Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Sweden hotel reviews
  3. Stockholm county hotel reviews
  4. Stockholm hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of City Backpackers Hostel

Reviews of City Backpackers Hostel 2 stars

Upplandsgatan 2a, Norrmalm, 111 23 Stockholm, Sweden

#47 of 194 hotels in Stockholm

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1594 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception is great.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nobody told me about the individual restroom in my room! I used the all public one for most of the days

    cozy atmosphere and nice facilities, cute instructions

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    10
    I really enjoyed staying at City Backbackers hostel and next time I'll be in Sweden I will return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms were in two different floors. There were stairs to go downstairs and because we were not supposed to wear shoes, they were quite slippery with socks. Be careful with that haha!

    The rooms and shared spaces were very comfortable. The layout of the establishment worked well. There was good space for cooking and just haning out with friends. I came to sweden for a concert and the common spaces were excellent to find new people to talk to.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Well equipped, super helpful staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Basic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bunk beds are a touch noisy when you move, and this is definitely a party type hostel if that is your sort of thing.

    A very good location in regards to the famous City Hall. Very friendly staff helped me out of hours to get me a towel. Good showering facilities and a comfortable bed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    A gem in the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The showers were on a different level then my room. There were no paper towels/plastic wrap in the kitchen. The bed was squeaky.

    It was a great way to meet people from across the globe. I liked the fact that people could donate their food when they were done with it. It helped me keep my travel costs down. Great location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Good for a solo traveler
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, staff , price

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The vibe of the hostel is really good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Apartment (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I don't know if it's how it works in hostels, but including towels in price of reservation could be better

    I can't really complain about anything. The staff was very friendly alnd helpful, room was clean and well mantained, the kitchen in apartment for 6 people was fully equiped and it's location is very comfortable. Also the design of this place is giving sucha a cool vibe! We loved our stay there :)

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Great for backpackers on a budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, the noise isolation was not the best. Some people in the next room were having a conversation quite late in the night, so it was hard to get a sleep.

    The facilities are very clean and everything was provided.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Very Good hostel,nice experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No.

    Well management. Position. Staff are professional,friendly, helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Love it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's the 4th time I have stayed in this hostel, and I love it. It's well located, super clean and safe.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. They were very organized throughout the stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Accomodation was great. Expected it to be quite a social hostel and it was not. But facilities were clean and there was
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Twin Room without Window
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed upstairs and all the showers are downstairs. Showers are tiny and hard to get changed into clean clothes.

    Had some great communal facilities. Very clean everyone was friendly. Has a sauna!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Linen and towel is not included in price so you have to make the bed after checking in fact a bit hard during the night

    Best location,best staff , best vibes!close to central station,plus free sauna and tea!top

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It had a great vibe

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The basin is tiny,also our dormitory is a sperated house with public area,it' inconvenience to use kitchen/ bathing room/rest room.

    A standard hostel!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were very noisy, you basically woke up every time you turned around.

    Good location, cozy feel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Great value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    If you're traveling light you'll be ok, but the only thing I didn't like is that to go to some of the dorms you have to go through a lot of stairs, so it's really difficult to go in and out if you have a big suitcase, as it was my case.

    The staff was super nice, the location is excellent as it's super close to the center and the metro station. The area feels safe and you have a lot of options for food and shopping. You need a code to enter different areas, which feel safe and also convenient as you can enter any time you need to.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Okay for a Stockholm hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 7-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Similar to other hostels in Stockholm, this one is underground without windows, has tiny bathrooms and the hand towels are always wet. It's quite expensive in comparison to similar hostels while you also don't get linen and tower included, even though linen rent is mandatory and separate from the Booking.com price.

    Great location, spacious hostel. Stylish decor and lots of board games for community vibes.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Thin walls, noise from the hallways could be heard very clearly.

    Very good location close to the central station and the city centre. Nice facilities, comfortable bed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 7-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, rooms, and staff were perfect. I would stay here again anytime.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Amazing!! So happy I decided to cancel my Airbnb and book my stay at the hotel!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What's there not to like??? I wish all hostels all over the world would be like this!!!

    Everything!!! The staff is amazing!! Everyone is so helpful and welcoming!! The people in the hostel are amazing!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a good hostel with a lot of toilet and bathroom

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Friendly staff, comfy beds and for a hostel very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room without Window
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room got a little too hot in the night.

    Close to the centre, easy access to all public transport and plenty of shops and cafes nearby.

    Stayed in May 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties:

gogless