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8.5

3,747 reviews

City Backpackers Hostel

City Backpackers Hostel

Upplandsgatan 2a, Stockholm, 111 23, Sweden

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Terrace

Kitchen

City Backpackers Hostel

City Backpackers Hostel is a 2-star stay in Stockholm, Sweden, located just 0.7mi from the city center. Address: Upplandsgatan 2a. Minimum price starts from $30.

Amenities abound: a restaurant, free WiFi, free sauna, air conditioning, a bar, private entrance, terrace, kitchen facilities, non-smoking rooms, and live music/performances (free). Kitchenware, kitchenette, and a view round out the setup.

With 3,831 reviews, this hostel has attracted a steady stream of travelers exploring Stockholm.

On-site Nomad Restaurant and Bar offers Local cuisine, inviting travelers to savor meals without leaving the premises. Free live music performances add a lively backdrop for evenings, creating a social buzz after daily adventures. A welcoming terrace invites lounging with a drink or a snack under Stockholm’s sky, while a private entrance adds a touch of independence to arrivals and departures.

Accommodations span a wide range, from apartments with kitchens to multiple dormitory formats. Dormitories include 4-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed, and 12-bed options, with some female-only or shared-bath configurations. There are several apartment styles, such as Deluxe Suite Apartment, Superior Apartment, Deluxe Apartment with Kitchen, and Apartment with Sauna, plus options like the Apartment and Double Room with Private Bathroom to suit various preferences.

Payment is cashless: Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro are accepted; cash is not accepted. With 3,831 reviews, the hostel has attracted a steady stream of travelers exploring Stockholm, underscoring a vibrant, diverse guest community and plenty of options to fit different travel styles.

Closest airports

Stockholm-Bromma Airport

4.1mi

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

22.3mi

Stockholm-Västerås Airport

52.9mi

Stockholm Skavsta Airport

55.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

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Rooms

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room in City Backpackers Hostel

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Dormitory, 8 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

160 sqft

City view

Air conditioning

Shower

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More details

The bunk beds include a bed light and a locker. The rooms are air conditioned and bathroom facilities are shared. Please note that some rooms do not have a window. This room cannot accommodate guests under 18 years old.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in City Backpackers Hostel

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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Air conditioning

Shower

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More details

The bunk beds include a bed light and a locker. The rooms are air conditioned and bathroom facilities are shared. Please note that this room has a window and small bathroom. This room cannot accommodate guests under 18 years old.

Standard Apartment (6 Adults) in City Backpackers Hostel

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Apartment

6 Bunk Beds

375 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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More details

This apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom and private sauna.

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in City Backpackers Hostel

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Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk Beds

110 sqft

City view

Air conditioning

Shower

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More details

This air-conditioned room includes bunk beds with bed lights. Bathroom facilities are shared.

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room in City Backpackers Hostel

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Dormitory, 6 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

160 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

+

More details

The bunk beds include a bed light and a locker. The rooms are air conditioned and bathroom facilities are shared. Please note that this room does not have a window. This room cannot accommodate guests under 18 years old.

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room in City Backpackers Hostel

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Dormitory, 4 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

110 sqft

City view

Air conditioning

Shower

+

More details

The bunk beds include a bed light and a locker. The rooms are air conditioned and bathroom facilities are shared. Please note that some rooms do not have a window. This room cannot accommodate guests under 18 years old.

Double Room with Private Bathroom in City Backpackers Hostel

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Shower

+

More details

This room features a private bathroom with shower. This room has a skylight window, which cannot be opened.

Budget Twin Room without Window in City Backpackers Hostel

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Budget, No Window

1 Bunk Bed

110 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

+

More details

This room features air conditioning and shared bathroom facilities. Please note that this room does not have a window.

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room in City Backpackers Hostel

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Dormitory, 8 Bed, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Shower

+

More details

The bunk beds include a bed light and a locker. The rooms are air conditioned and have private bathroom facilities. Please note that this room does not have a window. This room cannot accommodate guests under 18 years old.

Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room in City Backpackers Hostel

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Dormitory, 12 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

270 sqft

Shower

+

More details

The bunk beds include a bed light and a locker. The rooms are air conditioned and bathroom facilities are shared. This room cannot accommodate guests under 18 years old.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in City Backpackers Hostel

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

110 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

+

More details

The bunk beds include a bed light and a locker. The rooms are air conditioned and bathroom facilities are shared. This room cannot accommodate guests under 18 years old.

Superior Apartment in City Backpackers Hostel

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Superior Apartment

8 Bunk Beds

540 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

+

More details

This apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, TV and sofa.

Guest reviews

8.5

3,747 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Mikael

9.1

July 2025

The location is great, if you need a place close to the central station. The overall atmosphere is cosy and welcoming. Having a sauna in a hostel is great, though this time I didn't have a chance to use it. Used it before though, extra points for the cold water bucket thing. Anyways I had a very short stay over, needed a place near central station, and this was a good spot the purpose. Also had some quick but nice encounters with fellow travellers.

Had some confusion with communication regarding of the payment, some messages came from the hostel's system some through booking, so wasn't sure how and where to answer, and there was a moment of risk of cancellation (from their part) even though I had paid, but eventually we managed to get over the confusion, so no harm done, I'm happy for the stay.

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Reyes

9.1

July 2025

It’s my first time at a hostel on my own. What I like: Warm vibe upon walking in. Warm and welcoming staff! Everyone’s awesome. Bedroom was very clean - sheets very clean. Bathroom was very clean and spacious enough for 6 stranger ladies to use. Ample locker provisions both inside the room for backpacks and outside the room for big luggages. The kitchen was clean although I did not get to use it. There is an outdoor resto bar garden with live band adjacent so it’s fun at night The location is perfect! I totally love my experience and I’d ho back and recommend this place to everyone.

Maybe add electric outlet in the bedroom, and the common room some or maybe have a charging station for phones at the common area. A bit more night light in the bedroom will be nice - just pin light.

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Gabriele

9.1

August 2025

Great location (walking distance from Stockhom Central). Nice common areas to hang out. Kitchen is well equipped and there is enough space to store your own food. The reception area is very nice, offers free tea and coffee from 9 to 14h, then it turns into a bar however. It might be good to know beforehand that you have to take your shoes off once you enter the hostel; I liked thst because everything feels clean and cosy. Bathrooms were a bit tiny but clean and there were enough.

Be aware that the major part in (incl. Litchen and common area) of the hostel is in an labyrinthine basement with no windows or natural day light. The information provided by staff at check in is quite basic.

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Romane

9.1

March 2024

The apartment is very big but the bathroom is not very equipped to many people and 2 beds are in front of bathroom. The kitchen was clean and functionnable. And the apartment is close to underground : 10 mins to walk. The sauna is very appreciable.

the layout of the apartment.

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Hannah

9.1

June 2025

The female room was really big! I actually had a good sleep and found the beds pretty comfy. Unfortunate there are 2 bunkbeds that are built into the wall that are hard to get in and out of but you can choose your own bed so just be cautious. I thought the facilities were nice and clean, I always saw housekeeping cleaning every morning. Lots of extra bathrooms and showers that were private as well Loved how the kitchen fridges were separated by rooms instead of one mass fridge. Location was a bit of a walk if you're going to areas near the Vasa Museum, but public transit is really easy to use

I wish linens were included!! the kitchen could be busy at times but thats just hostel life! Also always wish the bunkbeds has curtains

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Larissa

8.2

May 2025

I liked the common areas and the location is great. The bed was pretty comfortable.

It wasn't communicated that the fridges had food available for everyone so I sadly missed out on that. And since the room ceilings are pretty low I kept hitting by head on the fire extinguisher pipe on the ceiling since I had the upper bunk bed. Additionally we didnt have any soap throughout the stay since it wasn't filled up. It also seemed like the bed toppers aren't exchanged before the next person comes since you are supposed to use the linen. But a lot of people get the linen and not use it, as was the case in one of our rooms, especially the case with bed sheets.

