Hostel STF af Chapman & Skeppsholmen, Stockholm
Expert reviews
“The af Chapman is a storied vessel that has done plenty of travelling of its own. It’s anchored in a superb location, swaying gently off Skeppsholmen. Bunks are in dorms below deck. Apart from showers and toilets, all facilities are on dry land in the Skeppsholmen hostel.”
What guests liked
- Amazing views
- Friendly staff
- Beautiful building
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This fine establishment is located on 8 Flaggmansvagen in the city of Stockholm where it provides lush and stylish accommodation options for tourists and travelers in the city. The hotel is excellently located near several places of interest and landmarks in the city which makes it a favorite among visitors in Stockholm.
The hotel is split into two unique entities; a late 1800s ship called Af Chapman and a former navy barracks called Hantverkshuset. The two offer unique characteristics that make the hotel attractive and fascinating to guests.
The STF af Chapman & Skeppsholmen Hotel offers chic dorm-room room options such as Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Room, Bed in 17-Bed Mixed Dorm Room and Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Cabin which are fitted with needed amenities for a comfortable stay.
Other room options such as Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom, Quadruple Cabin with Shared Bathroom, Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Single Room with Shared Bathroom.
Moderna Museum is located near the hotel while the popular East Asia Museum is within a short walking distance away from the hotel.
The lounge/bar area is fully stocked with several cocktails and drinks; the ideal place for guests to relax and enjoy a drink after a long day.
The on-site hotel restaurant offers a wide variety of local cuisines, prepared from fresh ingredients and served exquisitely in a stylish and refreshing setting. Breakfast is served daily at the hotel which guests can enjoy in their rooms.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
31 January 2024
Exceptional
Clean, comfortable, worth a money
28 January 2024
Comfortable and quiet place to stay, I can recommend!
Dorm room was very spacious and it was convenient to stay. Spectacular views over the windows. It was extremely clean everywhere. Temperature in a room was perfect for sleeping. Staff was friendly, and I enjoyed staying in their lovely cafe.
Soap is missing in a room, however there is a possibility to buy toiletries at the reception. Lamp and charger above the bed didn't work. Breakfast was expected to be better (no pastries or croissants). Not many opportunities to meet other guests (no common events or public spaces). Even though the hostel is situated in a quiet place near water (which I really liked), however it is at least 15 mins walk to a city center (busses don't run late in the evening).
24 January 2024
Fabulous
The hostel was very clean, including the communal areas! Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. It was short walk to Gamla Stan.
There was a little bit of noise in the evening.
15 January 2024
Great location, clean and very good staff let down by facilities.
The location is fantastic, less than 10 min walk to Gamla Stan. It was only an 18 min walk from Central Station. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. There were plenty of little communal areas to sit and relax in. It was peaceful enough for a large hostel, noise not bad at all. The price is more than reasonable, we paid £250 for a 6 bed room for two nights, 2 adults 4 children. The room we had was warm, others complained of it being cold but we found it comfortable. The breakfast was very good, £33 for a nice buffet for two adults and two children, plenty of choice. It is a good place to stay for a family on a budget.
The facilities let this place down. There was one shower and two toilets for the whole top floor of 5 dorm rooms. This was very poor and led to lots of waiting around. There was no water fountain or tap to fill water bottles up. We were told to use the ones in the bathroom but the sinks were small so not able to. No cups available so water had to be bought in plastic bottles, yet they are pushing ‘eco’ stays. There was no kitchen as it was being refurbed, not warned in advance so no kettle for drinks or anywhere to store food. The beds were average. The pillows, bedding and towels were inadequately small/thin. The hanging and storage in the bedroom was poor. There was no seating in the room. All in all, a solid 7/10. We have stayed at the Steel House in Copenhagen, that is the gold standard they should be aiming for
14 January 2024
Pleasant
Location and staff were great!
We stayed here on new years eve and had a door outside our room that was used almost all nigth with about 5-10 min gap. I am sure if you have another room not so close to the entrance it is better and I am also sure new year had somthing to do with it. it is a great place but the doors are thin..
10 January 2024
Super super stay
The staff, the location and the room
Everything was great
7 January 2024
Great choice
The location is very good, views outside the window is breathtaking. Facilities are clean,
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7 January 2024
Very good
Great location, great staff, nice rooms
There could be more toiletts/showers
7 January 2024
Value for money.
The harbour and city views from our room were amazing.
