Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location, walking distance to transport and attractions
Good value for money / 'prisvärt'
Clean and well kept rooms
Friendly, helpful staff
Generally good breakfast
Cons:
Very small rooms and bathrooms; tiny showers
Small and crowded breakfast/dining area
TV/network issues and poor room lighting
Limited in-room amenities (few outlets, missing shoehorn), occasional smoke transfer

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Rooms and public areas are frequently described as clean and well kept; a few mentions of chlorine-smelling towels and minor housekeeping nitpicks.
Service
8.2
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful (reception praised); generally positive service impressions across reviews.
Location
9
Consistently praised as central and convenient (near central station, subway, many attractions); strongest positive theme in reviews.
Room Quality
6.5
Multiple complaints about very small rooms and bathrooms, tiny showers, narrow beds, limited ventilation/temperature control, and poor TV/lighting.
Amenities
6.6
Mixed to negative: small breakfast room, TV/network problems, poor bathroom outlets/lighting, missing small items (e.g., shoehorn) and occasional smoke transfer mentioned.
Value for Money
8.9
Many guests explicitly call the hotel 'prisvärt' or good value for the central location; price-quality perception is a clear positive.
Food and Beverage
7
Breakfast generally described as good and varied, but constrained by a very small breakfast room and some quality/choice issues (lack of gluten-free bread, some disliked items).
Overall Experience
7.7
Overall satisfaction is positive and in line with the target rating: centrally located, clean and quiet with friendly staff, tempered by small rooms/amenity limitations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:41

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Step into history at Birka Hotel, a former brewery from 1722 that seamlessly blends historical charm with modern comfort.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary WiFi, in-room kettle, and flat-screen TV in every room.

Prime Location
With Hötorget Metro Station just steps away, exploring Stockholm's vibrant city life is a breeze. Stroll to Stureplan Square for nightlife or shop on Drottninggatan street, all within walking distance.

Book your stay at Birka Hotel today and experience the perfect fusion of history and convenience.

Important information:

When booking more than 5 rooms or 5 or more nights, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 5828 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 8.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7.7
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Andrea • solo_traveller • se
9
Pros:

Freundliches Personal, im kleinen Zimmer war alles was man braucht, gute Lage, gutes Frühstück

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • se
8
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
A
Anette • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Jättetrevlig hjälpsam personal!

Cons:

För litet, att duscha på toastolen…

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
E
Erik • solo_traveller • se
9
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
J
Jan-Olav • solo_traveller • ch
7
Stockholm city visit with casual stayover.
Pros:

Location and low price

Cons:

Small rooms (but also good price)

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
N
Nele • family_with_children • be
8
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
D
Duygu Elif • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
C
Caroline • family_with_children • se
7
Pros:

Perfekt läge, absolut lagom utrymme för en övernattning ensam med en helt ok frukost. Litet rum men fräscht!

Cons:

Handfatet pga platsbrist mycket litet, men rent å snyggt ändå

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
H
Hans • couple • se
9
Tyst och lugnt boende centralt
Pros:

Tyst och lugnt. Centralt läge, nära till affärer, restauranger, teater, t-bana mm

Cons:

Allt var bra

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
A
Arthur • couple • de
9
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
S
Sofie • solo_traveller • se
10
Fina rum med trevligt personal :)
Pros:

Trevlig personal, alltid göada och bemöter en med ett leende. Hjälpsamma. Super fina rum, välstädat, mysigt, sköna sängar. Skulle inte välja något annat än Birka hotel/hostel 🙂

Cons:

Helt ärligt så finns det inget negativt att säga om det, varken från mig eller min man.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
H
Hanna • couple • se
1
Cons:

Luktade avföring i hela rummet

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
A
Annsofie • extended_group • se
6
Pros:

Rent och fräscht, fina rum.

Cons:

Frukosten dåligt utbud. Liten matsal. Vi fick sitta i hallen då det ej fanns plats i matsalen, väldigt otrevligt.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
S
Sven-Olov • couple • se
8
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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quidet • solo_traveller • no
9
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
R
Rameez • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
A
ANGELO • family_with_children • it
7
Hotel in ZTL
Pros:

Ottima colazione, stanza piccola ma letto comodo anche se un falso matrimoniale (singoli adiacenti)

Cons:

Assenza di parcheggio dell'hotel in Zona a Traffico Limitato. Da risolvere autonomamente con i parcheggi coperti a pagamento

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
S
Sandberg • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
E
EMMA • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Molt ben situat, aprop del centre i de l' estació central de tren. Amabilitat del personal

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Ulla • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Prisvärt och fräscht boende i centrala Stockholm. Trevlig personal och bra frukost.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee