84%Castanea Old Town Hostel

Best Location, very, very clean and quiet!Nice place to stay! Ah! Have your lines and towels with you, otherwise, you pay a bit expensive for them!

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by magadantas8325 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

1

J'll go back with pleasure

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by philippe55 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

1

An excellent place where to stay. Enjoy it!

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by arsmeo1806 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

4

The location cannot be beaten and the staff was really nice !!! Overall I had a great stay and would recommend it over and over again !!!

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by mats-air2470 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

1

there should be staff on hand longer during the days, although they may be bored, it will help the guests with getting around. this would also lengthen your checkin hours which are reletively difficult to plan around. Awesome place though, top notch!

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by thamersky5980 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

1

Nice staff, best location ever, right in the heart of the Old Town. Ever again!

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by janine973 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

1

Great hostel

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by barthaazen5526 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

2

I felt "at home" at once. Quiet place, nice people, enough showers though bad hot water supply during "rush hour"!

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by evagripe – posted on Aug 14, 2008

1

All the showers had no holders on the wall, therefore had to either place it in the sink or leave it on the floor while using. A small couch/sofa would have been nice to occasionally relax on. But understand it is a small, intimate family orientated hostel where spare space is limited.The daytime... more All the showers had no holders on the wall, therefore had to either place it in the sink or leave it on the floor while using. A small couch/sofa would have been nice to occasionally relax on. But understand it is a small, intimate family orientated hostel where spare space is limited.The daytime receptionist was lovely cheerful & very helpful with Stockholm culture you dont find in a tour book. Much appreciated! Kamran Mazhar from Manchester England.close

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by kammaz-95115 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

1

very good place... the only thing I didn´t like very much was that the staff was there only from 9 to 11 am and from 15 to 18 pm... for the rest I really enjoyed my stay here!!

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by fernandomattellano – posted on Aug 11, 2008

3

we loved the chestnut tree!! excellent for sitting outside on a warm summer evening.

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by JThiel301 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

2

Not many toilets or showers but it wasn't a problem for me. Limited hours so make sure you get there when they say they're open. Lots of families use it and there's a good kitchen.

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by owenjonesuk9424 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

6

great location but a lot of families stay there and its not the best place to meet people and hang out

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by wesleymo – posted on Jul 27, 2008

2

It wasn't my first time in Stockholm but my first time in the Castanea Old town Hostel. It was the perfect place to stay. I really enjoyed it and decided to come back when I visit Stockholm again. Thanks for everything!

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by schellingalexandra9682 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

1

I spent here 4 nights and it was OK. The only problem was that there were no locks on the closet. Excellent location and not just because it is really situated in the heart of Gamla Stan but also because it was silent enough to sleep well!

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by Skibandi – posted on Jul 14, 2008

3

Good location. Remember to bring a lock for your locker. Try to avoid the large dorm. Check-out the Stockholm binder with great information about Stockholm in the main room on the counter...

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by marcthom5362 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

2

Nice and affordable hostel to stay if you're going Sweden. Staff were really friendly. We stayed in a 14 person dorm and was able to make some new friends. Highly recommend!

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by ngockkers1098 – posted on Jul 12, 2008

6

THE HOSTEL WAS GTREAT, STAFF VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY, A LOVELY ATMOSPHERE, I WOULD DEFINATELY STAY THERE AGAIN AND RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE LOOKIN FOR A BARGAIN. ITS LOCATION IS PERFECT. A COUPLE MORE TOILETS/SHOWERS WOULD HAVE MADE THE PLACE PERFECT. THANKS AGAIN

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by lusciouslulu2305808996 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

1

room very small but clean and a great place to stay

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by dsage – posted on Jul 6, 2008

6

The rooms were small but were clean and modern. The kitchen was well-equipped and there is a common / dining room. It was a cosy and clean hostel, a bit like staying in a private house. Reception is not staffed all the time but you don't need it as there is a code for the door and they are very... more The rooms were small but were clean and modern. The kitchen was well-equipped and there is a common / dining room. It was a cosy and clean hostel, a bit like staying in a private house. Reception is not staffed all the time but you don't need it as there is a code for the door and they are very well organised. Thank you Castanea, we had a wonderful time in Stockholm.close

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by clairekell6050 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

