Långholmen Hotel Stockholm
Stockholm
At a glance
Långholmen Hotel offers a unique stay in Stockholm's bustling inner city, nestled on the picturesque island of Långholmen. Formerly a prison, this distinctive hotel allows guests to sleep in renovated cells that merge historical charm with modern comfort. Located in the tranquil green surroundings of the island, the hotel provides a peaceful retreat just a short distance from the vibrant Södermalm district.
Every room, known as a 'cell', is furnished with comfortable beds, a TV, a safety box, and an ensuite bathroom. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and access to a communal kitchen, adding convenience to their stay. The island's serene park areas and nearby beach make it a perfect location for both relaxation and outdoor activities.
Adjacent to the hotel is the Långholmen Wärdshus, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, except dinner on Sundays. The restaurant offers a range of delectable meals, catering to various tastes throughout the day. For those seeking lighter fare or a drink, the cozy Baren Finkan is ideal, while the hotel lobby also provides snacks and refreshments.
In the warmer months, guests can enjoy al fresco dining in the Wärdshusparken. Additional activities around the island include kayaking and paddleboarding, making it an excellent choice for those interested in both exploration and leisure. With easy access to public transport in Hornstull, the Långholmen Hotel is perfectly positioned for exploring all Stockholm has to offer.
The hotel is also a sought-after venue for conferences and special events like weddings, providing unique spaces that echo the building's storied past. Whether visiting for leisure or business, travelers will find Långholmen Hotel a distinctive and memorable place to stay.
Reviews
Such a fun place to stay. Rooms are very small. Beautiful walking trails. Community kitchen for cooking available to guests. Super service. 1 Mile walk to underground train.
My mom stayed over in this hotel when she visited and had the best time! The view was great, breakfast was delicious and the experience was a 10/10 would recommend for her! She told me to recommend this place to all of my friends and colleagues :D
This should be a TripAdvisor Award winner but I guess a lack of TA reviews means it gets left out. Put this on your shortlist for Stockholm hotels, actually, just book it. In a converted gaol, this is an interesting hotel even before you consider the quality, comfort, and service. Rooms aren't huge, but they are comfortable, smart use of space, and the bathrooms surprisingly spacious. If you want a cosy place to read a book or write a letter, there are heaps of nooks where they've set up sofas, arm chairs, tables etc. The great - Service. Staff are friendly and attentive. It feels like they'll do everything to ensure your stay is perfect (many hotels seem to have forgotten this). - Breakfast (and on site restaurant). The buffet breakfast is amazing. Loads of fresh foods and home made items. Everything is excellent quality. You've got some hot items (bacon, scrambled and boiled eggs, sausages, pancakes), a vast selection breads, Swedish and general continental fare... One of the best hotel breakfasts I've had (I'm still dreaming about the homemade Nutella). Make sure to have dinner or lunch here too. - The building. You get access to the on site museum which is fascinating. - The location. It's on an island which is nice to walk around. If you have kids there's plenty for them to do. It's incredibly quiet, and only a 25min walk along the waterfront into old town. Plenty of shops and cafes about 7min walk away, along with the subway station. The good - Beds. The linen is nice, plenty of pillows, comfortable bed. Note that it's up against the wall to make the most of the space in the room. My only issue was that the topper slid around a bit. - Bathroom. Clean, spacious. Good water pressure too. - Parking. The average - Number of electrical sockets in the room, they need another close to the bedhead. - Room temperature. It was fine with a window open but need an option to turn off the heated towel rail. The bad NOTHING There's also hostel accommodation which is nice to know if you're on a budget, and means there's a guest kitchen. We've stayed in converted gaols elsewhere and none come close to the quality of this place. This is a real treat and will make your stay in Stockholm far more interesting.
Excellent service, good size rooms (for prison cells, haha), and location is chill even if a bit out of the way from Stockholm central (we walked in, not too bad, would-be a very easy cycle along the river). What really makes this place stand out is the service, quality, and uniqueness of the setting. The museum is interesting a and the breakfast is top tier (excellent restaurant attached too, definitely check it out if you stay here). We've really enjoyed being here, it's been a lovely end to the Scandinavian portion of out our Europe travels. We would 100% stay here again when we come back to Stockholm.
We enjoyed very much our stay in this original hotel. This old prison is something to visit and remember, it has a romantic style, is very clean and with a bonus high class breakfast. I recommend it. The downsides would be the distance to the metro (especially with luggage) and a heating system that dries up the air, all three of us had to wake up many times at night to go and drink water ( this is in winter time obviously). Enjoy.
