Apelbergsgatan 40, Norrmalm, 111 37 Stockholm, Sweden
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Best Western and hotel Overview

First Impressions

Honestly, when I first walked up to Best Western and hotel on Apelbergsgatan, I wasn’t expecting much — it’s a three-star, after all, and Stockholm can be a pricey city where budget options sometimes disappoint. But this place actually surprised me. The building fits right into the neighbourhood, and stepping inside felt comfortable and unpretentious, which is sort of exactly what you want after a long travel day.

Location & Neighbourhood

The address puts you right in Norrmalm, which is basically the beating heart of central Stockholm. You’re a short walk from Hötorget market, the big department stores along Drottninggatan, and several metro stops that can get you pretty much anywhere in the city within minutes. I mean, couples especially seem to love it here — and it’s easy to see why, with all those café-lined streets and the waterfront not far off. You don’t need a car, you don’t need to plan complicated routes. Just step outside and Stockholm is right there.

The Rooms

The rooms are clean, well-kept, and sensibly laid out — nothing flashy, but everything works the way it should. You get decent storage, a comfortable bed, and enough space to actually unpack without feeling like you’re living out of your suitcase. The windows in some rooms look out over the street, which gives you that nice ambient city hum without being too noisy. For a three-star stay in this part of Stockholm, it genuinely delivers on what it promises.

Breakfast

Breakfast here is one of those things that quietly wins you over. It’s a buffet setup, which I always appreciate because you can go back for more without any awkwardness. What stood out to me is how well they’ve covered different dietary needs — there’s continental stuff, but also vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, plus a grab-and-go option if you’ve got an early train or a packed day ahead. It’s not a huge spread, but it’s thoughtful, and honestly it sets you up well for a day of walking around the city. The restaurant staff are attentive and friendly throughout service.

Why Guests Love It

With a guest rating of 8.1 and a location score of 9.4 — which, for context, is really quite high — it’s clear that people leave here happy. The hotel hits a sweet spot that’s hard to find in Stockholm: central, reliable, and reasonably priced for what you get. It’s not trying to be something it isn’t, and that’s actually refreshing. If you’re visiting Stockholm as a couple and want to spend your time exploring the city rather than commuting from some distant suburb, Best Western and hotel makes a lot of sense. You’ll be well-rested, well-fed, and right where you need to be. The parking facilities are conveniently located nearby for those arriving by car.

Best Western and hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Small & Smart Single1 single bed for 1 adult
Small & Smart Double1 double bed for 2 adults
Family Double Room1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults
Small & Smart Single – No Window1 single bed for 1 adult
Small & Smart Double – No window1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Best Western and hotel

  • Maria from Argentina (9/10)

    Staff amazing ! Raymond an amazing host

  • Matteo from Italy (9/10)

    I enjoyed variety of food present for breakfast, especially the Swedish cheeses. The room was large enough for me and the overall location of the hotel was perfect to move around.

  • Michael from Sweden (8/10)

    Nice and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Central.
    Nice bar and restaurants.

  • Francis from Netherlands (8/10)

    Location and room setting

  • Gabsalyamova from United States (7/10)

    close to the city center, very good breakfast, friendly staff, espresso machine, luggage locker room, cozy waiting area

  • David from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Great breakfast, good fitness centre, staff were very helpful and the location is convenient for the Central Station and Arlanda Express.

  • Ioannis from Greece (9/10)

    Great, central location, and very close to Metro station. The breakfast was the highlight of this hotel, with a quality selection for all appetites. Whenever we needed something, the staff was helpful and accommodating.

  • Joseph from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great location, close to a metro stop. The whole hotel is really nicely designed, with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Breakfast was also fantastic, with a lot more choice than we expected.

  • Alexandra from France (9/10)

    The room and location were amazing, very high quality for a reasonable price. I loved the originality and modernity of the bathroom. Breakfast was good as well !

  • Angeles from Argentina (9/10)

    The breakfast

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Stureplan: 550 m
  • Army Museum: 1.2 km
  • Vasa Museum: 2.4 km
  • Dance Museum: 850 m
  • Humlegården: 750 m
  • The Royal Palace: 1.4 km
  • Kungsträdgården: 850 m
  • The Hallwyl Museum: 950 m
  • Sergels Torg Square: 450 m
  • Museum of Medieval Stockholm: 1.1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Mandira Indisk Restaurang: 30 m

Top attractions:

  • ABBA The Museum: 2.8 km
  • Drottningholm Palace: 11 km
  • Skansen Open-Air Museum: 2.8 km
  • Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde: 4.2 km
  • Fotografiska – Museum of Photography: 3.2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Kampementsbacken: 3.3 km

Ski lifts:

  • Globen: 6 km
  • Sickla: 6 km
  • Ekholmsnasbacken Ski Lift: 10 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Sickla Beach: 6 km
  • Ekhagen Beach: 5 km
  • Brunnsviksbadet Beach: 3.5 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Hötorget: 50 m
  • Metro Rådmansgatan: 550 m
  • Train Stockholm City: 850 m
  • Train Arlanda Express: 800 m
  • Bus Stockholm City Terminal: 1 km

Closest airports:

  • Bromma Stockholm Airport: 8 km
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport: 39 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

General:

  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle

Bathroom:

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Wellness:

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Swedish

Cleaning services:

  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Business centre

Great for your stay:

  • Restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Sauna
  • Shower

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles
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House Rules at Best Western and hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.7

Comfort:

8.4

Location:

9.2

Free WiFi:

8.9

Facilities:

8.2

Cleanliness:

8.6

Value for money:

8.0