2

In the beautiful Old town close to all sights.Bit tricky to find (need better directions). Lacks atmosphere cos of no common room. Tourist info(things to do,etc) not great but they provide a map and receptionist are helpful and friendly(but not there 24/7).Security is ok:they provide lockers in... more In the beautiful Old town close to all sights.Bit tricky to find (need better directions). Lacks atmosphere cos of no common room. Tourist info(things to do,etc) not great but they provide a map and receptionist are helpful and friendly(but not there 24/7).Security is ok:they provide lockers in dorms but luggage room is not locked so take padlock for suitcase.Bed sheet hire is nuisance,clean showers and good eating area. Overall:GOOD HOSTEL, NOT IDEAL FOR MEETING PPL BUT AMAZING LOCATIONclose

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by petergreliak1442 – posted on Jun 24, 2008

3

This is great hostel in a wonderful city. I am sure I will return.

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by keithgrahamferris6288 – posted on Jun 24, 2008

1

The showers smelled a bit like sulfur but other than that, the hostel was clean. They have recently taken measures to making the top bunks in the dormitory more comfortable, as I understand. That's a good move.

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by shaboubou – posted on Jun 23, 2008

10

very nice.

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by riccardo8688 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

7

This was a great hostel if you want a central location and secure & comfortable accomodations smack dab in the centre of old town. Also, a great kitchen.

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by chrisca7687 – posted on Jun 9, 2008

8

This is a lovely Hostle situated in a historic part of Stokholm. It is extremely clean and well run. I really enjoyed my three nights here.

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by TBoytoo – posted on Jun 8, 2008

7

quiet, clean, perfect location

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by alinh – posted on Jun 7, 2008

1

No internet anything really to do, but there is a 7Eleven close by with internet and the cleanliness and staff made up for it! Also, the fact that you could only check in throughout a period of around two hours or so was weird... luckily it worked out for me though!

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by shannon5857 – posted on Jun 4, 2008

12

good position and ok for a night stay in torino. it's an appartment use as an hostel. the staf is very kind an friendly.

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by angelo7507 – posted on Jun 2, 2008

1

A few complaints.. there are very few toilets for a large hostel, which was inconvenient. Also, the staff is rarely there. You can only check in between 3-6pm, which is also a hassle. Otherwise, it's in a great location, with a Coop nearby. Also, it would have been nice to have lockers in the... more A few complaints.. there are very few toilets for a large hostel, which was inconvenient. Also, the staff is rarely there. You can only check in between 3-6pm, which is also a hassle. Otherwise, it's in a great location, with a Coop nearby. Also, it would have been nice to have lockers in the rooms. There was no way to lock up any valuables in the dormitory.close

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by cggunn17648 – posted on May 28, 2008

6

Excellent location in the Old Town. Very clean and well run hostel. Bed squeaked and dipped matress but overall a lovely hostel-well recommended

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by Ezme – posted on May 28, 2008

1

The kitchen was very poor, they had no luggage room, if you pay with big money they can't give you change, only one curtain for a big window so the light came in to the room the whole night, poor beds with a very thin matras so that you could feel the iron onderneath it. There was no warm water... more The kitchen was very poor, they had no luggage room, if you pay with big money they can't give you change, only one curtain for a big window so the light came in to the room the whole night, poor beds with a very thin matras so that you could feel the iron onderneath it. There was no warm water at the shower, we also had to pay 7,15 euro a person for the bedlinen for only one night!!! It's a scandelous that we have to pay that!!!close

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by marij-u2427 – posted on May 20, 2008

2

Very good hotel though a bit expensive

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by gerald2579 – posted on May 19, 2008

4

We were in a room next to the commons area and 2 families got up at 6:00 and were VERY noisy. This might not have been so bad if we wouldn't have had people on street below us noisy until 1:00!!

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by glader – posted on May 17, 2008

5

Nice place, but more as a family hostel. A bit difficult to meet other backpack tourists. The bed was not very comfortable and the room door was noise. As a general it is a nice place, but not if you going there to have party.

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by shgeorgiev9550 – posted on May 12, 2008

10

Clean, very well situated, with friendly staff, great!

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by viara – posted on May 11, 2008

2

very good hostel

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by jonnymiller20066056 – posted on May 8, 2008

14

Right in the heart of the old town. You cant do better than that!!

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by markpi – posted on May 6, 2008

23

Very nice and cheap hostel in the old town near to all interesting spots, very nice staff

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by baraducj4276 – posted on May 6, 2008

1

cute little hostel, great location in Gamla Stan, very clean, friendly staff. not a party hostel, more of an older crowd, very quiet butnice

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by krwar12161 – posted on May 4, 2008

3