5 January 2024
Christmas & New Years get-together for a widely dispersed family.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect: a quiet island, with bridge to mainland, only a 20 minute walk to train station or to old town, with a bus stop 1 minute walk from hostel's door. Two ferry docks, one on the island and one on the mainland, were each a ten minute walk away. Ferries are part of Stockholm's public transportation network and ferry rides are included with the guest card. We loved using the community kitchen since one of us has a long list of unusual food allergies.
Doors slammed shut. Powerful springs on the doors mean that even when other guests are quiet, the doors can wake you up.
31 December 2023
Convenient and friendly place to stay in Stockholm. With a great location.
Great location and nice atmosphere
Pretty basic accommodation, price was not fantastic. Breakfast was a bit basic.
27 December 2023
Very good
Best location for access to all of Stockholm but also no traffic and peaceful.
27 December 2023
Clean and comfortable place to stay.
The hostel is about 5-10 minutes walk from Gamla Stan and it is a clean comfortable place to stay. We stayed in a private room with a double bed and bunk. There is a laundry to use as well as a cafe. Expect to pay 200 kronor for a taxi ride from Central station at Vasagartan
25 December 2023
Like home
This place is a favourite of ours, we keep coming here like home ))
We like everything!
22 December 2023
Exceptional
I hesitated writing a good review, because it feels like I discovered a well-kept secret. Totally worth the cheap price, set in a wonderful location, close to the center, in peaceful surroundings, and a standard that is worthy of upmarket hotels, yet with the affordable price of a youth hostel. Friendly staff too. We'll definitely be back.
22 December 2023
Fabulous place to stay in a central location.
The location was perfect and super quiet. We walked everywhere from this central location. The view from our room was beautifully situated to see across the water to Old Town and the boats on the water. The kitchen was great to cook in and there was ample space for many people to have food in the refrigerators.
We liked everything! We would just suggest that the rooms have one more rail of hooks to hang towels as we had used up the main rack to hang jackets. Or...have a jacket rack as during winter we had bigger coats and in summer I imagine it rains and they need to be hung up to dry. Also, maybe a cheep plastic tray to put wet boots and shoes onto so it doesn't soak the floor. Great place!
17 December 2023
As a family, will definitely return
Lovely views, staff were amazing, facilities very decent but obviously reflective of price. Near the 65 bus stop. Anna on the evening shift was absolutely brilliant, but all the staff were great. We had a 2 year old with us and were able to get a travel cot and do laundry no problems.
Slightly tricky location for eating later at night if you don't want to go into town. But that's really just a matter of planning ahead and also you might get lucky with the small cafe on premises as we did on our first night.
13 December 2023
Stunning location
Location is stunning. The island of Skeppsholmen is beautiful, right next to city centre. Moderna Museet is nearby. Staff was friendly. View from the room was nice. Building is also nice.
The restroom has two toilets only. Which is not much for the 10+ rooms of that same floor.
11 December 2023
Exceptional
Placement of the facility, all places of tourism interest were close so there is a lot to do.
7 December 2023
Fabulous
Location was excellent and staff were friendly. Bed comfortable.
It would have been great to have the facility to make a coffee first thing in the morning as I had to leave before the breakfast Nd the cafe opening.
5 December 2023
Good
Excellent location Good attention from the receptionist Several places to sit (outside the room) Good size of bathrooms and hot water Good size of rooms and beds.
Only 2 comments: 1. They should have an elevator for those who carry big suitcases or have difficulty climbing stairs to the floor where the rooms are located. 2. As a recommendation: the place looks like a maze, with several corridors. More signs on the walls that help you find the rooms, would help a lot. Considering that when you are in the process of finding your room there is no one to help you, the place is so big that you don't cross paths with any of the staff.
3 December 2023
Fair
Old hostel. Fully equipped kitchen provided
Small room. Bed and pillow sheets need to be white clean
2 December 2023
Exceptional
Breakfast was delicious! And the location is incredible—easy to access by public transport and beautiful.
1 December 2023
Great value for money place in an authentic part of Stockholm
Comfortable and clean in a massive property
Quite far from city centre and only one bus which runs infrequently. On the snowy days it makes it a bit hard to get around
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box (additional charge)
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service
Activities
- - Games room
- - Billiards (additional charge)
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Walking tours
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
2 February 2024
Have stayed in this superb accomodation twice, and will go back again if ever I return to wonderful Stockholm
Beautiful quiet location on an island within walking distance of the city centre and old town, really comfortable beds in a spacious room, good kitchen and laundry facilities.
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