Best Hotels in Stockholm

Stockholm's Grand Hôtel certainly embodies its name: Guests describe it as "elegant," "lovely" and "wonderful." This waterfront property – which has hosted several Nobel Prize banquets in its Spegelsalen (or "Hall of Mirrors") – has been a staple in Sweden's capital since 1874. The Grand Hôtel sits in the heart of the city near restaurants, bars, shops and top sights like Stockholm's Old Town neighborhood and the Royal Palace. The hotel is also home to its own highly regarded eatery, The Veranda, which offers themed menus, a decadent smorgasbord, multicourse meals and more. A wine cellar, a swanky bar, a cafe and patio dining are available as well. When it comes to accommodations, all rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi access, power adapters and minibars, plus bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. While many travelers noted clean and comfortable accommodations, others said their rooms were small. If you'd rather relax at the spa, you can; room rates include access to the Nordic Spa & Fitness facility, which boasts an extensive menu of services, such as massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, plus signature Nordic treatments. Meanwhile, the fitness center features cardio and weight-training equipment, yoga classes and a fitness bar with healthy drinks and meals. Part of the Leading Hotels of the World, the property participates in the Leaders Club loyalty program.

Touted as Stockholm's first contemporary luxury hotel, the Nobis Hotel features modern design elements typical of Scandinavia while creating a cozy environment guests say made it easy to feel at home. Lodgers note this is largely due in part to the hotel's warm and welcoming staff as well as its well-appointed rooms. Accommodations at the Nobis start small (single rooms measure as little as 161 square feet), but come equipped with enough creature comforts to distract from its size shortcomings. Guests can expect beds dressed in Egyptian cotton linens, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, minibars and flat-screen TVs. Though considering the hotel's central address, you might not be spending a lot of time in your room after all. From the Nobis' doorstep, guests can walk to a plethora of dining and shopping options as well as top city attractions, including Gamla Stan and Djurgården. Amenities such as a gym and spa can be found on-site, as well as a few dining options. Restaurant Caina and Cainas Bakficka both serve Italian food, with the latter venue featuring a more casual atmosphere than the former. The hotel is also home to The Gold Bar, appropriately outfitted with cocktails served in gold glasses, as well as the living room-style Lounge, which serves a light menu inside the hotel's indoor courtyard.