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Hotel Birger Jarl vs City Backpackers Hostel
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, City Backpackers Hostel ranks significantly higher than Hotel Birger Jarl. City Backpackers Hostel is ranked #11 in Stockholm with accolades from 6 sources such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and Rough Guide.
Hotel Birger Jarl
Michelin Guide
Concierge
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Box 190 Tulegatan 8, Stockholm 10432, Sweden
From $65 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"An unassuming facade belies its chic interior."
Concierge
"The staff makes a concerted effort to keep you happy, and recent bathroom upgrades were a good idea."
Lonely Planet
"Currently, standard rooms are on the small and tired side, with a vague ‘70s vibe, but the designer rooms, each put together by a different Swedish designer, are an immersive experience."
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Travel + Leisure
"Although it’s named after the man who founded Stockholm in the 13th century, the Hotel Birger Jarl is all about modern design."
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Fodor's
"This stylish hotel welcomes guests to an airy lobby with a classic Scandinavian feel."
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City Backpackers Hostel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out
EuroCheapo
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Upplandsgatan 2a, Stockholm 11123, Sweden
From $18 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The closest hostel to Centralstationen has clean rooms, friendly staff, free bike hire and excellent facilities, including a sauna, a laundry and kitchen (with a free stash of pasta)."
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Rough Guide
Star
"Friendly hostel with a hundred beds, only 5min from the Central Station."
Time Out
"Located in a 19th-century building on Norra Bantorget square, this 82-bed hostel is convenient, a ten-minute walk from Central Station, and near Hötorget and the shopping district."
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EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Located just a couple minutes away from Central Station and the center of Stockholm, City Backpackers is the perfect place for, well, backpackers."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This city-centre hostel melds practicality and style, with cosy public spaces and facilities ranging from the commonplace – laundry and free Wi-Fi – to the eccentric – sauna tours."
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