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Magdalena

10

October 2024

I loved the vibe of the place! So much that it was actually my second stay there, after 5 years :) It’s also one of the most beautiful hostels I’ve ever stayed in. The place is clean, with great common spaces, but not a party type, so you can hang out with people but also get a good sleep. Staff was super nice and helpful. Kitchen is fully equipped - I find it important to not have to eat all meals outside, especially in an expensive city like Stockholm. The game changer was an option to join a group chat for guests - super cool for solo travellers to find a company for some activities (this way I got a companion to the amusement park)! Also even though the reception isn’t open 24h, there’s a solution if you arrive late. And the location is perfect, a couple of minutes from the metro and central bus station.

Two weak points for me: • the beds - they are comfy, but a bit squeeky and I’d love a curtain for some more comfort in the dorm • no windows / a very small ones in some rooms - it is written in the description of the rooms, so I was aware, but still I missed the natural light inside ;)

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Ivan

8.2

April 2025

We like the vibe and the general concept. We like how lively it is, and that overall it was quite clean and nice. This hostel was very communal, it had a shared kitchen that had everything you need, social spaces, games and computers, so many people hanged around. Sauna was amazing! Its also in a Very convenient location, near the central station, and also a pretty live-music place called Fasching (We recommend!). Lastly, the spatial organisation of the hostel is original and interesting, see for yourself^^

Maybe for people who have solid sleep it s not such a problem, but for those of us who sleep lightly, it s hard to get a good rest. Especially in the shared rooms. The doors are also very loud and you can’t leave the room or come back without making lots of noise. Also, it would be super cool to have some little shelves to hold toiletries in the shower. Lastly, sometimes there was no toilet paper in the toilets on the ground floor (especially in the evenings).

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Uma

8.2

March 2025

Nice location, close to the station. Lots of facilities at walking distance like restaurants, supermarkets etc. Staff is friendly and helpful. Kitchen facility is availble which is great but it can get crowded at dinner time so you may have to wait a little. Lobby is very lively and there is coffee facility in the lobby. You can get lot of information about the city from the reception staff, they are really helpful. you can store your luggage also in case you are early for check-in, which is great. Overall i had a comfortable stay here.

I think it is a bit pricey, the value for money is not great.

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Celia

10

January 2025

This truly has been my favourite hostel across Europe following months of travel. The location was perfect, just outside of the mayhem of the central area but everything within walking distance including shops and restaurants and cafes. The room was clean, and I shared it with lovely girls. Kitchen also well stocked and had individual fridges each room. This hostel was large and sometimes they feel overwhelming and isolating but there was the perfect balance of cosy and intimate hang out areas to make it feel small and fun.

I guess the downside of being near a train station and in somewhere like Stockholm most nights there was guests coming in late and leaving early in the morning without even seeing them.

Points of Interest Around City Backpackers Hostel

Attractions

Stockholm Concert Hall (Konserthuset)

0.3mi

Stockholm National Museum

0.4mi

Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset)

0.5mi

Kungsträdgarden (Kungsan)

0.6mi

Kungsholmen

0.6mi

Royal Swedish Opera (Kungliga Operan)

0.7mi

Stockholm Parliament House (Riksdagshuset)

0.7mi

Riddarholm Church (Riddarholmskyrkan)

0.8mi

Stockholm Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet)

0.9mi

Stockholm Old Town (Gamla Stan)

0.9mi

Sodermalm

1.3mi

Djurgarden

2.1mi

Waldemarsudde Museum

2.3mi

Drottningholm Palace (Drottningholms Slott)

7.7mi

Sigtuna

22.8mi

Restaurants

Nomad Restaurant and Bar

Cuisines

  • Local

Amenities of City Backpackers Hostel

Restaurant

Free wifi

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

View

Stay rules - City Backpackers Hostel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property