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$300Kindstugatan 1, Stockholm, 111 31, Sweden
1,464 reviews
1/56
Free wifi
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Castanea Old Town Hostel is a 2-star stay in Stockholm, Sweden, tucked a short stroll from the city center—about 0.4mi away. The address is Kindstugatan 1, placing guests near the pulse of the capital.
Amenities include free Wifi, Non-smoking rooms, an elevator, and extra long beds over 6.5 feet for taller travelers. With 1,461 reviews to its name, this hostel has plenty of guest perspectives to browse.
Located in Stockholm, Sweden, the property sits at Kindstugatan 1, roughly 0.4mi from the city center, reflecting a central option for travelers exploring the area.
Castanea Old Town Hostel brings a playful range of stay styles for every type of traveler. From a private Single Room around 54 square feet with a Twin bed to dormitories that can cradle four, six, ten, or even sixteen guests, there’s a flexible option for solo explorers or groups. A female-only dorm is among the choices, adding a privacy option within the lively hostel scene.
Room configurations span both private and shared setups. For example, a Room - 2 Twin with a shared bathroom measures 86 square feet, and a Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom offers 129 square feet of space. Dormitory layouts come in several sizes—4 Bed (108 square feet), 6 Bed (161 square feet), and the expansive 16 Bed (108 square feet)—plus smaller options like a Small 2 Twin dorm at about 75 square feet.
Payment options keep things simple: cash is accepted, and Visa or Mastercard are welcome for card payments. This blend of room types and straightforward payment methods makes it easy to pick a stay that fits both budget and travel plans.
Closest airports
Stockholm-Bromma Airport
5miStockholm Arlanda Airport
23.2miStockholm-Västerås Airport
53.8miStockholm Skavsta Airport
55.5miFree wifi
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
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Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
85 sqft
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Dormitory, 6 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
160 sqft
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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
4 Bunk Beds
130 sqft
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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Female Only
1 Bunk Bed
160 sqft
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Single Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
55 sqft
Shower
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Small, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
75 sqft
Shower
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Dormitory, 16 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
110 sqft
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Dormitory, 4 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
110 sqft
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Dormitory, 10 Bed
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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Single Use
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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Female Only
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8.8
1,464 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Michael
9.1
August 2023
The hostel is right in the middle of the old town (Gamla Stan) within walking distance of all the sights. Although the reception is only open for part of the day, the staff are very welcoming and happy to share tips, and they made sure that checking in outside of office hours was very smooth and easy. Also, they were happy for me to leave some luggage at the hostel when I left Stockholm for a few days. It is definitely not a party hostel and can get pretty quiet in the evening, but it is social enough for my liking. Kitchen is clean and has everything you need.
There are not that many showers (although I never had to wait for one), and there are only sinks in the toilets (and very tiny ones at the showers, so there it not really a logical place to shave or brush your teeth.
Hitesh
10
August 2025
I’ve stayed at a few hostels in Stockholm, and this one has definitely been the best. The location is perfect, right in Old Town and close to everything. The atmosphere felt more like a family home, with communal rooms, a kitchen, and everything you might need. The staff were very helpful, and Petra and Klara (if I remember their names correctly) were especially friendly and even showed me around the hostel. They really made me feel welcome. Overall, it was a perfect stay.
The only small downside is that towels and sheets aren’t included in the rent, but this was clearly mentioned beforehand, so it wasn’t a problem.
Linzi
8.2
July 2025
A great hostel in a lovely location as it is a little off the main street of tourist action, so it was pretty peaceful. We were greeted nicely by the staff on arrival and allowed to leave our luggage as we were early for checkin. Our room was fine, 2 bunks for a family of 4. Adequate storage spaces for a hostel. The communal seating area was nicely decorated and felt cosy and welcoming. We liked the older style of the property which gives it some interesting character features. The showers were nice and hot. There's a nice cafe outside, attached to the hostel which did a really nice breakfast and coffee too.
There were only 2 things that weren't ideal. One of our bunks was SO squeaky, like REALLY squeaky which made it a little difficult to sleep at times and the person sleeping on it felt like they couldn't really move all night. The reception area isn't manned overnight (I think from 1800-1000, or something like that) so when we went for a shower in the morning the toilets and showers and stinks were fairly grotty, as they hadn't been maintained at all for those hours.
Ru
10
November 2024
The location is perfect, the staff is super friendly and helpful! I strongly recommend this one to live when come to Stockholm, will definetly book this again when I visit next time!!
Ivanilde
8.2
April 2024
Great location, near all touristic areas + welcoming staff. If you look a quiet place to rest, this hostel will be perfect.
