Scandic Malmen

Scandic Malmen Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Scandic Malmen on Götgatan, you immediately get that “this is exactly where I want to be” feeling. The four-star property sits right in the thick of Södermalm’s creative energy — honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better spot to experience Stockholm’s most interesting neighborhood. The building itself has that understated Scandinavian elegance that doesn’t try too hard, which I actually appreciate more than flashy lobbies that photograph well but feel cold in person.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about staying here — you’re literally in the heart of Stockholm‘s coolest district, but it doesn’t feel touristy or overwhelming. Södermalm has this perfect mix of vintage shops, cozy cafés, and local bars that you’ll stumble upon just by wandering around. The couples who stay here clearly get it (they rate the location 9.2, which honestly makes sense), because you can walk to most of Stockholm’s main attractions, but you’re also surrounded by places where actual Stockholmers hang out. The metro is right there when you need it, but I found myself walking everywhere because the neighborhood is just that engaging.

The Room Experience

The room design hits that sweet spot between minimalist and actually comfortable — you know how some Scandinavian hotels can feel a bit stark? This doesn’t have that problem. The beds are genuinely good (I’m picky about this), and there’s enough space to spread out without feeling like you’re rattling around in an oversized suite. What I really noticed was how quiet it stays despite being on such a busy street — the windows do their job well, which matters when you want to sleep in after exploring the city late.

Breakfast & Daily Rhythms

The buffet breakfast is one of those things that just works — it’s comprehensive without being overwhelming, and they clearly know their guests well enough to get the details right. I mean, there’s something to be said for a hotel where the repeat guest rate is notably higher than average, and you feel that familiarity in how smoothly everything runs. The staff seems to actually remember preferences, which creates this comfortable rhythm that makes longer stays feel natural rather than transactional.

Why Guests Love It

What keeps people coming back here isn’t just the location (though that 9.2 score speaks for itself) — it’s how the hotel feels integrated into Stockholm rather than separate from it. You’re not staying at a place that happens to be in Stockholm; you’re staying in a place that feels essentially Stockholm, if that makes sense. The combination of being perfectly positioned in Södermalm while maintaining that reliable Scandic quality creates something that works for both first-time visitors and people who’ve been coming here for years. It’s the kind of place where you start planning your next visit before you’ve even checked out.

Scandic Malmen Accommodations

Reviews of Scandic Malmen

• Ruslanas from Lithuania (8/10)

  Very good location, nice hotel, amazing breakfast

• Ahmed from Oman (6/10)

  Location

• Eva from Bahamas (8/10)

  Location, breakfast, and staff.
  
  Upgrading to a family room provided the much needed extra space.

• Eva from Bahamas (8/10)

  Staff, location, breakfast, comfortable bed.

• Jakob from Denmark (6/10)

  The location

• Ásta from Iceland (7/10)

  the location is great and a large selection in the breakfast and very good

• Eric from Sweden (6/10)

• Itshak from Israel (8/10)

  The room was spacious enough. The mattress was shifting from the base of the bed. Breakfast was good, with a variety of selections

• Íris from Iceland (8/10)

  Breakfast was very good, location very good.

• Mia from United States (7/10)

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