With a history dating back to Circa 1250, Stockholm is not only the capital but also the largest city in Sweden. It is also the home of the Swedish Government and the Parliament, known as the Riksdag. Apart from that, it is the official residence of the Swedish Monarch since 1980. The city has a strategic location at the south East Cost of Sweden. Stockholm has been known for its beautiful natural landscapes, architecture and buildings. Visitors will find quite a number of accommodation facilities in the city and can select the ones that suit their needs. Here is the list of best 2 star hotels in Stockholm:
Hotel Bakfickan
As one of the 2-star hotels in Stockholm boasting of a location in the centre of the city, Hotel Bakfickan offers affordable accommodation to its guests. The hotel is located just around the corner near the Drottningattan pedestrian street and the ObservatorieLunden Park. Half a mile way from the hotel is the Stockholm Central Train Station. The rooms offered are air conditions and feature modern décor. Some of the features inside include refrigerator, TV and a work desk. Some of the guest rooms come with shared shower facilities. The hotel has vending machines where the guests can purchase tea, coffee, snacks and others beverages. Single rooms cost SEK 950 while double room cost SEK 1050 and SEK 1150 and the triple room costs SEK 1450.
Old Town Lodge
This is one of the 2 star hotels in Stockholm located within the City’s historic quarter. It is a few meters from the Royal Palace and is housed in a building that was built in the 1600s. Guests will be offered different types of room but will need to share the bathroom facilities. Some of the rooms come with sitting areas and work desk. The guests can also use the guest computer with free internet access at the lobby. They can also enjoy massage treatments and get to read newspapers. Single rooms cost SEK 572 while twin rooms cost SEK 751 and SEK 788. Quadruple rooms cost SEK 1355 and double beds in a dormitory cost SEK 557.
City Backpackers Hostel
Set in a 19th century building, City Backpackers hostel is situated In the peaceful Vasastan District a few yards from the Central Train station. The hostel provides rooms with bunk beds, heating and conditioning. It also has 3 lounges where the guests can relax at the sofas while watching Cable TV, reading books or playing games. In summer they can sample the beautiful environment from the Courtyard. The guests will be treated to breakfast and light meals, snacks and drinks as the day goes by and can enjoy some facilities such as internet, sauna, bike rentals and Swedish Movie nights. Self-catering is also possible. Twin rooms cost SEK 650, Bed in 6-bed Dorm costs SEK 260 while double room costs SEK 890.
Rex Petit
This is one of the 2 star hotels in Stockholm that are situated in the center of the city. It is located in a residential area where a number of media and creative business companies reside. The rooms provided are compact without windows since the Nordic nights are Light. The rooms feature bunk beds, soundproofing. The economy rooms are charged SEK 595-695 for those with shared bathroom and SEK 895 and SEK 795 for those with en suite bathrooms. All charges are inclusive of VAT and buffet breakfast.
Stockholm Hostel
This modern hostel is located in the Kungsholmen district of Stockholm and is only a few minutes’ walk from the Fridhemsplan Metro Station. The rooms in this hotel are air conditioned, soundproffed and have satellite TV. All the bathrooms have a shower. At Hostel Stockholm, the guests can prepare their own meals at the 2 large communal kitchens. They can also relax and meet other guests at the lounge. Single bed in a dormitory room cost SEK 230; twin rooms cost SEK790 while quadruple rooms SEK1320 and family rooms cost SEK1730.