Microwave and the stove top/cooker didn’t work so I wasn’t able to reheat my dish + you have to pay extra if you want sheets and a towel.
Burak
10
December 2022
Here is the clearly best hostel in Stockholm! Location is best of the best. You don’t need to use transportation cause everywhere is in walking distance. Middle of the stylish cafes/restaurants,supermarket, touristic attractions… All reception staff is really friendly. They always smile and doing their best to make your stay unforgettable! I stayed in 16 beds dormitory and room was really large. I could watch the stunning backyard view from my bed. They also let you use luggage storage for free. Kitchen and toilets are clean like your home. I’ll recommend this place everyone who planning to come Stockholm!
everything was excellent!
Andi
10
July 2025
Everything, specially the amazing kitchen with extremely good quality appliances, the best table wear I've seen in any hostel in my life! Perfect plates, bowls, cups and glasses. The place was immaculate, extremely clean and cosy, the kitchen was the best ever with everything you could wish for at a hostel and Petra was so kind, patient and friendly. The beds were also the best beds in any hostel, including great pillows, bedding and towels. Simply a great experience =D
The only thing I would add; a very comfortable chunky sofa or 2 of them in different areas of the hostel, that would make my stay an 11* instead of a 10!!
Tamara
8.2
May 2025
The location is central, in the Old Town. It is clean, well organized and has an elevator. Each bed has a power socket, a night lamp and a locker but you have to buy the locks (only purchasing is available). The staff were kind and very helpful.
However, they try to make a buck out of everything you do. They do not even provide sheets for your stay, but offer sheets to rent. Come on. This just makes you look bad, like you’re trying to squeeze every dime out of your visitors. Rent a towel, rent a lock, no curtains on the beds for at least some privacy, pretty poor service considering what all they charge. It’s a nice place, yes. Clean, centrally located, but I’ll stay somewhere else next time.
Lotte
10
July 2025
Amazing location and the hostel facilities were awesome. The kitchen was well stocked, with a lot of cooking gear and the showers were very clean. The beds were comfortable and I enjoyed the system of having a pin code for the door, made travelling with a group much easier. We also took advantage of the laundry service, which was flawless, they even still separated the laundry for us according to tumble dry or air dry, very accommodating.
There were too little big lockers in the rooms. Not all were big enough to store a travel backpack.
Chloe
10
March 2025
I wish I stayed longer! This is a friendly independent hostel and guests were a good mix of ages. I loved the number code system (one code to enter building and another to enter your own room), which means I did not have to worry about a key card and I could just leave on check-out day. It's a beautiful hostel and well located in the old town, about a 20-minute walk to the Sodermalm neighborhood to the south. Staff were really kind and showed me around when I arrived. I could store my luggage in a room with a code on the door. There's a well-equipped kitchen and many clean toilets/showers available. My room in a 4-bed woman's dorm was comfortable.
The only thing I would recommend is bedlamps that don't disturb other dorm-mates. The current lamps don't isolate light to your own bed. Also, my mattress was a bit squeaky but this didn't bother me much.
Attractions
Stockholm Old Town (Gamla Stan)
0.1miStockholm Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet)
0.1miRiddarholm Church (Riddarholmskyrkan)
0.3miStockholm Parliament House (Riksdagshuset)
0.3miSodermalm
0.3miRoyal Swedish Opera (Kungliga Operan)
0.3miKungsträdgarden (Kungsan)
0.5miStockholm National Museum
0.6miStockholm City Hall (Stadshuset)
0.7miStockholm Concert Hall (Konserthuset)
0.8miKungsholmen
1.2miWaldemarsudde Museum
1.4miDjurgarden
1.4miDrottningholm Palace (Drottningholms Slott)
8.2miSigtuna
23.8miAttractions
Stockholm Old Town (Gamla Stan)
0.1miStockholm Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet)
0.1miRiddarholm Church (Riddarholmskyrkan)
0.3miStockholm Parliament House (Riksdagshuset)
0.3miSodermalm
0.3miRoyal Swedish Opera (Kungliga Operan)
0.3miKungsträdgarden (Kungsan)
0.5miStockholm National Museum
0.6miStockholm City Hall (Stadshuset)
0.7miStockholm Concert Hall (Konserthuset)
0.8miKungsholmen
1.2miWaldemarsudde Museum
1.4miDjurgarden
1.4miDrottningholm Palace (Drottningholms Slott)
8.2miSigtuna
23.8miAirports
Stockholm-Bromma Airport
5miStockholm Arlanda Airport
23.2miStockholm-Västerås Airport
53.8miStockholm Skavsta Airport
55.5miFree wifi
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
General
Elevator
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Smoke alarms
View
Inner courtyard view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Mastercard,
Visa,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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