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Reviews of Castanea Old Town Hostel 2 stars

Kindstugatan 1, Gamla stan, 111 31 Stockholm, Sweden

#24 of 191 hotels in Stockholm

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 514 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: 28 August 2023

    10
    Cozy 3 day trip under the chestnut :)
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud kitchen and bathroom doors being used a lot, and you can hear everything through walls.

    Beautiful location and a very cozy atmosphere

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    This place was cute, charming, and the staff was kind, plus I was able to get to all my destinations easily and there wa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms don’t have any shelving to put toiletries on while using the facilities.

    The staff were so kind and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Great hostel in the old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints but you do have to pay for sheets.

    Amazing hostel in the heart of the old town. You are able To walk everywhere or get to public transport easily. The kitchen and bathroom are clean. There is plenty of common area. The rooms are a decent size. I have no complaints and would stay again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    9.0
    Gem in Gamla Stan
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As I am sure is the case with much of the lodging in Gamla Stan, the room sizes were pretty small, but it was still comfortable. Would absolutely stay there again.

    The location was perfect for our short stay in Stockholm. It was close to many things, and we could walk to everything in Gamla Stan as well as to transit.. Our family was pretty jet-lagged from our long flight and we really appreciated having our family room (4 bed private room) located in a quieter area of the hostel. The beds were comfortable and there was a nice common room with a table where we could hang out and eat. The staff who checked us in were very nice and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    9.0
    Very central location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    8.0
    A clean and well run hostel that I would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not having separate sinks for brushing teeth.

    Central location with friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Eating areas could be made more social

    Great place and well taken care of.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great value for this price

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

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

    Showers are rather small and humid, there could be more place for your things (shelves). But those are only minor things :)

    Hostel is very cosy and the location is amazing. Lots of showers and toilets, kitchen is smaller but sufficient. Nice common area. Price to performance ratio is unbeatable. Definitely will be back.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showerroom gets so hot and humid that it gets a bit hard to breathe if you're in there a while. There we're a lot of families and couples staying in the hostel, and no bar, so I couldn't really make friends.

    The staff we're super helpful and nice. When my phone broke down they helped me extensively to find a repair service and marked them on a map for me. I would've not been able to find it if it wasn't for them. The kitchen was very well equipped and clean, and the beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    9.0
    Good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are squeaking if you're moving

    The location is really good in Gamla Stan, it was clean, friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    8.0
    Really good. Not great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More privacy with beds.

    Good, not great. This is a good, quality place to stay. Not overly social if that’s what you’re looking for. But a decent bed and good, clean facilities with good staff.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    The place gives a feeling of home,very clean,very cozy,kind staff.The location also is perfect.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    I’ve never felt more welcomed by such a kind group of people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were friendly

    The location was excellent

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Alright for a one night stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    16 bed dorms is intense and the linnen are not even included in the 38€… its expensive. But its stockholm so i guess its expected.

    Mattress was comfy and the hostel was clean. Very nice location!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    9.0
    Had a nice time except for snorig roommates.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Men and women separated. Men tend to snore!

    Got breakfast at under kastanien - it was fair.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    10
    V Central v Clean v good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There could be curtains across the beds for more privacy

    Fantastic central location, great facilities - bathrooms clean and living area inviting with books and games etc.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    8.0
    It was a good experience as a single person.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The design and operation of the hostel was very good. The best part of the hostel is the staff working there. There is no problem that you can talk to them and solve. Bathrooms and toilets were very clean. The common room was useful. However, the bunk beds were very squeaky. Because of these noises, I woke up several times every day during my night sleep.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have to pay extra for bed sheets and the check-in time slot is really narrow but as I tell you below, it wasn't a problem.

    Perfect location for me and the building was so cozy and cute. All the public facilities were great! There's a kitchen with every equipment you'll need (pots, pans, coffee maker, toaster, fridge, even a small freezer etc..), the living room had board games. Lots of space to hang around and everything was clean and in a good condition. The room I stayed in was conveniently big and the lockers were spacious enough for my huge backpack. Remember to bring your own padlock. :) The staff was so helpful and nice!! I couldn't catch my train so I missed the check-in but they found a way for me to come anyway. I wish I had cash so I could have tipped them..

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    Super choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best location in the Gamla Stan, everything is very close. Very kind and helpfull staff, good equiped kitchen. Pleasant atmosphere.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    Location. Location. Location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, quiet hostel. Fun decor. Nice kitchen space. Bathrooms had multiple toilets and showers, all very clean. There was a bulletin board with lots of recommendations from staff on their favorite places to eat/things to do in Stockholm as well. Was a lovely stay. Great location too!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I don't know, I think nothing :)

    Great location in the middle of Gamla Stan, in walking distance of metro and not far from central station. Employees were very kind and helpful and the kitchen was well stocked.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

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

    Nothing to complain.

    Cosy and nice hostel.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    9.0
    Great Place to stay in Stockholm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes not enough toilets and showers. Only little place to put stuff in rooms and showers.

    Friendly staff, comfortabel beds, nice common room, very good location within the city. In general really great.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    9.0
    Steps from sights of old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was a common area with just tables, didn’t really lend itself to hanging out and socializing with other guests.

    located right in old town, staff were very nice and space was clean. Kitchen was well stocked, showers had lots of hot water and hood water pressure.

    Stayed in May 2023

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