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Reviews of Castanea Old Town Hostel 2 stars

Kindstugatan 1, Gamla stan, 111 31 Stockholm, Sweden

#23 of 190 hotels in Stockholm

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 501 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish bathroom was in the room. But it was very clean.

    Almost everything was perfect.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Totally satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Preparing perfect

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Perfect !
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, just go for it ! Finding something as good quality as this for the same price is impossible.

    It was perfect ! The facilities were super clean, the kitchen super functional with so many ustensils. The best part was that people who have leftover pasta/ rice and other things can leave it for the next customers. We got to do free meals while preventing waste! So smart ;) We were in the 16 people room and everyone was super respectful, trying to be careful both at night and early in the morning. The best part was probably the location, we could do almost everything by foot.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    quiet and homey. next time to Stockholm, this place is my first choice to stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Good hostel for Gamla Stan
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 4 bedroom dorm I was in was too small for 4 people. Couldn't access the electrical outlet by the bed. Shower doesn't provide shampoo nor soap. Mattress sinks in the center. Bed sheets cost extra. Beds have no curtain

    Superb location, right in the center of historical Stockholm, yet still peaceful. Clean and nice quiet hostel guests (not a party place). Good wi-fi, the place is homey. You could leave luggage after checkout.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    All nice, Charging for bed linens is very awkward
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charging for bed linens

    Location, organized place

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Nicely located hostel with great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is really good right in the old town. Thank you Petra for making our stay amazing, her energy and enthusiasm is contagious and out of the world! There's also an amazing restaurant nearby downstairs that's a must try. There's a lot of information available at the hostel, like a lot!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no.

    Everything was fine but extra money was charged for the bed covers. You may increase the hostel price a little more and such fees may be included in the price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It lacks a bit the hostel vibe. It isn't a place for solo travellers to meet people, it is better suited for digital nomads that work and travel

    Very comfortable bed, great Internet and location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    A pleasant place to stay in snowy Stockholm
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t work out how to get hot water for my shower.

    Cosy, clean, friendly hostel in the old town. Very peaceful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Great location, near all touristic areas + welcoming staff. If you look a quiet place to rest, this hostel will be perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Great Stay, Gladly Again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only slight inconvenience was few toilets. In mornings you may queue a bit. But otherwise, during the day / evening they are free.

    The location was amazing: old town, next to a river, historical building with a beautiful stairs. The room was spacious, functional and warm (in February). The hosts were super. I have arrived quite late -- after midnight or so -- but I entered the hostel without a problem and found a beautiful envelope with my name on it as well as sheets and a towel. Many thanks for that!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to complain about

    friendly staff, amazing location, good facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hostel was very clean and quiet ,amazing location, 5 mins from metro station. The staff was so nice and helpful. Great experience. Thank you so much

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Good staff and económic, but can do better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - They charged for sheets - There is no Coffee, tea or anything - There is not shampo in the badroom. - Its only 3 showers and bathrooms for a lot of People, so you need to wake up early to get out in time - The beds where small, if you move a little you fell - Lit its only a bed and bathroom, need to being everything else. It will be nice to have coffee or tea.

    - It was close to everything and the temperatura was good. - The staff was really friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Perfect location, highly recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Until today I cannot understand why some hostels around the world keep charging the use of bed sheets. It is not a complain about this hostel, but in general. Anyway, they charge it, but it is not expensive (I think it was 6 euros for bed sheet + towel, which I find a good deal).

    Hostel well located, with good staff and proper facilities. With this value in an expensive city like Stockholm, to be honest, you cannot have better than this Hostel. Highly recommend to stay there.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    a quiet and lovely place in the heart of Stockholm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    a peaceful neighborhood

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The man at the front desk didn't tell me where the kitchen and bathrooms were and the many corners and little stairs didn't make it easier to find them.

    Very nice hostel in the heart of the city. Good beds, clean bathrooms, a kitchen with all necessary supplies, friendly staff, big lockers in the shared bedroom (bring your own padlock). Would definitely recommend!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Great value for the money given its location and facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Might be difficult to fix, but in some of the showers, it took a very long time for the warm water to come out. It would eventually, but only after 5 or so minutes of continuous running, which was a bit annoying.

    Nice, clean rooms and common areas. Good self-service options in the kitchen. Nice floor heating in the shower room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is super niceeee, like 0m ti Gamla Stan was super close and was sooo much cleannnn. No noises, calm hostel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    good experience, friendly staff and guests, highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    on the first day of my check in there was a slight hiccup where one of my friend's bed was mistakenly cleaned up. this caused quite a hassle as there was no staff present at that timing to remedy the issue, and there had already been another guest who took over her bed. thankfully, there was another bed available.

    location was right smack in the center of gamla stan which made it accessible to major tourist attractions. staff was extremely welcoming and even brought us for an apartment tour when we checked in. there was also a lounging area that had board games, books and staff recommendations for activities/shopping/food.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You sould pay 60 SEK for sheets. But it's not a big thing.

    Everything is perfect!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Great location, cosy warm and clean facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When I arrived it was after hours and was given a code to enter my room. I tried entering the code several times which sounded like it worked but the door wouldn’t open. Turns out the people already in the room had locked the door from the inside. Luckily they heard me and opened the door or else I would’ve been stranded out in the common room. A suggestion might be to let the people in the room know that someone else is coming later that night and not to lock the door from the inside.

    It was in a very good location, and the lady on reception was super nice and friendly. Also enjoyed being in a smaller 4 bed room. The bathrooms were really clean and the place was super warm which was great after being outside in negative temps.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    I highly recommended to everyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent location!

    Stayed in February 2024

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