Experts' Choice Award Hotel Birger Jarl
What the experts agree on
Birger Jarl delivers Scandinavian design credentials in central Vasastan with an airy, stylish lobby—though standard rooms feel dated and cramped. Designer suites by Swedish creatives and a quirky preserved '70s retro room justify the splurge for
“The staff makes a concerted effort to keep you happy, and recent bathroom upgrades were a good idea.”
– Concierge
Michelin Guide "An unassuming facade belies its chic interior."
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." Full review
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." Full review
Fodor's "This stylish hotel welcomes guests to an airy lobby with a classic Scandinavian feel." Full review
Tablet16.5
"In one, soft light sculptures are beamed on the walls. In another, photographs of a beech forest slide open to reveal windows, and the Stockholm urban vista outside." Full review
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Should you choose to stroll through in a tee-shirt and jeans, they’ll help you very nicely with your backpack.
Jetsetter "A stylish stay in a central, well-connected location near Stockholm Observatory - includes breakfast." Full review
Time Out "Fans of genuine retro should check themselves into the Retro Room, which looks just as it did in 1974, having accidentally been overlooked during the hotel's renovation." Full review
Frommer's "Though the Birger Jarl isn't as hot as it was when it launched in 2000, it's still the best place to stay in downtown Stockholm if you're a sucker for Scandinavian design." Full review
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For a flashback experience request room #247, a 1974 holdover accidentally overlooked during the 2000 makeover.
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Room Service
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
$65/night
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