in shirts and aprons and there are several bars and restaurants under one roof. Among them is the sophisticated Americain cocktail bar, which is characterised by Caribbean vibes.
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Hötorget 13-15, City/Norrmalm
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Haymarket by Scandic
08-517 267 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Views over Lake Mälaren and the Old Town
Start off the evening with a glass of wine before dinner or a classic cocktail in the lively bar of the Sheraton. Hotel guests and people from all corners of Stockholm and the world gather to have a drink with views over the waters of Lake Mälaren and the Old Town. The bar also has a snack menu, and if your stomach's really rumbling, you can of course continue the evening with dinner in the restaurant.
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Tegelbacken 6, City/Norrmalm
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Restaurant Sheraton
08-412 34 72 - Read more on Thatsup
Supercentral address
Right next to Hötorget, the bar at and hotel serves up fabulous cocktails, well-priced wines and a relaxed lounge where you can chill out with a beer in your hand. There's always something going on here, from gin and bubbly tastings to post-work fun on Fridays complete with DJs. During the summer months the outdoor bar on the terrace is a sunny spot for hotel guests and external guests alike.
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Apelbergsgatan 40, City/Norrmalm
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08-550 016 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Luxe lifestyle hotel
The luxurious lifestyle hotel At Six on Brunkebergstorg in the city centre includes this sophisticated hotel bar. Blanche & Hierta has an intimate bar scene with one of Stockholm's most exclusive wine lists. Innovative cocktails and food, both snacks and more substantial dishes, are also served.
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Brunkebergstorg 6, City/Norrmalm
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Blanche & Hierta At Six
08-578 828 60 - Read more on Thatsup
On the harbourfront
You'll find the Strand Hotel and its elegant Nikkei restaurant ISSEI Stockholm on the waterfront of Nybrokajen. There's also a cosy bar where the bartenders mix up cocktails using spirits such as pisco from Peru and sake from Japan.
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Nybrokajen 9, City/Norrmalm
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ISSEI Stockholm
08-506 640 44 - Read more on Thatsup
Sociable in Skanstull
With a relaxed atmosphere, thoughtful interiors, and a location in one of Stockholm's most vibrant areas, the bar at NÒR, Clarion Hotel Stockholm's bistro, is a watering hole for hotel guests and Södermalm's post-work revellers alike to enjoy a drink. The drinks menu features labels from the old wine world in general and France in particular, and if you prefer cocktails you can choose from both classic options and NÒR's own creative variations.
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Ringvägen 98, Södermalm/Skanstull
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Sea views
Vår Gård's hotel bar is called Tant Grön, and it's an elegant cocktail bar inspired by the Roaring 20s. Ejoy well-crafted drinks with views overlooking the sea.
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Ringvägen 6, Nacka
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Vår Gård
08-748 77 00 - Read more on Thatsup